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The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

Two key factors critical for devising a robust purchasing and supply management strategy are: Strategic importance of purchasing: This factor measures the ratio of raw material costs to total costs, their impact on profitability, and the value addition done by the entire product portfolio. Decide on make-versus-buy choices.

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The Five Health Care Trends Every SAM Needs to Know

Strategic Account Management Association

8 webinar, “The new health system supply chain mandate: What every SAM needs to know,” hosted by SAMA and presented by Advisory Board’s Brandi Greenberg. . At Advisory Board, we work with over 4,900 provider organizations, 90 health plans and 400 suppliers to produce syndicated research studies about U.S. Advisory Board.

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Forget Rewards: Why B2B Loyalty Marketing is Different

Customer Think

Business buyers are highly dependent on their suppliers, for the success of their own businesses. Companies need reliable support systems, services and deliveries—consider the current supply-chain crisis. Once in place, companies avoid chan.

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Value Net Model

Flevy

The model identifies 4 key types of players: Customers Suppliers Competitors Complementors Each player type holds strategic implications for organizations, influencing their operational and strategic decisions. The Value Net Model is invaluable as it provides organizations with a more comprehensive view of their competitive landscape.

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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

Improve supplier negotiations backed by analytics. The Logistics and Supply Chain management module. The supply chain management module tracks the movement of goods and supplies of an organization’s supply chain. Help increase supply chain visibility. The Sales module.

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Six Building Blocks for Revitalized B2B Marketing and Sales

Luminas Strategy

As leaders, we were forced to react and accelerate digital investments and virtual models in order to engage customers and evolve our operating models to realize the full potential of those investments. For example, real-time supply chain visibility is likely to come later on the road map, given how complex it is to implement.

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How Construction, IT and Manufacturing Industries Can Capitalize on CRM

SuperOffice

Of course, each industry has its own set of issues and needs that must be addressed by countless digital tools and integrations. As you well know, the ongoing need for digital enhancements has led to an IT landscape that is constantly changing. Increased supply chain visibility. Intelligent automation. CRM for IT.