Procurement Insights

MAY 15, 2025

Market Recognition: Cirtuos repeated selection for the ProcureTech100 and customer satisfaction leadership underscores its impact and reputation among procurement professionals.

Spend management 52

Spend management Supply Chain Efficiency Change management Innovation 52

ivalua

JANUARY 20, 2016

Analytics needs to serve as your primary compass for product development and how you bring your products to market. You must be able to capture buyer needs more effectively and create products that meet those needs in the shortest amount of time possible. Mastery of analytics. appeared first on Directworks.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Risk management Risk Suppliers 100

SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

As sustainability and transparency become the new standards for consumers, marketing leadership will have to quickly follow suit. Traditionally, the CMO role would be to support new products with ‘back end’ marketing such as branding, communications and to some extent, pricing. Click here to download the full white paper.

Leadership 40

Leadership Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Price 40

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

Advaithi has a background in engineering and has held leadership roles at several technology companies throughout her career. Advaithi is known for her experience in operations and supply chain management and has been recognized for her leadership in the technology industry.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 130

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. What is the role of Business, Supply Chain and Change Leadership in addressing these challenges?

Leadership 40

Leadership Networking supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Supply Chain Planning at Apple Inc is the classic example of New Product Development Process (NPD). From the above graphic, Apple Inc accelerates the new product introduction by acquiring the licensing and 3rd party businesses. Its the integration of R&D, Marketing and various function under supply chain management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 111

The Network Effect

MAY 13, 2016

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards is an annual award that recognizes companies for superior leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. The awards are conferred upon companies around the world and across a diverse range of industries.

Innovation 43

Innovation Product development Leadership Networking 43

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These core business strategies are: Broad cost leadership strategy Broad differentiation strategy Focused differentiation strategy Focused cost leadership strategy But there are dozens of variations on these core concepts, and an organization may choose to enact certain types of strategies at different points. Live Better.”

Business strategy 69

Business strategy Strategy Leadership supply chain budgeting 69

Jaggaer

APRIL 18, 2019

Georg Rösch | VP Product Management. Georg has been leading the Product Management team responsible for JAGGAER’s Direct software solutions since 2013. The post Hackett CPO Agenda: What’s Top of Mind in Procurement?

Procurement 78

Procurement Supplier relationship management Eprocurement Risk management 78

Procurement Express

JULY 5, 2024

By bringing these stakeholders together, you can have a strategic discussion about your company’s goals, new markets, products, and pricing – all of which should drive the budget. The budgeting process should be an iterative “ping-pong” match between leadership and stakeholders.

Budget 52

Budget Real-time Visibility Product development Collaboration 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cost leadership strategy The cost leadership strategy focuses on gaining market share by providing goods or services at the lowest possible cost. In organizations pursuing a cost leadership strategy, their competitive edge lies in providing the cheapest goods to a broad audience. These 3 core strategies include: 1.

Business strategy 67

Business strategy Strategy Leadership Price 67

Procurement Express

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Leadership Styles and Management Practices Leadership in China tends to be more hierarchical compared to Western models. In my experience, this “move fast and break things” mentality has led to significant advancements in technology and product development.

Leadership 52

Leadership Innovation Quality Import 52

Claritum

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In Deloitte’s Global CPO Survey 2016 the top 4 priorities for CPO’s were found to be cost reduction, new product development, increasing cash flow and organic expansion. New Product Development. Common leadership, but separate functions with some shared functions. Cost Reduction. Increasing cash flow.

Procurement 50

Procurement Eprocurement Networking Sourcing 50

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

In other words, they need a robust digital product lifecycle management (PLM) strategy. PLM delivers value by standardizing product-related processes, from ideation to product development to go-to-market to enhancements and maintenance. This ensures a modern customer experience.

Data 55

Data Management Strategy Product development 55

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

We have had the opportunity to publish dozens of interviews with tremendous leaders as a part of our Seasoned Leadership in Action Interview series. In that spirit we have taken excerpts from our collection of leadership interviews. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. That’s how you really progress.

Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply chain Leadership 97

TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

Lower costs mean more available cash to invest in other parts of the business like marketing, product development, or hiring. This improved profitability gives the business more financial stability and flexibility, allowing it to reinvest in areas like product development, market expansion, or improving customer service.

Strategy 40

Strategy Import Procurement Raw materials 40

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Once the whole leadership team understands the benefits to the business then the process can survive changes in Chief Executives or loss of critical S&OP supporters. S&OP experts should be presenting at finance conferences and executive leadership conferences, not supply chain conferences. You have to work on the whole process.

supply chain budgeting 60

supply chain budgeting Leadership Supply chain Budget 60

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Leadership and the content supply chain The advent of generative AI is raising several questions and concerns for leaders. Instead, it can help content creators across many functions, such as marketing, customer support, product development, operations, and more.

