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Commodity Managers: The QBs of the Supply Chain
Think of commodity managers as the quarterbacks of the supply chain team. They need to …
How CNC Machine Shops Can Reduce Time Spent Sourcing Bar Stock
Hundreds of Tier 1, 2, & 3 CNC machine shops will need to pivot to …
How to Engage with Suppliers and Build a Robust Supply Chain
Successful sourcing professionals consistently analyze and adjust their sourcing strategy. Now, more than ever, the …
Advances in Foundry Purchasing & Supplier Management Tools
by Sahil Shah Die casters typically purchase several grades of aluminum from 3-5 sources. …
Managing APQP in Foundries
by Sahil Shah When automotive foundries are awarded projects, they start with Design for Manufacturing …
What We Got Wrong About COVID
Thirty months since our team members first learned about Coronavirus (remember calling it that!) there …
CRM vs SRM: What is the Difference?
The History of CRM The term “CRM” customer relationship management is now a commonly used …
ERFx/Sourcing Terminologies
RFQ (request for quote) is a business process in which a company or public entity …
How Robust is Your Supplier Management System?
Are your suppliers’ certifications compliant? Are you buyers being productive? Do you have visibility to …
SRM Overview & Background
Many of the progressive industrial companies in the world have successfully digitized their CRM processes …