Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 28, 2015

You might as well embrace that fact early, rather than spending years of time and millions of over-budget dollars trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Just from the 3 examples above, you can see that there are several change management challenges ahead. So how could such a catastrophe be avoided?

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Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What Skills Does an ESG Procurement Manager Need? Organizations are feeling the need to fill highly-skilled ESG procurement manager roles to meet consumer demand for sustainable goods. Why is demand for ESG procurement managers growing? Improving ESG can also avoid costs stemming from reputational damage and legal liabilities.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. Managing and optimizing a supplier’s performance is as essential as it is difficult.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Poor Data Quality, Scattered Tech Landscapes, Lacking Leadership Approval/Budgets. Subscribe Here!

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In this episode, we're going to extend that a little bit and talk about supply chain. Democratising Supply Chain Training - Dr. Muddassir Ahmed from SCM Dojo . Today's guest is a big personality in the supply chain space: Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, CEO of SCM Dojo. . He then moved to the UK for a PhD scholarship.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! The Supply Chain function within your company has many responsibilities. From planning to negotiating to buying, from moving goods to processing goods, and from managing data to managing inventory. Promoting Supply Chain Value.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

It typically focuses on achieving dramatic, transformative changes to existing processes. It should not be confused with business process management (BPM) , a more incremental approach to optimizing processes, or business process improvement (BPI), a broader term that encompasses any systematic effort to improve current processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . Why have so few companies adopted a TMS (Transportation Management System) solution? Many years ago I started a Supply Chain Services business as a new service within the company. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Key Players In the world of contract logistics, several key players collaborate to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the first section, he discusses fundamental challenges and opportunities in procurement, highlighting the change management process during digital transformations as a significant hurdle. 00:06:18] Change management and communication. [00:09:13] 00:22:03] Tech companies cutting marketing budget. [00:25:48]

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Launched in January 2021, RISE with SAP is a subscription management solution that packages software, cloud platform, innovation and SAP expertise to help simplify, modernize and transforms client’s processes and operations using SAP. Do you need to move data to the cloud while ensuring its integrity, security and compliance?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For a business to see the benefits of an ERP adoption it must first be deployed properly and efficiently by a team that typically includes a project manager and department managers as well. Once your business has decided to switch to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system, the next step is to implement ERP.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From CPO to Advising Startups - Joanna Martinez from Supply Chain Advisors. She spent the first third of her career in supply chain roles for Johnson and Johnson. It's about change management and disruption and making sure that change gets adopted within the workplace. That's the Holy Grail, isn't it?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Why have so few companies adopted a Transportation Management System (TMS) solution? Many years ago I started a Supply Chain Services business as a new service within the company. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 16, 2024

They run some successful tenders and negotiations, and they perennially deliver their annual cost savings targets to the business. From the CEO or CFO’s office, it may appear that everything seems to be under control and well managed. But they also fail because of lack of talent, lack of budget and lack of effective change management.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As an organisation, ask yourself the following questions: Do we have a full and transparent understanding of our supply chain? What are the risks within the supply chain? Budget holders spending without the autonomy to do so? What budget can we commit towards this P2P transformation project and is it ring-fenced?

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Solvoyo

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Supply Chain is a core business function tasked to manage multiple business operations such as production, inventory, order fulfillment, and transportation simultaneously. In fact, the supply chain people are expected to be super-heroes. How can they manage all this simultaneously?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Importance of Innovative Procurement Models In the era where change is the only constant, innovation has become a necessity rather than a luxury.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

.” Read the “Presidio AI Framework” paper to learn how to address generative AI risks with guardrails across the expanded AI life cycle As generative AI continues to go mainstream, organizations are excited about the potential to transform processes, reduce costs and increase business value.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. It considers the total cost over the product or service's entire life cycle, including maintenance, warranties, and potential hidden expenses.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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Solvoyo

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Traditionally, well-run RFI and RFP processes try to reduce the risk of deployment failure for the buyer via questions and a demo, and sometimes a proof-of-concept study with made-up data. Furthermore, it exposes process change issues and change-management requirements to increase the chance of success of any IT project.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In 2013, Landmark Retail’s financial planning and analysis team faced challenges as they managed financial processes across more than 1200 stores. ” Challenges in the complex budgeting process of a major conglomerate The team was present in multiple countries and regions, and they and operated with multiple brands.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 27, 2023

To navigate these challenges, industry players are turning to enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions. EAM is an invaluable tool that allows oil and gas companies to manage physical assets and infrastructure throughout their lifecycles—from design and procurement to maintenance and disposal. through 2030.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. We worked in the Commodity Management organization, responsible for Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Rider (1970)).

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 28, 2022

I ask Wolfgang about common mistakes in how organisations manage their procurement teams internally. He says that, interestingly enough, many of the biggest companies make the biggest mistakes - 50, 60, perhaps even 70 percent of a company’s overall budget is managed through suppliers by procurement.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 22, 2018

Their orientation is on supply chain, but there are needs for S&OP as a business-governing model in other areas. The development and communication of a clear vision are acknowledged to be the first steps before undertaking change management. S&OP IS OUR END-TO-END BUSINESS MODEL, BUT WE TALK SUPPLY-CHAIN LANGUAGE.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

It not only helps businesses to reduce costs and increase efficiency, but also strengthens supplier relationships, and enhances value creation. Risk Mitigation: Spend analysis can reveal dependencies on certain suppliers, leading to better risk management and more diversified supplier portfolios.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 7, 2023

But in case you haven’t come across it yet, let us briefly touch on what it is and its concept regarding supply chain management and what Transactional Process Improvement Kaizen really is. The Kaizen philosophy has become popular in many industries, including supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Check out Supply Chain Impacts of an Increasingly Protectionist World! The world is changing due to economic, monetary and politic resets. Questions that are arising include: Are there changes coming in the U.S. Will reduced personal income taxes and the prospect of a more affordable healthcare system in the U.S.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 25, 2023

And it no longer means having to bear heavy costs for consultancy over implementation and integration with your existing systems. Whether it’s visibility over your processes, enhancing your data , or contract management software. Change management is key. So what went wrong? Communication is crucial!

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