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More Than 25 Years Later – How Good Things Come To Those Who Never Give Up (And Rock A Few Boat Along The Way)

Procurement Insights

Pioneering AI/Agent-Based Concepts: Hansen was discussing and implementing AI concepts (like “advanced self-learning algorithms”) in procurement as early as the late 1990s, almost two decades before major analyst firms like Gartner started prominently featuring AI.

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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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What are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030?

Procurement Insights

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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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. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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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. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable. A resilient supply chain is one that can absorb shocks and continue functioning with minimal disruption.

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The Oldest Procurement Blogs in the Procurement Industry

Procurement Insights

Below are the oldest procurement blogs identified from the web results, ranked by their earliest documented or implied launch date, with details on their content, longevity, and relevance to procurement professionals. Content: Covers procurement technology (e.g., organizational founding, industry presence).

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“Watching the (CPO) Detectives” — Measuring digital procurement success

Spend Matters

Organizations aiming to transform their procurement processes (for more lucrative supplier relationships, improved decision making, faster workflows, risk mitigation and overall efficiency – the list goes on) are investing heavily in digital automation and AI-powered solutions.