Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey has reported that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey has reported that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The University of Bath was – and I think still is – a real centre of excellence for Procurement and Supply Chain. You’re a strong proponent of diverse and sustainable supply chains. Could you tell us a bit about your career journey so far? So I did six months there and really enjoyed it.

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2023

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include Inflation, Continued Supply Chain disruption and Geopolitical tensions are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey reports that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year. How can Barkers help?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As per a recent survey , 40% of board directors have moved digital business-related budgets from central technology and IT budgets to business functions. This is to enable greater autonomy and agility. . Risk management. Elevate the strategic performance management of your team. Customer-centricity .

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Arkestro

MAY 23, 2023

Today, the right procurement software can streamline procurement processes and help procurement managers level-up their current methods of addressing common problems such as project delays, quality control, sustainability, and risk management. Effectively managing supply chain delays is a complex problem with no end in sight.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

With new legislation being introduced for 2023 in Europe, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCCDA), CPOs and other procurement and sourcing leaders need to devise an agile procurement strategy to ensure compliance. Still, 50-67% of the companies failed to change their risk management standards.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. Key features include supply chain mapping, risk dashboards, mitigation workflows, and regulatory reporting.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

Over the past two years, we’ve seen how supply chains are constantly changing and facing uncertainties. CPOs and procurement leaders everywhere are trying to identify ways to be agile to handle future uncertainties. . However, talent management and innovation are expected to be the long term investments. .

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

These actions lead to improved negotiation power, reduced costs, and enhanced overall procurement efficiency. Stronger supplier relationships lead to better pricing, improved service levels, and a more reliable supply chain. This leads to improved agility, better decision-making, and a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Couple these with a broader climate of economic volatility and talent scarcity, and CPOs and heads of Manufacturing and Supply Chains have their work cut out for them. Meanwhile, headcount budgets are only projected to grow 3.2%, and operation budgets are only projected to increase by 2.8%.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

The fight for discounts will lead to applying either of three project management levers - Time, Budget, or Scope - and the inevitable quality deterioration. Value as the downstream effect of procurement In this post, we explained the differences between the efficiency and effectiveness of public procurement. Demand reduction.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In parallel, it will also look at its expenditure meaning it is frequently the case that the Procurement function will be asked to commit incremental cost reduction to that which has already been budgeted, without the luxury of knowing its method of delivery. Risk management strategies encourage forward thinking, and the ability to react.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 11, 2019

As we start 2019, it’s critical to understand how current events, changes in governmental policy and the general economic climate may affect the global procurement market and supply chain. While the impact of these tariffs is not fully clear yet, they are likely to slow economic growth, decreasing companies’ efficiency and profits.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Build a more efficient and connected procure-to-pay process with The Definitive Guide to P2P Optimization Importance of procurement KPIs Procurement has evolved over the years from transactional functions (now associated with purchasing) to encompass strategic activities focused on maximizing and creating value for a business.

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Una

JANUARY 29, 2024

While this is true, it’s worth noting that one-third of Texas’ annual budget is supported by federal funds though. What would it mean for supply chains? But Taiwanese voters chose to defy China by re-electing the independence-leaning Democratic Party led by Lai Ching-te. Scary, isn’t it? Let’s talk worst-case scenario.

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Procurement Software

AUGUST 22, 2023

We’re gradually evolving into being the fulcrum of an organisation’s supply chain who strategically manages and controls supplier relationships. Yes, we live in an era where risk management and resilience is the order of the day. But that doesn’t mean that we’re not able to take calculated risks.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Digital procurement means letting go of manual data entry, paperwork, and complex request management and instead opting to use software that streamlines procurement through integration and automation. These include the need for greater efficiency and the desire to build procurement processes with more structure and less fragmentation.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Founded by Jason Busch in 2004, they were the first of the major procurement and supply chain blogs. Credit to Spend Matters here on their transparency and making that clear on their website. These are the companies that Spend Matters recognises as “best in class in the procurement and supply chain technology market”.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Founded by Jason Busch in 2004, they were the first of the major procurement and supply chain blogs. Credit to Spend Matters here on their transparency and making that clear on their website. These are the companies that Spend Matters recognises as “best in class in the procurement and supply chain technology market”.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Furthermore, regular assessment of supplier performance can help you identify potential supply chain risks early on so that they can be remedied before they cause major problems. Flexibility / Agility. Are the supplier’s costs reasonable and in line with your budget? This will go a long way with risk management.

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Jaggaer

JULY 18, 2019

In fact, our report found that insufficient budget was the single biggest obstacle to moving forward with digital transformation. By using technology to start automating standard, repetitive processes (think eInvoicing, for example), you begin to increase efficiency. Digital transformation in procurement is not just automation.

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Planergy

AUGUST 25, 2022

Improved efficiencies Touchless transactions and the use of blockchain will automate much of the manual processes that create logjams in a business. This could be streamlining workflow, greater job efficiency, or even creating a better customer experience. These are just a few of the benefits your finance department may see: 1.

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