Positive Purchasing

MARCH 14, 2024

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability in your supply chain, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact.

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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. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. But what exactly does it entail?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 26, 2021

Consumers weary from ongoing supply chain strains are demanding greater transparency and certainty from retailers and e-commerce sites as they undertake back-to-school and holiday shopping. It also gives consumers more direct influence in tailoring their unique customer experience.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The result is greater supply chain predictability, more accurate decision-making, and better business agility. Whether the purpose is savings or forecasting, strategic procurement involves three key business principles at its core for better decision-making and procurement maturity: predictability, agility, and precision.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's competitive business environment, procurement isn't just a necessity; it's a strategic function that can significantly influence a company’s bottom line. Types of Procurement Technology E-Procurement Software: Automates purchasing processes, enabling digital purchase order creation, approval, and electronic invoicing.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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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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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

In this article, we rank books based on their influence, popularity, recency and practicality and then we come up with the list of the best supply chain books. Finding Best Supply Chain Books We've found that most recommendations for on the web are based on just personal opinion. The links below are #paid links.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. I’ve even seen companies pair product purchases with a raffle-like giveaway where a handful of lucky customers will receive an item that far out values their dollar purchase amount. This method negates any net loss as purchases are required.”. Partner with social influencers.

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

Professionalisation of the function, logic and analysis has also extended into other areas, with a growth in relevant qualifications, all the way through to procurement and supply chain MBAs and even Doctorates. But, as we move towards a new decade, perhaps the wind is shifting, and we may see a different focus in the next ten years.

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Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are just a few of the metrics CFOs look at when examining procurement process efficiency: Cost of Purchase Order: What are the internal costs associated with each purchase? Purchases in Time and Budget: How many purchases are on budget and on time? Procurement Cost Reduction: How are costs being reduced over time?

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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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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

The breadth of the role dealing with all categories across a £8 billion-a-year spend is exciting and there are very few roles in a company that have so much reach and influence – for example, it allows me to challenge and support Network Rail in becoming more commercial, more sustainable, and more diverse.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Written by Jonathan O’Brien, leading procurement expert and CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd. Inevitably, there are some supply chains that are riskier than others. We have also looked into shortening supply chains by going to the source, then we pass the resulting cost efficiency savings on to our customers.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Technology innovations have been massive, changing how food is grown, processed, and purchased. These disruptions have exposed the fragility of global supply chains. A shift toward regionalized supply chains and diverse suppliers may be the key to resilience. harvested wheat is the lowest since 1888.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. The talent shortage in procurement and supply chain is nothing new: it’s been going on for several years now. The Supply Chain Will Continue to Heal. In 2022, procurement faced challenges on multiple fronts.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 18, 2024

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability within your supply base, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Innovation is a team effort requiring collaboration and buy-in from all levels within an organization, and it’s especially true when it comes to bringing innovation to the supply chain. A Blueprint for Successful Supply Chain Innovation. What You Need to Know!

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Yet challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and the economic downturn have all limited and slowed down the next phase in procurement transformation. Reduced Sourcing A turbulent market, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation have all created challenging times for procurement professionals.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A McKinsey survey found that 79% of shoppers are “trading down” this season, meaning they’re swapping purchases for cheaper alternatives or avoiding spending completely. Yet unpredictability in supply chains, demand forecasting, and geo-political factors can make it difficult to prepare for the season.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 14, 2017

Every so many years, a new supply chain terminology takes the front page and dominates the conversation in magazines and conferences. In the last decade or two we’ve seen JIT (Just in Time), TQM (Total Quality Management), 6 Sigma, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), Lean, Agile, Demand-Driven Supply Chains…to name just a few.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Supply chain transparency and digitalization. It’s very easy for online shoppers to conduct extensive product research and use price comparison websites before making a purchase. Customer reviews are very closely linked to online buying processes and purchasing behavior. Multi-channel shopping.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Supply chain management is not an easy subject. Background Supply chain management is a relatively new discipline. Access public data from Data.gov Supply chain management is part of complex economic activities. You may feel that not all necessary information is available at your finger tips.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Natacha Trehan, who leads the Purchasing Master’s degree at the University of Grenoble Alpes, will deliver a keynote providing further insights based on her experience working with and advising dozens of procurement organizations over the past decade. New revenue opportunities, more sustainable and agile supply chains, accelerated innovation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

And What is Purchasing? From the starting point of the traditional buy-sell, transaction-based purchasing, the practice has moved through stages of change that redefines most aspect of the business. This can be achieved through reduction in prices of purchased products & services and reduction in their specific consumption.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

That means working with agile partners, which most standard procurement strategies don’t account for. Marketing leaders must always be on the cutting edge, deeply understanding platforms, tools, new technologies, and options like influencer marketing. Use PLANERGY to manage purchasing and accounts payable. Book a Live Demo.

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Una

JULY 13, 2023

In addition to procurement practitioners and supply chain professionals, The Sourcing Hero now features guests from a variety of industries and career paths, each with a narrative that is relatable and relevant. If we actually want to change things in the businesses we support, we need to lean out. We need to have an opinion.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

E-commerce allows customers to select a retailer they want to purchase a product from and go directly to the manufacturer. With a D2C strategy, companies have a more significant influence on their branding and interactions with customers. There’s no need to wait for retailers, distributors or other supply chain members.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

E-commerce allows customers to select a retailer they want to purchase a product from and go directly to the manufacturer. With a D2C strategy, companies have a more significant influence on their branding and interactions with customers. There’s no need to wait for retailers, distributors or other supply chain members.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

It is the process of sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the goods and services a business requires to carry out its operations. This can range from raw materials for production, to office supplies, to strategic partnerships. Examples include cost savings, cost avoidance, and purchase price variance. Introduction A.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Author Performance: we use Amazon Author Rank and H-Index to judge the influence of authors of both books. Best Negotiation Book is as below: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini Do you like this negotiation book? Reference - Simintiras, A.

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Una

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In addition to procurement practitioners and supply chain professionals, The Sourcing Hero features guests from a variety of industries and career paths, each with a narrative that is relatable and relevant. The people that are leaning forward on their front foot create gravitas and people want to follow those people.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

These days, there’s a need — and even some pressure — for CFOs to evolve their scope and influence the innovation agenda within their enterprises. CFOs should align with counterparts in the broader organization to develop an agile innovation incubator to create automation and AI-enabled finance capabilities.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

They should also extend this digitalization to supply chain management (supplier portal, webEDI, etc.) This is not simply about cost savings here and there (the traditional C-suite view of what procurement does) but driving value and making your organization more agile in an uncertain and rapidly changing world.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

That’s where procurement, sourcing, and purchasing technology comes in. Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. P2P software can automate workflows and activities such as: Purchase request intake and review. Purchase orders.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And therein lies the problem of getting procurement to have a bigger influence on companies’ bottom line. Purchase to pay software with a mobile-first interface that busy stakeholders actually enjoy using. You’ll get more coherent spend analysis if your purchasing data is in an easy-to-use tool. This is crazy.

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