Top 20 Supply Chain Terms help buyer professionals create a supply chain

Top 20 Supply Chain Terms for Buyers in Training

In the very beginning of your buyer career there are a lot new terms to learn. it’s important to understand the terminology that forms the backbone of supply chain management. Top 20...

Two operative buyers creating system generated messages to suppliers using CHAT GPT

Operative buyer and messages to suppliers

In the dynamic and complex environment of supply chain management, operative buyers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of procurement processes. A significant part of this role involves managing...

Supplier Responsibility Transfer Checklist

The task of transferring supplier responsibilities is a nuanced and pivotal process within procurement, especially for the Operative Buyer role. It’s a phase that requires precision, clarity, and strategic foresight to ensure...

image of a professional senior buyer using an ERP to issue a blanket Purchase Order

Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) explained

A Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) is a type of purchase order issued by businesses to vendors that covers multiple delivery schedules over a period of time, usually to purchase a repeat service...

Illustration how a buyer provide forecasts to suppliers

Provide forecasts to suppliers – the operative buyer

As the name suggests, operative buyers are responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activities of a company. These buyers are often in direct contact with suppliers and play a crucial role in ensuring...

The purchase order acknowledgment process.

In the day to day work of a procurement department, the purchase order acknowledgement (POA) is a critical process that ensures smooth and efficient business operations. When a buyer issues a purchase...

The Power of Expediting – a tool for operative buyer

But what happens when you're saddled with a supplier known for poor delivery performance? Enter the world of expediting and learn The Power of Expediting.

Economic Order Quantity not so successfully applied in a warehouse

Economic Order Quantity – for operative buyers

For operative buyers, optimizing order quantity is a critical aspect of their role. Order quantity impacts inventory management, operating capital, and the costs associated with procurement. One effective method for optimizing order...

A professional buyer explain procure to pay to a teater seated class of future buyers

Procure to Pay – introduction to new buyers

In procurement, the Procure to Pay (P2P) process is fundamental to efficient operations and financial control. As a buyer in training, understanding P2P, alongside Source-to-Pay (S2P), will equip you with the basic...

Where used function and Bill of material (BOM)

Where used function for buyers and Bill of Material (BOM)

One of the critical functions of ERP software is the Where Used function (collection BOM) for buyers, which helps buyers understand product data and inventory.

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