Posted by Roger Blumberg, VP of Corporate and Product Marketing in Supplier Management / Supplier Network / Supply Chain on September 29, 2020
Think about how much has changed in the last six months – supply chains halted, delayed orders, even entire business shutting down. Unfortunately, when it comes to macroeconomic disruptions like this, it’s not a matter of if but when. Disruptions are going to strike again – don’t get blindsided. It’s arguably never been more important […]
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Posted by Georg Roesch, VP of Product Management in Category Management / Supply Chain on September 1, 2020
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War When procurement thinks about why they might implement a category management process, the reasons that come to mind are likely to involve more effective management of spend or having increased time to invest in strategic supplier relationships. While these are […]
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Posted by Georg Roesch, VP Direct Procurement Product Management in Supplier Management / Supply Chain on February 25, 2020
Talk of corporate sustainability and responsibility is higher than ever. According to a recent New York Times article, 181 CEOs jointly released a statement on “the purpose of a corporation.” In it, they redefined the role of business away from simply supporting shareholders, instead stating that a company has an obligation to “protect the environment,” and “deal fairly [...]
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Posted by Chris Masterson in COVID-19 / Supplier Management / Supply Chain on February 12, 2020
As public health epidemiologists warn that the coronavirus epidemic is far worse than earlier envisaged and that other countries should consider tough containment measures similar to those imposed in China, the likely human cost of the outbreak is enormous. The ease with which the virus can be spread, even by people who have never been [...]
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Posted by Georg Roesch, VP Direct Procurement Product Management in Supplier Management / Supplier Network / Supply Chain on January 28, 2020
Last week, Director of Product Management Georg Rösch hosted a webinar that asked the question, “Why is it important to take a holistic approach to supplier management?” His 45-minute presentation outlined the crucial functions of a supplier management approach and the advantages of managing suppliers well which generated a few insightful questions from our audience. In an effort to provide you [...]
Read MorePosted by Ellis Booker in Procurement Resources / Supply Chain on June 26, 2019
JAGGAER InsideSpend Thought leadership Series – In this blog series we profile leaders in the procurement industry. We hope their insights and experiences inspire you to achieve greatness in procurement. A conversation with Walter Charles, Chief Procurement Officer at Biogen With REV 2019 approaching, we’re revisiting the interview with supply chain and procurement platform thought […]
Read MorePosted by Ellis Booker in Procurement Resources / Supply Chain on June 19, 2019
JAGGAER InsideSpend Thought Leadership Series – In this blog series, we profile leaders in the procurement industry. We hope their insights and experiences inspire you to achieve greatness in procurement. A conversation with Walter Charles, Chief Procurement Officer As we gear up for REV2019, we’re revisiting this interview with Walter Charles, CPO of Allergan, who […]
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Posted by Tanja Reilly, Senior Executive in DACH for EcoVadis in Sourcing / Supply Chain on April 22, 2019
Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Over the past several years, f ew topics have been as critical for global corporations as sustainability – investors, consumers, executive teams […]
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Posted by JAGGAER Staff in Supply Chain on December 4, 2018
Why You Should Consider Freight Procurement Sourcing Solution Procuring raw materials or finished goods is one thing, but the processing of moving those goods from one place to another brings its own set of challenges. Whether you’re in charge of ordering the “things” or managing how and where those things get from A to B, […]
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Posted by Agnes Hartford in Distribution / Supply Chain on November 15, 2018
Moving freight is becoming more profitable than ever. In fact, an average of 40,000 orders for heavy-duty trucks in the US was tallied during the first half of the year to help accommodate the shipping demand of manufacturers and retailers. As the trend continues, so does the need to upgrade and automate fleet tracking systems. […]
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