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Next-Generation Supplier Relationship Management
Much work has been done building good supplier relationship management (SRM) programs. As more companies embrace and adopt SRM best practices, it’s time to look holistically…
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APQC’s research—conducted in partnership with supplier relationship management (SRM) experts Kate Vitasek, Bonnie Keith, and Emmanuel Cambresy—shows that although there are…
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Research has shown that many, if not most, of the world's most-used sourcing strategies are incomplete for modern procurement challenges. In this article, Kate Vitasek and…
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This article weaves together insights from research conducted by APQC, APQC research advisor Kate Vitasek, author Daniel Coyle, and IBM to provide actionable advice on ways…
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Few terms are more popular and confusing than "Sustainability." Everyone is using it, but what does it mean? In this article, APQC provides a holistic definition plus…
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For supply chains that are more innovative and resilient in the face of disruption, organizations can no longer afford purely transactional approaches to supplier…
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Procurement’s Role in Sustainability
Procurement is well-positioned to play a critical role in helping organizations achieve their sustainability goals through more sustainable purchasing decisions and…
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As the internal and external environments for procurement and sourcing continue to evolve, APQC has taken a deep dive into understanding what skills will be needed for future…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Supply Chain
In 2020, APQC conducted research with 1,000 respondents to examine the use of AI across the supply chain. This content explores trends in AI and its adoption and impact on…
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As organizations seek new ways of conducting business for survival and growth, they are evaluating options from diversification to reshoring to regionalization to enhance…
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This article provides insight into nine ways organizations can prevent and mitigate the impact of counterfeits in their supply chain. For more information on counterfeits in…
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2020 Supply Chain Management Webinars
APQC hosts supply chain management (SCM) webinars to connect with our members. Some calls feature internal experts discussing APQC's research and findings. For other calls,…
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Robotic Process Automation for Procurement
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a critical tool for optimizing standardized process activities and data aggregation in procurement. Organizations across industries have…
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Cost control consistently ranks high on organizational priority lists, but it’s just the beginning of what a skilled procurement or sourcing expert can bring to the table…
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APQC's research team members have been looking at key trends in 2019 and providing their outlook for 2020 and beyond. The wildly successful social media campaign for…