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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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sustainable business is embraced by many big companies as consumers are more concerned about the ethical standards of companies in making and operating their business. Investments in socially ethical practices may initially cost money. Orsted has achieved its goal of sustainability by encouraging its supply chain ecosystem to align.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

Production slows down, orders get delayed, and customer satisfaction dropsall because someone missed a routine purchase. Operational procurement refers to the process of purchasing the everyday goods and services a business needs to function. Imagine a company that suddenly runs out of packaging materials.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Purchase Orders Purchase orders are where the monitoring of the creation and approval of purchase orders comes in. Delivery and Logistics The status of goods and services purchased, such as their delivery timelines, transportation times, or receipt is monitored. The key elements are typically: 1.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For many people who work in Supply Chain Management, or for those on the outside, it functions on the foundation of processes, formulae, and metrics. This is very much the core of Supply Chain education and certification as well. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Agility in Volatility: Real-time adjustments to demand spikes, supply shortages, or ESG regulations ensure continuity. Difficulty Engaging Stakeholders Human-AI Collaboration: Procurement teams override AI decisions for ethical or strategic exceptions (e.g., favoring local suppliers for ESG goals), fostering trust.

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Skill Dynamics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Inconsistencies between purchase orders and invoices are another thing to watch for. Continuous monitoring, and the data analysis associated with it, utilizes advanced tools to help identify discrepancies such as unusual purchasing patterns or inconsistencies between purchase orders and invoices.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

It combines AI-powered features with user-friendly design to deliver actionable insights, streamline workflows and foster collaboration through a responsible and ethical use of data. Build resilience: In an era of supply chain disruptions, quick access to real-time data enables agile decision making.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

Procurement technology should support: Sustainable Sourcing : Tools to evaluate suppliers based on their sustainability credentials, carbon footprints, and ethical practices. Embedding Sustainability and ESG Goals Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are now central to public sector procurement strategies.

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As many companies struggled over the past three years, the pandemic became an enormous opportunity for global giant Amazon and other companies to capture a much larger share of low-value repeatable purchasing. The resilience of global supply chains is under attack. Greater public transparency for ethical procurement.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How is marketing connected to my supply chain? The supply chain of your business has many components. That’s why you need to understand the relationship between supply chain and marketing and align them if you hope to maintain a competitive edge in the fast-paced world.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Policies serve as guidelines for the procurement team, ensuring consistency and adherence to ethical standards.

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Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Now, with the need to move beyond price and security of supply to sustainable and ethical sourcing, procurement must become a more strategic and proactive function. I am sure you are comfortable being flexible and agile when buying something different, or sourcing from an alternative more sustainable supplier.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2023

Over the last few years, a lot has changed in the supply chain industry. Fueled by constant disruptions that peaked during the pandemic and constant news headlines about the latest chain issues, consumers are more informed about supply chain and how it impacts their communities and daily lives.

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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. It ensures that procurement partners collaborate with reliable vendors, reducing supply chain disruptions. Ethical AI practices build trust.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships. These insights enable data-driven decision-making, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation, leading to more informed procurement choices.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 5, 2021

We now have automated production facilities, warehouses, and transport in our physical supply chain. With robotic process automation (RPA), it entered the back office to simplify repetitive tasks like invoice matching or purchase-order creation and acceptance. These decisions can be highly automated.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 4, 2024

Examining raw materials in ecommerce reveals a complex web of supply chain dynamics. Additionally, understanding the origins of your raw materials can impact your brand’s sustainability and ethical practices. Building strong supplier relationships helps minimize disruptions and ensures a steady supply of materials.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 1, 2024

Are you interested in learning about the world of the F&B supply chain? In this article, we will walk you through the basics, key components, role of inventory management, challenges, and technological innovations in the F&B supply chain. One important aspect of the F&B supply chain is inventory management.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Continuous Improvement and Risk Management Systems have long been essential to realizing supply chain and organizational success. This is especially true at a time when organizations are preoccupied with ensuring reliable supply lines, cost reduction, risk mitigation, business continuity, and so on. . PDCA stands for: .

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Boosting Business Growth With the Help of a Group Purchasing Organization A playbook for boosting business growth, moving beyond the outdated perceptions of procurement, and turning it into one of your organization’s most important sources of value. The real hero understands that the story doesn’t end with the purchase.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding P2P: The Core of Effective Procurement The procure -to-pay (P2P) process drives purchasing efficiency for organizations of all sizes, covering every stage from initial requisition to final payment. In a manufacturing company, for example, operations might request a fresh supply of components or materials.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 6, 2023

The Evolving Role of Procurement in Businesses In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, procurement has emerged as a strategic function that goes beyond merely purchasing goods and services. By proactively addressing these risks, procurement teams can ensure a stable and resilient supply chain.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added. In our poll, webinar participants saw business partnering, supplier innovation and collaboration, and supply chain risk management as their key areas of focus for procurement.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness. This intelligence empowers decision-makers to proactively adapt their sourcing strategies, ensuring resilience and agility in the face of market fluctuations.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

As globalization accelerates and supply chains become increasingly complex, procurement’s role has expanded from a mere transactional function to a strategic one. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost. At EmpoweringCPO, we are committed to sustainable and ethical procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Initiatives are being put in place to make these statements a reality, but are these organizations agile enough to shift strategies, process and operations — for real?

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Una

AUGUST 9, 2023

How to Use Group Purchasing as a Cost Reduction Strategy Tips for Building an Effective Procurement Data Strategy 3 Procurement Data Challenges Luckily, there are strategies proven to accelerate savings in procurement without sacrificing product or service quality or exposing your organization to unnecessary risk. Did you know?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Spend analysis, a cornerstone of procurement and supply chain management, is the process of collecting, cleansing, classifying, and analyzing expenditure data with the goal of reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring compliance. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing?

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Managed procurement services can cover a vast range of functions – from sourcing and supplier management to purchasing, invoicing, and payment processes. Procurement Operations: Overseeing the transactional aspects of procurement, including purchase orders, invoicing, and payments.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By accurately predicting customer demand, online retailers can optimize their inventory management, streamline their supply chain, and enhance overall business performance. Demand: The quantity of a product or service that customers are willing to purchase at a given price and time.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Relies on manual processes for sourcing, negotiation, and Focuses on cost reduction through competitive bidding and bulk purchasing. Prioritizes environmental, social, and ethical considerations in supplier selection and sourcing decisions. Limited use of technology and digital tools in procurement operations.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 25, 2024

We’ll then take a look at how we can move beyond just purchase cost reduction. This allows you to identify high-value areas where negotiations could lead to better terms, bulk purchase discounts, or more cost-effective suppliers. We have the potential to enhance operational efficiency and drive wider business objectives.

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