Procurement Software

OCTOBER 10, 2023

” The War for Talent and its impact on Procurement However, the task of getting these exceptional individuals on board is becoming increasingly challenging. There is an ongoing battle to secure top talent in procurement. Why is there specifically a war for talent in procurement? What does the war for talent mean?

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

Procurement’s Role in Driving Business Success Procurement, often viewed as a behind-the-scenes function, plays a critical role in a company’s success. It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries.

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Una

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Change Management Tips for Procurement Professionals Practical change management tips for overcoming resistance from stakeholders and getting your procurement changes to stick for good. Unfortunately, implementing changes in procurement can be a bit like that. Change management tips for procurement To fear change is human.

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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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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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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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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. It is great to see Derek Panchyshyn bring his extensive experience and leadership skills to ATX Networks. This interview is with Derek Panchyshyn. I first met Derek while at Celestica.

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Arkestro

JULY 11, 2022

As part of Box’s continuous advocacy towards ESG and Supplier Diversity, previous visibility into their supplier diversity spending was limited. According to McKinsey, diverse executive teams financially outperform other executive teams, and this has only strengthened over time. And the same is true for diverse supply chains. .

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Future Purchasing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Too often Procurement works in isolation when deciding what category projects to work on. Hence, Procurement need to promote the value and benefits of planning and agreeing which projects are going to be worked on over the next 12-month period with their respective business stakeholders. The importance of strategic alignment.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

When it comes to managing a supply chain, having access to real-time data can be a game-changer. By providing visibility into every aspect of the supply chain, companies can identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and minimize delays. This can result in faster delivery times and improved customer satisfaction.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 19, 2023

For our latest CPO Spotlight, Stephen spoke with Sagar Bhardwaj , Head of Practice – Consumer, about what has changed for him professionally since he last spoke with Procurement Heads. We have an amazing analytics dashboard, which gives us visibility on spend and suppliers’ contract duration, supplying really important insight.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

One area where digital transformation has had a profound impact is in procurement, and specifically, in the realm of spend analysis. Procurement is a strategic function that encompasses the acquisition of goods and services required to support an organization’s operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. Thank you Bronwen for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. This interview is with Bronwen Hann, President at Argentus. How quaint is that?

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Procurement Heads

JULY 27, 2022

How did you get into procurement? I have spent 23 long years in procurement. I graduated back in 1999, joined the Peugeot graduate scheme in Coventry and spent the first few months in the procurement space. How do you think procurement must react to what is going on in the world at the moment?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2022

Their flexible, customized supply chain solutions, based on best practices and expertise, work seamlessly with internal client operations to ensure time-definite delivery wherever and whenever necessary. Visibility for the sake of visibility is just another pile of data. This is why they buy supply chain as a service.”.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. The chronic business issues mentioned above are a function of unnecessary complexity, lack of systems thinking acumen, silo thinking, poor strategy, lack of visibility, poor strategic alignment, outsourcing critical supply chain functions to the wrong partners and so on.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. When the pandemic winds down there is a very real danger that people will go back to doing, and viewing, things the way they were before the pandemic. Short sighted corporate leadership. Risk management is real.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. It is great to see Derek bring his extensive experience and leadership skills to ATX Networks. This interview is with Derek Panchyshyn, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations at ATX Networks.

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Pipefy

MAY 25, 2023

HR professionals are using digital transformations to phase out repetitive paperwork and increase face time with the employees who need them. Businesses that make the transition to digital tools to increase efficiency see huge benefits like: Visibility. With automated tasks, HR gets it right, every time. Time savings.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

These negotiations take place in real time, with all prospective suppliers at once. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. This is not to say that they believe Procurement doesn’t play a role, but rather that they don’t view Procurement as playing a critical role beyond cutting costs and finding suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. At the same time, they must also develop strategies to significantly advance their capabilities in anticipation of overcoming their issues with the basics. You would measure lead time in days or even weeks. Mike Mortson.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at these stakeholders and their roles: Shippers: Shippers are businesses that produce or procure goods and require them to be transported to their intended destinations. They can be businesses or individual consumers who expect their orders to be delivered in a timely manner and in good condition.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

Because having more women in supply chain leadership and operations teams isn’t just the right thing to do, it can help move the industry forward. Let’s Talk Supply Chain gives them a platform to share what drives them and how they are igniting real progress at their organizations. ’ Wow, that took me completely by surprise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. And they would not have the end to end supply chain visibility that can come with a TMS. Most Procurement people like to manage and control Supplier relationships themselves. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . Loss of Control.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

A good way to understand longer end-to-end transit times which under the current scenario have increased dramatically on most of the major trade lanes is to take a closer look at where delays are more likely to happen. The extreme need to traverse these nuances has propelled logistics companies to develop new solutions and expand services.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Introduction Overview of Spend Analysis and Its Significance in Procurement In today’s competitive business landscape, effective procurement strategies play a vital role in the success of organizations. One crucial aspect of procurement is gaining insights into spending patterns and optimizing expenditures.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In good times, operating leverage (ratio of fixed and variable costs) can supercharge profit growth. However, in times of growth, new costs and expenses also tend to creep in, and over time, these costs harden and morph into fixed cost structures. You may provide better demand visibility to the vendor partner.

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Claritum

JUNE 12, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. ASL Global will be able to provide a significantly faster response and better overall experience to their global clients, converting more quotes into orders, and Improving on current quote to order conversion times and the value they deliver to their customers. Faster Response. Catalogue Purchases.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

This extensive reach provides businesses with the opportunity to connect with various demographics and target markets, enabling them to broaden their brand’s visibility and potential customer base significantly. His scope extends to creating procurement content, spanning from foundational concepts like “What is Procurement?”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Procurement Experiences, Trends and the Future! In the book, The Living Supply Chain , the authors argue that, “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

One of the main problems in a functionally organized company is that those functions over time can become isolated from each other. Organization lines and boxes on a piece of paper become actual boundaries and barriers to teamwork and productivity in real life. How many parts of your company act as independent silos?

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match. As a procurement professional, you know the importance of ensuring that all materials and services delivered by vendors meet or exceed your standards for quality and performance.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This has led to organizations investing capital in and spending time on optimizing supply chains to cut lead times, improve supplier performance and increase business profitability. These tools can provide real-time insights across the supply chain while predicting future trends, ensuring organizations can remain proactive.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

These skills gaps were forged in a time when manufacturing and supply chain management were seen as dirty, unforgiving professions. Remember to include a focus on soft skills, like communications, teamwork, and leadership skills. Work with educators to ensure the same language is used for job skills in the classroom and real world.

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