Tiers in Supply Chain and Bullwhip

The structure of Tiers in the supply chain can be complex, with multiple levels or “tiers” of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors working together to bring products to market. Understanding these tiers is...

Leverage on your Negotiation Skills while Commuting, by Johan Aaro.

From September 2022, I have developed a reading habit during my commutes to work and want to share by experiences in a guide to Leverage on your Negotiation Skills. Having conducted some...

Keeping track of the global oil price

As a professional buyer, keeping track of the global oil price is a critical part of your job. While oil may not be directly related to your procurement processes, it can have...

business discussion inspired by Porter Competitive Model in a modern Nordic office environment

Porter Competitive Model in the sourcing process

Procurement professionals are tasked with finding the best suppliers for their organization. In order to do so, they must analyze the supplier market and develop sourcing tactics that will give their organization...

Business trip to Tunisia, a particular experience.

As a procurement director, I have had the opportunity to work with suppliers from all over the world. One particular experience that stands out in my mind is a business trip to...

Navigating Recurring and Non-Recurring Cost

As a buyer, understanding the intricacies of Recurring and Non-Recurring Costs is crucial in order to make sound business decisions is important. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the definitions of...

My first encounter with e-auctions

“As a procurement executive who has been working in the industry for over 20 years, I vividly remember my first encounter with e-auctions. It was in the early 2000s, and I was...

Importance of visiting a supplier on site

In a small, bustling city, there lived a retired procurement executive named Per-Erik. Per-Erik had seen it all in his long and successful career. From managing complex global supply chains to negotiating...

What is the role of Factory Acceptance Test?

Across a multitude of industries, from manufacturing to aviation and from consumer goods to the tech sector, ensuring that the products meet precise specifications and customer expectations is pivotal. Herein lies the...

Aligning Stakeholders in e-Auctions: One Key to Effective Supplier Negotiation

Aligning Stakeholders in E-Auctions: One Key to Effective Supplier Negotiation e-Auctions have emerged as an efficient and transparent way to negotiate with suppliers. While this innovation has simplified many aspects of procurement,...

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