Procurement Heads

AUGUST 11, 2022

I believe change is the key element in building my career, I am the type of person who is energised by change; even my family keep asking me why I change all the time. My dream was always to work abroad and leave Romania, when I got my first job opportunity in Hamburg in Germany it was like a dream come true.

supply chain budgeting 130

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Leadership 130

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Below is my reply to one of the many comments the article’s subject matter inspired. In the early days of my high-tech career, I would “sell” my expertise and service delivery instead of selling my product to a client. Think of it like a bill you get from an accountant or a lawyer.

Procurement solutions 61

Procurement solutions Price Procurement Budget 61

CPO Rising

OCTOBER 30, 2023

With the release of my 18th-annual Accounts Payable-themed report, my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with Accounts Payable (AP), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and other finance leaders.

Procurement 52

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Strategy 52

CPO Rising

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With the release of my 18th-annual Accounts Payable-themed report, my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with Accounts Payable (AP), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and other finance leaders.

Procurement 52

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 19, 2023

Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions As a procurement manager, you can promote this goal in your procurement process through transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in the supply chain. In the email, I explained the goal and why it was important for the world, my business, and for my supplier to reach this goal.

Sustainability 165

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 165

Procurement Heads

MAY 16, 2023

There are so many new, innovative solutions and you can’t have them all, so advising my clients which are the best fit for them is a great challenge. I work with several solutions, based on blockchain, that focus on sustainability, provenance, dispute resolutions, accounts payable, and contingent labour – these are just a few examples.

Ethics 130

Ethics Sustainability supply chain software solutions Procurement 130

Procurement Heads

MAY 16, 2023

There are so many new, innovative solutions and you can’t have them all, so advising my clients which are the best fit for them is a great challenge. I work with several solutions, based on blockchain, that focus on sustainability, provenance, dispute resolutions, accounts payable, and contingent labour – these are just a few examples.

Ethics 130

Ethics Sustainability supply chain software solutions Procurement 130

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 17, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are my three related comments to the following post by customer service and customer experience expert Shep Hyken : “ Brittany Hodak and I challenge you to “just ask your customers.” My response: Stop selling products, and start solving problems. All you need to do is ask.”

Procurement solutions 63

Procurement solutions Procurement Vendor relationships Suppliers 63

Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 7, 2022

When I’ve spoken to my peers about this I haven’t met many people who said they were going to go into procurement from day one. The driver was that I wanted to live abroad and it was the right time in my life to live and work somewhere different. Payments is a dynamic industry and we are in a pretty cool space at an interesting time.

Strategic sourcing 246

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Vendor management Category management 246

Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Procurement and supplier management are carried out by separate teams under my leadership. I also have accountability for the supply chain third-party management risk and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. This is something that I am very passionate about and central to my leadership approach.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers Supply chain Risk 130

Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

Spencer will also personally handle sales efforts at some of the key new accounts. But many of those new customers—as well as many of Superior’s old accounts—have also experimented with other shippers. The seller of shipping services cannot necessarily justify up-front investments to win accounts.

Demand 130

Demand Management Buyers Purchasing 130

Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is one comment I received regarding yesterday’s supplier diversity post and my subsequent response. Hansen , in my opinion, it’s one of those where all parties have an accountability to act. Reader Comment: Jon W. Suppliers have the most beneficial ways to fulfill that demand.

Suppliers 50

Suppliers Collaboration Influencing Demand 50

ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

This has not prevented me from having a great onboarding experience and I have found even given the circumstances my onboarding has been extremely structured. I started on the first day of WFH and I received my laptop via courier at home. I am really excited to share about my experience on being remotely on-boarded at Ivalua.

Supply 130

Supply Leadership 130

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 14, 2024

E DITOR’S NOTE: The following is my response to a terrific post by Waverly’s   Philippe Beaudoin asking, “What’s the future of journalism?” ” “Social network for curious minds” is a great tagline. ” The takeaway, build knowledge-sharing communities.

Procurement 63

Procurement Networking Demand 63

Procurement Heads

APRIL 18, 2023

I am currently a partner at Edenseven, a consultancy based on delivering business performance through sustainability, but my background is as a Procurement Director and Global CPO. Sustainability was almost the new frontier which I find interesting, I have done procurement transformations in my leadership roles primarily so I enjoy that.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Supply chain Procurement Procurement team 147

The Good Spending

MARCH 22, 2023

It's taken me two years to write and publish it, and for the third year running, I'm promoting it to expand my audience. My experience would be helpful for many future authors currently deliberating to start writing their own books. I surfed the web for examples of procurement books (my niche topic) and noted their publishers.

Networking 98

Networking Influencing Procurement Contract 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

My name is Michael, and I am a senior at New York University (NYU). Throughout my time in college, I’ve worked numerous part-time jobs to help cover the ever-rising costs of living and studying in New York City. I was able to leverage my passion for software and technology to explore my interests in a variety of fields.

Innovation 71

Innovation Data 71

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 30, 2023

Customer Reviews ‘The customer service is my favorite and is top-notch. Whether I call the company directly or my contact, Omer, I’m always greeted warmly and hang up happily. ’ – Sandy C. I enjoyed picking unique items to surprise my friends and family with.’ – Sharay E. It was on my bucket list.

