All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article we’ll discuss the amazing supply chain of Amazon. Amazon has now rose to fame being one of the most recognizable brands in the world.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This article explains how this affects Procurement. By strategically selecting suppliers and optimizing the regions they source from, companies can reduce tariff-related costs and navigate trade regulations to avoid unexpected cost surges or supply chain interruptions. This content is for members only.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This article focuses on the main risk dimensions and highlights how providers within a particular segment differentiate themselves from their peers and from the other segments. However, they don’t necessarily all have the same focus and capabilities.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

From the change equation to the DICE score, this article explores practical models for evaluating change complexity and ensuring a smoother transformation journey. By assessing the nature and scale of change, organizations can better anticipate resistance, secure executive buy-in and drive adoption. This content is for members only.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

Note : this article was written between the reciprocal tariff announcement (last week) and yesterday’s announcement of a 90-day pause. However, the points mentioned in the article remain valid for after the pause period and also depending on evolutions in the US and in all other countries.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

I will read the article and add some additional thoughts later. As I point out in this article, we are not dealing with technophobia but the unwillingness or inability to use a human-led agent-based development and implementation model. Here is the link to that article – [link]. Nicholas O’Regan.

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Procurement Tactics

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

This article will help you know what ChatGPT is. Once you are done reading this article, you will be able to know the impact of ChatGPT in changing procurement. ChatGPT lacks insights An article by The Insider quoted an academic that says that academic essays generated by ChatGPT lack insights about the topic.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2025

This article explores how organizations can structure their roadmap in phases, integrate change management using ADKAR principles and ensure long-term adaptability. A well-structured digital roadmap turns procurement digital transformation from a series of disconnected initiatives into a strategic enabler. This content is for members only.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

So, why do you think you should read this article versus the multitude of others offering similar advice (or ChatGPT* – I did)? Most of us would answer No to that question. To answer that question, you’ll need to look behind the text to meet its author and their organization – Focal Point.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2024

These articles also illustrate how tariff management and other considerations converge in terms of enablement and supporting digital capabilities. Now, lets focus on digital capabilities that support tariff management: This content is for members only.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Each article is followed by a pair of parentheses containing information about the membership level needed to read that piece. If there is no information, the article is free to read. In this roundup of Q1, we review the Vendor Analyses and other Insider content that the team produced in the previous quarter.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this series of articles, we explain what these vendors offer, why they are likely to become future members of our “50 Procurement Providers to Watch” and “50 Procurement Providers to Know” lists and what challenges they may face.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.… … The post Best Of 2024: Can Amazon “Reshape” the Procurement Industry?

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Do not worry if you do not know operational procurement as this article will help you understand it. Once you reach the end of this article, you will have a better grasp of operational procurement. Once you reach the end of this article, you will have a better grasp of operational procurement.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 11, 2023

In this article, we will tell you what sustainability is and its importance in today’s world. Once you are done reading this article, you will have a great insight into the various treaties and standards for sustainable procurement. However, what are these treaties and standards set in sustainability?

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we will introduce to you procurement speakers in 2022 that have inspired many people throughout the years. We hope that once you have finished reading this article, you will be inspired to continue and pursue your desire to make a change through procurement. Marijn Overvest.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

‍ Recent articles within the past three months have highlighted the critical importance of tariff negotiations and their ‍impact on global supply chains.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 10, 2025

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year… The post Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays Why Is There No Mega Vendor in the Procurement Space?

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 15, 2025

In the context of my previous article, “What is continuous, self-cleaning data?”, In summary, as advocated in my article, the synergy between human and AI agents is essential for establishing a dynamic and resilient procurement system capable of maintaining clean data and adapting to evolving challenges.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Below each ChatGPT 2030 prediction, I provided several links to the archived articles that relate specifically to the ten points of prognostication. There are considerably more articles and papers on these topics that you can access using the blog’s search capability.

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CPO Rising

MARCH 3, 2025

And last year, I wrote an article about innovations in sourcing and how… The post Magnus Mondays Do We Need a Sourcing Toolbox? Recently, Ive talked about the need to manage and source more spend and source it more frequently. appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A while back I wrote an article about Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) that looked at the two major parts of these solutions and why its so important to set a… The post Magnus Mondays Dont Over-Complicate Your CLM Implementation appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 31, 2025

This was noted in a 2024 article reflecting on procurement innovations, suggesting Hansens work laid an early foundation for leveraging data connectivity in procurement, even if the term itself didnt become a widely adopted standard.” success rate. ” – What Are The Origins Of ProcureTech ImplementationSuccess?

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CPO Rising

MARCH 10, 2025

About a year ago, I wrote a series of articles on the topic of suites vs. specialists (click here to read). In todays article, I return to that topic and… The post Magnus Mondays Suites, Specialists, and IM&PPO appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.…

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It is this latter “twist,” if you can call it, that has enabled the optimization process to extend beyond the limitations of execution boundaries referred to in a May 2007 article that appeared in Supply Chain Digest titled Supply Chain Optimization versus Simulation. I hope this helps. Reference Links: [link] 30

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2025

In June 2018 we published an article entitled “5 Trends Higher Ed. Here is an evaluation of each trend discussed in the article: 1. Procurement Officers Need to Succeed” The world has been through a lot of changes since then. We learned to adapt during the pandemic, for example.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 8, 2025

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025. If you missed… The post Best of 2024: eSourcing 2.0: Making the Case in 2024 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what a sustainable supply chain is. Once you are done reading this article, you will have a deeper understanding of sustainable supply chains. However, how do you do it? We will also tell you how you can analyze your supply chain and how you do an initial risk assessment.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this series of articles, we explain what these vendors offer, why they are likely to become future members of our “50 Procurement Providers to Watch” and “50 Procurement Providers to Know” lists and what challenges they may face.

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Fraxion

MAY 11, 2025

This article breaks down what purchasing management software is, what core capabilities to look for in 2025, and how to choose the right platform for your business. Its 2025, which means finance and procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever to reduce costs, enforce policies, and manage spend without jeopardizing operations.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

Martin , has asked me to write a few articles and papers for the group’s membership, which I am more than happy to do. ABOUT PGSCP With 163,933 members, PGSCP is one of the oldest and first LinkedIn groups created for procurement professionals and the industry. The group’s Founder, James E.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In this article, we will discuss what corporate social responsibility and sustainable procurement are. After you finish reading this article, you will gain knowledge about the impact of CSR within procurement. However, what is its impact on procurement? .

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In a recent article, I… The post Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT. [**Today, we’re running a “best of” Magnus Mondays post, reprising a popular topic of the series.

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2025

This article is part of our ongoing series on digital procurement transformation. Previous articles explored the foundational steps organizations need to take when beginning a digital transformation journey: Part 1: Building the foundation How to approach digital transformation, whether starting from scratch or with limited technology.

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