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From Candy To Kidneys: The Impact of Spinoffs And M&As On Procurement And Supply Chain

Procurement Insights

In the July 2008 Procurement Insights post Procurement considerations when dealing with a merger? (A There is more to e-procurement than software (Part 2) – see the link in the Web Resources Section. If it did, then 85% of all e-procurement and supply chain initiatives would not fail. FROM CANDY.

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2011 To 2025: The Evolution Of How The C-Suite And Boardroom Views Procurement

Procurement Insights

It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years. Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. Key metrics were tied to cost reduction and spend under management.

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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

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Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable.

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20 Years Of Procurement And Spreadsheets: An Accelerated Decline?

Procurement Insights

Here is the link to everything I have written about spreadsheets in the Procurement Insights blog since 2007. So, here is the big question: Is procurement’s use of spreadsheets on the decline? Percentages are approximate, reflecting global organizations across industries, with a focus on procurement. Ivalua, GEP expanded).

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Ardent Partners Webinar Review On 5 CPO Challenges

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is the promised follow-up to the May 18th “ Do We Really Need To Reinvent Procurement Versus Finally Understanding Procurement? I asked if these same issues existed between 2008 and 2025 and what priority they were given. ” post regarding the recent Ardent Partners webinar.

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AI Dime A Dozen Post Reader Reactions!

Procurement Insights

From our experience at a high level, in 2024 companies budgeted for a recession. Hansen Strategic Advisor/Analyst Specializing in Emerging AI Tech, Sales and Marketing (Procurement) Thinkers360 Top 50 Global Thought Leaders & Influencers on Procurement! Then this “school cheat tool” show up.

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Top 5 Critical Skills Next-Gen Procurement Leaders Must Develop Now

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

There are a couple of quite interesting facts that prove Procurement to be the captain, guiding the journey to recovery post-crisis. In a case of history repeating, Procurement once again is the torch bearer for organisations looking forward to normalise cash flows, increase profitability and thus return to normalcy. Risk management.