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 97

The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Companies do not always have carefully developed alternatives for customer demand, new channels, competition, supply risks, and product development. Leadership understands the complexities involved, but are concerned that 90% of business strategies are not implemented as intended. Strategy Before Structure.

Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Networking Supply chain 40

The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Companies do not always have carefully developed alternatives for customer demand, new channels, competition, supply risks, and product development. Leadership understands the complexities involved, but are concerned that 90% of business strategies are not implemented as intended. Strategy Before Structure.

Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Networking Supply chain 40

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

AUGUST 24, 2017

This summer, SPLC is running a Thought Leadership Interview Series in order to recognize and learn from some of the individuals involved in our work. What do you value about the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council? Follow this link to view all of the Thought Leadership Interview Series blog posts published so far.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Buyers Purchasing 40

SCMDOJO

MAY 14, 2025

Product developers access customer feedback that reveals enhancement opportunities. Leadership plays a crucial role by demonstrating the value of data-driven approaches. Marketing teams gain visibility into supply chain constraints that might affect campaign timing. This cultural shift doesn’t happen overnight.

Data 61

Data Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Leadership 61

Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 12, 2015

Since then, many project management techniques have evolved and been incorporated into related fields such as operations management, management of information system, new product development and so on.

Project management 53

Project management Management Quality Data 53

Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 31, 2017

80% of our new product developments will be successful’. These leadership traits and behaviours will likely increase information flow, improve decision speed and quality and improve employee and corporate well-being and performance. There is clear leadership that is held accountable for tactical planning.

Budget 60

Budget Strategic planning Leadership e2e 60

Situation Management Systems

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to provide a short explanation of the most widely adopted approaches to product development and process optimization, while touching on how they relate to each other. The scope of this document includes WATERFALL, AGILE, LEAN, SIX SIGMA, and GE-WORKOUT.

Quality 52

Quality Influencing Product development Import 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Successful implementation of BPR requires strong leadership, effective change management and a commitment to continuous improvement. BPR initiatives such as these enable organizations to reduce product development cycle times, respond more quickly to market demands, and deliver innovative products that meet customer needs.

Supply Chain Efficiency 57

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 57

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Additionally, including product development, finance, marketing, and other key organizations helps guarantee the success of the program and integration of all activities in the company. Check out Seasoned Leadership in Action! SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Procurement #Purchasing #Strategy.

Supplier relationship management 44

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Agile and Lean Supply Chain 44

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN) 2023 aimed to help organizations realize a continuously improving procurement function by exploring the latest trends and challenges in the sector. This requires expertise across both people and process aspects, and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 52

SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Mars’ Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition ( Supplier LoCT ) coalition is a great example. The coalition, which saw Pepsico and McCormick join for season 1, provides suppliers with tools and resources to develop their own climate action plans. At Tiffany & Co., making the sustainable choice is now hard not to do.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain 52

SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Mars’ Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition ( Supplier LoCT ) coalition is a great example. The coalition, which saw Pepsico and McCormick join for season 1, provides suppliers with tools and resources to develop their own climate action plans. . At Tiffany & Co., making the sustainable choice is now hard not to do. .

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

However, the retailer’s supply chain executives struggled to gain acceptance for the idea from their leadership because it resulted in the retailer carrying a far larger fraction of the logistics cost. Leadership #SupplyChain #Business #SCM #Procurement #Purchasing. Check out Supplier Collaboration is a Win-Win Strategy! .

Collaboration 66

Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 66

Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2017

If this is the case, look straight to the top of the organization and demand more of your leadership team. Senior leadership is the ultimate owner for driving business focused discussion about sales priorities, investment decisions and what drives the supply chain. Obviously, an exhausting list, and a lot of moving parts!

Supply chain 40

Supply chain Demand Leadership Inventory planning 40

World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

Involve key suppliers in new product development and innovation initiatives. Keys to Successful Implementation Executive Sponsorship and Leadership Executive sponsorship and leadership is critical for effective supplier consolidation. Recognise excellent performance and discuss areas for improvement.

Supplier consolidation 52

Supplier consolidation Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN) 2023 aimed to help organizations realize a continuously improving procurement function by exploring the latest trends and challenges in the sector. This requires expertise across both people and process aspects, and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For the greatest chance of success, senior leadership should be involved in setting goals and determining success metrics that are aligned to budgets. These goals can include market expansion, new product development, revenue growth, or other objectives that drive your organization’s success.

Budget 52

Budget Real-time Visibility Innovation Data 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

If your company is primarily focused on Product Development or Research for instance there could be an inclination to view Supply Chain as a support service. By recognizing these challenges you can develop your plans to overcome them. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2018.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 44

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply Strategy 44

Pipefy

AUGUST 31, 2023

Leadership commitment and support Leaders play a critical role in driving operational excellence. Business excellence includes any efforts or high-level decisions that impact a business as a player in a market, such as how to manage stock, how to define the brand, how and where to advertise, and its approach to product development.

Quality 52

Quality Purchasing Strategy Import 52