Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. Procurement Conference — 10 Best Procurement Conferences. Attending a procurement conference allows you to meet like-minded professionals and industry peers in procurement. However, what are the reasons why procurement professionals attend a conference?

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Procurement speakers share their knowledge to inspire people in procurement that they are making a difference in the world. However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. .

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Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . Körber at a Glance…. Körber at a Glance….

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Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

In a world increasingly driven by the rapid developments within Artificial Intelligence (AI), procurement has the potential for enormous leverage using cutting-edge technology to become a powerhouse for generating efficiency, expanding margins, reducing risk and delivering solutions which the human mind is unable to see.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? Kodiak Rating’s CTO was recently in attendance at a Procurement Leaders event held in London, titled DITx?—?Data Hearing the summarization wasn’t much of a shock, but rather an affirmation of the on-going transformation occurring within procurement teams. And What is Purchasing?

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Get to know all the procurement tech providers that made our lists this year. We are delighted to introduce you to our Future 5 as we capture their voices.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 22, 2024

As CPO and leader of procurement strategy, you deserve a break because the past 12 months have been challenging to say the least. In fact, its a good job that your average chief procurement officer is naturally drawn to complex problems because there was a rich vein of them through 2024. First, happy holidays!

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ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day (Wednesday, March 8th), we reached into our network of impressive female procurement executives, consultants, and thought leaders. Procurement = Impact. There are no boundaries to the value procurement can deliver.”. Why we LOVE procurement. Simrit Sandhu. Laurence Mechali.

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Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

The World Procurement Awards celebrate excellence in procurement and represent the pinnacle of professional achievement. The awards spotlight the best practices and transformative strategies shaping the future of procurement. The whole team is thrilled that our work has been showcased in this way.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

Procurement has long sought a strategic seat at the table. The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. Against this backdrop, a new model is emerging: procurement as Orchestrator of Value.

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Barkers Procurement

MAY 7, 2025

When Covid-19 first hit five years ago, retailers experienced the need for supply chain resilience. Now, as they build the agility and strength needed to respond to potential unexpected events, we can look to this period for guidance. A key flaw to emerge was that supply chains were murky. Nothing moved.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. These four steps constitute the downstream procure-to-pay part of the process. Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Hansens agent-based Metaprise Model directly addresses the core concerns of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) by combining human-AI collaboration, real-time adaptability, and ecosystem-wide integration. Agility in Volatility: Real-time adjustments to demand spikes, supply shortages, or ESG regulations ensure continuity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Procurement and Sustainability are two disciplines and business functions that exist in a perfectly harmonious contradiction. Procurement is Committed.

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Barkers Procurement

MARCH 17, 2025

As weve learned many times this decade, from extreme occurrences like Covid-19 and climate change events, the most effective antidote for uncertainty is resilience and agility. As UK construction gears up for this shift, staying agile and sharp in managing material costs and uncertainties will be crucial.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. Chief Product Officer, Pascal Bensoussan , shared the best way forward for 2022 with the most innovative trends that are shaping the future. Procurement Community Team Spirit: Best Advocate.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function. The Evolution of Procurement’s Value Proposition. Are we witnessing the dawn of a big shift in the way strategic procurement is done? Subscribe Here!

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In 2021, procurement organizations will require inspirational, innovative, and pragmatic leaders to ensure procurement excellence. Ounces | Sustainable Procurement Initiatives. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? I love cooking.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Check out The Baby Supply Chain! And we were selected as one of the Top 25 Procurement blogs in the world. The Food Supply Chain is Broken! The Food Supply Chain is Broken! On the one hand there is a phenomenal amount of waste throughout the Food Supply Chain. Supply Chain 4.0

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. Growing investments in procurement technology.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 25, 2024

Procurement cost savings stand out as a critical lever in the pursuit of trimming down expenses without compromising on quality. However, the work of procurement goes beyond just delivering price reduction and cost reduction. This article will first of all guide you through the essentials of procurement cost savings.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Today’s business landscape is rife with unprecedented global conflicts that chief procurement officers must navigate against. As we explore those examples and their impact on supply chain dynamics, it is critical to weigh potential strategies. During the last few years, […].

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Resources / Blog / What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration The vast majority of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) believe in the power of procurement data to make better-informed decisions across their organization.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Procurement as a function has come a long way from being seen as a cost-reduction-centric support function to securing a place in boardroom discussions. Once upon a time, a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) may have been able to make decisions by relying on his instinct, which is simply based on years of distilled experience.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction. Resolving these challenges requires a dynamic, iterative approach.

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Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. This blog will cover the current challenges facing CFOs and procurement teams and several strategies that can be implemented to drive cost savings and increase efficiency.

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HICX

MARCH 10, 2023

What did exist was Procurement, a function that did worked with all suppliers, albeit in one area: transactions. So, management ended the search and tasked Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) with this added job. How then, can management create a clear supply chain view and keep it that way?

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Sourcing Solved

MARCH 31, 2022

Her post, which you can access through the provided link , delivers several key insights into successfully identifying, pursuing, and retaining procurement talent by treating it as a strategic sourcing process. Procurement And The Bigger World. So, how do we identify strategic thinkers or procurement leaders?

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Joël Collin-DemersYour Digital Procurement Mentor | I help thousands of readers discover how top Procurement teams use technology to deliver results for their business. In fact, if you don’t read another one of my posts after this one for the rest of the year, I will have done my job. Join them for free below 6d Big move!

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CPO Rising

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Over the last decade, supply chains have become more extended and complex. Enterprises continue to source a significant portion of raw materials and parts from Asia and other regions of the world. The consequences?

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz? There’s just so much to go after!

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 8, 2024

Famous women in procurement & business Indra Nooyi : Although she is best known as the former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi has also been recognized for her contributions to procurement and supply chain management. Burns played a key role in transforming Xerox’s procurement practices and driving cost savings.

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