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As a key part of the organization, procurement buyers have the heavy responsibility of sourcing products and materials necessary for business operations. Often reporting to the Procurement Officer, they supervise purchasing within a predefined contractual framework. They ensure that the right quantities are ordered at the right time, so that the company can produce, stock and deliver on time to its customers.

Why is this so important? Where do you start? And how does a well-built supply chain software help achieve this goal? You will find all the answers here.

The S&OP (Sales & Operations planning) process plays a fundamental role in helping organizations anticipate business fluctuations, a necessity as highlighted by the COVID-19…

For both manufacturers and retailers, procurement is a strategic part of their supply chain, especially in times like these. Sourcing problems, raw material scarcity, rising container costs… Procurement has become so difficult that many outlets are experiencing empty shelves and are unable to meet their demand. The ability to secure supplies and source new ones has thus become crucial. 

Human resources, accounting, finance, … all business functions are in transition, and all tend to digitalize. Indeed, organizations have clearly understood the importance of digitalization as a global performance driver and supply chain processes are no exception.

The strategic importance of forecasting and flow management for supply chain processes is no longer in question, but this does not make the Demand Planner’s job any easier.