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What are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030?

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: I am under embargo regarding the advanced copy I received from ZIP with their Procurement Predictions for 2025. I have gone through the Procurement Insights archive of 2,410 posts from 2007 to today to provide what I believe will be a unique context explaining the evolution of predictions over the past couple of decades.

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Do We Really Need To Reinvent Procurement Versus Finally Understanding Procurement?

Procurement Insights

MAY 18, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are the details for an upcoming Webinar on “Reinventing Procurement” that I will be attending. As the world enters a new era of economic volatility, technological disruption, and geopolitical instability, procurement is once again at the epicenter of change.

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Why is an agent-based model within a metaprise framework better for procurement than an equation-based Intake and orchestration model?

Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

MODEL #1 An agent-based model (ABM) within a Metaprise framework offers several advantages over an equation-based intake and orchestration model in procurement: 1. Procurement Insights Equation-Based Models: Expanding these models often requires redefining equations and parameters, making scalability more challenging. Pitt Site 3.

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What does a 2015 article have to do with Hershey’s 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil for $750

Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a reprint of the March 25th, 2015 article The Impact Of An M&A On The Procurement Department This morning I read a post by Roz Usheroff regarding the just announced merger between Kraft and Heinz, and how an employee can both survive and thrive when an M&A occurs.

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What is continuous, self-cleaning data?

Procurement Insights

APRIL 15, 2025

Jon Hansen, Procurement Insights (1998 to 2025) Context: DND Implementation and Self-Learning Algorithms DND Background: Hansens DND project (1998-2005) transformed procurement for Canadas Department of National Defence, streamlining purchasing (e.g., DNDs success (2007) reflects Hansens user focus, cutting 50-70% failure rates.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 10, 2025

Procurement Insights isnt just an opinion engine. Its the institutional memory of the procurement profession and the only advisor offering contextual guidance built from decades of archived intelligence. It fills critical gaps in depth, agility, and contextual insight that most traditional analysts and association models overlook.

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What is Jon W. Hansen’s description of the learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms? (Post 2 of 3 Today)

Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

Hansens Procurement Insights blog does not explicitly describe a “learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms” in the context of procurement or his Agent-based Metaprise model. 20072014), focus on decentralized, agent-based procurement frameworks rather than detailed algorithmic processes. kg margins).

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What If? Revisiting The Famous Nokia and Ericsson Case Study

Procurement Insights

JUNE 1, 2025

Since May 2007, when the Procurement Insights blog published its first post, one post has consistently garnered attention. “ MODEL 2 ASSESSMENT Using Hansens theory, Ericsson could have identified and acted on critical strands from historical supply chain disruptions, potentially mirroring Nokias success.

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What is Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and How to Calculate it?

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MARCH 24, 2025

Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred.

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Peeling Back The Agent-Based Metaprise Onion

Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Hansens agent-based Metaprise Model directly addresses the core concerns of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) by combining human-AI collaboration, real-time adaptability, and ecosystem-wide integration. Example: A global manufacturer unified JD Edwards, NetSuite, and IFS workflows using agents, reducing procurement cycle times by 35%.

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Melissa Drew on Fast Talk, AI, and Closing the Gender Gap in Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.

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Comparison of SAP’s Joule Feedback Loops and Hansen’s Learning Loopback Process (Post 1 of 3 Today)

Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

As noted in previous posts, the Procurement Insights blog doesnt explicitly detail a learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms. However, past posts imply an iterative, adaptive mechanism within an Agent-based Metaprise model, where autonomous agents refine procurement decisions (e.g., cost predictions, supplier scoring).

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First, There Was The Ariba Interviews, Now There Is The Pierre Mitchell Interview (Sort Of*)

Procurement Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

Hansens Agent-based Metaprise model, as described in Procurement Insights posts (e.g., Mitchell, Spend Matters Chief Research Officer, is a recognized procurement expert who focuses on digital transformation, data analytics, and procurement technology, often emphasizing clean data and process efficiency (e.g.,

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2 Years Later How Does Amex’s Acquisition of Nipendo Impact Ramp (Who’s Ramp)?

Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

It automates procure-to-pay processes, reducing manual friction (PYMNTS, 2023). BillTrust) for P2P, lagging Ramps integrated procurement-to-AP suite (Venue, 2023). However, Ramps front-end procurement (intake forms) remains ahead; Nipendo focuses on back-end AP, not request capture. PO syncing, bill pay).

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Is Six Sigma, Lean and SCOR Still Relevant in A Dynamically Changing World? (A 2009 Procurement Insights White Paper Revisited)

Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Editor’s Note: Since May 2007, I have written approximately five weekly posts on this blog – that’s a lot of writing. Given the findings, the myopic adherence to user adoption rate is at the heart of the growing disenchantment with Six Sigma, Lean and other similar-type programs.

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New GEP Paper: Agentic AI Versus Real Agents?

