World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's competitive business environment, procurement isn't just a necessity; it's a strategic function that can significantly influence a company’s bottom line. Technology has transformed procurement operations from a complex, manual process into an automated, streamlined function that enhances decision-making and transparency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 23, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter What Are the Benefits of Having a Transport Management System? A transport management system is an innovative software used to make the transportation of goods and services throughout a company more efficient.

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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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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Procurement has a direct impact on a company’s financial health. From reducing waste and containing costs to mitigating risks such as procurement fraud and inflated expenses, procurement’s insights and expertise can help businesses navigate some of their most pressing challenges.

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This comprehensive guide will go over tail spend in procurement and provide resources for how to implement an effective tail spend management strategy. This shape represents your entire procurement spend. It's decentralized by buyers in the business (not procurement people). Taming Tail Spend. Next is the tail.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. As an aside, we are a family of six with four teenagers with different tastes.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter AI in Logistics — The Ultimate Guide Artificial intelligence is rapidly revolutionizing industries and logistics is not an exception. CERTIFICATE COURSES Related courses about this subject 1.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Guest Bio: Cris Ferregur, Vice President of Business Development at SDI, champions the needs of facilities management, plant maintenance, and procurement professionals, delivering significant year-over-year cost savings and improved ROI. We look to augment and enhance – it’s a real partnership.” 37.06] The future for SDI.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation. Now, sourcing and procurement professionals are reaping the rewards of such automation: streamlining workflows, boosting the bottom line and finding efficiencies. How is sourcing strategy different than procurement strategy?

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Spend analytics software would be the first tech investment I’d make in a greenfield Head of Procurement role. You have to know what you’re spending your money on before you can start to transform your procurement operations. To do this quickly and efficiently, spend analytics software is your best friend.

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? The huge growth in the use of technology has been the most visible part of that developing picture.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Spend Matters is publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and services providers in the market. Today, for procurement organizations too, applying an AI-first approach has become imperative, especially in the source-to-pay process.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Innovating to Uncover New Sources of Revenue in the Public Sector. Step 1: Use e Procurement Systems as a Potential Source of Revenue. Thinking of procurement as a new source of revenue is certainly counterintuitive, but it fits the bill of thinking differently. Step 2: Use e Procurement systems for vendor relationships .

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

The Importance of Digital Transformation in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving and competitive global market, businesses must continuously adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the curve. As a result, effective procurement is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge and supporting overall business objectives.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our exploration of a fascinating convergence shaping the future of business operations: the intersection of technology and managed procurement services. Before we dive in, let’s first set the stage by discussing EmpoweringCPO, a leader in the field of managed procurement services.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Furthermore, the Covid-19 crisis has led to the realization that paying suppliers on time, no matter where they are, is critical to maintaining a strong and reliable supply chain and a preferred customer status. All within the same automated workflow, tightly linked to the invoice and procure-to-pay process.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

While making these changes is now imperative for helping prevent climate change, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to sustainable procurement. In fact, most organisations report emissions from their supply chain are several times greater than from their direct emissions. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

Drive Innovation: Building supply chain resilience often requires organizations to innovate and adapt their business processes. This focus on innovation can drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of innovation within the organization. She holds a degree of MBA and MCIPS. Connect with her on LinkedIn!

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. However, what is it?

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. Market Intelligence: Shaping Strategic Choices In the dynamic world of procurement, staying ahead requires a keen understanding of market dynamics.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 15, 2023

Introduction Welcome to a journey into the heart of successful businesses – the procurement function. Procurement is not just a corporate department; it is a critical business function that has the potential to influence an organization’s profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic success.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. 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. . Download Whitepaper →. .

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I am the Chief Procurement Officer, which means that I am responsible for the procurement of everything that we don’t sell in stores or online, so everything non-product. The first thing I did was to strengthen the management of the procurement team. What does procurement mean to you and Currys? Tell us about your role.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. Read on if you dare. The chilling result?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Procurement and Sustainability are two disciplines and business functions that exist in a perfectly harmonious contradiction. Procurement is fundamentally centered around the act of acquisition and/or buying.

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Una

JANUARY 17, 2023

Zero visibility of the risks their ships faced, from storms to piracy and political instability, rendered those on shore helpless to intervene. That is why the most important gains in supply chain technology have been in the area of visibility. The Challenging State of Procurement and Supply Chain. Internet of Things (IoT).

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

While making these changes is now imperative for helping prevent climate change, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to sustainable procurement. In fact, most organisations report emissions from their supply chain are several times greater than from their direct emissions. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Tanya Roach, FCL’s Director of Procurement, shared her experience with transforming their organization during the 2020 pandemic. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Tanya Roach, FCL’s Director of Procurement, shared her experience with transforming their organization during the 2020 pandemic. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Introduction In today’s dynamic business landscape, effective procurement strategies are crucial for organizations to achieve sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge. Data-driven Decision Making In today’s data-driven world, the role of data in procurement has become increasingly significant.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction Have you ever wondered how much time, effort, and money your company spends on procurement? According to the Hackett Group, companies that leverage procurement outsourcing services can reduce their procurement operation costs by 15% to 25%. Allow us to introduce ourselves.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our latest discussion on a crucial facet of business operations: Managed Procurement Services. If you’re new to the term, Managed Procurement Services refers to the outsourcing of a company’s procurement functions to a specialized firm.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The company has implemented sophisticated barcode scanning and point-of-sale systems to collect real-time data from its stores. By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels.

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