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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning , is a type of system or software used by organizations to manage processes and automate activities such as accounting, project management, risk management, compliance. ERP software can be bought using a cloud subscription model either from SaaS, (software-as-a-service) or a licensing model (on premise).

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What is the value chain? Value chain definition, model, and examples

Zendesk

He breaks down the value chain first into primary activities, such as inbound logistics, operations, service, and marketing and sales. For example, look at the primary activity of inbound logistics. Let’s go back to looking at securing a new supplier in inbound logistics for raw materials for an upcoming product. Operations.

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Value chain analysis how-to: Definition, examples, and guide

Zendesk

Primary activities include: Inbound logistics: availability of raw materials, warehousing, and distribution. Outbound logistics: delivery of products to customers, including warehouse, transportation, and distribution. Primary activities include: Inbound logistics: very low cost at 2 percent (half of the industry average).

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How complex is your complex sale? An analogy with Judo belts

KAM With Passion

A procurement person is chartered to buy concrete for a construction site or stainless-steel bolts and screws for a maker of industrial machines. Typical roles are the sponsor, the decision-maker, evaluators (experts), users (quite often from various teams), procurement, gatekeeper (with various interpretations of what this means).

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. Ready to get started?

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The History and Downfall of a German Wholesale Company “Wollschläger” – Part 2

QYMATIX

In the same year, Haberstock left Hamburg for the headquarters in Bochum to work in controlling and in the e-procurement business area, under the name of fuxx4trade. Wollschläger purchased and would use the 120,000 square metre area for logistics and administration. Its origins date back to 1956. Wikipedia: Wollschläger Gruppe.

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The Most Important KPIs in Distribution and the Influence of AI

QYMATIX

In concrete terms, this involves the digitalisation of procurement, production and distribution processes — a unique challenge for retail companies. KPIs in the Area of Procurement and Warehousing. CALCULATE NOW THE ROI OF QYMATIX PREDICTIVE SALES SOFTWARE. Sooner or later, it will fundamentally change it. Delivery quality.