Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 20, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Contract Lifecycle Management Software — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Integrating contract lifecycle management software is one of the best ways to manage contracts in a company. However, what is it? In this article, we will discuss what contract lifecycle management software is.
ivalua
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Redwood City, CA, December 20, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), a global industrial company, has selected Ivalua to centralize its supplier communication, contract data, and help consolidate best-in-class procurement processes. Hillenbrand required a platform to centralize supplier communication, contract data, and support its growth while providing the basis for future scalability into Procure-to-Pay (P2P).
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Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Shortages gave way to excess this year. Here’s how businesses pivoted in the face of declining consumer demand and easing supply chain congestion.
Strategic Sourceror
DECEMBER 20, 2022
It's difficult to pinpoint the most important department when it comes to everything that goes on in the warehouse but a case can be made for fulfillment. During the pandemic, when lockdown measures created staffing shortages just as demand for consumer goods skyrocketed, fulfillment was overwhelmed with orders, creating shipping delays that persisted for months.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The Surface Transportation Board will decide a final rate in small disputes unless all seven Class I carriers agree to opt into a voluntary arbitration program.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Moves by big firms such as Exxon and Shell are increasing the pressure on owners to choose between serving Russian and non-Russian interests.
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Spend Matters
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Categories: Industry News , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Solution Providers Tags: EU , mergers and acquisitions On December 12, 2022, Coupa announced that it had entered into an agreement with Thoma Bravo to be acquired. This article serves to take a high-level look back at Coupa’s life as a company thus far, with links to our previous coverage, as well as to provide a brief analysis of its time as a public company.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The logistics company will cease operations at the facility and lay off over 100 workers.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Taiwan’s orders for all major product categories fell, with optical products, plastics and basic metals registering the biggest contractions.
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The e-commerce giant has faced various safety complaints over the years, and an investigation at six warehouses in five states is ongoing.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Una
DECEMBER 20, 2022
How to Bring More Spend Under Management. By Hugo Britt | December 22, 2022. Pocurement professionals apply the term spend under management to measure and communicate their team’s impact on the organization at large. While the definition can vary, it’s generally defined as the percentage spend that falls under procurement’s management. Some organizations define SUM as any spending that leverages preferred supplier contracts.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Categories: CSR , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain Management , Sustainability Tags: CSR , ESG series , EU Because of its traditional status as an afterthought, procurement often engages with the world in a reactive manner. However, as procurement becomes ever more important in the running of a company, the people involved need to think about putting in place proactive processes and tools to deal with the complexities of the world as it is and as it is changing.
Una
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Hiring for Procurement in the Project Economy. By Hugo Britt | December 20, 2022. The shift to the project economy has been so subtle that perhaps you haven’t noticed it happening. But the reality is that project-based organizational structures are replacing top-down, role-based hierarchies in businesses of every size. Ask yourself if you’ve noticed any of the following trends in your workplace.
ContractSafe
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Contract lifecycle management isn’t a great dinner party topic. But the success of your business could depend upon doing it well.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Una
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Episode 95: All Eyes on China - the Human Side of Current Events with Kris Lance. By Kelly Barner | December 21, 2022. In 2022, the world read news headlines that included skyrocketing energy costs, the horrors of war, rising food insecurity, complex economic troubles, and more. While the issues at the heart of these stories differed greatly, they all have one thing in common: human impact.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Rate increases announced by FedEx for 2023 are the largest in history, says John Haber, chief strategy officer at Transportation Insight. Shippers and consumers need to prepare now.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 20, 2022
McKinsey Global Institute says the future challenge is to harness benefits of interconnectedness despite risks and downsides of dependency.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Manufacturers at the start of their modernization journey have the most to gain from upgrades to their data management and automation processes.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Procurement Talk with David Byrne
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Listen in Apple Podcasts Listen in Spotify Listen in Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “We often create a list of 12 things, but if you focus on the one thing that makes the biggest difference, you’ll be more successful than having a big shopping list.” ITV, … Continued. The post The Recipe for Perfect Procurement Transformation with Transport for London’s CPO, Jonathan Patrick – Episode 67 appeared first on Talent Drive.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 20, 2022
As supply chain disruption has maintained a maddening crescendo over the past few years, empowering women in the maritime industry is coming clearly into focus as the need for more strategic leadership grows. From port congestion to worker shortages and labor negotiations to ESG changes, shipping is front-and-center in the ongoing dialogue around logistics.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Two new versions of the jet can now be certified without major modifications, but safety changes are required on all Max models.
ContractSafe
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Behind every great hospital, there’s a team of administrative wizards keeping the whole ship afloat.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The agreement clears a cloud hanging over Amazon’s online business in Europe. The company says it disagrees with several of the EU’s allegations about its practices.
Sourcing Solved
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Procurement in 5-Minutes. We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines. Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That’s right, in 5-minutes, I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.
Procurement Talk with David Byrne
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Listen in Apple Podcasts Listen in Spotify Listen in Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Episode show notes “We often create a list of 12 things, but if you focus on the one thing that makes the biggest difference, you’ll be more successful than having a big shopping list.” ITV, … Continued. The post The Recipe for Perfect Procurement Transformation with Transport for London’s CPO, Jonathan Patrick – Episode 68 appeared first on Talent Drive.
Art of Procurement
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Recognizing and being able to articulate the ‘why’ behind any business decision is key to realizing the desired ROI, and. The post The Top Digital Investment Priority for 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
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