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Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts

Procurement Tactics

Sebastian Chua started his procurement journey with Hewlett Packard/Agilent Technologies as their country manager for Singapore, India, Thailand, and the Philippines before he took on the job as the regional procurement manager. . 10 Popular Procurement Experts Today. Sebastian Chua. Omid Ghamami. Trillion budget. .

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A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts. Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships.

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Webinar Recap: Procurement 2022, Big Trends and Predictions

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While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, supply management professionals across the globe have had to quickly prepare for change and innovation in technology, business regulations, and the general speed of commerce. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand.

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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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. Additional procurement software includes spend analytics tools and supplier relationship management (SRM) software.

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Time to Look into the Future of Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

As companies seek to discover ways to increase overall excellence and competitiveness, a new source of value has emerged – Strategic Sourcing. What is Strategic Sourcing? Strategic Sourcing does exactly the same by addressing the total cost. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function.

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How to be a better procurement manager in 2022: The latest updates on procurement digitization

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Over the past two years, we’ve seen how supply chains are constantly changing and facing uncertainties. CPOs and procurement leaders everywhere are trying to identify ways to be agile to handle future uncertainties. . However, talent management and innovation are expected to be the long term investments. .

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. These competencies are essential for ensuring that organizations can secure the goods and services they need at the best possible value.