Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 26, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Strategy Case Studies — 5 Insightful Examples. Setting the appropriate strategy in procurement is the first step to improving control and effectiveness of the overall procurement and sourcing activities. However, not everyone knows where to start in their strategy. .
RPF360
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Does your procurement team take requests? Listening to and serving stakeholders is a big part of creating a successful procurement team. Fortunately, a procurement request form makes it easy for stakeholders to initiate a project and engage with procurement. At the same time, the procurement managers receive a standardized overview that empowers them to quickly understand the need and assist.
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Procurement Leaders
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Speakers and panellists took to the stage at this year’s World Procurement Congress (WPC) in London accompanied by the thumping strains of the Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It Black’ Given the events roiling the supply chain at the time, the rock’n roll veterans’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ might have been a more appropriate soundtrack.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 18, 2022
Supply chain shortages make securing the goods people need and want tremendously difficult. Sometimes, such issues cause mere annoyances or mean consumers must wait longer for non-essential items.
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.
Procurement Heads
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
“The interview process will be really straightforward. “It will just be a simple 15-stage virtual interview followed by a quick six-stage face-to-face with three short presentations to our Founder’s cat to round it all off.” A poorly planned interview process hugely impacts an organisation’s ability to successfully hire talent. And with a continuation of the tight procurement talent market, what can hiring managers do to ensure they are in control?
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Responsible Sourcing — Everything You Should Know. Responsible sourcing requires a shift from the traditional way companies source their needs. However, what is responsible sourcing? This article will discuss what responsible sourcing is.
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Procurement Leaders
JUNE 1, 2022
Challenge. Five years ago, global logistics company UPS’s procurement function was far from playing a strategic role. Excluded from planning meetings and strategic decisions, and with a team lacking the knowledge and relationships to drive real change, procurement was extremely decentralised, in control of just 30% of global spending and focused mostly on tactical, transactional activities.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 4, 2022
Unless you’ve been living underneath a rock, you’re aware that our world has been hit with a few years of unprecedented challenges – from a global pandemic to supply chain…
Procurement Heads
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
You will have to adapt to new systems, and processes and chances are you will have a culture shock. Having a flexible attitude and being able to demonstrate a desire to be a part of the business’s success will be beneficial to make that positive start. Everyone has a 90-day plan and often you will find it goes out the window. All your well-made plans will be changed as you imbed yourself into the company projects and requirements so it is good to keep the following in mind – Comprehe
ivalua
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come, while increasing supply chain disruption caused revenues to drop by an estimated 18%. London, UK, 28th November, 2022. Research from Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed that 80% of UK businesses say that Brexit has been the biggest disrupter to supply chains in the last 12 months, while 83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come.
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
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
• In procurement, the balance of power can shift towards the suppliers for many reasons. First, suppliers can eliminate competition by applying a loss-leadership strategy that drives other companies out of business. • In other cases, demand far outweighs supply, making it hard for buyers to negotiate. Such circumstances make it important for procurement teams […].
Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 6, 2022
Preview – Most IBP cycles around the world are based on a 20-year-old process definition supported by 20-year-old planning concepts. This traditional IBP is not set up for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making confers a competitive advantage. Intelligent automation will change this. In a series of short blogs, I will discuss the transition of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP.
ABC of Procurement
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Another true procurement story. The post The warehouse flood – True stories first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2022
It's time to get freight rail back on track with a stable workforce and improved service, writes the National Association of Chemical Distributors.
Procurement Tactics
AUGUST 25, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Procurement speakers share their knowledge to inspire people in procurement that they are making a difference in the world. However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. .
RPF360
AUGUST 11, 2022
Vendor onboarding is an essential element of successful supplier relationship management. Explore this topic as well as how RFP management software automates and centralizes the vendor onboarding process. The post Vendor onboarding: Process guide, checklist and tips appeared first on RFP360.
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 9, 2022
After years of firefighting, CPOs are leading their teams into an era of data-driven resilience – enabling their teams to deliver new sources of value. Dive deeper to discover the future of the function.
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.
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
The future belongs to hydrogen, to green hydrogen – that’s what we frequently hear and read these days.
Procurement Heads
OCTOBER 17, 2022
You have been described in the business press as one of the ‘UK’s most influential business academics’, where did this all start for you and how did you get into procurement? Like many people in procurement, I fell into it! I would like to think people now choose it as a career, but when I left school, I didn’t have a degree, I had done A Levels in art, English and history.
ivalua
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.
ProcurePort
MAY 18, 2022
• Sourcing is the process of finding the most suitable suppliers of goods and services to a company. When sourcing, a business has to consider the following constraints: cost, profit margins, and competitiveness. • The right supplier must offer a good enough price so that the acquiring business can make a profit margin by trading […]. The post What is Sourcing Process in Procurement – A Complete Guide to Sourcing Processes [2022] appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Una
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Episode 81: How to Persuade Anyone, Anytime with Simon Horton. By Kelly Barner | September 7, 2022. The power of persuasion is at play all the time and in all settings. Sometimes it is as simple as swaying a group of friends to agree with your restaurant preference, but other times there is far more at stake. Hostage negotiators and diplomats regularly find themselves in situations where their skills are needed to save lives and preserve stability.
ABC of Procurement
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Here is a story I would like to share with you from my career. This one is on how I lost a truck full of goods. The post The lost truck – a Supply Chain story first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The transportation and logistics industry faces new challenges and an uncertain economy in the coming year. Following are six trends we can expect to see in 2023. .
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Categories: ERP , Perspective , Procurement Systems & Architecture , SAP , supplier networks , Technology Tags: PRO The pace of change in business is unprecedented, especially in our strained and inflationary global supply networks. But, if they can be harnessed, those networks also offer untapped potential for innovation. This is especially true of the new breed of procurement leaders who are using new digital tools and services to not just save money, but also to generate sustainable value
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Procurement Tactics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Operational Procurement — Everything You Should Know. Operational procurement sustains every business to do its daily operation. But many people are not familiar with this term. . Do not worry if you do not know operational procurement as this article will help you understand it.
RPF360
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Procurement technology includes a range of interesting solutions including contract management, data sources, RFP management systems, spend analytics and more. Explore our favorite procurement technology solutions in this blog. The post The top 23 procurement technology tools for 2023 appeared first on RFP360.
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Danish biotechnology company Novozymes is a leader in the research, development and production of industrial enzymes, microorganisms and biopharmaceutical ingredients. With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 6, 2022
Since the pandemic started, hybrid work models had to be adopted by companies in all kinds of industries.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
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