Una

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Value Creation Through Digital Transformation in Procurement. But COVID also revealed the growing value placed on the expertise of procurement professionals and a shifting company viewpoint from back-office worker bees to valued C-suite consultants. How and why is this happening? By Eric Edwards | December 1, 2022.

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Una

AUGUST 23, 2023

Harnessing the Influencer’s Art to Raise the Profile of Procurement Practitioners can use the art of influencing to amplify their message beyond their own organizations to raise the profile of procurement. Procurement needs to be less Batman and more Superman. Being humble is a good thing, right? Not always.

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Una

MARCH 14, 2023

Characteristics of a Procurement Intrapreneur Discover the characteristics of a procurement intrapreneur, and explore why intrapreneurship and group purchasing go so well together. By Hugo Britt | March 14, 2023 Search Since Una launched nearly 10 years ago, we’ve had conversations with every type of procurement professional.

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Una

MARCH 23, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series Improving Time-to-Source in Procurement Improving time-to-source in procurement can lead to greater customer satisfaction, streamlined sourcing processes, and increased cost savings. By Hugo Britt | March 23, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series.

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Una

MARCH 27, 2024

Procurement’s Role in Achieving Zero Waste Now’s the time to rethink business practices surrounding sustainability and embrace procurement’s role in achieving zero waste. But as a procurement professional, your impact can be enormous. According to UN Habitat , the global population produces approximately 2.1

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Who are the Next Gen (Procurement) Rebels? Check out the article Procurement’s Most Wanted List: Who Are The Next Gen Rebels? The best way to predict or anticipate the future of procurement is to talk to those professionals who want to influence the future versus being a spectator of it.

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Una

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Human Factor in Strategic Sourcing How to allow for the human factor in strategic sourcing to drive the success of procurement process optimization and cost efficiency efforts. Strategic sourcing in procurement would be so easy if people weren’t involved! Risk management Consider the human influence on risk management.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 14, 2024

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability in your supply chain, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact. how we are closing the “gap”).

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 18, 2024

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability within your supply base, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact. how we are closing the “gap”.

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Una

AUGUST 15, 2023

Why Local Sourcing Is The Best Way To Build Social License Tips for developing positive relationships with local stakeholders, accessing community resources, and fostering sustainability to build a strong social license. What is social license? Clearly, social license isn’t something that should be ignored.

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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. Offshoring Offshoring is the opposite of onshoring.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remember how cool it felt when you first held a smartphone in your hand? Design content, ad campaigns and innovative products that build better customer experiences. Generative AI uses advanced machine learning algorithms and techniques to analyze patterns and build statistical models. Automate tedious, repetitive tasks.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

Resources / Blog / What does a Procurement Manager do? Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications What does a Procurement Manager do? Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications As firms continue to leverage technology to carry out sourcing and procurement tasks, market demand for procurement is growing.

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Una

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How to Negotiate in a Power Imbalance Strategies you can use to negotiate in a power imbalance and level the playing field in a way that leads to win-win outcomes for everyone involved. Reasons for an imbalance You’re a small business owner or head of procurement for a small company. This supplier has resources on steroids.

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Resources / Blog / What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration The vast majority of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) believe in the power of procurement data to make better-informed decisions across their organization.

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Una

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Change Management Tips for Procurement Professionals Practical change management tips for overcoming resistance from stakeholders and getting your procurement changes to stick for good. By Hugo Britt | October 31, 2023 Search Search You know how kids sometimes resist trying new foods, even if they turn out to be delicious?

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Procurement Software

JULY 25, 2023

So, you’re about to embark on a digital procurement transformation in your organization. You’ve read lots of articles, listened to a few of the best procurement podcasts , maybe been to a conference or two , and networked with some of your peers. How do you see the end of the process? Well, not quite.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

In this article we will: Explain eAuctions and their benefits. And how can eAuctions expedite the negotiation process to drive savings for your business? eAuctions are an essential alternative to traditional negotiation methods. With tangible benefits for buyers, eAuctions could help your organisation survive the economic downturn.

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Procurement Software

MAY 30, 2023

Procurement continues to grow in stature. With this, the question of indirect procurement maturity must be tackled. However, there has been a trend happening over the last 10 or so years to incorporate more indirect spend under the management of corporate procurement teams.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Subscribe Here! Email Address. Well here’s some news.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Read the article at claritum.com. Introduction Procurement is a complex. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. resource within the business. the procurement function. the procurement function.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction.

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 26, 2023

Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. Here it is – take some time to look at it and how it flows, then read on.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. This is not to say that they believe Procurement doesn’t play a role, but rather that they don’t view Procurement as playing a critical role beyond cutting costs and finding suppliers.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This article looks at some of the key differences between For Profit (FP) and Not for Profit organisations (NfP). Looking at the fundamental differences between the organisations in context of those things that could influence supplier selection. Introduction. Goals and Motivations.

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Claritum

JANUARY 25, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. While SMEs tend to be flexible and innovative, they often have limited capital resources and expertise with new methods and technologies. While SMEs tend to be flexible and innovative, they often have limited capital resources and expertise with new methods and technologies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2019

Article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at [link]. Procurement bridges the gap between product, internal stakeholders and customers. In order to support the weight of internal and external expectations, Procurement teams must be prepared to perform as a key value adder within an organization.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Introduction In today’s dynamic business landscape, effective procurement strategies are crucial for organizations to achieve sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge. At EmpoweringCPO, we believe that knowledge is power.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. However, although many procurement platforms exist, organisational adoption of eProcurement systems and their impact on organisational performance remains limited to mainly strategic spend categories. Introduction. Ease of Use. System usefulness. System reliability. Customized training.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. How are firms responding to the pace of technology innovation and its impact on their SCM processes? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Mike Mortson.

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Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Now, with the need to move beyond price and security of supply to sustainable and ethical sourcing, procurement must become a more strategic and proactive function. Sustainable procurement needs to become a driving philosophy that runs through the entire organization. We will need to elevate our perspective to a whole new level.

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Procurement Tactics

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Ultimate 2023 Negotiation guide — A Comprehensive Overview Negotiation is part of our everyday life. However, how can you negotiate professionally? However, how can you negotiate professionally?

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Una

APRIL 3, 2024

Procurement's Road to Victory Breaking down ways Sourcing Heroes can establish connections and create value at every juncture on procurement’s road to victory. With this background, Mark has been uniquely positioned to observe how procurement performs in high-stakes situations. Absolutely.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Procurement value demystified Unfortunately, "procurement value" became another buzzword – everyone tells us to generate, capture, and sustain it. This 1914 philosophical article defines value as the object of proper judgment. How easier does it make the explanation of value? Value is paramount to procurement evolution.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cost Savings vs. Cost Avoidance in Procurement Understand cost savings vs. cost avoidance in procurement and how each distinctly impacts an organization’s approach to cost management. Procurement professionals work closely with suppliers to secure better pricing terms, discounts, and favorable contract terms.

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