Procurement Tactics

MAY 2, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainability in Specifications — Embracing Sustainability Sustainability in specifications allows businesses to ensure that they are following their sustainable requirements to achieve success in sustainability.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2021

Commercial real estate listings for storage facilities in or near major metropolitan areas have seen sustained demand as companies… Even before the pandemic happened, the warehousing industry was on fire.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2025

Sustainability management and oversight frameworks should be designed not just to meet current standards but to set new benchmarks in sustainable business practices.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment. For today’s vendor viewpoint we spoke with Nick Francis, Chief Technology and Marketing Officer (CTMO) at Commercial Value Management specialist Brooklyn Solutions.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Tariff management is a strategic subset of direct materials management and sourcing that involves navigating and optimizing the complex costs and regulatory implications of importing materials and goods across borders. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2025

Achieving a sustainable supply chain is a worthy goal but also one that requires continual management and refinement.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 4, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Challenges in Sustainability Faced by Procurement Teams Adopting sustainability in procurement has many challenges that the procurement team must address to aim for sustainability.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Kotter’s Theory — Embracing Sustainability in Procurement Kotter’s theory of change helps companies to introduce change in the business. However, what is it? So without further ado, let us now start!

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A further one in four (24%) executives admit they do not know if their sustainability efforts are making any positive difference at all, and 20% say they are unaware if their business has any metrics in place to measure the effectiveness of their environmental initiatives in the first place.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment. For today’s vendor viewpoint we asked Austin Fuller, Director, Product Marketing at supply chain risk management specialist Exiger Have you witnessed a significant change of appetite for risk-related tech over recent years from your customer base? “Yes,

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Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

This article serves as the executive summary of a six-part series built for finance and procurement leaders aiming to strengthen their organizations cash flow management and liquidity position. Cash flow management is no longer an isolated finance function, it requires end-to-end coordination across teams and systems.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Why stakeholder management matters in procurement digital transformation Stakeholder management is the foundation of any successful procurement digital transformation initiative. To understand why, lets look at the following parallel: Procurement professionals often discuss spend under management (SUM) as a key metric of success.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 8, 2020

Whether your business provides products or services, your supply chain is at the heart of brand and business success. Each stage of your supply chain can impact on all three…

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 9, 2025

In 2025, supply chains are undergoing a fundamental transformation to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. The convergence of technological advancements, environmental imperatives, and lessons from global disruptions…

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Skill Dynamics

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As a procurement professional, ensuring your suppliers are acknowledging the role of sustainability within their practices is highly important for, not only the obvious – improving the planet – but building effective relationships and meeting your company’s objectives. What Should a Supplier Sustainability Assessment Contain?

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 6, 2023

Managers must do what… Warehouses are among the most essential elements of our global supply chain. The packaging and shipping never stop, so warehouses expend lots of energy and emissions.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. Procurement teams are spread thin and have to manage everything from basic sourcing to board-level ESG compliance. Procurement has long sought a strategic seat at the table.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

Maja Tepeh , Senior Brand Manager at supply chain risk management solution Prewave , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment. The role of procuretech in this sphere is to provide a clear ROI for sustainable practices both in revenue growth and cost saving.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Thats why local SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is critically important for any business operation, and Supply Chain Management is no exception. If you are looking for ways to improve your supply chain management performance, e.g., by cutting costs and saving time, you must consider leveraging local SEO.

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All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Organizations navigating increasingly complex global networks have discovered that integrating sustainable practices has multiple key benefits. Sustainability can drastically slash waste, streamline operational efficiency, and even improve employee engagement. As…

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2023

So, how we manage risk is what keeps me up at night… We try to be robust as a procurement organisation because, as a commodities company, risk is a part of our everyday life: we can have a crop failure, we can have a delivery failure, we can have a quality failure, so how do we handle that? . ” Stroup says.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many businesses go to market for solution support within supplier management with ESG/Corporate sustainability as a primary compelling event, or driving factor. Customer requirements on more sustainable products/services, and/or requests for supply chain transparency/due diligence.

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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Governments worldwide have taken notice of the effect of global warming on the planet. Businesses worldwide rely on supply chains every single day for importing and exporting. Estimates show that…

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 25, 2022

With global efforts to raise awareness about climate change on the rise, more and more consumers are checking the eco credentials of the companies that they buy from. It’s no…

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Alexandra Arens , Senior Content Marketing Manager at Onventis , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment based on the 2024 Procurement Barometer study results and the DACH SME Procurement Barometer 2024. What do your customers prioritize when investing in procuretech?

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Procurements most valuable players Jesus Campos , CEO CorporateLATAM, once wrote on Spend Matters that procurement functions must address two key areas to navigate the uncertainty of global markets: risk management and organizational structure the latter being relevant to our discussion on procurement transformation. The Risk Manager.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In this fast-paced economic landscape, the importance of strategic supplier relationship management cannot be overstated. Join ‍us as we delve into the world of Supplier Relationship Management, unlocking the secrets to success in the face ‍of tariff uncertainty.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 2, 2025

As the automotive industry grapples with mounting challenges, a new trend is taking shape a strategic shift toward cash flow management and financial resilience. auto tariffs have reshaped supply chain dynamics, pushing the industry to rethink its approach to financial management in the digital age. Join us as we explore how U.S.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage procurement risks by ensuring supplier reliability, diversifying sources, and monitoring market trends. Savings can be cashable or non cashable i.e. cost avoidance.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2025

Gathered around a table laden with insights and expertise, industry leaders recently convened at the institute for Supply Management to delve into the latest hot topics shaping the world of supply chain management.From procurement strategies to risk mitigation, the roundtable discussion was a lively exchange of ideas and perspectives.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead. from artificial intelligence to sustainability, behold a glimpse into what’s in‍ store for the dynamic world of supply chain management in the year 2025.

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