Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. contract negotiation, risk mitigation) gives it the strongest alignment with core procurement practices. Its emphasis on actionable strategies (e.g.,

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Internally, procurement teams must collaborate closely with finance, IT, legal and operational leadership, each with distinct priorities and decision-making authority. Legal teams emphasize regulatory compliance, contract enforcement and risk mitigation. IT departments prioritize system integration, security and usability.

Stakeholder engagement 88

Stakeholder engagement Management Procurement Influencing 88

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. TEI helps organizations measure ROI, NPV, and efficiency gains from implementing solutions like Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform. Savings Achieved: Over $24.2 Business Impact: $1.2

Real-time Visibility 130

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Compliance with national and international regulations is of course a pressing concern to avoid fines, disruptions to operations and reputational risk. These include risk management and resilience in a volatile world. Companies want to avoid or mitigate disruptions to the supply chain and manage stranded assets.

Leadership 52

Leadership Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Across industries, AI is capable of reshaping procurement, making it smarter, more predictive and highly efficient. Manufacturing and industrials: Strengthening the supply chain backbone In the manufacturing world, procurement is about much more than just tracking spend its the heartbeat of supply chain management.

Real-time Visibility 68

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 68

SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

The global economy runs on efficient supply chains. The SCMDOJO Supply Chain Track offers a comprehensive supply chain training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field. It’s your one-stop shop for a complete supply chain management pathway.

Supply Chain Optimization 105

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility 105

Procurement Insights

JUNE 7, 2025

Hansen’s early concepts—especially his 1998 frameworks involving agent-based modeling , the Metaprise , time-zone polling , and advanced self-learning algorithms —share fundamental DNA with the adaptive, decentralized, and data-rich supply chain models later refined and scaled by Jeff Bezos at Amazon. MODEL 2 Jon W.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

A lot of that will depend on how leadership reacts to the seismic shifts we are currently seeing in technology. Increasing inflationary cost pressures, more supply chain disruptions, and the imperative for more transparency to satisfy Corporate Social Resposibilty (CSR) directives, or recent legislation in countries like Germany and Norway.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

NOTE: The “ Green Giant ” can story and The Four Cornerstones for Leveraging Cost Transparency model resonated most with me. ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data. Learn how he succeeded.

Procurement 94

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 94

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation. Category Management Category management refers to the focused management of individual aspects of your procurement process.

Procurement 59

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

Supply Chain Optimization 93

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 93

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Today Im joined by CargoWise Landside , the leading cloud-based supply chain product that believes excellence in container drayage starts with the right software. Achieving high revenue growth multiples has been a ubiquitous accomplishment under Roberts leadership, derived from the scalable user acquisition engine that he developed.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Other than financial management, the CFO is the first line of defence for risk management. They’re required to identify risks early, understand them and offer solutions. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management Strategic sourcing skills are crucial for procurement professionals to effectively identify and then leverage opportunities within the supply base to create value. Strategic sourcing can also help reduce the overall risk in a given supply chain.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 59

ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. This project was successfully implemented by Consus and Ivalua through the commitment and support of their executive leadership.

Supply Chain Efficiency 26

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world.

Supply Chain Visibility 98

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Jaggaer

MAY 7, 2019

They will need to be able to work in close collaboration with internal and external auditors as well as the compliance and risk teams. To do this effectively, Procurement will need to take steps to ensure governance and transparency within their organizations, and in Banking, this is often easier said than done. Download it here now.

Supply Chain Efficiency 75

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2019 All Star Leaders! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Joe Carson, CEO Spend Strategies, LLC.

Leadership 70

Leadership Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 70

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was originally coined by Keith Oliver in 1982 and subsequently gained increasing popularity as its usage was proliferated in books and language.

supply chain budgeting 79

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

is a leading AI-powered platform specializing in third-party risk management, compliance, and supplier lifecycle automation. Leadership Founder & CEO: Jag Lamba, former McKinsey consultant, leads the company with a focus on operational agility, risk management, and AI innovation. Everything about Certa.ai

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 9, 2016

The supply chain is evolving more rapidly than ever before due to outside factors such as geopolitical influences, an increase in natural disasters and the proliferation of technology. In such times of change, it is critical to have a supply chain manager in the catbird’s seat to help it navigate resource allocation.

Supply chain management 74

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that the importance of supply chain management cannot be understated. Here’s what Mike had to say about the present and future of supply chain in a recent interview.

Supply Chain Efficiency 78

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

At a time when businesses are evolving at a rapid pace, the significance of supply chain management continues to grow, becoming an essential part of operations for companies around the globe. Two platforms that stand out in this field are SCMDOJO academy and Coursera supply chain courses , among many others.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

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ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

He had taken on a few leadership roles in Flex such as Procurement Compliance Director, led the Global Sourcing team, and is currently member of Flex Supply Chain Council and Supply Chain Risk Management. Daniel Koh is currently leading a team of 130 sourcing and pricing professionals globally.

Supply Chain Efficiency 20

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Transparent Ecosystem Coordination: Agents provide stakeholders (suppliers, finance, C-suite) with a unified view of procurement metrics, enabling collaborative problem-solving. supplier risk, ESG compliance) ensures tech investments deliver ROI. tariffs, supply shocks). favoring local suppliers for ESG goals), fostering trust.

supply chain budgeting 52

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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!…

supply chain software solutions 98

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Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

In a landscape shaped by inflation, supply chain fragility, regulatory pressure and digital transformation, orchestration is more than a buzzword. Externally, risk and compliance obligations mount, supply chains are stretched and stakeholder expectations broaden.

Suppliers 74

Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 74

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

5] Scalable Tools Handle Rising Demand: With 95% of organizations reporting increased procurement workloads, digital systems are helping teams scale, reduce cycle times, and handle complex supplier networks more efficiently. [4][5] 7] This proactive approach supports continuity and reduces the impact of supply chain disruptions.

Strategy 52

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Originally published on Risk Management Monitor. Essentially every company that manufactures goods today depends on other companies to supply the raw or value-added materials that go into their finished products. Secure executive buy-in from procurement, supply chain and IT leadership.

Risk 130

Risk Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The case for procurements digital transformation As mentioned, the relationship between digital enablement and procurement performance (efficiency, effectiveness, innovation) is clear. Change management encompasses all of the above (and more), and it is not just about teaching people how to use the new solution.

Procurement 110

Procurement Change management Strategy supply chain budgeting 110

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 70

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In a rapidly changing world, the realm of supply chain management stands at the forefront of innovation and adaptability. The YouTube video titled “embrace Uncertainty: Supply Chain Superheroes ‍& Future Innovations!” Embracing uncertainty ‍is the mark of a true supply chain superhero.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Poor Data Quality, Scattered Tech Landscapes, Lacking Leadership Approval/Budgets. Subscribe Here!

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