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The Big Interview with Ana Maria Velica

Procurement Heads

When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? After 15 years in procurement, I decided to broaden my expertise so that I embraced the opportunity to step into a supply chain leadership role.

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How Europe is Coping with Supply Chain Disruption

Jaggaer

Many countries have closed shops for non-essential and discretionary purchases, and even where they are open, consumers may be cautious about venturing to the high street, preferring to shop online. This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains.

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Big data and inventory management

EazyStock

Structured data typically comes from spreadsheets or business systems and is usually organized in columns or rows so you can enter, export, search and compare. Unstructured data isn’t as accessible to search or export and is often text-heavy. Big data brings more efficient processes. They also reduce the risk of human error.

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The top capabilities of E-Procurement solutions

Spend Matters

E-procurement solutions use an electronic interface to automate, guide and approve the purchase and reception of products and services. They mainly make requisitions and purchase orders to suppliers through searches in internal or external catalogs or via configurable electronic forms. What does an E-Procurement solution do?

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Overcoming Procurement Challenges with Procurement Outsourcing Services

Empowering CPO

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye toward sustainability and social responsibility. These challenges can put considerable pressure on procurement teams, leading to inefficiencies, cost overruns, and missed opportunities.

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Overcoming Procurement Challenges with Managed Procurement Services

Empowering CPO

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye towards sustainability and social responsibility. These challenges can put considerable pressure on procurement teams, leading to inefficiencies, cost overruns, and missed opportunities.

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How to Minimize Impacts from Supply Chain Disruption

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As globalization extends supply chains around the world, the likelihood of negative impacts stemming from supply chain disruption increases. Supply chain disruptions are an inevitability for any supply chain, though the severity of the impacts can vary. Types of Supply Chain Disruptions.