A discussion about the progress of digitization as it relates to supply-chain management, especially the handling and transmission of data, with Kendra Phillips, chief technology officer and vice president of new products with Ryder System, Inc.
Supply shortages during the pandemic have underscored the need for data accuracy, visibility and sharing across multiple parties within the healthcare system.
A new study by SAP and Oxford Economics on managing procurement spend finds that the discipline is well behind the curve in shedding manual processes and embracing automation.
Proactivity and reactivity aren’t opposing schools of thought in supply chain risk management. They’re distinct parts of a complete, holistic strategy.
For all the differences between procurement, with its pragmatic, quantitative and best-price-for-best-supply mindset, and human resources, with its qualitative approach to the organization’s people and relationships, a lot more thought should be given to where they come together.