--- title: Procurement Certifications and Articles | Venkadesh Narayanan – SCM Faculty description: Venkadesh is a Mechanical Engineer and an MBA with 30 years of experience in the domains of procurement, supply chain management, business analysis, new product development, business plan and standard operating procedures. He is currently working as Principal Consultant at Fhyzics Business Consultants. He is a Recognized Instructor of APICS, USA and CIPS, UK. He is a former member of the Indian Civil Services (IRAS). You can reach out to him at +91-900-304-9000 or email at Certifications@Fhyzics.net for any guidance on procurement and supply chain certifications. 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He is currently working as Principal Consultant at Fhyzics Business Consultants. He is a Recognized Instructor of APICS, USA and CIPS, UK. He is a former member of the Indian Civil Services (IRAS). You can reach out to him at +91-900-304-9000 or email at Certifications@Fhyzics.net for any guidance on procurement and supply chain certifications. You are most welcome to connect with him on LinkedIn. - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkadesh/) [Supply Chain](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/tag/supply-chain) ## [Optimizing Procurement: Waste Management & Closed-Loop Recycling – Pro-Art-4106](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/optimizing-procurement-waste-management-closed-loop-recycling-pro-art-4106) by [Venkadesh Narayanan – SCM Faculty](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/author/venkadesh-narayanan-scm-faculty) Jul 25, 2024 [Supply Chain](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/tag/supply-chain) ## [Logistics vs Materials Management: Key Definitions in Procurement – Pro-Art-4105](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/logistics-vs-materials-management-key-definitions-in-procurement-pro-art-4105) by [Venkadesh Narayanan – SCM Faculty](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/author/venkadesh-narayanan-scm-faculty) Jul 25, 2024 [Supply Chain](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/tag/supply-chain) ## [Navigating Complex Supply Chains: Definitions and Key Issues – Pro-Art-4104](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/navigating-complex-supply-chains-definitions-and-key-issues-pro-art-4104) by [Venkadesh Narayanan – SCM Faculty](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/author/venkadesh-narayanan-scm-faculty) Jul 25, 2024 - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/understanding-supply-chain-tiering-definition-and-functions-pro-art-4103&title=Understanding%20Supply%20Chain%20Tiering:%20Definition%20and%20Functions%20–%20Pro-Art-4103&description=Explore%20the%20concept%20of%20supply%20chain%20tiering%20in%20procurement,%20its%20definition,%20and%20key%20functions%20like%20risk%20management,%20cost%20optimization,%20and%20strategic%20sourcing.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/understanding-supply-chain-tiering-definition-and-functions-pro-art-4103&text=Understanding%20Supply%20Chain%20Tiering:%20Definition%20and%20Functions%20–%20Pro-Art-4103%20-%20https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/understanding-supply-chain-tiering-definition-and-functions-pro-art-4103) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/understanding-supply-chain-tiering-definition-and-functions-pro-art-4103&title=Understanding%20Supply%20Chain%20Tiering:%20Definition%20and%20Functions%20–%20Pro-Art-4103&summary=Explore%20the%20concept%20of%20supply%20chain%20tiering%20in%20procurement,%20its%20definition,%20and%20key%20functions%20like%20risk%20management,%20cost%20optimization,%20and%20strategic%20sourcing.) - [**](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/understanding-supply-chain-tiering-definition-and-functions-pro-art-4103) ## [Understanding Supply Chain Tiering: Definition and Functions – Pro-Art-4103](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/understanding-supply-chain-tiering-definition-and-functions-pro-art-4103) Supply chain tiering is a critical concept in procurement that involves categorizing suppliers based on their roles and relationships within the supply chain. This structured approach helps organizations manage their procurement processes more By [Venkadesh Narayanan – SCM Faculty](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/author/venkadesh-narayanan-scm-faculty) In: [Supply Chain](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/tag/supply-chain) [**](https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/understanding-supply-chain-tiering-definition-and-functions-pro-art-4103) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/scm-vs.-procurement-roles-functions-and-interdependencies-pro-art-4102&title=SCM%20v/s.%20Procurement:%20Roles,%20Functions,%20and%20Interdependencies%20–%20Pro-Art-4102&description=Explore%20the%20differences%20and%20connections%20between%20Supply%20Chain%20Management%20and%20Procurement.%20Understand%20their%20distinct%20roles,%20functions,%20and%20how%20they%20work%20together.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/scm-vs.-procurement-roles-functions-and-interdependencies-pro-art-4102&text=SCM%20v/s.%20Procurement:%20Roles,%20Functions,%20and%20Interdependencies%20–%20Pro-Art-4102%20-%20https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/scm-vs.-procurement-roles-functions-and-interdependencies-pro-art-4102) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/scm-vs.-procurement-roles-functions-and-interdependencies-pro-art-4102&title=SCM%20v/s.%20Procurement:%20Roles,%20Functions,%20and%20Interdependencies%20–%20Pro-Art-4102&summary=Explore%20the%20differences%20and%20connections%20between%20Supply%20Chain%20Management%20and%20Procurement.%20Understand%20their%20distinct%20roles,%20functions,%20and%20how%20they%20work%20together.) - [**](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://blog.fhyzics.net/procurement-certifications-and-articles/scm-vs.-procurement-roles-functions-and-interdependencies-pro-art-4102) ## [SCM v/s. 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