Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 25, 2023

This Support Paper “Change Management” is free to download! Download Now P2P Transformation: Change Management A P2P transformation is a complex process involving people, processes and data. The very nature of transformation involves change.

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Skill Dynamics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

To ensure the introduction of new technology and processes can be successful, change management is crucial. Change management relies heavily on securing the buy-in of the people and teams directly and indirectly impacted by the introduction of new technologies.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 30, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Transformation — Embracing Sustainable Procurement Sustainable transformation is needed to adapt and survive the new wave of challenges in the procurement process.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement professionals play a crucial role in the success and efficiency of businesses. Financial Acumen : Understanding market trends, cost structures, and the impact of procurement activities on the financials. Technical Expertise : Understanding the technical aspects of the goods and services being procured.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement professionals play a crucial role in the success and efficiency of businesses. Financial Acumen : Understanding market trends, cost structures, and the impact of procurement activities on the financials. Technical Expertise : Understanding the technical aspects of the goods and services being procured.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Kotter’s Theory — Embracing Sustainability in Procurement Kotter’s theory of change helps companies to introduce change in the business. Then try our Sustainable Procurement Course !

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Your Ultimate Guide To Launching A Digitized Procurement Startup One of the biggest advantages of digitization in the procurement industry is that it allows you to use data analysis to make informed decisions.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. A full 84% of procurement leaders agree that dealing with supply chain disruptions has been their biggest career challenge to-date.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Embracing the Digital Transformation in Procurement The procurement landscape is undergoing a seismic shift thanks to the advent of pioneering technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and robotics. With diligent research and thoughtful planning, procurement groups can embrace the digital age effectively and profitably.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Embracing the Digital Transformation in Procurement The procurement landscape is undergoing a seismic shift thanks to the advent of pioneering technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and robotics. With diligent research and thoughtful planning, procurement groups can embrace the digital age effectively and profitably.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Titled ‘Procurement [RE]Imagined,’ this two-day event explored how new technologies enable procurement to do previously impossible things. Procurement can ‘reinvent’ itself to meet growing complexities and need for performance. The post Ivalua NOW EMEA 2024: Procurement [RE]Imagined appeared first on Spend Matters.

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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. Read more. ).

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic world of procurement, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the sourcing landscape. As businesses seek agility, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making, AI-powered solutions are becoming indispensable for procurement professionals. Data governance ensures reliable insights.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 6, 2023

Sustainability and responsible sourcing professionals often face the challenge of engaging their procurement teams in sustainability initiatives. With procurement professionals managing a significant portion of company revenue, they play a crucial role in supply chain sustainability.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. For granular analysis and comparisons of procurement technology solutions, subscribe to Spend Matters Insider.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. This is where category management in procurement emerges as a game-changer.

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Una

APRIL 6, 2023

Benefits Realization in Procurement Benefits realization in procurement allows professionals to identify areas for improvement, adjust procurement processes, and optimize procurement activities to achieve better outcomes By Hugo Britt | April 6, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series.

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Art of Procurement

MARCH 5, 2023

“I still think that change management is generally undercooked as an area within procurement. A lot of procurement is about. The post [Pod] Changing Procurement Hearts & Minds w/ Paras Sood appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Una

JANUARY 30, 2023

Changing the Face of Procurement Tips for changing the face of procurement and how practitioners can combat outdated perceptions of the sourcing function. By Hugo Britt | January 31, 2023 Search A recent article from Chief Executive.net doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to perceptions of procurement.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 26, 2024

A highly esteemed panel of local energy Executives will meet on April 10th to discuss conflict and change management. After more than 40 years in high-tech and procurement, conflict and change management have been constants throughout the past decades. We hope that you will join us at this year’s event.

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Una

MAY 18, 2023

Procurement Fraud: Understanding, Mitigating, and Monitoring the Risks Understanding the nature of procurement fraud, why it poses a strong risk in procurement, and ways to mitigate the consequences. Procurement fraud is a significant risk that can have severe consequences for organizations.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

In fact, more than 80% of CPOs, it states, indicated that digital transformation is a top priority, with a specific focus on GenAI, because “… AI tools can help procurement professionals identify trends and patterns that are otherwise impossible to tease out, thereby enabling more informed decisions from supplier selection to contract negotiation.”

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Una

MARCH 14, 2023

Characteristics of a Procurement Intrapreneur Discover the characteristics of a procurement intrapreneur, and explore why intrapreneurship and group purchasing go so well together. By Hugo Britt | March 14, 2023 Search Since Una launched nearly 10 years ago, we’ve had conversations with every type of procurement professional.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Procurement teams are also faced with the challenge of maintaining effective processes in light of the recent dramatic shift to remote work. That technology can change the process to meet current needs.” Find out how Zip provides a software-based intake-to-procure solution that optimizes and simplifies the procurement process.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Categories: Category Management , Managed Services , Sponsored Article Tags: Sponsored Article Gone are the days when procurement’s agenda could be contained to a small set of self-selected priorities. The solution to this conundrum is not a traditional S2P suite or best-of-breed application. Read more. ).

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Una

MARCH 16, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series How to Build Procurement Influence and Why it Matters How to build procurement influence as a way to stay engaged with other business functions, drive value, and achieve more desirable outcomes. By Hugo Britt | March 16, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

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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? What makes the role of ESG Procurement Manager so attractive?

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Una

DECEMBER 8, 2022

5 Meaningful New Year’s Resolutions for Procurement. With 2023 just around the corner, it’s time for procurement professionals to make sure they get off to a flying start in the new year with some high-impact resolutions. 5 New Year's resolutions for procurement. Once you’ve made the change, survey again to measure its impact!

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This way, procurement can become a leading creator of value in 2024.

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Una

JANUARY 1, 2024

5 Meaningful New Year's Resolutions for Procurement Sourcing Heroes can set their organization up for success by creating meaningful and realistic new year’s resolutions for procurement. Now’s the time for procurement professionals to make sure they get off to a flying start with some high-impact resolutions.

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Una

JUNE 15, 2023

10 Procurement Outsourcing Services Explore ten procurement outsourcing services available to help your sourcing function save more money, time, and effort. By Hugo Britt | June 15, 2023 Search Search The procurement office of Company A is a bustling place. Company B’s procurement team looks very different.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! 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. This is an exciting time to be a procurement practitioner, as well as a vendor of ProcureTech solutions.

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Una

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Your 2024 Procurement Career Tune-Up As we leap into the shiny unknown of next year, let’s revamp your professional journey and and explore a procurement career tune-up. So, grab your toolkit, and let’s revamp that procurement engine of yours! Is it time to give your procurement career a tune-up?

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 6, 2023

He’s an experienced leader with a proven history of success across multiple industries, especially in healthcare and IT procurement. Kris describes himself as a “seeker of truth”, and here he takes a look at the tech landscape in procurement – and in particular, data. Should you get some? The answer is – probably.

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ivalua

JANUARY 23, 2019

Axbility Consulting, a subsidiary of Ivalua European partner Axys Consultants, reinforces Ivalua’s capabilities to empower today’s Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders. Ivalua and Axbility Consulting are both committed to helping companies create value through successful procurement transformation. www.axys-consultants.com.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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