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Is Six Sigma, Lean and SCOR Still Relevant in A Dynamically Changing World? (A 2009 Procurement Insights White Paper Revisited)

Procurement Insights

This white paper focuses on the possible reasons behind the alarming number of failed or struggling programs and provides insight into why Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge establishes a meaningful foundation upon which Forrest Breyfogle’s Integrated Enterprise Excellence methodology consistently delivers superior results.”

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AI-driven Master Data Cleansing – Adriano Garibotto from Creactives

The Procuretech Podcast

The constant challenge of poor data, inaccurate or missing taxonomies and battling with free text PO descriptions is what ultimately led them down the path of creating a software business to solve this problem at scale. Forrester White Paper . To what extent can AI perform data classification? Useful Links. Creactives website.

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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.

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Want to be a hybrid cloud winner? The recipe for XaaS success

IBM Supply Chain Blog

We’ve found in this new IBM-sponsored IDC white paper that the shift to delivering IT-as-a-service is foundational and extends the strategic transformation of IT infrastructure, adding even more value to the business. In fact, IDC estimates that IT infrastructure-related spending will grow by a modest 4.5%

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The Complete Guide to Project Management Software and Productivity Tips!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 Reasons to Switch to Agile Project Management! There is a lot of project management software on the market. One of the most popular project management software is Asana , and in addition to this program, there is Trello, Basecamp, and Rocketlane. Subscribe Here!

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SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT FOR COMPLIANT, FUTURE-READY ENTERPRISES

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Agile companies are deploying digital-first systems that can forecast disruptions and alert CPOs to arrange alternate supply streams. Zycus is committed to building simple, intuitive, cost-effective, and highly scalable source-to-pay solutions for the future-ready enterprise. Transitioning from paper-based to digital processes.

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The Procurement Economy in 2019: The United States

Jaggaer

As we start 2019, it’s critical to understand how current events, changes in governmental policy and the general economic climate may affect the global procurement market and supply chain. With uncertainty over the pending exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, European supply chains are in limbo.