Manufacturing firms that invest in robust mobile procurement technology gain the potential to streamline their entire maintenance, repair, and operations source-to-pay (S2P) process, putting supply initiation and management in the hands of those closest to the front lines. Financial officers and facilities managers should investigate how mobile procurement can ease cash flows and spur productivity.
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Digital Supply Chain Implementations: Ensuring the Success of a Tech-Enabled FM Solution
Most people are resistant to change. Change is uncomfortable. Imagine being not-so-tech-savvy and your organization decides to implement a huge tech solution that you will be required to learn to successfully perform your job. Cue the anxiety. That’s why, as service providers, it’s so important to understand the position of your end-user. Put yourself in their shoes. Understand their learning style and show them that they’re a key player in making this initiative a success. Show them the value that this solution brings to the table.
Supply Chain: Why FM Leaders Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Parts & Supplies
While there may not be any willful neglect of parts and supplies, the pandemic has caused a huge disruption for all of us. At SDI, we believe it's an inflection point and a great opportunity for the FM community to come together, pause and reset the way we view and manage the parts supply chain. Given what the global supply chain has experienced during the pandemic and continues to experience with continuous local supply chain disruptions, it is essential to deepen our understanding of the challenges, uncover root causes, and share value adding practices that you can take back your organization and put into practice immediately.