Art of Procurement

JANUARY 17, 2023

According to a 2020 study by BCG, 70 percent of transformation projects fall short of expectations. This means that transformations. The post Participating in Procurement and Other Extreme Sports appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2023

In this week’s episode of the Art of Procurement podcast, Philip Ideson welcomed the first guest of 2023: Stephane Morel, The post Applying Category Management to the Challenges of a New Age appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 10, 2023

The user experience associated with procurement technology has come a long way. I’m dating myself here, but procurement used to. The post Procurement, meet no-code development appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 9, 2024

The post AOP Introducing… Fine Tune appeared first on Art of Procurement. For more than two decades, Fine Tune has been helping procurement teams manage some of their most complex, burdensome, and.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Traditionally, procurement has been measured on their ability to generate savings and bring spend under management. That has led to. The post The Psychological Long Tail of Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

At Categorypalooza 2023, Brian Halpin, VP and General Manager at Procure Analytics, led a session on the complexities and opportunities. The post 5 Common Myths About GPOs appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2023

Bear with me for a moment… Close your eyes and imagine someone handing you a large block of your favorite. The post From Blocks to Bites: A Cheese-Inspired Approach to Change Management appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

MARCH 26, 2024

The post AOP Introducing… RFP Ninja appeared first on Art of Procurement. Suppliers understand the time-consuming and challenging nature of responding to requests for proposals, security questionnaires, pricing requests, and other customer.

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Art of Procurement

MARCH 20, 2024

Services spend is becoming an increasingly important strategic category for procurement to manage as more and more businesses rely on. The post Analyzing the Global State of Services Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 2, 2023

Over the course of the year, the Art of Procurement team is privileged to speak to a LOT of people. The post 3 Key Messages for Procurement Leaders in 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

MARCH 12, 2024

In this episode of AOP Introducing, Helen Mackenzie speaks with Matthew Haber, CEO and co-founder at Cofactr. Before finding procurement, The post AOP Introducing… Cofactr appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Technology spend poses a unique set of challenges for procurement. Cost increases, waste and inefficiency, a crowded marketplace, and the. The post Top Priorities for IT Spend in 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this episode of AOP Introducing, Helen Mackenzie speaks with Richard Brown, Head of Sales and Marketing at Anvil Analytical, The post AOP Introducing… Anvil Analytical appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

When the Chinese surveillance balloon was finally ‘removed’ from the sky over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4th, we all. The post Revisiting the Importance of Supplier Watchlists appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JULY 6, 2023

The post AOP Introducing… Stimulus appeared first on Art of Procurement. Supplier relationships are absolutely key to procurement’s ability to achieve their full potential – and a company’s ability to maximize.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supplier diversity is not just a box to tick on a corporate social responsibility checklist; it is a dynamic strategy. The post Supplier Diversity: How to Achieve Impact at Scale appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2024

Procurement often feels like they are increasingly asked to ‘do more with less,’ and there seems to be no shortage. The post Communicating Procurement’s Value Up the Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this episode of AOP Introducing, Sagi, Founder and CEO of. The post AOP Introducing… Tonkean appeared first on Art of Procurement. Sagi Eliyahu is well-known for solving the “unsolvable” problems.

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Art of Procurement

MAY 5, 2023

The post AOP Introducing… CADDi appeared first on Art of Procurement. While a number of companies are tackling the complexities of the ’indirect’ tail, the same cannot be said for direct.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In this episode of AOP Introducing, Helen Mackenzie speaks with Martin Rand, CEO and Co-Founder of Pactum AI, an innovative. The post AOP Introducing… Pactum AI appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The post AOP Introducing… Synertrade appeared first on Art of Procurement. Synertrade’s journey hasn’t been conventional, but it has led to them being able to offer a unique and comprehensive suite.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Sourcing and purchasing software, especially SaaS products, can sometimes feel like an uphill battle for procurement. It’s not an “easy”. The post Dispelling Myths and Unlocking Value in SaaS and Software Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this episode of AOP Introducing, Clive R. The post AOP Introducing… LavenirAI appeared first on Art of Procurement. Heal speaks with Kelly Barner about his vision and drive for applying.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Art of Procurement recently polled our community to identify the most complex challenge procurement must overcome when managing a services. The post Unpacking the Complexities of Services Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Art of Procurement, a media company focused on the value potential of corporate procurement and supply management, has announced its. The post Art of Procurement Acquires Buyers Meeting Point and MyPurchasingCenter appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

MAY 16, 2023

One of the amazing things about procurement is the ability to become what the business needs in the moment. The post 4 Steps for Building Operational Excellence in Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JUNE 27, 2023

Despite the importance of digital literacy in procurement, skills development and recruiting have not kept pace with technology. Not surprisingly, The post Top 6 Most Valuable Tech Skills for Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JUNE 20, 2023

Mid-market companies are characterized by ambitious growth trajectories and untapped potential. Procurement has a great opportunity to make an outsized. The post Procurement Strategies for Mid-Market Success appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JUNE 13, 2023

In 2018 Harvard Business Review predicted that in 5-10 years automation would likely replace the supply chain function. The post Building a Resilient Supply Chain with Better Data appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JUNE 6, 2023

Next week, Art of Procurement is hosting our first-ever event dedicated to direct spend. Direct spend is an area I’m. The post The Power of Direct Spend appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

“If only the business would involve us sooner…” How many times have procurement professionals found themselves behind the 8 ball, The post How does the employee experience affect procurement’s impact? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

MAY 30, 2023

Building a strong internal brand for procurement is critical not only to how the function is perceived and received across. The post 6 Ways to Change the Perception of Procurement in Your Organization appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

MAY 23, 2023

Cybersecurity tops the list of risks that keep c-suite leaders and procurement practitioners up at night. Organizations face repeated and. The post From Cybersecurity Threats to Revenue Loss: How to Manage (and Minimize) Risk with Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

MAY 9, 2023

Investments in supplier diversity can have a significant impact on an organization’s performance, cost savings, competitiveness, brand reputation, and access. The post How Benchmarking Supplier Diversity Drives Performance appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 25, 2023

Procurement is always adjusting how they operate and align with the business to ensure that they are positioned to satisfy. The post Now Is the Time to Rethink Your Procurement Operating Model appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 18, 2023

Data and analytics play an important (and growing) role in procurement’s ability to drive profitability, create value, and manage risk. The post Using Sabermetrics to Track Procurement’s Relationship ROI appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 11, 2023

Strategy and tactics. Vision and execution. Procurement organizations have to excel on multiple levels at the same time if they. The post Developing a Vision for Continuous Change appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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