Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost.

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HICX

AUGUST 17, 2023

Table of Contents What is Supplier Performance Management? What are the benefits of Supplier Performance Management? What is Supplier Performance Management? Supplier Performance Management is an organized framework that evaluates, tracks and optimizes suppliers’ performance.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

After taking the time to read this article, you will have a deeper understanding of what supply chain collaboration is all about. Thus, allowing you to know if your decision is right when the time comes you are going to collaborate in the supply chain. . Enhanced ethical standards. Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2023

Today I’m joined by Blume Global , a market-leading, sustainability-focused software brand that is removing a huge $1 trillion of waste from the global supply chain, and making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions. 27.19] The ideal client for Blume Global.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The following are examples of strategic sourcing use cases: Transparency and traceability From fast fashion to fluorite, consumers and stakeholders are keyed into product provenance—expecting brands to uphold ethical, responsible sourcing practices. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy. What are the benefits of supplier risk management?

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Regardless of industry, procurement buyers fulfill their role by finding the best suppliers, negotiating contracts, and identifying the most cost-effective, timely procurement of goods. The best procurement buyers have a solid understanding of market trends, supplier performance, and ethical sourcing. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

However, procurement can also be complex, time-consuming, and fraught with challenges. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture. Managed procurement services are a strategic solution that allows businesses to outsource their procurement operations to specialized third-party service providers.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

It provides real-time visibility into stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns. Businesses can make precise forecast demand, identify obsolete inventory, and can use data analytics to make smart decisions about stock allocation and replenishment. What is JIT inventory management?

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

Introduction In today’s interconnected world of business, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands as a pillar of success for organizations across the globe. It’s the concerted effort of strategically planning and managing all interactions with suppliers that supply any goods and/or services to an organization.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . Smart software shifts from drilling down on existing data to alerting up, so managers can respond to events or trends in real time. .

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This transformative practice enables organizations to delve deep into their purchasing data, gaining invaluable insights that can revolutionize their supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies. It involves collecting, categorizing, and analyzing procurement data from various sources such as purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A sustainable supply chain is one that fully integrates ethical and environmentally responsible practices into a successful and competitive model. What is Sustainable Supply Chain Management? Normal supply chain management focuses mainly on the cost, speed, and reliability of the operations.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

For our readers who couldn’t/didn’t attend, here are our own reflections based on the time we had ( if we missed you, apologies, but do reach out to us here to get your procurement tech solution in front of our analysts ). So cleansing of SMFs is vital, even though it takes time.

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Una

APRIL 27, 2023

Most organizations will establish spend thresholds and purchasing guidelines that enable stakeholders to manage tactical or everyday purchases without assistance. In some cases, the entire purchase may need to be re-evaluated or renegotiated, leading to wasted time and resources. This is often referred to as tail spend.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Procurement market intelligence is a key pillar of it, providing organizations with real-time information on supplier capabilities, emerging trends, and potential risks. Continuous Improvement: A Key Tenet of Strategic Sourcing It is not a one-time endeavor but an ongoing process of refinement and optimization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 22, 2020

IoT is poised to have a big impact economically and socially, so this article will outline the benefits it has on supply chain management. Supply chain management is the link between every stage of production of a product. Devices that are part of the IoT help manufacturers track all their necessary parts globally, in real time.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 2, 2023

Additionally, it felt like the right time for a new challenge, as I had spent nearly 24 years with my previous employer. Increase in cyber-attacks hindering our supply chain which is a current real threat. In terms of process and procedures, these are clearly defined in our internal management system.

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Procurement Heads

MAY 3, 2023

It was presented to me as an opportunity and challenge at the same time in my very first role by the Managing Director I was reporting to at the time, this followed a two-and-a-half-year stint in front-line operations. When I actually left that employer I then took a step into my first procurement management role.

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Procurement Heads

MAY 3, 2023

It was presented to me as an opportunity and challenge at the same time in my very first role by the Managing Director I was reporting to at the time, this followed a two-and-a-half-year stint in front-line operations. When I actually left that employer I then took a step into my first procurement management role.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

A 2022 study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value found that the majority of CEOs surveyed were under intense pressure from investors to improve transparency around sustainability factors such as emissions, resource use, fair labor and ethical sourcing. “Look at how you can extend, enhance or augment your ERP.”

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Pipefy

AUGUST 10, 2023

Process intelligence is the use of methods and tools — usually in the form of software – to provide greater control over process management. Process intelligence vs. traditional process management The components of traditional process management consist of process mapping , process mining, and process discovery.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 6, 2023

They are responsible for managing supplier relationships, mitigating risks, driving cost savings, and contributing to sustainable practices, making procurement a cornerstone of modern businesses. Contract Management – Contract management is another area where AI and machine learning can bring significant benefits.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This is where the real magic happens. It provides the visibility needed to manage and control spending, identify savings opportunities, enhance supplier management, improve compliance, and increase procurement efficiency. Finally, the classified data is analyzed.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 12, 2022

With the stakes so high it should be no surprise that the very prospect of supply continuity issues can create fear and wreak havoc on the time, focus, and mental well-being of Supply Chain professionals. By whatever means necessary (always ethical and legal of course) Supply Chain must get goods flowing again as quickly as possible.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Supplier management systems: Tools that help track, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships and performance.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

It’s a delicate balancing act, where businesses must juggle quality, cost, supplier relationships, and risk management, all while keeping an eye on their bottom line. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage. Finally, businesses grapple with the challenge of data management.

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Claritum

MAY 2, 2019

If your procurement team is spending over half their time on transactional activity, what opportunities are they missing? Perhaps, opportunities to drive profitability within your organisation; develop environmental or ethical initiatives; or engage with suppliers to develop stronger business relationships? Change management.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Procurement is central to a business’s operations, with a purpose that encompasses cost-efficiency, quality control, risk management, and strategic sourcing.

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The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

This tailored approach ensures efficient use of resources and time. Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to organize and track lead progress. Effective Use of Technology: Leverage technology tools, such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and marketing automation, to streamline prospecting workflows.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Here are some reasons why sustainability is a differentiator that can increase revenue and profits: Differentiate your brand: Over the last 12 months , certain brand values have become more important when deciding to shop sustainably or ethically in some categories.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Spend analysis, a cornerstone of procurement and supply chain management, is the process of collecting, cleansing, classifying, and analyzing expenditure data with the goal of reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring compliance. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing?

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. Download Free Copy. Written by.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

But, as stakeholders in the future of tomorrow, we also have to be conscious about the necessary steps to realize sustainable impact, for real. So, what are the steps that need to be taken in businesses globally to make real sustainable impact? Businesses must serve as the champions of sustainability. Which leads to the next element….

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