Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

22nd, 2023) Two immediate thoughts came to mind when I saw the above post regarding the HBR article on Scoutbee clients Unilever and Siemens’ success in leveraging the company’s technology to find alternative suppliers during “unexpected disruptions.” .” – Scoutbee LinkedIn post (Nov.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 23, 2018

Read the Article. The post Article: How Spot Quote Automation Savings Pay for Your Entire TMS appeared first on UltraShipTMS. What if I told you that you could save enough money in one month on your spot market shipping to pay for an entire year of TMS platform subscription fees? I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Full article available on supplychainafrica.org Meet the Team Making the Women in Supply Chain Series at LTSC Happen! This spotlight is an acknowledgement of their commitment and diligence in their respective areas of expertise. We are delighted to see what the future holds for them and applaud their accomplishments.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 26, 2018

Read the Article. The post Article: How Aurora Organic Dairy Achieved Effective Supply Chain Automation appeared first on UltraShipTMS.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 25, 2018

Richard Chrzanowski, Implementation Manager for UltraShipTMS and acknowledged transportation logistics expert was tapped by Modern Materials Handling magazine for a feature article on Yard Management technologies. The post UltraShipTMS Talks YMS in Modern Materials Handling Magazine Article appeared first on UltraShipTMS.

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World of Procurement podcast

MAY 7, 2021

I'd almost suggest that before you listen to this Podcast, you head over to Art of Procurement and you read this article. Hey World of Procurement Legends, I'm back with a very different type of 5 minute podcast today and I do hope you are enjoying the experimentation I'm undertaking with this Procurement Podcast at present.

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Claritum

AUGUST 23, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Many medium sized businesses are also looking at diversity in their supply chains, for the reasons explained in this article. See additional article on managing diversity in the supply chain: [link]. The post Diversity of Supply Article – US centric appeared first on Claritum.

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Claritum

AUGUST 23, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Many medium sized businesses are also looking at diversity in their supply chains, for the reasons explained in this article. See additional article on managing diversity in the supply chain: [link]. Introduction. Why is diversity of supply important. Strategic approach to supply diversity.

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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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ProcurePort

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This article explains the differences between matching systems and […] The post 2-Way vs. 3-Way Matching: What’s the Difference? The complexities of modern business demand meticulous processes to ensure accuracy, especially in the realms of procurement and accounting. appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2024

This article explores the value of intake management and orchestration as the newest examples of solutions that fill gaps in suites/existing tech. via numerous open APIs) and extensibility (e.g., via no-code capabilities). This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This article aims to delve […] The post How is the e-procurement system different from ERPs? Among the many technological advancements, Electronic Procurement (e-procurement) systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERPs) have emerged as integral components in the pursuit of operational optimization.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2020

To start off with this is not a commercial blog article. Cola is one of the most popular drinks in the world anyway and Coca-Cola one of the most famous…

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This article will discuss RFx software. […] The post Key Steps for Successful Procurement: The Power of RFx Software appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. This is where RFx software comes into play. RFx is a tool that helps organizations improve their sourcing efforts.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This article discusses the advantages of using AI for spend analysis in procurement. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, procurement professionals are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and make data-driven decisions.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 31, 2023

This article will delve into the […] The post Top 10 reasons for implementing RFQ Software in Manufacturing appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. One often overlooked but highly impactful area for optimization is the procurement process.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For the December issue of SCMR, we’re featuring some of the best columns and articles from the past year. We’ve tried to cover the supply chain bases with these articles, which I’m sure you’ll enjoy. If you didn’t read them the first time, now is the opportunity to catch up.

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Supply Chain Trend

JANUARY 18, 2024

In my latest Foresight article, I argue that to continuously learn from and improve IBP decisions, decision processes ought to be integrated with the traditional IBP process and supported by Decision Intelligence technology that goes beyond existing transactional and planning technology. You can find this article on the article page.

