Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Interviews Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement a case study featuring Ron Schnur at Utz As many procurement professionals have discovered, transforming your processes to meet todays challenges in an effective manner is not as simple as writing a new mission statement.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

And of course, we’re all thinking about a general election that’s likely to happen in the next few years, which could influence procurement legislation being introduced following Brexit. Sustainability is one of those, and supply chains can influence carbon emissions in a huge way.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

Are you considering a career in supply chain management? In this article, we will explore the wide range of salaries in supply chain management, from entry-level positions to executive roles for each region. Supply chain management is a rapidly growing industry. Curious about the salaries to expect?

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

Finance and Cost Management Being able to efficiently and effectively manage and control procurement budgets and general costs will lead to stronger financial control across your business , increased cost efficiencies, and a better allocation of resources, which allows you to enhance profitability and improve your team.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 30, 2025

THE SHORT ANSWER Procurement Insights is not a replacement for analyst firms its a complementary and sometimes disruptive mirror , helping enterprise buyers and tech vendors see past sanitized reports into what actually matters to practitioners. – The two often align but Procurement Insights is more independent of vendor influence.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

They are far more convenient than conventional discussions and negotiations, providing procedural integrity and transparency while also lowering final prices owing to enhanced supplier competitiveness. Digital bidding, or eAuctions, are a more efficient way of negotiating with vendors in the international market. Macfarlane, 2017).

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Future Purchasing

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Public procurement departments are navigating a complex landscape of challenges, including regulatory shifts, inefficiencies, difficulty building resilient supply chains, and an increasing demand for sustainability and transparency.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 6, 2025

Trusted Benchmark What: Gartners reputation as a leading IT research firm lends credibility to the MQ, influencing buying decisions across enterprises. For example, a competitor like Watershed might shine in analyst scores but falter in user satisfaction, helping buyers weigh practical fit. Con: If excluded due to size or funding (e.g.,

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

If this foundation does not exist or if it is shaky, then buyers don’t know how much the company is spending with a given supplier, let alone how they can improve the efficiency or impact of a given spend category.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we are seeing significant digital disruption in the business of trade and supply chain financing that is largely influenced by global events and geopolitics, changing regulations, compliance and control requirements, advancements in technology and innovation, and access to capital.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

MCP ensures that AI-driven procurement solutions retain, process, and apply relevant context to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Improved Outcome: More efficient bid evaluations and negotiations , reducing manual effort and bias. Increased Efficiency Automated workflows and approvals reduce administrative workload.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Social Media Tips for Supply Chain Leaders! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Daniela McVicker. Content has never been at the forefront of supply chain companies’ marketing strategies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 19, 2025

Of course, the political systems in each country influence what can and cannot be done. The second has become more pronounced in recent years, notably with the Covid pandemic and supply chain disruptions. Finally contracts management puts the collaboration between buyers and sellers on a firm legal basis.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

The metric results in either a favorable or unfavorable variance, influenced by internal or external factors. This positive variance is achieved through effective negotiations, efficient internal management, and leveraging market opportunities. However, its impact is typically greater on the buyer than on the supplier.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. Buyers Meeting Point: Described as around a few years by 2021, likely starting in the late 2000s, managed by Kelly Barner.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Your buyer’s needs should be your company’s number one priority; this will boost your sales and build customer loyalty for the foreseeable future. Influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has rapidly become the go-to online marketing style. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, Sebastien spoke with Rupert Gaster about his career, how CPOs can influence an organisation’s sustainability agenda and what key achievements he’s most proud of. How did it feel to be recognised once again in the CIPS Power List? It always gives a double feeling in my opinion.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. When shopping for new products, it’s always the packaging that will first catch the eyes of the buyer. For consumers who are yet to try what’s inside, the packaging is often what influences their decision whether to buy it or not. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Practical Size Range.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy. Time is really important in business.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Like any ecosystem, it has both positive and critical aspects , depending on your perspective whether you’re a startup, enterprise buyer, vendor, or procurement leader. Enterprise Buyer Friction Some procurement teams view DPW as too startup-centric or “innovation for innovations sake.” Positive Aspects of DPW 1.

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Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

How is this considered throughout the supply chain and reported at a senior level. Organisation undertakes a full assessment of the waste within the supply chain in relation to risk-based existing contracts. undertakes a full assessment of the waste within the supply chain in relation to risk-based existing contracts.

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Una

MAY 23, 2023

She yearned for someone who could bring her cost savings , efficiency , and strategic value. Along came Group Purchasing, the dashing protagonist with an unparalleled ability to unite like-minded buyers and channel their collective strength. As the romance blossomed, the impact of their union reached far and wide.

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Arkestro

JUNE 25, 2024

Resources / Blog / Oil and Gas Supply Chain Procurement Innovation at Scale with Arkestro Oil and Gas Supply Chain Procurement Innovation at Scale with Arkestro For the oil and gas industry, the last few years have been anything but easy. Within these touch points are many other varied points.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 5, 2025

Additionally, it’s important to plan for any holidays or local events that might influence client behavior. Local market insights, advice for first-time buyers, or seasonal maintenance checklists are all excellent additions to a mailer. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on June 5, 2025.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. Global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 15, 2017

How do supply chain technologies help achieve both safety and sustainability in our food supply? A hotter climate also poses highly increased risks of food contamination as it moves through the supply chain. Many food shippers already have such systems in place.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 17, 2015

To a large degree, the strength of the IT logistics solution at a merged or acquired company may be influencing which trucking and logistics companies represent an attractive target for purchase at the outset. The post Logistics IT Solutions’ Role in Near-Record Levels of Trucking Company Acquisitions appeared first on UltraShipTMS.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . Audience Q&A .

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Jaggaer

JULY 4, 2024

Well partly because it’s what the public demands but more urgently because carbon accounting impacts a company’s valuation and future prospects Thus carbon reduction has significantly expanded procurement’s traditional mandate to deliver cost reduction, quality assurance and efficiency with this new dimension.

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The Thomas Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

To start, industrial businesses will need an effective online marketing and sales strategy to help them achieve their business goals — because the B2B buyer behavior has changed. Buyers want to know as much about you as they can to help answer these questions: Are you reliable? Be Where Buyers Search For New Suppliers.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Stocking: Stocking relates to the physical storage and management of inventory within a supply chain.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Procurement technology landscape Procurement technology is primarily designed to simplify procurement processes and reduce costs, but it’s grown to offer so many more benefits than that, with the greatest one being transforming procurement into a source of reliable strategic influence.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

With tangible benefits for buyers, eAuctions could help your organisation survive the economic downturn. eAuctions are a negotiation method that allow buyers to leverage market-driven pricing opportunities. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. This delivers the buyer lower unit prices.

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