ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. A Blueprint for Demonstrating the value of Strategic Procurement.

Chief Procurement Officer 130

Chief Procurement Officer Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Recessions are inevitable, and while most recessions don’t last over three quarters, navigating the same can be quite treacherous for companies. Procurement, operations, and finance need to work synergistically to improve operational efficiencies and productivity for the long term. In this 3-part blog series , we explore-.

Strategy 52

Strategy Procurement Leadership Price 52

Procurify

AUGUST 11, 2022

Startups are rapidly laying off people , and as the 2022 recession seems inevitable, more businesses will follow suit. Ideally, cutting costs by laying off staff should be a last resort, but it is a common solution businesses use when they aren’t adequately prepared for a recession. So, what can you do to prepare for a recession?

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 13, 2023

In contrast to such stories, procurement teams appear bullish on their 2023 hiring plans. In contrast to such stories, procurement teams appear bullish on their 2023 hiring plans. In comparison, just 14% of respondents said they planned to reduce the size of their procurement teams in 2023 when compared with 2022.

Procurement team 130

Procurement team Sustainability Procurement Risk 130

Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

PL: Could you share a little bit about your procurement team structure, its strengths and the challenges you face at Ferring? PL: Could you share a little bit about your procurement team structure, its strengths and the challenges you face at Ferring? On a personal note, I am looking for the business to say: “Thank you, procurement.

Suppliers 147

Suppliers Bill of materials Raw materials Supplier relationship management 147

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The 3 Rs of riding out of the recession storm. Continuing to invest to secure longer-term growth to do well after a recession. Hence, cost structures must be reviewed and rewired periodically, particularly ahead of a recession when there is pressure on incremental sales and profitability. Review & rewire cost structures .

Strategy 52

Strategy Real-time Visibility Contract e2e 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

However, as 2023 starts, CPOs have a new range of challenges to tackle, such as soaring inflation and a looming recession. So, the question remains: What are the key challenges and agenda items for procurement leaders in 2023, and how will they adapt to these challenges?

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52