Procurement Insights

JULY 2, 2025

Paul Nilsen, Purchasing Manager – Willis North America, New York, NY ** ** (NOTE: Yes, I do keep track of all the professionals who have interacted with Procurement Insights since the blog was launched in May 2007, as it provides a glimpse into how our industry has progressed over these many years.) FROM CANDY.

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SCMDOJO

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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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

Hansens Context and the Absence of a Learning Loopback Process Metaprise Model Overview: Hansens Agent-based Metaprise model (2007 post) uses autonomous agents to represent stakeholders (e.g., buyers, suppliers) interacting based on real-world commodity traits (e.g., cosmetics luxury inputs, coffees farm-gate prices). kg margins).

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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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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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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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Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Insights

APRIL 17, 2025

Marlow appreciates its people-first approach and real-time coordination (e.g., Microsoft’s investments in generative AI, ambient intelligence, and agent ecosystems underscore its commitment to this approach, making the Agent-based Metaprise model both relevant and timely in the context of current enterprise technology trends.

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