Quality 193

Quality Price Suppliers Negotiation 193

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2023

Never in modern history have supply chain leaders had more visibility, vulnerability, or accountability laid squarely at their feet. Tell us about your journey in supply chain: Years ago, when I graduated from college, I was part of a business management training program—putting my logistics skills to work in a warehouse in Atlanta.

supply chain software solutions 98

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply 98

Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I started as a dispatcher almost three decades ago—like everything supply chain—my career moved fast. I’ve been able to step into various leadership roles, and every new opportunity has been another step forward in my supply chain journey. I leveraged meetings, conferences, and volunteer opportunities to build my network.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Leadership Logistics Networking 98

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 4, 2024

My question is, don’t we have enough disruption to deal with in the outside world? 47.93% of SMBs in the B2B sector rely on limited functionality in accounting or ERP systems to manage credit and collections (2014 study by e2b teknologies). But what about the internal disruptions that are in our control?

Purchase orders 67

Purchase orders Purchasing Supply chain Management 67

Procurement Heads

APRIL 18, 2023

I am currently a partner at Edenseven, a consultancy based on delivering business performance through sustainability, but my background is as a Procurement Director and Global CPO. Sustainability was almost the new frontier which I find interesting, I have done procurement transformations in my leadership roles primarily so I enjoy that.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply chain Procurement Procurement team 130

Procurement Insights

MARCH 11, 2024

” Check out these industry stats from the ISM article showing the percentage of suppliers in different industries accounting for 80% of a buying company’s spend: aerospace and defense (6.5 Looking at the actual numbers, however, can catch even veteran supply managers off guard.” percent) chemical manufacturing (7.7)

Suppliers 67

Suppliers Supply management Import Data 67

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I met Fiona Lowbridge on my first day on the job, as the COO of the company. Some of the conversations were introductory and cursory, others were a little more informative, but a few, including my conversation with Fiona, left a lasting impression. And she asked for my help in righting the ship and her sincerity shone through.

Leadership 105

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Distribution channels 105

Procurement Templates

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Here is an overview of the key must-know items in my catering buyers guide. The total income is reduced after taking into account the cost of sales. Normal VAT credit note procedures will, therefore, apply to any adjustments, including the option under which both parties may agree not to adjust any VAT previously accounted for.

Contract 130

Contract Purchasing Price Suppliers 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2024

In addition to its comprehensive core features, including business quoting, ocean and air freight processes, invoicing and payments, accounting, and finance, customers highly favor it for providing a customer-facing platform that meets the needs of freight forwarders and their clients and agents. 43.13] The future for Lisa. “I

supply chain budgeting 96

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply 96

Value Match

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As I started off with limited knowledge about the purpose and requirements of a CRP, I began by expanding my knowledge through exploring the government guidance as outlined in Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21. These learnings and skills will be vital to implement in the next CRP I produce.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Contract Bidding Procurement strategies 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 15, 2023

Will my deliveries reach my customers on time? How do I know which route is the shortest and the fastest for my deliveries? How do I manage my fleet? How can I keep track of all my deliveries? How to Choose the Right Last-Mile Delivery Technology for Your Business Last-mile delivery is complex.

Route optimization 98

Route optimization Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 98

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

I started my journey in 1995 working my way through college in a company I created. I have had a few mentors in my career. I worked with my first mentor at Kearney in the late nineties and early aughts. Later in my career (2006-2007) my boss became my mentor. How did your supply chain journey start?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 115

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply chain Real-time Visibility 115

Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 14, 2022

My career has taken me to several exciting multi-national companies; ExxonMobil, Ericsson and Volvo. Mostly in Sweden and also in other countries throughout my career, for the majority in roles with global responsibility. Most of my career has been in the wonderful world of procurement which never ceases to amaze me.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Innovation Supply Chain Efficiency Import 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 2, 2023

In addition to its comprehensive core features, including business quoting, ocean and air freight processes, invoicing and payments, accounting, and finance, customers highly favor it for providing a customer-facing platform that meets the needs of freight forwarders and their clients and agents. My phone is like my second brain!”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Project management Supply 97

Procurement Software

JULY 11, 2023

So, with that in mind, I took to my collective hive mind that is my LinkedIn network and the following question why this is the case, and how we can improve it. Finance and Procurement: the opportunities and challenges to be allies Let’s approach this using my background from the automotive industry!

Procurement 52

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

” I barely have enough hours in the day to do my present job, never mind taking on the responsibilities of nine other jobs! Even in my career, I can remember, in the early 1980s, a top sales manager telling his sales team that he was changing positions to take over management of the service department.

Negotiation 58

Negotiation Chief Procurement Officer Sustainability Procurement 58

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Even then, the admins can only use the data to help customers troubleshoot account issues, and only with the user’s explicit permission. These notices outline all the data that the bank collects from account holders, how it uses that data for things like regulatory compliance and credit decisions, and how long it retains the data.

Data 85

Data Real-time Visibility Risk Networking 85

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 11, 2022

My curiosity on the topic, inspired by the daily barrage of articles, emails, white papers, and webinar invitations on digital transformation, piqued my desire to get to the bottom of what it is or isn’t by way of an informed, expert source. I must say, MIT opened my eyes to another way of thinking.

e2e 96

e2e Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Networking 96

Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 24, 2019

Lack of accountability. The behavioural weaknesses – lack of pro-activity and accountability should be no surprise to me or the readers of my blog. Only 52% indicate they hold each other personally accountable to meet objectives. Lack of visibility.

Supply Chain Optimization 107

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply Leadership 107

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Am I unhappy with my current job? Do I feel like I’m not reaching my full potential? Do I want to start my own business? Do I need help developing my professional brand? They can help you develop a plan of action, set realistic goals, and stay accountable as you work towards your goals.

Supply chain 92

Supply chain Strategy Negotiation Management 92