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Predictive Procurement: Overcoming Challenges in Health and Pharma

Arkestro

Here are some challenges in health and pharma procurement—and how to overcome them. Limited Supplier Network. Relying on a limited number of suppliers can lead to back-orders and other delays. It’s vital that supplies are predictable, so you can get the products and services you need. Supply Chain Visibility.

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The 25 Hottest US Procurement Startups

Procurement Software

The software was founded by a group of seasoned procurement professionals who have developed a full-suite spend management platform with two overriding principles: time to value and ease of use. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

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Episode 137: Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney

Una

Frank is the Director of Market Strategy at Cleo, where he is focused on helping companies get ahead and stay ahead despite persistent supply chain complexity. These group purchasing organizations often have contracts with a wide range of suppliers, and they offer their member businesses access to these contracts at discounted rates.