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Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. According to Supply Chain Now’s Greg White, the cracks have been exposed and there is nowhere to hide.

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Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role

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After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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7 Spend Analytics Software for Mid-Market Businesses

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Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. Their platform is particularly noted for its capabilities in spend data classification, risk and opportunity identification, and supplier data enrichment.

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ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain

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Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain.

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What Does Finance Think of Procurement?

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On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets. Ultimately, both want the same goal — ensuring business outcomes are positive, timely, and on-budget. Purchases in Time and Budget: How many purchases are on budget and on time?

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Overcoming Procurement Challenges with Procurement Outsourcing Services

Empowering CPO

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.