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Chief Procurement Officer Management Supply Chain Optimization 
ivalua
MAY 10, 2025
This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. What Is Procurement Technology?
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 9, 2025
By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions.
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SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. Optimize costs without compromising supply chain continuity. Want to future-proof your procurement function?
ivalua
MAY 21, 2025
Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. This blog explores the most common challenges in digital procurement and the capabilities that matter most.
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2020
Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. The close cooperation between supply chain management and internal stakeholders as well as external partners made a major contribution to this. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 31, 2025
. “The concept of strand commonality in procurement is not widely recognized as a standard term in mainstream procurement literature, but based on available discussions, it appears to have been first articulated by Jon W. Hansen in 1998. success rate. success rate.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Trisha McRoberts joins the C-suite with a mission to optimize cash management and assure supply, among other goals.
Spend Matters
APRIL 30, 2025
Procurement has long sought a strategic seat at the table. The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. Against this backdrop, a new model is emerging: procurement as Orchestrator of Value.
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Procurement Tactics
AUGUST 25, 2022
Sebastian Chua started his procurement journey with Hewlett Packard/Agilent Technologies as their country manager for Singapore, India, Thailand, and the Philippines before he took on the job as the regional procurement manager. . Sebastian Chua. Omid Ghamami. Trillion budget. . Trillion budget. .
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Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
“Despite my team’s tireless efforts to resolve outstanding issues and improve vendor partnerships, it became evident that a more holistic, integrated approach to risk profiling was essential to manage third-party risk effectively. What are Halo Ai’s greatest strengths? What is the road ahead for Halo Ai?
Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Moving Beyond the Traditional View of Procurement Many companies still view procurement primarily as a place to limit costs. According to The Hackett Group’s 2024 CPO Agenda , cost reduction remains the top priority for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs).
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. This could include optimizing specifications, reducing waste, or exploring product substitution.
ivalua
APRIL 2, 2019
Additionally, the company was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and reduce supply chain risks. “As We look forward to contributing to their Procurement cost optimization initiative”. Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc.
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Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
And if your organization is big enough to need a Chief Procurement Officer , that person is directly or indirectly responsible for every stage of that journey. Although the terms may seem cumbersome, for senior management and company directors they provide a useful shorthand. the public sector).
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Empowering CPO
JUNE 30, 2023
Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 5, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Kodiak Rating’s Family Secret Recipe for smooth Supplier Management. 2 dl | Transformation/Process Managers.
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ivalua
MARCH 11, 2020
They provided us with frank insights about the unique opportunities for impact within procurement, what we can do to make procurement a more inclusive profession, and – most importantly – why they LOVE procurement. . Procurement = Impact. You will get to work with and manage amazingly smart people.
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Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
JAGGAER characterizes the steps in this process as Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing , and Contracts. Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. These four steps constitute the downstream procure-to-pay part of the process. Its human nature.
Procurement Heads
JUNE 28, 2022
According to Raconteur’s report in The Sunday Times on the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement, constant problems in the supply chain have proved a real headache for many businesses over the past two years. We asked some of the procurement leaders in our network their thoughts.
ivalua
APRIL 2, 2019
Additionally, the company was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and reduce supply chain risks. “As We look forward to contributing to their Procurement cost optimization initiative”. Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc.
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Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Here are 10 of the top procurement blogs in the industry, known for providing valuable insights, trends, and best practices: Spend Matters One of the most influential blogs in procurement, Spend Matters covers a wide range of procurement topics, including technology, supplier management, and sourcing trends.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 8, 2024
” – Albert Einstein It started as a simple exercise: ask ChatGPT, “What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025?” What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025? What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2023?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Benefits of Procurement Automation.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Subscribe to 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. Change requires Change Management.
Procurement Insights
MAY 21, 2025
Hansens agent-based Metaprise Model directly addresses the core concerns of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) by combining human-AI collaboration, real-time adaptability, and ecosystem-wide integration. Veritiv (Packaging/Supply Chain Solutions) Why: High-volume negotiations with non-strategic suppliers.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 6, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hey Procurement! Procurement. Commodity Management. Category Management. And all of this is managed by Procurement personnel. In What Exactly is Procurement? Subscribe Here! Email Address. It’s Time to SELL! Purchasing.
