Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

 Last week on episode three of our WiseTech Global mini-series, we tackled one of supply chains most difficult, yet most important, topics – risk. One of the many lessons that the pandemic taught us was the importance of ensuring that robust risk management is incorporated into our supply chain strategies.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

How many people make a New Year’s resolution to “Lean” yourself out only to abandon it shortly thereafter? What do you do when your Lean program at work suffers the same fate? In this case one of the areas I wanted to understand was whether or not there was a Lean program in operation. And it needed a reboot.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. 09.56] What has, and hasn’t, changed in the last five years, and a look at today’s key challenges and trends. “I

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Check out 10 Signs You Should Reboot Your Lean Program! Implementing a Lean program on the Manufacturing floor, in a Warehouse operation, or in a Distribution Centre is challenging enough. And your Lean program has at its core the objective of making these operations as efficient as possible. Email Address. Environment.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. What’s more, PwC found that the average investment in risk management among MENA companies was $1.5 Enter eProcurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Journey : Step 1 – The Vision! Getting anything done requires resources and management. Getting change to happen requires that plus leadership, drive and conviction. We do not mean Change Management. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As businesses seek agility, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making, AI-powered solutions are becoming indispensable for procurement professionals. Procurement teams can proactively manage inventory, negotiate contracts, and mitigate risks. Change Management: Employees need training to adapt to AI-driven processes.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2023

2024 will be the year of change management, where enhanced training and upskilling programs will ensure that seasoned procurement experts stay agile in this digitally driven age.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! The Supply Chain function within your company has many responsibilities. From planning to negotiating to buying, from moving goods to processing goods, and from managing data to managing inventory. Promoting Supply Chain Value.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As practices like DevOps , cloud native , serverless and site reliability engineering (SRE) mature, the focus is shifting toward significant levels of automation, speed, agility and business alignment with IT (which helps enterprise IT transform into engineering organizations).

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HICX

JUNE 12, 2023

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live podcast, we spoke with Yash Rai , Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain Solutions at The Smart Cube. Yash has over 14 years of experience working in the procurement domain. Supplier risk monitoring The second biggest trend he sees right now is around supplier risk.

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Una

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In fact, learning agility (a willingness and ability to learn new things) is fast becoming the number-one capability sought by employers. Whether it’s mastering the art of negotiation or navigating the labyrinth of supply chain analytics, keeping your skills sharp is your ticket to staying relevant.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

It typically focuses on achieving dramatic, transformative changes to existing processes. It should not be confused with business process management (BPM) , a more incremental approach to optimizing processes, or business process improvement (BPI), a broader term that encompasses any systematic effort to improve current processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This post expands on the topic and provides a maturity model and building blocks that help enterprises accelerate their software supply chain lifecycle in the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise cloud-native software development. Build central knowledge management and planning management around pathway to deploy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Cyber risk is preeminent in today’s threat landscape, and that includes attacks on the software supply chain. In fact, the increase in cyberattacks on software supply chains is estimated to affect 45% of organizations worldwide. cocoa inventory add : Adds an artifact to the inventory repository.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Supply Chain Management is complex and truly mastered by few. For those of us who have made our careers in supply chain, one of the great challenges, and the attraction of the discipline, is the variety of differing opinions about what constitutes ‘excellence in supply chain’ and how it can be best achieved.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore what procurement transformation is, why it’s needed, and how it can help procurement teams meet changing needs and manage ever-evolving processes. Build better processes with the Definitive Guide to Workflow Management Download now. An abundance of manual work and rapidly changing processes.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In this era of the "fourth industrial revolution," it is crucial for organizations to re-evaluate and upgrade their procurement frameworks and supply chain technologies. Assessing Organizational Maturity Ready for Change?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In this era of the "fourth industrial revolution," it is crucial for organizations to re-evaluate and upgrade their procurement frameworks and supply chain technologies. Assessing Organizational Maturity Ready for Change?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) And all of these technologies have applicability for the Supply Chain in every business and in every industry around the world. The Digital Supply Chain vision is within our line of sight. No Supply Chain Strategy. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 15, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Change Management Articles! Mindtools.com defines VUCA as “It describes the situation of constant, unpredictable change that is now the norm in certain industries and areas of the business world. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Addressing VUCA.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2018

At Schneider Electric , the global purveyor of energy management and industrial automation systems, the cloud presented an opportunity to undertake a wholesale digital transformation of its supply chain. The company is taking equal care in phasing in the “orchestration” of its supply chain in the cloud.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

It also improves your agility across everyday procurement processes. Supply chains across the world have been hit hard with long lead times – increasing on average 207% this year. eAuctions are a great way to remain agile and cost-efficient. Change management – “It is a lifestyle, not a diet!”

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Typical benefits realized would range from increased agility, cost-effectiveness and competitiveness, while challenges include complexity and resource demands. Many enterprises are realizing that moving to cloud is not giving them the desired value nor agility/speed beyond basic platform-level automation.

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Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

Following recent events like the pandemic, the shift to non-office work models, and supply chain pressures, the demand for business process transformation has accelerated. Many leaders today realize that a radical change is needed to keep up with changing business environments and requirements.

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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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Solvoyo

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Supply Chain is a core business function tasked to manage multiple business operations such as production, inventory, order fulfillment, and transportation simultaneously. In fact, the supply chain people are expected to be super-heroes. How can they manage all this simultaneously?

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 2, 2023

Since our last conversation as part of our Big Interview series, how much has changed for you personally and at 4C? I guess personally the biggest change, personally, is that I was recently promoted to Managing Director. Is this good for unlocking a new talent pool that perhaps wouldn’t consider management consultancy before?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. There are different types of business consultants; the common types include management, strategy, financial, and Information Technology (IT) consultants. They interact with emerging trends, management-related issues, and financial mishaps. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Importance of Innovative Procurement Models In the era where change is the only constant, innovation has become a necessity rather than a luxury.

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