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Procurement Insights
JULY 2, 2025
In the July 2008 Procurement Insights post Procurement considerations when dealing with a merger? (A Unfortunately, an extemporal supply base was a byproduct of the transactions, leaving the acquiring company with a highly suspicious, deeply segmented group of suppliers. FROM CANDY.
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APRIL 11, 2025
Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable.
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Procurement Insights
JUNE 17, 2025
While Hansen’s models are not yet mainstream, they are critical for organizations targeting 25–35% higher ROI through agility and human-AI collaboration. The future likely involves hybrid adoption, blending Hansen’s process-centric agility with Gartner’s structural rigor. ORO Labs’ Supplier 360).
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Ensuring data security across the supply chain will become paramount, with procurement professionals playing a key role in safeguarding against cyber threats. Automation and the gig economy will lead to a core team overseeing a network of specialized contractors and automated systems, enhancing agility and responsiveness.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 22, 2025
White Paper: Projected Adoption of Hansen Fit Technologies (2025–2075) Abstract This white paper outlines the projected adoption trajectories and anticipated impacts of Hansen’s Metaprise, agent-based automation, and strand commonality models in procurement and supply chains.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 4, 2025
It also reminded me of a 2008 article I had written on the Procurement Insights blog titled Procurement considerations when dealing with a merger? Unfortunately, an extemporal supply base was a byproduct of the transactions leaving the acquiring company with a highly suspicious, deeply segmented group of suppliers.
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