Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. Next, organizations will adopt process intelligence to optimize procure-to-pay and accounts payable processes.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

  Today I’m joined by SDI , a digital supply chain brand whose people, processes, and technology have enabled the world’s most efficient supply chains for over 50 years. 06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2023

  Today I’m joined by Osa Commerce , an innovative software provider that is on a mission to tackle data chaos in the supply chain. Throughout my career, I have successfully led GTM strategies, built strong brands, and managed high-growth teams. The customer is demanding much more, they want everything fast!…

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As an increasing number of organizations engage with vendors on a global level to fulfill their supply chains, the need for supply chain robustness has never been so critical. The Global Supply Chain Landscape: What is the current situation?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 30, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what procurement managers do and their importance in procurement. We will tackle the duties and responsibilities, as well as the qualifications and skills that an individual needs to possess to become a procurement manager. Why Are They Important?

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2022

Not surprisingly, risk management and cost reduction are considered the most important priorities for Procurement professionals (see image 1). . Risk Management is Top of Mind. On the increased importance of managing risk. CEO Risk Management Priorities. Main Corporate Risks.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 2, 2024

After the last few tumultuous years, procurement teams are still facing steep challenges in getting ahead of supplier and supply chain risks. Some organizations have opted to invest in new, more robust supplier and third-party risk management (TPRM) systems, while others are optimizing their existing systems.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. What’s more, PwC found that the average investment in risk management among MENA companies was $1.5 Enter eProcurement.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 16, 2023

Importance of Spend Analysis in Procurement In the context of procurement, spend analysis is an invaluable tool. The Importance of Spend Analysis in Procurement In today’s competitive business landscape, the strategic significance of procurement can’t be overstated.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Stakeholder Engagement : It’s important to involve relevant stakeholders in the assessment process to ensure that their needs and preferences are considered. Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks associated with procurement activities is essential for effective planning and mitigation.

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HICX

MAY 1, 2024

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the supplier landscape, and the need for efficiency and risk management, optimizing the supplier onboarding process has become more important than ever. Supplier portals are essential for optimizing supplier onboarding and enablement.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

Procurement managers play a key role in this rapid growth, helping organizations optimize costs, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure financial efficiency. The best procurement managers are masters of risk mitigation and budget management, while also maintaining high quality standards and a competitive edge.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover? Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Aimee Laurence. Having a productive and efficient supply chain is very important for a business. Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

JULY 11, 2023

If you’re considering a career in supply chain management , you may be wondering about the potential salary you can expect. Watch this vlog to understand Why Supply Chain Management is a Great Career Choice. Watch this vlog to understand Why Supply Chain Management is a Great Career Choice.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Journey : Step 1 – The Vision! Getting anything done requires resources and management. Getting a digital transformation to take hold takes all of that plus bravery, resolve, unrelenting persistence, risk taking, tenacity and courage.

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

 Last week on episode three of our WiseTech Global mini-series, we tackled one of supply chains most difficult, yet most important, topics – risk. One of the many lessons that the pandemic taught us was the importance of ensuring that robust risk management is incorporated into our supply chain strategies.

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

It could be argued that this is a good thing especially in a highly regulated environment but being too risk averse may be detrimental when there are opportunities for interpretation blurring the lines between black and white. Stakeholder input, expectations, and feedback can influence procurement strategies and decisions.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 28, 2022

According to Raconteur’s report in The Sunday Times on the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement, constant problems in the supply chain have proved a real headache for many businesses over the past two years. It is true that you can only do cost reduction, innovation, and quality if supply is secure.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Amid lower growth forecasts and higher interest rates, companies continue to grapple with the challenge of swiftly optimizing working capital. Resilience In light of increased geopolitical uncertainty and extreme weather events, the focus on strengthening supply chains against disruptions will remain.

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We will discuss the role of strategic sourcing managers within the procurement team and their responsibilities in a company. Additionally, we will tell you the skills needed to be a strategic sourcing manager. . Once you are done reading this article, you will know the importance of having a strategic sourcing manager in a company.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. With EmpoweringCPO, your procurement processes are not just managed; they’re transformed and empowered.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

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. Finally, we work extremely closely with suppliers to reduce the impact of inflation.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

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Una

APRIL 13, 2023

What’s more, the relationship will be stronger, more stable, and the supplier will regard you as a customer of choice – an important benefit when supply shortages begin to bite. These vendors are now a part of your Supplier Relationship Management program. What does Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) involve?

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