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Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement

Spend Matters

In January 2023, Ron joined Utz to lead procurement through this transformational period. This meant that implementing one of the full end-to-end spend management suites was not feasible from a cost and change management perspective. It has completely changed our end-to-end enterprise contracting process.

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How COOs are Achieving Results with Supply Chain Software!

Supply Chain Game Changer

End-to-End Supply Chain Software Enables COOs to Manage an Organization vs. Silos Until recently, point solutions were the go-to tools for organizations. Supply chain visibility and control tower technology make it much easier to get that in check so you can meet your promises. Today it’s a different story.

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How Supply Chain Innovation Propels Startups to Unicorn Status!

Supply Chain Game Changer

How Startups Are Innovating Across the Supply Chain Startups are innovating across the end-to-end supply chain, leveraging emerging technologies and agile processes: Sourcing and Supplier Management Supplier onboarding – Digitizing and automating onboarding using cloud-based platforms improves efficiency.

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What does a 2015 article have to do with Hershey’s 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil for $750

Procurement Insights

The lack of end-to-end connectivity delayed efforts to streamline operations across its growing portfolio. VP Will Bonifant noted in 2023 that consumer behavior shifts and retailer agility demands intensified these pressures. popcorn kernels for SkinnyPop), leading to potential waste or shortages.

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2 Years Later How Does Amex’s Acquisition of Nipendo Impact Ramp (Who’s Ramp)?

Procurement Insights

Amexs acquisition of Nipendo, announced January 11, 2023, and closed in Q1 2023 (Business Wire, 2023), strengthens its B2B payments and P2P capabilities, directly affecting its competitive stance against Ramp. It automates procure-to-pay processes, reducing manual friction (PYMNTS, 2023). Comparing Apples To Apples?

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Mars cuts supply chain emissions by 16%

Supply Chain Dive

of its consumer-facing packaging is designed to be reusable, recyclable or compostable , up from the 61% it reported in 2023. Mars also has a target of halving its total emissions across its value chain by 2030, compared to 2015, and achieving net-zero status by 2050. The company also reported that 64.1% Most Popular FedEx Network 2.0:

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Peeling Back The Agent-Based Metaprise Onion

Procurement Insights

Ecosystem Orchestration: Agents align procurement with finance, logistics, and suppliers, ensuring end-to-end process coherence. Part 1 & 2)” (2023) Key Impact: Problem-First Mindset: Hansen critiques organizations for adopting tech without addressing root causes. “Are You Chasing Solutions or Solving Problems?