Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning.

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

How Machine Learning is Transforming Supply Chain Management Machine learning applied to supply chain management allows businesses to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. Machine learning, a subset of AI, has emerged as a game-changer in the world of supply chain management.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Circularise, a blockchain-based traceability solution that helps companies trace products and materials to verify their origins, certificates, CO2 footprints and other material data.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Despite the initial capital investments, these technologies are driving efficiencies that ultimately lead to cost reduction. This was due in large part to the way they were designed. “The

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . View Webinar Replay.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As any supply chain professional will tell you, managing various day-to-day operations and keeping track of everything going on in the supply chain are among the most difficult parts of the job. Why is visibility so important? Reduced costs Ultimately, visibility boils down into long-term operational efficiency.

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

Innovations focus on supporting smarter and faster decisions around supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives, improving the capture and recognition of savings, increasing accounts payable automation and ensuring accessibility for all. Sourcing optimisation tools have traditionally been for the select few due to the complexity involved.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Chatbots in Procurement: Now and the Future Explore how chatbots in procurement have begun to reshape the industry and the exciting possibilities that come along with this technology. You’ve probably interacted with several chatbots as an online customer, but have you ever used a procurement chatbot to make your job easier?

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Procurement professionals of all types face a challenging and dynamic work environment. The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. What Are the Biggest Procurement Challenges in Health and Pharma?

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 23, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Contract management, also known as contract lifecycle management, in the field of procurement refers to the handling of end-to-end contracting with the suppliers and other third parties of an organization. . My name is Marijn Overvest, I'm the founder of Procurement Tactics.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. Read on if you dare. The chilling result?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Putting a Shine on Supply Chain’s Image! Supply Chain has historically been considered a back office function, necessary but lacking in prestige and strategic value. The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices. Sub-tier Supplier Visibility.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

After the coronavirus pandemic and the near-constant supply chain disruptions that have defined the last few years, restating the need to focus on one’s supply might seem redundant. However, the increase in regulations and rising customer expectations has created a situation in which a business must deeply understand the supply.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

Given that suppliers account for the majority of risk in areas such as GHG emissions, human rights abuses, and gaps in corporate governance, it is critical that companies explicitly target ESG goals in their supply chain. I recommend companies take tangible action toward setting supply chain ESG goals in the following ways: 1.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

Given that suppliers account for the majority of risk in areas such as GHG emissions, human rights abuses, and gaps in corporate governance, it is critical that companies explicitly target ESG goals in their supply chain. I recommend companies take tangible action toward setting supply chain ESG goals in the following ways: 1.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The business case for data-driven transparency is not hard to make. In today’s dynamic, complex market, where procurement’s objectives continue to grow, data is the fuel for success. By taking steps now to improve supply chain visibility, procurement teams can position their organizations for success in the years to come.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

All the while, Procurement and Sourcing teams have been left to fend for themselves, and forge their own way forward, with homegrown solutions. Homegrown solutions can take you far in life, but the future of procurement excellence is reliant upon a transformation of procurement strategy. Better work tools = better work.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

All the while, Procurement and Sourcing teams have been left to fend for themselves, and forge their own way forward, with homegrown solutions. Homegrown solutions can take you far in life, but the future of procurement excellence is reliant upon a transformation of procurement strategy. Better work tools = better work.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In the world of Procurement, many things can be taken for granted. The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. Why now, you may ask.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. But there is the reality of automation in Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 19, 2018

But it has quickly emerged from that dark and mysterious world to offer an invaluable tool for business in general, and global supply chains in particular. On this episode, we learn about the applicability of Blockchain to supply chains from Jack Shaw, executive director of the American Blockchain Council.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But for those who are professionals working in the Supply Chain field there can be very unique distinctions in this terminology. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? ” That is the definition in a nutshell.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

US procurement startups are killing it. It’s no surprise that in the home of big tech, Silicon Valley and seemingly endless VC investors, there’s a thriving and diverse procurement tech ecosystem. Let’s have a look at the who’s who in the American procurement startup space. Hot diggity dawg!

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. Whether you are focused on controlled growth or cost efficiencies, the ability to measure what is occurring in real time is essential to making decisions. Introduction. Conclusion.

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