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

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

According to McKinsey research , in the five years immediately following the 2008 global financial crisis, total return to shareholders for companies with top-quartile procurement capabilities was 42 percent higher than the companies whose procurement operations were in the bottom quartile. Risk management.

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CPO Spotlight: Rachel Lemos

Procurement Heads

I went to university planning to become a Diplomat, then in the second year I found myself in supply chain work, and I just fell in love with it, especially contracts negotiation. That made me very passionate about the supply chain. Could you tell us about your journey to becoming Executive Director at BC Ferries?

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JAGGAER Webinar with Accenture Strategy and Attijariwafa Bank Case Study: Accelerating Trust in Banking – Internal, Suppliers and Customers

Jaggaer

Coming on top of a very difficult and complex existing situation, Covid-19 has put additional pressure on profitability and capital requirements in the banking sector in the European Union and Africa, with drops in revenue in the order of 35-45% and the lowest return on equity since the aftermath of the great crash of 2008.

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Dear CEOs – here are 5 more things your CPOs can do for you

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

After the financial crisis of 2008, companies started to focus on improving their overall value creation to survive the demanding market and economic situation. Companies rely on complex, multi-faceted, interconnected networks that make up their supply chain. Improve processes and efficiency.

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The Sidekick #001

Una

The Sidekick #001 2024 Is Going To Be A Doozy Kris Lance VP & General Manager, Una January 30, 2024 Image: Marian Kamensky Intro Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Sidekick ! I’m Kris Lance, VP & General Manager at Una, and I believe every Sourcing Hero (that’s you!) What would it mean for supply chains?