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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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CPO Rising

APRIL 25, 2024

You can expect another article or two covering the briefings, presentations, and conversations that we participated in this week. Part of the Ardent Partners team made it to Vegas this week for the Coupa Inspire conference. Anyway, I wanted to start off our coverage by discussing an announcement made on Monday that focuses on B2B […]

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 19, 2024

For example, The World Bank article “Small and Medium Enterprises in Emerging Economies: The Achilles’ Heel of Corporate ESG Responsibility Practices” provided some additional essential insights that are useful to know. It is worthwhile to take a few minutes to read the entire article.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 29, 2022

Categories: Sponsored Article , Supplier Management , supplier networks , Supply Chain Management Tags: Sponsored Article In the modern world of business, outsourcing has become increasingly popular due to its multitude of benefits; from cost-saving to accessing specialized skill sets and resources.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 22, 2024

In today’s article, we will take a look at why that’s usually not a good idea, nor is it ideal to […] Last week I tackled the question of what to do with a failed P2P implementation. This week I’ll be addressing another common question: Is it a good idea to build your own procurement solution?

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2023

One thought that immediately comes to mind is an excerpt from an article I wrote for the Procurement Foundry blog in Dec. ” Madelyn Kearns ‘ 2015 article in SeafoodSource and Sari Heidenreich ‘s Oct. 2023 Greenpeace article suggest we still have a long way to go.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Categories: Conferences , Sponsored Article Tags: sponsored post The need to stay agile and adapt in a tech-led future is a challenge facing all organizations operating in every sector.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 11, 2024

Before you answer – a little background information will help: In 2018, an Institute for Supply Management article by Dan Zeiger wrote – “The old 80-20 rule — 80 percent of a company’s spend among the top 20 percent of its suppliers — is often considered an ideal starting point. percent) chemical manufacturing (7.7)

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Procurement Freelancers

OCTOBER 21, 2023

In this article,… The post Cost Reduction Strategies in Sourcing and Procurement first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News. Are you tired of overspending on sourcing and procurement? Look no further!

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Over the last couple of weeks, we have published a series of articles on the topic of solution suites vs. specialist providers in the procurement technology space. In the first article, we introduced and framed the question; in the second article we examined the benefits of the suite approach; and in last week’s article, we […]

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In one of my articles about suites vs. specialists, I briefly mentioned dedicating a future piece to direct materials. Today’s article will do just that. I’ll look at direct materials sourcing and what makes it unique and complex.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

Categories: Change Management , eProcurement / Procurement , Innovation , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article Tags: Sponsored Article Research shows that 90% of procurement software rollouts fail.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In last week’s article, we looked at what makes direct materials special and their unique established requirements, particularly when focusing on eSourcing.

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Spend Matters

MAY 16, 2023

Categories: Risk Performance and Compliance , Sponsored Article Tags: sponsored post Change is tough. This article is a summary of the key themes discussed in an interview with Spend Matters CEO and founder Jason Busch. No matter the industry, change means risk. Therefore, things change only when necessary. Read more. )

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Joe Peppard, a professor at University College Dublin's Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, raises the question in an article in the Wall Street Journal , Why do supply chain projects often fail?

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Categories: Sponsored Article , Supplier Management , Sustainability Tags: EU , Sponsored Article Scope 3 emissions — all the indirect emissions that a company generates over the course of its operations, from raw material extraction down to end consumer and disposal — are comfortably the biggest source of emissions for virtually any business.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 20, 2024

article headline reads, The 5 Biggest Hurdles for CEOs in 2024 : With the next growth cycle just out of arm’s reach, CEOs must first confront these challenges. The February 9th, 2024, Inc. So, what are the five hurdles that keeps CEO’s up at night? Regarding the Inc.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Categories: Procurement , Procurement Research , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article Tags: EU , Sponsored Article We are living in challenging times where companies are facing unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 8, 2024

In this week’s article, we will take a look at one of the key players in this space — […] We’ve written about intake management and procurement process orchestration (IM&PPO) a couple of times previously.

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