Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. Increased globalization, constant digital transformation, and ever-evolving consumer demands have led to a situation where traditional supply chain skills are simply no longer enough for success.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

Without the right tools, procurements contributions to financial strategy can remain disconnected from budgeting, forecasting and risk management. Automated invoice processing and payment matching shortens processing cycle times and ensures on-time payments and optimized cash flow management.

Real-time Visibility 81

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Manufacturing and industrials: Strengthening the supply chain backbone In the manufacturing world, procurement is about much more than just tracking spend its the heartbeat of supply chain management. This means better compliance, fewer disruptions and greater efficiency in managing supplier relationships.

Real-time Visibility 72

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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. They increase an organization’s efficiency during processes like sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and spend analysis.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Risks are guaranteed when dealing with a supply chain, but that doesnt mean you can afford to ignore them. Understanding and addressing any legal issues within your supply chain is vital to ensuring compliance with regulations and developing an effective chain that can operate efficiently and at scale.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Procurement Insights

MAY 14, 2025

His work is theoretical, focusing on adaptive systems to predict supplier risks or optimize sourcing. contract automation), with some predictive analytics capabilities. contract compliance), but his focus is less on risk management, offering limited support for supply chain volatility.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. contract negotiation, risk mitigation) gives it the strongest alignment with core procurement practices. Its balance of innovation (e.g.,

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. CIOs recognized procurements role in optimizing IT spend and driving efficiency.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. Importance of Make vs Buy in Supply Chain The Make vs Buy Analysis is critical for optimizing supply chain operations.

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Additionally, it allows managers to build better relationships with suppliers based on the importance of each supplier. . SRM is usually used by many supply chain professionals who constantly deal with suppliers in areas such as procurement, project management, and operations. . ProcureWare.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 13, 2025

While both have incredibly impressive credentials regarding AI, besides Pieter’s reference to supply chain optimization as one of the many areas he has focused on, it would be safe to say that both primarily view the procurement function from a purely outside-in AI perspective. The two webinar presenters are Pieter J.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 7, 2024

Key components typically found in a procurement playbook include: Procurement policies and procedures: Clearly defined rules and regulations governing procurement processes, such as vendor selection criteria, bidding procedures, and contract management protocols. I curate best book marks so you don’t need to hunt around!

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Spend Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

An S2P suite automates spend/supply management processes primarily in procurement, accounts payable and inbound supply chain management, but also other areas within Legal (e.g., contract management), Finance (e.g, working capital management, treasury and FP&A), R&D (e.g.,

Supply Chain Optimization 97

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

From sourcing and contract management to order management, supplier relationship and complaint management, JAGGAER’s solutions support Rittal in optimizing its procurement processes. The company, headquartered in Herborn, Hesse, initially selected JAGGAERs platform JAGGAER ONE in 2011.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

This allows for the identification and implementation of measures to mitigate any delays or obstacles in the supply chain by organizations. Contract Management Contract Management is tracking the contractual lifecycle, including contract creation, renewal, and termination dates.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. What’s more, PwC found that the average investment in risk management among MENA companies was $1.5 Enter eProcurement.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management Strategic sourcing skills are crucial for procurement professionals to effectively identify and then leverage opportunities within the supply base to create value. Strategic sourcing can also help reduce the overall risk in a given supply chain.

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ivalua

APRIL 25, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and KPMG Norway today announced that Aker BP has gone live with Ivalua’s S2C and Supplier Relationship and Risk Management (SRM) solutions to streamline its direct and indirect procurement operations. Redwood City, CA, 25 April, 2023.

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Spend Matters

MAY 29, 2024

Next, Clinton Hazziez, System VP, Supply Chain Operations and Strategic Sourcing of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest non-profit healthcare organization in Texas, spoke about his organization’s digital transformation journey. Hazziez illuminated how the healthcare industry optimizes its supply chain.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Strategic sourcing: Adopting strategic sourcing practices enables procurement to analyze the entire supply chain and identify cost drivers. By understanding the components and processes that contribute to the final product’s cost, procurement can explore opportunities to optimize and reduce expenses.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

But before this can happen someone has to identify suitable vendors to secure goods and services at the best value (not necessarily the lowest price) within a variety of constraints (risk management, ESG and regulatory factors etc.). This is where procurement and legal teams work become optimized by technology.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Historical data and AI-driven insights help optimize decision-making, allowing procurement teams to focus their expertise on more nuanced evaluations like supplier alignment with business strategy and customer service approach. Poorly managed onboarding can even put the entire payment chain at risk of vendor fraud or mistakes.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 27, 2024

This comprehensive guide explores what procurement management software is, its key features, its role in vendor relations, its integration with business processes, and the benefits it offers. is a comprehensive solution designed to automate and optimize the. We will also discuss how to implement this tool to maximize its effectiveness.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

is a leading AI-powered platform specializing in third-party risk management, compliance, and supplier lifecycle automation. AI-First Automation: AI is built into every step, simplifying workflows, automating processes, and delivering real-time insights for compliance, onboarding, KYC/AML, contract management, and ESG initiatives.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. Dairy.com**: Offers technology services and intelligence platforms tailored to the dairy industry, focusing on supply chain optimization.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With the advent of AI, and especially generative AI within that broader term, and the continued globalization of supply chains, the pace of change has sped up, forcing businesses and workers to adjust quickly. Third-party risk management through a specialized vendor moves beyond the onboarding and intake process.

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Spend Matters

JULY 21, 2022

It currently offers a SxM solution that is rapidly growing to cover other processes (sourcing, contract management, order collaboration, cost optimization). By consequence, it also brought solution providers with dedicated capabilities for direct spend under the spotlight. Poland-based Procurence is one such provider.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A well-defined procurement strategy is the key to optimizing your procurement process. This strategy builds strategic partnerships, mitigates risks, and ensures a smooth flow of goods and services. This strategy unlocks benefits like cost reduction, risk management, and strong supplier relationships.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 19, 2025

Procurement today has three overarching objectives: to maximize profitability, minimize risk, and optimize sustainability. The second has become more pronounced in recent years, notably with the Covid pandemic and supply chain disruptions. The first of these has always been with us. We want to reduce costs.

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Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

That same organization, however, might bring in a BoB contract management tool to meet stricter legal workflow needs or a specialized supplier risk platform to meet ESG goals. This approach allows organizations to stay agile adopting new capabilities as business needs evolve without waiting for suite vendors to catch up.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

but also external data such as supplier networks and performance, extended supply chains, and the environmental impact of their operations. But in manufacturing it is more specifically the use of machine learning (ML) solutions and deep learning neural networks to optimize manufacturing processes.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Watch Procurement Jobs in Future I The Supply Chain Show video on SCMDOJO YouTube Channel! Ethical and Sustainable Procurement: The curriculum emphasizes the importance of responsible sourcing practices, aligning with the growing demand for ethical and sustainable supply chains. Enroll Now!

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