ivalua

MAY 28, 2025

We’re continually looking for ways to “Innovate to Elevate” as Procurement strategies undergo a significant transformation–requiring organizations to prioritize resilience while staying agile and adaptable in an ever-changing business landscape. Brent Griffith Day 2: More Keynotes, Sessions, and Silent Demos!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Innovation Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer 130

Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How Predictive Procurement Has Become a Game Changer for High-Tech Manufacturing To stay competitive, high-tech manufacturers are increasingly adopting Predictive Procurement technology to gain greater agility, cost savings, and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 52

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 40

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. Its emphasis on actionable strategies (e.g., CPO roundtables, SIG University workshops) and real-world procurement execution (e.g.,

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader from The Hackett Group shared 10 key issues that will have a significant impact on Procurement organizations in 2021. “The In light of the social unrest and concerns we’ve seen around the world, particularly in the U.S.,

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 162

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply chain resilience 162

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By combining H&Zs sustainability expertise with JAGGAERs advanced procurement technology for Scope 3 emissions tracking and data collection, organizations can better integrate sustainability into their procurement strategies. It is vital that your suppliers should understand your companys decarbonization ambitions.

Leadership 52

Leadership Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

I have noted that many LinkedIn posts regularly mention the belief that the C-Suite continues to see procurement primarily, if not solely, as a cost-savings function. This broader agenda suggests that while cost savings remain important, procurement’s role has expanded to include value creation and strategic partnership.”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The complexity of today’s supply chain makes it more prone to severe impacts from disruptions, just like what happened at the start of the pandemic. . Due to this, many organizations have put supply chain resilience as a top priority. Benefits of Supply Chain Collaboration. Enhanced ethical standards.

Collaboration 199

Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 199

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

CPO’s and CFO’s will join forces to combat inflation and supply risk, supply assurance will be perceived as more important than price, convenience and customer service gaining significant popularity, and vigilance against commodity and supply market manipulation will be critical. #3. The Best Way Forward for 2022.

Procurement 130

Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 130

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms. 5] Finance Leaders Are Collaborating More Closely with Procurement: Nearly 48% of CFOs are leveraging procurement data to support broader financial strategies, from fraud detection to cost optimization. [1]

Strategy 52

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

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Zycus recently conducted a virtual event for CPOs, Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN 2023), where we invited industry experts and procurement thought leaders across the Europe to discuss the upcoming technology trends and procurement strategies for 2023.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

HICX

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management Supply chain resilience Procurement strategies 52

TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Procurement strategy is the cornerstone for sustained growth when negotiating the complexity of today's corporate environments. Traditionally, procurement strategy entails meticulous planning to procure goods and services efficiently, aligning with organizational goals. to meet the unique needs of each category.

Procurement strategies 40

Procurement strategies Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 40

Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

This underscores the need for different procurement strategies, risk management, and technology solutions for indirect MRO spend versus direct materials 3 5. For computer parts, procurement strategies must account for rapid swings and external shocks, making timing and market intelligence critical.

Price 75

Price Demand Supply chain Real-time Visibility 75

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. For a company with $50M in annual procurement spend, this equals $2.5M$5M

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Definition of Procurement Risk Procurement risk refers to the potential threats and uncertainties associated with the acquisition of goods and services that may adversely impact an organization’s objectives, such as cost-efficiency, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance. Steps in Procurement Risk Management Process A.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Procurement strategies Strategy 52

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Supplier management involves selecting, onboarding, and maintaining relationships with tier 1 suppliers and those further up the supply chain (tiers 2 and upward). Effective supplier management ensures quality control, risk mitigation, and compliance with sustainability and ethical sourcing standards.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Future Purchasing

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, implementing sustainable sourcing is challenging because there are no clear criteria against which to evaluate supplier sustainability, and it is difficult to track whether suppliers are delivering on their green commitments.

Innovation 52

Innovation Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Category management 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. This requires expertise across both people and process aspects, and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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. Offshoring Offshoring is the opposite of onshoring.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply chain resilience supply chain budgeting 52

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For the next issue of our magazine , which will be out by the first half of December, we drafted some questions for Jon Hansen , Strategic Advisor from Procurement Insights. What do supply chain resilience and adaptability really mean? The talent gap has been recurrently discussed in the Italian procurement realm.

Procurement 60

Procurement Supply chain resilience Supply chain Sustainability 60

Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Take a look at how procurement teams will meet ESG goals in 2024: Technology and supplier intelligence. Improved reporting, analytics, and data will help inform decisions and enforce ESG policies with suppliers. Let’s review strategies for leverage data analytics in the new year: Predictive analytics for demand forecasting.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply chain resilience Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 52

Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Download Free Copy Reshoring vs Nearshoring: Key Differences and Business Benefits Category Inventory Written by Lyle Del Vecchio 16 min read Tags Procurement Supply Chain Management Last edited March 12, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Reshoring?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Value Match

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Below are some examples: Conduct a supply chain risk assessment : Procurement teams can start by assessing the risks associated with sea level rise, including the impact on operations and infrastructure. This could include working with suppliers to identify alternative transportation routes and storage facilities.

Procurement team 52

Procurement team supply chain software solutions Supply chain resilience Bidding 52

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Procurement conferences have many sessions that will enhance your professional development and career. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2023. 10 Best Procurement Conferences That Await You in 2023. The future of procurement. What is a procurement conference? Download Whitepaper →. . Digital transformation.

Procurement 159

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 159

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

These are quantifiable measures used to track and analyze the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the procurement process. Procurement metrics can cover a wide range of aspects, from cost-saving measures to supplier performance, and are crucial for making data-driven decisions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Quality 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Importance of Innovative Procurement Models In the era where change is the only constant, innovation has become a necessity rather than a luxury.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With AI’s lightning-speed evolution, supply chain attacks are expected to become even more sophisticated and harder to detect, putting procurement and logistics professionals on high alert. These attacks will target vulnerabilities within supplier networks, compromising software, hardware, and third-party vendors.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply chain Procurement 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

By analyzing and understanding how an organization spends its resources, businesses can identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance supplier relationships, and drive overall efficiency. Supplier Collaboration: Fostering closer collaboration and communication with suppliers through digital platforms and portals.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Contract 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

In the current business scenario, where market dynamics are constantly changing, and supply chain resilience is being tested, managed procurement services have gained significant relevance. But in today’s complex business environment, procurement services have evolved beyond these basic functions.

Management 40

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Efficiency 40