HICX

MARCH 17, 2023

In the early 2000s, I was a recent software engineering graduate. The CEO, who had just signed up for the UN Global Compact, needed to know how sustainable their supply chain was. He tasked the chief procurement officer (CPO) to audit their suppliers — some 150,000 of them.

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Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. This blog will cover the current challenges facing CFOs and procurement teams and several strategies that can be implemented to drive cost savings and increase efficiency.

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HICX

DECEMBER 3, 2022

In the early 2000s I was a recent software engineering graduate. The CEO, who had just signed up to the UN Global Compact, needed to know how sustainable their supply chain was. He tasked the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to audit their suppliers – some 150,000 of them.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Procurement as a function has come a long way from being seen as a cost-reduction-centric support function to securing a place in boardroom discussions. 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.

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Procurement Software

JULY 11, 2023

Finance and Procurement are two functions which should, and must, work more closely together. Finance and Procurement: the opportunities and challenges to be allies Let’s approach this using my background from the automotive industry! Why is it that finance and procurement aren’t watertight partners in most organisations?

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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. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Dirty Little Secret #1.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2023

There are so many procurement podcasts out there. The amount of procurement related content has mushroomed since the pandemic, and the flourishing podcast scene is a great example of this. In the end, we picked out our top 37 procurement podcasts. It’s hosted by Art of Procurement team members.

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Procurement Software

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Procurement is the function in companies that, on a general level, takes care of sourcing, managing vendors and tracking spend. In the latest years, the need for digital procurement tools has arisen as businesses have entered a more rapid digital transformation process. What is the role of procurement in different industries?

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Download Free Copy. Written by. Rob Biedron. 17 min read.

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HICX

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For this episode of the Supplier Experience Live Podcast, we were joined by David Yarkin , Founder and CEO of Procurated , and a former CPO. David is a procurement practitioner who has spent nearly twenty years working in a number of organizations both in the public and private sectors. Digital transformation in procurement.

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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.

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Jaggaer

MAY 7, 2019

Procurement in Banking also faces unique challenges due to the tough regulatory compliance environment that sets limits on how Banks can achieve goals like cutting costs. The bank’s Chief Procurement Officer may want to change vendor. Procurement’s Role in the Banking Industry.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Redwood City/Warsaw/ Hamburg – March 17th, 2020 | Ivalua, a leading global provider of procurement management solutions, and OptiBuy, Ivalua’s long-standing implementation partner, announced their selection by Körber to enable a digital procurement transformation.

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Empowering CPO

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) are daunted with the demanding task of identifying and breaking these cartels. As Chief procurement officers (CPOs), you have to identify and break these cartels, especially in a reverse auction process. EmpoweringCPO – A Leading Procurement Outsourcing Company.

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Your business could struggle to achieve visibility of its global supply chain. Do you have visibility of a global supply chain? Supply chain visibility is poor. %. of procurement leaders have limited or no visibility beyond their Tier 1 suppliers.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 28, 2022

Supplier-centric transformation and the future of procurement. He explains that he is currently leading procurement for BCG across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. He focuses on procurement transformations across different industries, including automotive. Oftentimes it goes even higher. Sales or sourcing?

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. The supply chain may contain components of raw materials, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, resellers, agents, logistics, retailers and many other entities. Introduction.

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HICX

APRIL 24, 2023

In this scenario suppliers are happier, and Procurement can deliver its mandates, the benefits of which extend well into the business. What did exist was Procurement, a function that did worked with all suppliers, albeit in one area: transactions. How then, can management create a clear supply chain view and keep it that way?

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World of Procurement podcast

JUNE 15, 2021

We covered a lot of ground in this 25-minute podcast and this podcast is going to be exceptionally beneficial to you if you are currently looking at your supply chain and wondering how can we improve visibility, how can we reach our sustainability goals using our supply chains and how do we know what is in this product?

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Now, as companies start to seek, and create competitive advantages, the procurement function is in the spotlight. Typically, resistant to change and reliant on manual methods, procurement departments tend to be slow when adapt ing to technological developments. Priming Procurement for Intelligent Digital Transformation .

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HICX

MARCH 10, 2023

What did exist was Procurement, a function that did worked with all suppliers, albeit in one area: transactions. So, management ended the search and tasked Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) with this added job. To do it, CPOs quickly applied ‘point’ solutions, software that can deal with given use cases.

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HICX

MARCH 17, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX By helping procurement teams digitally transform their operations, businesses gain a single source of truth in supplier data. This transformation leads to cost-saving metrics and helps generate accurate ESG reports, writes Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of supply chain technology firm HICX.

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

Though it’s often overlooked as an element of customer satisfaction, procurement is an essential component for delivering that satisfaction. Procurement involves buying goods and services that keep an organization operating; it ensures warehouses are well-stocked with the proper supplies at all times. Improve Inventory Insights.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 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. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. Growing investments in procurement technology.

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