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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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Reinventing Supplier Relationship Management
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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Supplier Relationship Management 2022 Quick Poll Summary Report
APQC collected information from 226 people about the use and planned adoption of supplier relationship management within their supply base in April 2022. 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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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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2021 Supply Chain Priorities and Challenges: White Paper
In its seventh annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, APQC asked supply chain professionals about their expectations and trends for the year ahead…
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Reports & White Papers|
2021 Supply Chain Challenges and Priorities: Survey Report
In this survey report, learn the results from APQC's seventh annual supply chain priorities and challenges research. Gain insights from 455 organizations into top areas of…
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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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Blockchain Adoption in Supply Chain Quick Poll Report: Current State for 2020
APQC and Supply Chain Management Review collected information in April 2020 from 86 supply chain professionals about the use and planned adoption of blockchain in supply…
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2020 Supply Chain Challenges and Priorities: White Paper
In this white paper, learn the results from APQC's annual supply chain priorities and challenges research. Gain insight into 2020 top areas of focus for supply chain…
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Data and Measures|
2020 Supply Chain Challenges and Priorities: Manufacturing Survey Report
In this survey report, learn the results from APQC's annual supply chain priorities and challenges research. Gain insight into 2020 top areas of focus for supply chain…