Procurement Insights

APRIL 30, 2025

– Challenges rigid quadrants with more agile, narrative-driven insights. Moderate trust due to limited transparency and consulting ties. Procurement Insights Value: ROI Case Studies: Procurement Insights real-world examples of cost savings or efficiency gains (e.g.,

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2024, procurement leaders leaned heavily on data to fine-tune their procurement strategies, uncover hidden opportunities for savings, and improve supplier performance. Companies doubled down on sourcing responsibly, reducing waste, and ensuring their supply chains supported broader environmental goals.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For Director of Global Sourcing for Medline Industries Brian Chaplin, being a sourcing hero means listening, learning, and taking action. It could be helping with efficiencies within each department.”. The Challenging State of Procurement and Supply Chain. Leveraging Lean Procurement. Related Posts.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The global source-to-pay and procure-to-pay outsourcing market is expanding rapidly with the market expected to reach $55.8 To do so, procure-to-pay trends point to an increased focus on three key areas: technology, collaboration, and sourcing. billion by 2028. Below is a rundown of the three procure-to-pay trends shaping 2024.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. The supply disruption triggered in China sent shock waves all around and shut down the global economy.

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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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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness.

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Empowering CPO

JANUARY 28, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of procurement, organizations strive to not only meet their immediate needs but also to establish sustainable and cost-effective supply chains. By adopting this approach, organizations can strategically manage their procurement processes to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiency.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In an era where businesses are increasingly seeking efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and agility, the role of procurement has become more critical than ever before. For some businesses, it’s about cost savings and efficiency. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 1, 2025

Companies leveraging this approach gain 612 months lead time to mitigate disruptions, optimize supply chains, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Novartis (Pharmaceuticals) Industry: Global pharmaceutical company, reliant on R&D, global supply chains. Digital supply chain tools (e.g.,

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These events should challenge us to better understand and prepare for the inevitable impact on our collective supply chains both today and in the future. The big question is will they finally enable us to implement the three most important supply chain practices? Sourcing shifts, supply chain delays.

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