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7 Tips: A Guide to Mastering Procurement

Material Handling and Logistics

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing.

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The Strategic Importance of Global Procurement

Logistics Bureau

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

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6 challenges facing medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can provide a cure

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other governmental entities necessitates continuous reporting on product traceability and adherence to exacting standards. The following are six key challenges faced by medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can transform operations—from regulatory compliance to supply chain optimization.

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Analytics in Supply Chain Management Becomes Central As Coronavirus Escalates

IoT World Today

Bouncing back more quickly, said experts, will require supply chain managers to turn to new ways of managing the supply chain, including using Internet of Things (IoT) data, analytics and machine learning (ML). Bringing Analytics to Supply Chain Management. But 44% of respondents didn’t have a plan to deal with it.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. From natural disasters to geopolitical tensions and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains have been significantly impacted.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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How manufacturers can use ERP to improve the procurement process

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.