World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity.

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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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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? Many nations are now facing the prospect of new lockdowns which will undoubtedly further impact global supply chains. . Supply Chain Risk Management on the World Stage – Lessons Learned. Global Supply Chains are Here to Stay.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 4, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. And let’s hear from Alex Saric, Ivalua’s Smart Procurement Expert.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The role of procurement extends beyond transactional activities. 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. What is a procurement strategy?

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

9 Innovative Purchasing Concepts for Procurement Implement various innovative purchasing concepts to ditch the old-school way of doing things and bring your procurement function up to speed. The "old-school" way of structuring a procurement function has stood the test of time.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, Rebecca spoke to Will Cooke about her career, SRM and sustainable procurement. How did you get into procurement? I got into procurement through a graduate procurement programme at British Airways in 1997. I completed my MCIPS there and then moved into consulting.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As an increasing number of organizations engage with vendors on a global level to fulfill their supply chains, the need for supply chain robustness has never been so critical. The Global Supply Chain Landscape: What is the current situation?

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How to Improve Procurement Efficiency. Procurement was once known for imposing clunky purchasing processes. In recent years, however, many teams have managed to successfully shake off this long-outdated reputation. 8 Steps to Improve Procurement Efficiency. By Hugo Britt | October 26, 2022.

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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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Una

APRIL 13, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series Moving Supplier Relationships from Transactional to Strategic Tips for shifting your supplier relationships from transactional to strategic in an effort produce more cost-saving ideas and value. These vendors are now a part of your Supplier Relationship Management program.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation. So the need for businesses to act with speed and agility has never been greater.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

So, the question remains: What are the key challenges and agenda items for procurement leaders in 2023, and how will they adapt to these challenges? Key thought leaders included Jacob Gorm Larsen , Ex-Director of Digital Procurement, Maersk Group; Prof. Now, more than ever before is the time for enterprises to invest in technology.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2022

There have also been widespread and dramatic changes in how companies work with suppliers, causing supplier relationship management to take a front seat. Then the pandemic happened, challenging procurement in new ways. These disruptions have exposed the fragility of global supply chains.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 9, 2024

British procurement startups are also well-represented within this startup ecosystem. The 10 Hottest UK-based Procurement Tech Startups Before we give you the list, we should briefly touch on what we’ve defined as a “Startup” Less than 50 employees, according to data on LinkedIn.

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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? It’s very exciting to see how SRM is developing and growing and from being a ‘die-hard’ IT Category Manager, I’ve certainly been converted!

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Una

MARCH 6, 2024

Your Business Guide to Outsourced Procurement A comprehensive guide to outsourced procurement and the benefits of working with a group purchasing organization to save money, time, and effort. We’ll also reveal the benefits of outsourcing procurement to a group purchasing organization (GPO).

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Resources / Blog / Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 The holidays are here, meaning people all around the globe are attending festive parties, baking tasty treats, and — of course — shopping for gifts.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But few people really understand what it is, how it works and more importantly, why it is so important to Procurement. This paper seeks to answer those questions and specifically address its benefits to the Procurement process by addressing the following checklist: Checklist.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

US procurement startups are killing it. It’s no surprise that in the home of big tech, Silicon Valley and seemingly endless VC investors, there’s a thriving and diverse procurement tech ecosystem. Let’s have a look at the who’s who in the American procurement startup space. Hot diggity dawg!

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

There are a couple of quite interesting facts that prove Procurement to be the captain, guiding the journey to recovery post-crisis. In a case of history repeating, Procurement once again is the torch bearer for organisations looking forward to normalise cash flows, increase profitability and thus return to normalcy. Risk management.

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Una

AUGUST 9, 2023

How to Accelerate Savings in Procurement Without Cutting Corners Strategies showing how to accelerate savings in procurement without compromising product quality, integrity, or effectiveness. Speeding up the procurement process is one way to achieve these goals. Your objective? To reach your destination faster than ever before.

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PASA (Procurement and Supply Australasia)

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The PASA CEO, Jonathan Dutton, is game to try and has compiled a shortlist of ten loose predictions and challenges for the procurement year ahead in 2023. Yet in supply side terms, the cause of supply chain interruption is not quite as important as the possibility that supply can be interrupted for a wide range of reasons.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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HICX

JUNE 12, 2023

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live podcast, we spoke with Yash Rai , Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain Solutions at The Smart Cube. Yash has over 14 years of experience working in the procurement domain.

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Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Procurement excellence is a hot topic these days. If Procurement is to deliver more with less, it’s essential that we get the most out of the resources we do have. Part of this is ensuring that we operate effectively through our optimised stakeholder and supplier relationships. Hence the book!

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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. It integrates market intelligence, data analytics, and robust supplier relationships.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

Procurement’s Role in Driving Business Success Procurement, often viewed as a behind-the-scenes function, plays a critical role in a company’s success. It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With the advent of AI, and especially generative AI within that broader term, and the continued globalization of supply chains, the pace of change has sped up, forcing businesses and workers to adjust quickly. It’s no longer good enough to focus on just one area. That alone increases efficiency,” he continued.

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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. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play. The role of procurement services in businesses is multifaceted.

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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? It’s very exciting to see how SRM is developing and growing and from being a ‘die-hard’ IT Category Manager, I’ve certainly been converted!

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