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Strategic Procurement: 4 Tactics for Economic Recovery in 2021

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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.

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The Big Interview with Emma Giles

Procurement Heads

Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz? We’re certainly not shy when it comes to taking a seat at the table and making suggestions and challenges to help evolve the way things are done.

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The Big Interview with Emma Giles

Procurement Heads

Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz? We’re certainly not shy when it comes to taking a seat at the table and making suggestions and challenges to help evolve the way things are done.

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The Dirty Little Secrets in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

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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Predictive Procurement: Overcoming Challenges in Health and Pharma

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Procurement professionals of all types face a challenging and dynamic work environment. What Are the Biggest Procurement Challenges in Health and Pharma? Beyond procurement teams working within the constraints of profit and cost savings, lives are at stake. Supply Chain Visibility. Limited Supplier Network. Managing risk.

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Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL!

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Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Well here’s some news. ” Ouch!