Green Supply Chain Practices Factors to Lower Carbon Footprint Green supply chain practices are incredibly important, as they are a critical component for companies to lower their carbon footprint and create long-lasting, positive change for the planet. Achieving a green supply chain can seem like an overwhelming and stressful process – but with the right guidance and coordination, it can be a smooth…
Read MoreThe Best Types of Green Supply Chain Practices Supply chains are responsible for the majority of energy and resources used by a company, which is why companies should implement sustainable practices. Green supply chain practices have the power to make a lasting impact on the planet, while simultaneously increasing a company’s cost efficiency. This article will discuss sustainable supply chain…
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What are Sustainable Supply Chain Practices? At Group O, we help businesses incorporate sustainable and green practices into their supply chains. While sustainable and green practices are similar, there is a difference. Sustainable practices focus on reducing impact, while green practices focus on improving environmental health. The goal of these practices is to decrease carbon emissions and waste,…
Read MoreSupply Chain Packaging Packaging has a significant impact on each stage of the supply chain and is critical not only to protecting your product during transport, but to reducing inefficiencies, material usage, and waste. When companies take the time to properly design their packaging with the supply chain in mind, they are able to streamline their packaging operations with automation, reduce transportation…
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8 Key Metrics for Effective Spend Management Spend management, the practice of monitoring a company's procurement expenses, is a crucial method for cutting costs and enhancing productivity. To optimize your spend management strategy, it's essential to keep a close eye on your performance. The specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) you should focus on can vary from one company to another, depending…
Read MoreEnhancing Spend Management Through Automation: Addressing Challenges and Gaining Efficiency Automations throughout the supply chain have proven their effectiveness in reducing costs and enhancing efficiency. When applied to spend analysis and management, automated processes offer the potential to exert greater control over expenses and provide deeper insights into spending patterns. Let's explore…
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Developing or Improving a Spend Management Strategy Spend management is the process of collecting, categorizing, and evaluating spend data in the procurement process to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. Spend management is an important tool that ensures your business is not wasting money on unnecessary or redundant expenses in the procurement and sourcing process. In order to capitalize on spend…
Read MoreLeveraging Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Supply Chain Management In recent years, disruptions to the global supply chain have become increasingly common, with the ongoing pandemic impacting industries worldwide. To address these challenges, supply chain leaders have been exploring innovative solutions, one of which is the integration of robotics and automated processes. This article will delve…
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Procurement management is a valuable concern of businesses both large and small. To have procurement well in hand means controlling costs, ensuring high quality, and meeting your company's goals through its use of purchasing power and funds.
Read MoreInventory management, or the supervision of the flow of goods from manufacturers to warehouses to points of sale, is imperative to ensure a business can meet customer demand. Without an adequate inventory management system, companies can lose money. One example of an inventory management system is the Just in Time (JIT) methodology. Let's get into what JIT is and talk about key considerations and recent…
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