Procurement professionals know that managing the process of sourcing MRO supplies, facilities maintenance parts, PPE, and other tail-spend categories is no simple task. With multiple suppliers, complex approval workflows, and...
Why Integrated Parts Management is Critical for Multi-Site FM in 2024
In 2024, facilities management (FM) leaders can no longer afford to ignore the parts and materials supply chain. As revealed in our recent whitepaper, unmanaged and fragmented supply chains have...
Supplier Relationship Management: Consequences of Poor Purchasing Relationships and How to Avoid Them
In today’s complex business environment, managing supplier relationships is critical for success. Poor supplier relationships can have severe consequences, including supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and increased costs. On the...
Unlocking Cost Savings Through GPO-Based Supply Chain Management
With ongoing supply chain disruptions and inflation driving up costs, organizations are looking for innovative ways to optimize procurement and achieve savings. One approach gaining traction is participation in Group...
Evaluating ROI: How to Measure the Success of Your Digital Supply Chain Implementation
Implementing new digital technologies and solutions in your supply chain can deliver tremendous benefits, but it also requires significant investment. In order to justify the investment and ensure your implementation...
Benefits to Digitalizing Your Source-to-Pay Process
The procurement process represents a pivotal function that directly impacts an organization’s bottom line. Businesses across industries employ source-to-pay solutions to identify and align with key suppliers, purchase goods, monitor...
The Future of Inventory Management: Integrating AI and Machine Learning
Among the technologies contributing to full supply chain integration, artificial intelligence and machine learning reign as the most disruptive of the status quo. Destined to revolutionize management and transform the...
Developing a Forward-Thinking Procurement Strategy for 2024 and Beyond
Learn how collective buying, expert insights, and digital transformation can drive cost savings, supply assurance, and sustainability in your procurement processes. Discover SDI’s Supply Chain Cooperative for innovative MRO procurement...
To thrive in today's complex landscape, organizations must optimize their supply chain operations. As we move into 2024, here are some best practices for supply chain optimization.
