Procurement Tactics

JULY 19, 2023

Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI Use ChatGPT to automate procurement processes 5. Negotiation Course Learn from industry experts who negotiated billion $ deals 2.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

There is more to e-procurement than software! Tracking and influencing Scope 3 Emissions is no different. AN INTERESTING CONVERSATION Over the coming weeks, I will investigate a solution provider that offers a unique solution for tracking and influencing Scope 3 Emissions in extended supply chains.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years. Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 4, 2023

Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. So, let’s dive in and learn how to reduce procurement costs. Negotiation Course Learn from industry experts who negotiated billion $ deals 2.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

72% of procurement leaders say vendor data is scattered across tools, emails, and spreadsheets. This makes it hard for procurement teams to find what they need quickly, and even harder to manage vendors in a smooth, professional way. That is why an increasing number of firms are using Vendor Lifecycle Management Software.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 23, 2025

Apple has made famous the use of ‘should-cost’ modeling and benchmarking as a cornerstone of effective procurement organizations for the past few decades, which has led many companies, big and small, to adopt the practice. However, few companies can replicate this approach due to limited resources and market power.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Below are the oldest procurement blogs identified from the web results, ranked by their earliest documented or implied launch date, with details on their content, longevity, and relevance to procurement professionals. Content: Covers procurement technology (e.g., organizational founding, industry presence).

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Procurement has the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to evolve into a strategic powerhouse. Likewise, you could have a progressive organization who values and understands the contribution procurement could make. But then you blow this by futzing around trying to be a cheapskate and running procurement ops in ERP.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Here is the link to everything I have written about spreadsheets in the Procurement Insights blog since 2007. So, here is the big question: Is procurement’s use of spreadsheets on the decline? Percentages are approximate, reflecting global organizations across industries, with a focus on procurement. Ivalua, GEP expanded).

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 1, 2025

Hansen was publicly referencing and implementing AI concepts in the late 1990s , notably through “advanced self-learning algorithms” in procurement and supply chain applications. Hansen was discussing and applying AI in procurement in the late 1990s. By May 2017, it had risen to No. In summary: Jon W.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

They may use various monetary and fiscal policies, such as adjusting interest rates, implementing open market operations, or controlling government spending, to influence inflation levels. Money buys less than before How should procurement manage inflation? This ensures compliance and minimizes the risk of unexpected price increases.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Today Im joined by supply chain software brand Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Today Mandar Rahatekar, Senior Director of Research and Development at Manhattan, joins me to talk all about the power of unified supply chain planning.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). al has highlighted the below factors and their causal relationships that influence CPI. A CPI of 0.83

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. In some categories it makes sense to conduct a competitive sourcing event, for example an online auction using eSourcing software.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

ZIP ZIP specializes in intake-to-procure workflows , offering user-friendly, modular tools for procurement process management. ZIP ZIP specializes in intake-to-procure workflows , offering user-friendly, modular tools for procurement process management. supply chain, procurement analytics, AI-driven forecasting).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security and the Digital Supply Chain! Technology has mainly driven the growth of supply chain operations throughout the years. Supply chain breaches pose a substantial danger to businesses, potentially interrupting operations and harming their reputations.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I wanted to bring you the key criteria that you should consider when sourcing or considering a digital procurement solution. If you’re more of an audio person, we also ran a recent episode of the podcast covering some of these, which you can access here: What are the top 10 criteria to consider when buying procurement software?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

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Una

JANUARY 10, 2024

5 Procurement Influencers to Follow in 2024 Una’s social media experts have trawled the blogosphere and the metaverse to uncover the top procurement influencers to follow this year. Does it feel like ages since you’ve read some great procurement thought-leadership (besides the Una blog, of course)? Never fear.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 14, 2025

Hansen’s agent-based model (ABM), notably implemented within Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), has had a significant influence on the procurement industry by demonstrating the advantages of a people- and process-centric approach over traditional technology-led methods. within three months.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 23, 2023

51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download ChatGPT PDF Procurement Courses  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter The 5S of Kaizen — The Ultimate Guide The 5S of Kaizen comes under the umbrella of lean management aimed to eliminate waste within manufacturing operations.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. Supply chain professionals will be familiar with the term Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2020

The Hackett Group report recommendations on IT & Procurement collaboration and how it can benefit your organization in the time of Covid-19 and beyond. This study includes input from a range of industries via interviews conducted with pairs of IT and Procurement leaders.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

The metric results in either a favorable or unfavorable variance, influenced by internal or external factors. This negative variance can result from bypassing defined procurement processes, Internal mismanagement, or ineffective price negotiations with suppliers. Want to know more about how to determine estimated costs?

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 6, 2025

carbon management software like Provider Xs space), their relative strengths, and market trends. Its a time-saver for procurement teams or C-level execs needing a starting point. Trusted Benchmark What: Gartners reputation as a leading IT research firm lends credibility to the MQ, influencing buying decisions across enterprises.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Procurement value demystified Unfortunately, "procurement value" became another buzzword – everyone tells us to generate, capture, and sustain it. Value is paramount to procurement evolution. The following pyramid of procurement evolution puts the value proposition at the chart's top.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Throughout the year our analyst team provides vendor-specific profiles and tech solution analyses as part of Spend Matters Insider content. Artificial intelligence in procurement During the first quarter of 2024, the Spend Matters team followed the theme of ‘ Artificial Intelligence in Procurement.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making.

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Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Download Free Copy Reshoring vs Nearshoring: Key Differences and Business Benefits Category Inventory Written by Lyle Del Vecchio 16 min read Tags Procurement Supply Chain Management Last edited March 12, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Reshoring?

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

At Spend Matters, it’s as important for us to get to know the requirements and opinions of the procurement community of practitioners as it is for us to understand the world of tech solutions and their providers. So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 18, 2023

Predictive procurement is the key to securing raw materials at the right price and time. We explore how predictive procurement in chemical manufacturing will be strategic as we move into 2023. The Deloitte report points out that supply chain will need to consider different strategies to meet the changes coming.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. Procurement tools will plug those leaky holes in your spend with external suppliers.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. Procurement tools will plug those leaky holes in your spend with external suppliers.

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