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2024

1999 Revisited (Video) – Real Agents Leveraging AI GEP Autonomous Agentic AI Agents (High-Level Summary) GEP is set to revolutionize procurement and supply chain operations by introducing autonomous AI agents into the Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

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Why wait for future ProcureTech success when you can have it today?

Procurement Insights

MAY 12, 2025

In my fall 2004 analyses of a study on the use of web-based applications I made the following observation: It is my position that a true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders starting at the local or regional level.

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ERP Agent Swarms In The Age Of Intake And Orchestration And The Agent-Based Metaprise Model

Procurement Insights

APRIL 12, 2025

” – Procurement Insights (2024) ERP Agent Swarms refer to the use of multiple autonomous, intelligent software agents working collaboratively within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Adaptability: Agents respond quickly to changing conditions, such as supply chain disruptions or sudden changes in demand.

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Top Benefits for the C-Suite of Integrating Hansen’s Metaprise Model with SAP’s Joule (Post 3 of 3 Today)

Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

Integrating my Agent-based Metaprise model with SAPs Joule, as outlined in Procurement Insights (e.g., This hybrid addresses the 2025 tariff challenges (10% baseline, 60% on China, Chinas 84% retaliation) impacting industries like cosmetics and coffee, offering a balance of agility and scalability. gradient descent).

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Who Is Better Positioned To Advise The Procurement Industry And Practitioners?

Procurement Insights

MAY 11, 2025

In the third and final AI Gideon Gartner interview question, I ask the following using the RAM 4-Model Assessment Framework: Who is better aligned to serve the procurement industry’s and practitioners’ best interests: Eugene A. Gartner serves 14,000 enterprises globally, including procurement and supply chain leaders.

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Moving Beyond the Bolt and Escaping the ProcureTech ERP Era?

Procurement Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

“What is most interesting about Zycus tremendous growth rate is that it is indicative of the evolution (some would even suggest fruition) of a trend first presented in a Procurement Insights post from August 31, 2007.Titled Scope : Broad and systemic, designed to improve entire procurement processes (e.g.,

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Which current ProcureTech solution providers recognize or champion an agent-based metaprise model?

Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

1999 – I introduced the Metaprise model (RAM) 2007 – In Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part7) , I write about the Metaprise in greater detail, including the results of its implementation in a production environment (Department of National Defence). Hansen ( 4 ).

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What Do Industry Thought Leaders Think About The Agent-Based Metaprise Model

Procurement Insights

APRIL 17, 2025

Hansens Agent-based Metaprise Relational-Agent Model (RAM) and its use of self-learning algorithms in a 2024 exchange on Procurement Insights [web:0]. Hansens Agent-based Metaprise model for its self-learning algorithms, human-AI synergy, and context-adaptive fluidity, as evidenced in his Procurement Insights comments [web:0].

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Who Would Gideon Gartner Choose To Run His Company And Why?

Procurement Insights

MAY 11, 2025

Hansen (founder of Procurement Insights) to steward his original vision , he would almost certainly prefer Jon W. Hansen (Founder, Procurement Insights) Independent thought leadership Gartner Inc. Hansen (Founder, Procurement Insights) Independent thought leadership Gartner Inc. Hall (current CEO of Gartner Inc.)

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What are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030?

Do We Really Need To Reinvent Procurement Versus Finally Understanding Procurement?

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Why is an agent-based model within a metaprise framework better for procurement than an equation-based Intake and orchestration model?

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What does a 2015 article have to do with Hershey’s 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil for $750

What is continuous, self-cleaning data?

Procurement Insights Service Offering ROI

What is Jon W. Hansen’s description of the learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms? (Post 2 of 3 Today)

What If? Revisiting The Famous Nokia and Ericsson Case Study

What is Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and How to Calculate it?

Peeling Back The Agent-Based Metaprise Onion

Melissa Drew on Fast Talk, AI, and Closing the Gender Gap in Supply Chain

Comparison of SAP’s Joule Feedback Loops and Hansen’s Learning Loopback Process (Post 1 of 3 Today)

First, There Was The Ariba Interviews, Now There Is The Pierre Mitchell Interview (Sort Of*)

2 Years Later How Does Amex’s Acquisition of Nipendo Impact Ramp (Who’s Ramp)?

Is Six Sigma, Lean and SCOR Still Relevant in A Dynamically Changing World? (A 2009 Procurement Insights White Paper Revisited)

New GEP Paper: Agentic AI Versus Real Agents?

Why wait for future ProcureTech success when you can have it today?

ERP Agent Swarms In The Age Of Intake And Orchestration And The Agent-Based Metaprise Model

Top Benefits for the C-Suite of Integrating Hansen’s Metaprise Model with SAP’s Joule (Post 3 of 3 Today)

Who Is Better Positioned To Advise The Procurement Industry And Practitioners?

Moving Beyond the Bolt and Escaping the ProcureTech ERP Era?

Which current ProcureTech solution providers recognize or champion an agent-based metaprise model?

What Do Industry Thought Leaders Think About The Agent-Based Metaprise Model

Who Would Gideon Gartner Choose To Run His Company And Why?

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