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AI and the practice of Procurement – Contracting and Legal

Spend Matters

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Near-sourcing, in addition to lowering emissions, also cuts transportation costs and delivery times. The cost of human error associated with manual processes can be steep, not to mention the toll it can take on trust within customer and vendor relationships.

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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.

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Overcoming Procurement Challenges with Managed Procurement 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.

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CTA

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CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? However that’s only part of the puzzle – strong vendor relationships are equally essential.

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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. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time?

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

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Regardless of industry, procurement buyers fulfill their role by finding the best suppliers, negotiating contracts, and identifying the most cost-effective, timely procurement of goods. They also make strategic decisions that optimize value and minimize costs, all while mitigating risk and staying compliant. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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