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10 Key Issues The Hackett Group Says Will Impact Supply Chain Transformation in 2021

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What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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Why Predictive Procurement in Health and Pharma is the Future

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Harvard Business Review has a number of articles that provide an excellent primer on the background of procurement in the health and pharma industries and the extraordinary challenges they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Done Right, Going Digital Enables Procurement to Be Strategic to the Business.

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4 Predictions on Procurement’s Top Trends in 2023

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But hopefully, we can incorporate what we’ve learned into our day-to-day, creating a better—more resilient—path going forward. In 2022, procurement faced challenges on multiple fronts. Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Ensuring continuity of supply.

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Procurement Metrics: Key Performance Indicators for Success

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The Importance of Procurement in Business Procurement is the lifeblood of any business. This can range from raw materials for production, to office supplies, to strategic partnerships. Understanding Procurement Metrics To gauge the effectiveness of procurement activities, businesses rely on procurement metrics.

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Building Supply Chain Resilience in the Real World

Speaker: Kelly Barner - Co-Founder & Managing Director of Buyers Meeting Point, LLC

Since 2020, procurement and supply chain professionals have faced an unprecedented set of challenges. The pandemic was just the start.

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CPO Spotlight: Rachel Scarrett

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We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. Procurement and supplier management are carried out by separate teams under my leadership. I also have accountability for the supply chain third-party management risk and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

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Innovative Procurement Models: Exploring Different Approaches

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Brief Overview of Procurement Welcome to our deep dive into the world of procurement. But before we venture into the depths of innovation in this field, let’s first establish what procurement really is. This is especially true in procurement, where the landscape is rapidly evolving. Understanding Procurement A.