Procurement Insights

JUNE 7, 2025

Hansen’s early concepts—especially his 1998 frameworks involving agent-based modeling , the Metaprise , time-zone polling , and advanced self-learning algorithms —share fundamental DNA with the adaptive, decentralized, and data-rich supply chain models later refined and scaled by Jeff Bezos at Amazon. MODEL 2 Jon W.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

These investments, however, aren’t going far enough: Over 40% of procurement teams state manual and inefficient processes hold them back from fully addressing the C-suite’s critical business priorities. Procurement and supply chain professionals are emerging as enterprise linchpins.

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Una

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Value Creation Through Digital Transformation in Procurement. The recent global pandemic exposed many economic vulnerabilities, not the least of which were weaknesses in many supply chains. Procurement departments are adopting digital sourcing strategies to automate routine processes and fill employment gaps.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Including governance and adherence to relevant social responsibility policies: procurement are the experts in these domains. The procurement environment is dynamic and constantly changing with many influences: political, environmental and technological. Supply chain optimisation. Risk management and governance.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Looking at the fundamental differences between the organisations in context of those things that could influence supplier selection. The NfP also has a greater focus on adding social value to a supply chain. NfP procurement is defined and constrained, in some sense, by legislation, transparency and compliance demands.

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