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Planergy
JULY 5, 2022
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. That’s where procurement’s role becomes so crucial. Download Free Copy. Written by.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
The process of strategic sourcing starts with spends analysis and category management, which identifies, consolidates and standardises information from a wide range of data sources. The Evolution of Procurement’s Value Proposition. Are we witnessing the dawn of a big shift in the way strategic procurement is done?
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction.
Empowering CPO
JULY 5, 2023
Introduction Welcome to our exploration of a fascinating convergence shaping the future of business operations: the intersection of technology and managed procurement services. Before we dive in, let’s first set the stage by discussing EmpoweringCPO, a leader in the field of managed procurement services.
Slimstock
MARCH 26, 2019
This might seem like a simple and obvious way to improve your procurement operations, but maintaining a positive supplier-buyer relationship is a vital component in ensuring good delivery, service, and quality. Our inventory management software is used by over 900 customers worldwide to free up capital and simplify the ordering process.
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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Consider these courses and resources from NLPA: 14 Procurement Best Practices Intelligent Procurement: How Can AI Expand Value?
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Procurement Software
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
These help teams to manage the attribution of marketing efforts, plan their campaigns and content, and track marketing generated leads. This in turn enables them to manage their pipelines and forecast more accurately. When it comes to martech (fusion between marketing and technology ) as many as 8,000 tools are available today.
Arkestro
MAY 9, 2023
Resources / Blog / What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration The vast majority of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) believe in the power of procurement data to make better-informed decisions across their organization.
Arkestro
JULY 4, 2022
A more diverse supply chain is also a more resilient supply chain. Conditions change, and there are a lot of assumptions baked into forecasting models, so we always recommend using Arkestro’s supplier relationship management features to confirm. The company’s Chief Procurement Officer is Linda Chuan.
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Zycus Cognitive Procurement
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Once upon a time, a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) may have been able to make decisions by relying on his instinct, which is simply based on years of distilled experience. Data-driven procurement can help leaders keep up pace with the much-needed agility. 96% of the leaders believe that this a long-term trend.
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Procurement Software
JUNE 25, 2024
Showcasing procurement’s role in avoiding potential cost increases is important to explain the wider business value we deliver. Working Capital Improvements Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing working capital, affecting both the company’s liquidity and its ability to invest in growth opportunities.
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Arkestro
JUNE 20, 2023
You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. With 36% of leaders prioritizing AI implementation in finance [1].
Procurement Software
JULY 11, 2023
Bettina was a Finance professional before founding Berlin-based spend management startup Hivebuy. She goes one step further and says that Procurement and Finance definitely see each other, but don’t necessarily understand one another. Rich Ham , CEO of outsourced indirect spend management company Fine Tune , puts it really well.
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SupplyShift
JUNE 19, 2019
It’s no surprise, then, that blockchain has created a buzz in the supply chain management industry. At SupplyShift, we’re excited about a future where fully transparent and sustainable supply chains are a reality for every global business. Why All the Buzz About Blockchain for Supply Chains?
40 SupplyShift
JUNE 19, 2019
It’s no surprise, then, that blockchain has created a buzz in the supply chain management industry. At SupplyShift, we’re excited about a future where fully transparent and sustainable supply chains are a reality for every global business. Why All the Buzz About Blockchain for Supply Chains?
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Pipefy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. In 2023, our procurement predictions focused on five key areas: The growing emphasis on burnout prevention. Growing investments in procurement technology.
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Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
I’ve managed to make a short story long, but I wonder if this is the start of a new ERP solution.I Like 1Reply Vera Rozanova MBA, MCIPS Chartered, MEng (Hons)CPO-Chief Procurement Officer | Procurement Director | Supply Chain | Invited Lecturer | Author | Business Trainer | Transformation 2h Jon W.
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