- 21. Data drives the supply chain but data storage can cripple yours
- (Technology)
- ... storage can be restricted by simply not purchasing more drives and you can establish spending caps for cloud accounts. But assess your data growth and make appropriate budget decisions. Make sure your ...
- 22. Sustainability in the Chain
- (Management)
- ... carbon emissions. And consumers look behind advertising to understand corporate strategies, then make purchasing decisions based on what they understand. Colleague Pam Baker reports on the evolution of ...
- 23. Reverse logistics will trash your inventory plans
- (Retail)
- ... growing each year. The problem is one that is not going away or getting easier as consumers shift toward online purchasing. And as holiday deadlines loom closer, shoppers can compress their buying time ...
- 24. Procurement Research Summary
- (News)
- Some research on the procurement function that's hot off the press is the topic of a recent article on the Supply Chain Management Review site. Patrick Burnson summarizes key findings on topics like organizational ...
- 25. Blockchains in Procurement?
- (News)
- We've heard the term 'blockchain' a lot over the past year or so. It's interesting to note its advancement along the 'hype cycle' as we read of potential uses for the technology.Thomas Cherian, on the ...
- 26. 2016 Economic Numbers
- (News)
- The economic data is beginning to firm up for the 2016 year and it was truly a mixed bag. Overall growth for the US continues to be slow, yet some sectors (such as oil) have seen real improvement and some ...
- 27. Procurement's Direction in 201
- (News)
- Procurement is a process that's always changing, but the beginning of a new year is a good time to put a few bets on where it's heading. Technology is driving a lot of change, but the Presidential election, ...
- 28. Research Summary on Procurement Organizations
- (News)
- A recent study by A.T. Kearney indicates the majority of procurement organizations just aren't cutting it when it comes to delivering value.Their guidelines for high performing teams are well-defined, ...
- 29. Starting Up Your Procurement Process
- (News)
- For a business start-up, developing a procurement process typically isn't top-of-mind. It's important to have, though, since out of control purchasing has been the downfall of many small businesses.On the ...
- 30. The Importance of MDM
- (News)
- We're swimming in data, but many business leaders don't know what's being collected and how it's managed. Elizabeth Skipor, writing on the My Purchasing Center site, tries to resolve that by explaining the ...
- 31. Procurement Needs 'Wins
- (News)
- The procurement function within the supply chain tends to operate in the background. That ought to change, according to an interview with a KPMG consulting executive.In a summary of the interview on the ...
- 32. Increasing MRO Spend Value
- (News)
- MRO (maintenance, repair, & operations) is a 'special' procurement category that often flies under the radar. According to some recent research by A.T. Kearney, a little focus can result in some big savings.In ...
- 33. Becoming a Procurement MVP
- (News)
- Everybody wants to be a star, but do you have what it takes to be an MVP? Of Procurement? Becoming a 'trusted advisor' may be the key to stepping up into that role, according to Chris Sawchuk of the Hackett ...
- 34. Keys to Attracting Supply Chain Talent
- (News)
- The talent gap in supply chain roles has been well publicixed and it's not improving. What can a company do to ensure a flow of good people into the supply chain organization?In a guest article on the ...
- 35. Begin With the Basics in Managing Risk
- (News)
- Risk management continues to be top-of-mind for supply chain professionals. A recent ISM panel meeting produced a great quote on the topic from a BCG consultant: Know Your Supplier.Sounds almost too simple, ...
- 36. SAP to P2P Integration Fun & Games
- (News)
- Integrating SAP with a P2P system can be challengiing. In fact, the technical part is the easy piece, according to Jason Busch. The business process changes add a complex layer to the whole thing. ...
- 37. Executing Those Holiday Plans
- (News)
- If you're in retail and you don't yet have your plans in place for the holiday season, good luck to you! All aspects of supply chains, from purchasing, to order fulfillment, logistics, and transportation ...
- 38. What to Call Procurement?
- (News)
- It's sort of a fundamental question: why the confusion on what to call the procurement function within organizations? Supply management, buying, purchasing, and procurement have all been tried, but which ...
- 39. Whither the Supplier Catalog?
- (News)
- Jason Busch and Pierre Mitchell of Spend Matters are duking it out on the topic of catalog use in procurement. In 2 recent posts on the site, we learn the pro and con arguments as well as alternatives ...
- 40. Integrating the Procurement Pieces
- (News)
- When you have an ERP, P2P systems, supplier networks, and various supply chain system components running your supply chain functions, you have your hands full. Integrating the technology pieces is tough, ...
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