Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation. Core Competencies in the Procurement Framework Sourcing Involves identifying and evaluating the best suppliers to secure high-quality goods and services.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Join Ardent Partners and Coupa on December 11th (2 PM ET) as they discuss CPO 2025: Evaluating the Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing.

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. 6][7][9] Procurement in 2025 is evolving fastbalancing operational demands, strategic decision-making, and digital innovation. In 2025, this is finally starting to shift at scale.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Resources / Blog / 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, procurement leaders must stay ahead of the‍ curve to ‍ensure success in 2025 and beyond. From leveraging technology to fostering sustainable partnerships, these strategies will empower procurement leaders to thrive in the dynamic world of procurement in 2025.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

Here is an article that provides a good explanation of the difference between the two commodity characteristics: Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part7) You can also access the paper through the following link: Acres Of Diamonds (White Paper) How Do The 2004 Acres Paper’s Findings Hold Up In 2025?

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 15, 2025

2025 Vision: Transforming Indias Procurement Landscape Indias dynamic economy and distinctive procurement landscape offer significant opportunities for growing businesses to scale strategically. Ready to Take Your Procurement Strategy Further?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead. from artificial intelligence to sustainability, behold a glimpse into what’s in‍ store for the dynamic world of supply chain management in the year 2025.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

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CPO Rising

MAY 14, 2025

If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up May 14, 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

” – CPO | Advisor | IIT | NUS | Stanford | Exxonmobil | Chevron | E&Y (February 2025) Based on my research and work between 1998 and 2004, I wrote a paper titled ACRES OF DIAMONDS: The Value of Effectively Managing Low-Dollar, High Transactional Volume Spend. Does this fit the context you were digging into?

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

2025 RAM: Assuming Hansens upgrades materialize, it leaps to Leader status with high execution and vision, challenging modern platforms in procurement while retaining a lean edge. NYCTA) Strategic sourcing (e.g., NYCTA) Strategic sourcing (e.g., Its a relic of efficient simplicity. government) Modern MRO (e.g.,

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CPO Rising

APRIL 30, 2025

If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up April 30, 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

This blog explores the key considerations for public sector organizations when selecting procurement technology in 2025, reflecting the latest trends and best practices. Procurement technology should support: Sustainable Sourcing : Tools to evaluate suppliers based on their sustainability credentials, carbon footprints, and ethical practices.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 14, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are three separate third-party sources analyzing the success and impact of implementing the original RAM Agent-based Metaprise model to support the DND’s IT infrastructure. SOURCE #1 Jon W. 2025 RELEVANCE The Department of National Defence (DND) case study involving Jon W. SOURCE #3 Jon W.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Manufacturing Sourcing Company in India — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. However, why do companies source in India? In this article, we will talk about what a manufacturing sourcing company is. We will discuss why companies are starting to source in India. We will also show you some sourcing companies that you can trust. .

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Supply Chain Queen

APRIL 22, 2025

Read more The post Earth Day 2025: Supply Chain Revolution Podcast Returns with 10 Big Ideas for Regenerative Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on SupplyChainQueen.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up February 5, 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Spend Matters

MAY 14, 2025

Coupa announced during its Inspire 2025 event that it has acquired Cirtuo, a provider of category management (CatMan) software. The move addresses a long-standing gap in many procurement technology offerings: helping teams define and manage procurement strategies, rather than just executing sourcing events. That includes Coupa itself.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 9, 2025

If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up April 9, 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 17, 2025

But if the global posturing and protectionism continues, there will come a point when local sourcing, increased resilience and all the investments they demand will become a necessity. Celebrating excellence Congratulations to every company and individual that made the 2025 World Procurement Awards shortlist.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

Check out Jol Collin-Demers ProcureTech Cup 2025 Elite Eight Founded on 1st January 2022, Anvil Analytics was born as the technology wing of 4C Associates, a leading procurement consulting firm.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As we near the end of 2024, virtually all industry players are publishing their procurement predictions for their respective 2025 reports. Based on the ChatGPT assessment I would ask you the following three questions: Which perspective on AI and digital transformation in procurement in 2025 is the most insightful and useful?

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

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. Sustainability and ESG Trends : Rising expectations from investors, regulators, and customers pushed CFOs to align procurement with sustainability and ethical sourcing goals.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 14, 2025

Deloitte and IDC report the lowest, but even these do not dip below 40% by 2025. Trend: The M&A value grows exponentially from near zero in 2000 to about $30 billion by 2025. Even as investment soars, failure rates remain stubbornly high , with the best sources still reporting a 40% failure rate by 2025.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2025

Whether you're dealing with supply disruptions, rising costs, or shifting sourcing strategies, this whitepaper gives you a roadmap to adaptand thriveno matter what comes next.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Many are more familiar with Amazon Business, a platform for sourcing indirect physical goods. For procurement professionals, AWS Marketplace might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Amazon. AWS Organizations, supporting centralized configuration, security and resource-sharing policies.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 19, 2025

Yesterday Spend Matters released its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatchSM procurement technology rankings of 106 solution providers across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories. Some of these providers achieved top scores in this data-backed functionality and capability assessment, and some come out on top for their customer scores.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its January of 2025 and were back with a new Magnus Monday article! This time of the year there tends to be plenty of predictions flying around, so I thought… The post Magnus Mondays Four Things I Want to See in 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Sourcing Innovation (launched 2006) notes their prevalence. Strategic Sourceror (2008) cites spreadsheets for sourcing analytics. 2025 8590% AutoRek: 90% usage, adjusted downward for ProcureTech adoption (CAGR 7.8% Microsoft Offices ubiquity (Excel launched 1987) ensured near-universal adoption. in spreadsheet software market).

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. AI, e-sourcing), spend analytics, and best practices. organizational founding, industry presence).

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