NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Initiatives that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, fair labor, and responsible sourcing improve brand reputation and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Frank Kenney. Thankfully, there is an opportunity for all businesses to implement a sourcing solution that encompasses all of these characteristics, while working cohesively with other procurement strategies.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The global source-to-pay and procure-to-pay outsourcing market is expanding rapidly with the market expected to reach $55.8 To do so, procure-to-pay trends point to an increased focus on three key areas: technology, collaboration, and sourcing. billion by 2028. Below is a rundown of the three procure-to-pay trends shaping 2024.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Today, we delve into the top 15 procurement certifications that stand as beacons of knowledge, skill, and proficiency in the industry, with a particular spotlight on the esteemed qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

It supports them in budgeting, requesting, and ordering articles and services for their business, while benefiting from better purchasing conditions. Matchory Matchory is a German procurement startup offering a data-driven strategic sourcing solution. It offers solutions for vendor management, sourcing, and productivity.

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Positive Purchasing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Alternative sources. Scarcity of resources shines a new light on the global space race. This may sound far-fetched, but the moon has huge, vast sources of minerals. As we begin to exhaust the earth’s commodities, the moon and other planets are a potential source of future resources. The war in Ukraine.

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Una

JUNE 1, 2023

From supplier relationship management and global sourcing to risk assessment and sustainability initiatives, each day brings new hurdles to overcome. Procurement transcends geographical boundaries, making it an ideal choice for individuals with a global mindset.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Yet all of the functions that we now associate with Supply Chain have been around for a very long time: Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Warehousing and many more. Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ). Source: [link] ).

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Una

JUNE 1, 2023

From supplier relationship management and global sourcing to risk assessment and sustainability initiatives, each day brings new hurdles to overcome. Procurement transcends geographical boundaries, making it an ideal choice for individuals with a global mindset.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Procurement is no longer just about sourcing goods and services; it’s about creating strategic alliances, driving innovation, and adding value to the organization. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play. The role of procurement services in businesses is multifaceted.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

PKP Energetyka, launched the implementation of Ivalua’s state-of-the-art Procurement and Sourcing solution with the participation of OptiBuy. We specialize in Procurement cost optimization (cost reduction projects), Global Sourcing projects as well as the implementation of specialist Procurement software solutions (Ivalua and NextBuy).

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . On the YESS Cotton Sourcing Risk Assessment.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Current State of Supplier Performance Management Nowadays, the interest in improving supplier performance management methods has increased due to the increase in global sourcing and that of the global economy in particular (Gordon Sherry R, 2008). Some companies may have a board of directors.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction In the globalized and rapidly evolving business landscape of the 21st century, the strategic importance of procurement cannot be overstated. It can lead to significant cost savings by leveraging the purchasing power and supplier relationships of the service provider.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 11, 2022

Add to this the problem of suppliers holding retailers to ransom over price increases, and the ongoing global shortage of truck drivers, and we have the perfect storm. Globalization Globalization started back in the 1980s and the ability to drive world trade was soon established. It costs to move away from some low-cost sources.

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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

Daniel Koh is currently leading a team of 130 sourcing and pricing professionals globally. He had taken on a few leadership roles in Flex such as Procurement Compliance Director, led the Global Sourcing team, and is currently member of Flex Supply Chain Council and Supply Chain Risk Management.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. These are the textile and spinning mills.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

During her tenure as a supply chain professional, Barra has been credited with implementing a new global purchasing and supply chain system, which helped GM reduce costs and improve its supply chain operations. In 1998, he joined Apple as Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operations.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

So, let’s start this article by breaking down the domains by nature of purchases. Purchasing raw materials that are needed within a process industry (for example oil or chemicals). Purchasing resource time of people. The purchases associated with the physical movement of goods sits here. 2 Breaking Down the Domains.

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