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4 Emerging Trends in Procurement and Supply Chain Management to Watch in 2022

Posted by Jim Kurtz on Dec 30, 2021 2:00:00 PM

As 2021 closed and the world is still processing COVID-19’s devastating impact, procurement professionals continue to navigate murky waters. Amid setbacks, new virus variants, supply chain disruptions, and a continuously stuck transportation industry, procurement professionals need to be one step ahead to mitigate current and future disruptions and protect the supply chain while driving value for their organizations. 

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Topics: Manufacturing, Procurement Consulting, Procurement, Manufacturing Advisor

Reasons Why Your Traditional Procurement Strategy Will No Longer Work

Posted by Jim Kurtz on Oct 27, 2021 1:00:00 PM

The modern supply chain is made up of an incredible network of different industries across the globe that make deliveries to companies and customers in a matter of days. Yet, since early 2020, it has been evident that even the simplest and most streamlined systems are subject to major issues. 

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Topics: Procurement Consulting, Procurement

Learn How to Solve Procurement Challenges by Outsourcing

Posted by Jim Kurtz on Jul 15, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic appear to be lifting, and some people are resting easier. Nevertheless, many organizations faced upheavals and disruptions that have left systems and processes tattered and, in many cases, broken. Moving ahead, managers can try to revert to the old ways of doing things ... or they can embrace change, learn how to solve procurement challenges, and adjust procurement strategies and processes to tackle the new realities.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Procurement Consulting, Procurement

Cost-Saving Initiatives in Procurement for Manufacturers to Implement

Posted by Jim Kurtz on Jun 9, 2021 9:15:00 AM

Most were glad to leave 2020 behind. Yet, for all the uncertainties and unusual changes the world faced, people also learned important lessons and, as a result, changed their habits in ways that will be in effect for years to come. Nowhere is this more apparent than in manufacturing procurement. 

Remote work, social distancing, supply chain issues, shortages, and other disruptions have permanently reshaped operating strategy trends and created new opportunities for cost-saving initiatives in procurement. The operational landscape has altered, and many long-held practices are being adjusted to reflect the new reality.

Partly due to the pandemic and partly because of advances in technology, several trends have emerged in 2021 that promise to affect procurement strategies for years to come. Additionally, these changes offer new cost-saving opportunities. Below are four trends and cost-saving initiatives in procurement that every manager should consider implementing.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Procurement Consulting, ManufacturingAdvisor, Procurement

Key Differences Between Procurement Consulting and In-House Resourcing

Posted by Jim Kurtz on May 19, 2021 9:00:00 AM
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Topics: Manufacturing, Strategic Resource Management, SRM, Procurement Consulting, ManufacturingAdvisor, Procurement