Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 2014, he took a new role to transform public procurement at the Health Promotion Board (HPB) which is a statutory board under the Ministry of Health, Singapore. . In 2022, he was awarded the Special Mentioned Individual Award by Supply Chain Asia for his contribution to the national emergency procurement for the Covid-19 operation.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. This blog explores the most common challenges in digital procurement and the capabilities that matter most.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. It also ensures that the procurement process is aligned with financial targets and objectives.  Menu Course Library 1.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

Improved Outcome: Procurement teams get context-aware supplier suggestions , reducing risk and improving supplier relationships. Contextualized Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization AI models use MCP to remember previous spend categories, budget constraints, and organizational purchasing behavior.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Here are a few well-known procurement leaders as of 2021: Tim Cook (Apple Inc.): Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Purchase Price Variance — Everything You Should Know Purchase price variance is an important factor for budget preparation, but why? How can an organization reduce price purchase variance?

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . Businesses are either pausing staffing efforts or ramping up talent acquisition strategies depending on the industry. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers).

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. 4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our complete guide on the role of spend analysis in strategic sourcing. In the ever-evolving world of business, strategic sourcing has become a linchpin in corporate success. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing? The answer lies in the powerful tool of spend analysis.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 10, 2025

His Proprietary Historic Industry Archives include decades of case studies, articles, and insights, such as the Nokia-Ericsson supply chain risk study or his work with the Department of National Defence (DND) on indirect materials procurement. Tariff Mitigation and Risk Management: Hansens insights on supply chain risk (e.g.,

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sourcing isn’t just a concern for procurement teams. With rising consumer and stakeholder expectations around ethical and responsible supply chains, who supplies your organization’s goods and services is also a C-suite consideration. It’s distinct from the procurement process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function. As companies seek to discover ways to increase overall excellence and competitiveness, a new source of value has emerged – Strategic Sourcing. What is Strategic Sourcing? The fundamental objective of any organisation is lowering the cost of goods manufactured.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Procurement professionals should consider diversifying their supplier base to have alternative options available. Strategic sourcing: Adopting strategic sourcing practices enables procurement to analyze the entire supply chain and identify cost drivers.

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TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

You might face delays in approvals, end up placing duplicate orders, or be surprised by unexpected costs. Without a proper system, it becomes harder to track budgets, follow company rules, and manage suppliers. It saves time, reduces mistakes, and gives you a clear view of all purchases, helping you make better decisions.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

READ MORE ON: “STRATEGIC SOURCING VS. PURCHASING – 7 KEY DIFFERENCES” at our website SCMDOJO! The Inner Workings of a Sourcing Agency: 1. Client Consultation: Understanding Needs The journey begins with a detailed consultation between the sourcing agency and the client. Hire the Expert Now or Start a Chat!

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Una

JANUARY 4, 2023

Discover the basics of group purchasing and the benefits of working with a group purchasing organization to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy. In addition to negotiating discounts, group purchasing organizations may also provide other services such as supply chain management , procurement consulting, and logistics support.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services. The result?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Here, we dive into what a procurement manager is, what their job entails, the typical day in their life, the career path, and, of course, the remuneration that comes with this crucial role. Who is a Procurement Manager? A procurement manager, also known as a purchasing manager, plays a vital role in a company's supply chain management.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Here, we dive into what a procurement manager is, what their job entails, the typical day in their life, the career path, and, of course, the remuneration that comes with this crucial role. Who is a Procurement Manager? A procurement manager, also known as a purchasing manager, plays a vital role in a company's supply chain management.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a critical role in the operational efficiency and financial health of an organization. By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Here are 10 procurement best practices that every organization should know: 1.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a critical role in the operational efficiency and financial health of an organization. By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Here are 10 procurement best practices that every organization should know: 1.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery. Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts.

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Una

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Understanding Offshoring, Onshoring, Nearshoring, and Rightshoring in Procurement Explore the nuances between offshoring and other approaches to procurement and how each one can impact the bottom line, supply chain resilience and overall strategic objectives.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management. They create procurement guidelines to guide Procurement activities and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. The Importance of Managed Procurement Services Managed procurement services bring much-needed expertise, strategic vision, and efficiency to the intricate process of procurement.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Managed procurement services , a game-changer in the industry, provide a comprehensive solution for businesses that need to improve their procurement operations. We’re a seasoned player in the managed procurement services field, committed to delivering top-notch procurement solutions to businesses across industries.

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Una

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this playbook, we’ll seek to understand the factors fueling the rising costs of food procurement and examine the typical food procurement process businesses and other organizations may use. DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Why Do Food Costs Keep Rising? Hungry for more? Let’s dig in.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Practical Applications of Pareto Analysis Tips for Conducting a Successful Analysis How Pareto Analysis Helps Your Procurement Strategy? How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Understanding Managed Procurement Services Definition and Explanation of Managed Procurement Services Managed Procurement Services (MPS) are comprehensive solutions provided by external organizations specializing in procurement processes and strategies.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

In the context of procurement, spend analysis is like a compass—it helps businesses navigate the complex terrain of their spending habits. In essence, spend analysis turns data into actionable insights, enabling businesses to make procurement a strategic, value-adding function.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

The exciting news is that the obsolescence of the old-school procurement pro has made room for a new type of Sourcing Hero: The Value Creator. The Value Creator knows how to align procurement with business objectives and get the best possible impact from their procurement strategy.

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