Spend Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Continuing our series of analyst observations on procurement tech market movements, this week we are considering the shift in CPO priorities towards supply-related risks. So, in 2022 our analysts pooled their knowledge of solution vendors that address third-party supply chain risk.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Continuous Improvement and Risk Management Systems have long been essential to realizing supply chain and organizational success. This is especially true at a time when organizations are preoccupied with ensuring reliable supply lines, cost reduction, risk mitigation, business continuity, and so on. .

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million in 2015.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2023

  Today I’m joined by Osa Commerce , an innovative software provider that is on a mission to tackle data chaos in the supply chain. Throughout my career, I have successfully led GTM strategies, built strong brands, and managed high-growth teams. The customer is demanding much more, they want everything fast!…

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Focus on digital transformation and adopt procurement technology.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MARCH 12, 2024

How to get a budget for procurement tech This episode delves into the evolving procurement technology market, highlighting a trend towards niche solutions tailored to specific industries and geographies, driven by the unique procurement needs across sectors and regions. 00:23:15] Supply chain disruption and risk. [00:27:30-00:27:40]

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. Procurement Risk Management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

  Today I’m joined by SDI , a digital supply chain brand whose people, processes, and technology have enabled the world’s most efficient supply chains for over 50 years. 06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 30, 2023

Their primary responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and prices, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of goods and services, and managing the procurement process from start to finish. Furthermore, procurement managers may work in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and government.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

All of this has put inflationary pressures on the economy overall, driving costs up. Critically, for the water industry, are serious concerns regarding the sector’s supply chain resilience and whether the supply chain is capable of supporting water companies to deliver on the mandates outlined in AMP8.

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. The best way to minimize disruption is to identify the various supplier risks and create a plan of action for what to do if the risk becomes a reality. This can also include economic instability.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Disruption Management has become a major discipline in today’s Supply Management doctrine. The abatement of supply risks is at the heart of such doctrines and strategies. NLPA designed the Supply Risk Ecosystem Framework to conceptualize supply landscapes regarding supply risks.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Geopolitical instability is at a high and impacting supply chains. Economic uncertainty still looms.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Enter Procurement Software, a transformative suite of tools designed to streamline purchasing activities and supply chain management. This software plays a pivotal role in automating and optimizing procurement tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing costs.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Enter Procurement Software, a transformative suite of tools designed to streamline purchasing activities and supply chain management. This software plays a pivotal role in automating and optimizing procurement tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing costs.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

in 2023 , even as organizations continue to grapple with talent shortages, budget cuts, supply chain issues, and global inflation. Predictive procurement is a modern approach to supply chain management that leverages data analytics , machine learning, and game theory to forecast and optimize purchasing activities.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Implement Strategic Sourcing Strategic sourcing involves a methodical approach to finding, selecting, and managing suppliers. A proactive approach to risk management can safeguard against unexpected challenges.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Implement Strategic Sourcing Strategic sourcing involves a methodical approach to finding, selecting, and managing suppliers. A proactive approach to risk management can safeguard against unexpected challenges.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

Procurement managers play a key role in this rapid growth, helping organizations optimize costs, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure financial efficiency. The best procurement managers are masters of risk mitigation and budget management, while also maintaining high quality standards and a competitive edge.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Calculating the productivity and efficiency of any operation is, at its most basic, determining the ratio of cost inputs to revenue generated. Supply chain productivity is no different. Cost control measures in supply chain efficiency should address three major areas: labor, inventory and transportation.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Today, procurement professionals play a key role in managing supplier relationships, reducing costs, and ensuring the quality of goods and services. Increased focus on risk management Procurement professionals are also responsible for managing risk in the supply chain.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Then we’ll discuss how AI and other innovative technologies are removing current complexities, allowing oil and gas companies to reduce costs, optimize supply chains, and make data-driven decisions. As a result, the industry’s efficiency is falling while operational costs rise. Globally, the industry laid off 2.3

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Spend Matters

JULY 24, 2023

So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. Category management is the core engine for scaling processes.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks associated with procurement activities is essential for effective planning and mitigation. Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Budget and Cost Control Procurement expenditures, monitoring variations in the cost and identifying opportunities for savings, and avoiding unnecessary costs shall be monitored in accordance with the approved budget. Risk Mitigation In risk management, there is a key role to be played by procurement monitoring.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the function has been called upon to ensure continuity of supply, source essential safety equipment, tackle the challenge of soaring prices and ensure that logistics routes continue to flow. It’s always going to be sexy to save money. The question is: what are the other areas on which we can focus?”

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

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. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Having visibility and control into purchase orders and Invoices helps not just ensure a company’s financial viability but also that of it’s supply chain. Procure-to-Pay will reduce costs and support CSR objectives. The same logic supports effective supplier risk management.

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

Other factors such as company policies, budget constraints, market conditions, and previous experiences also play significant roles in procurement decisions. Education and Training: Formal education, training programs, and professional certifications can also influence a procurement manager’s views and methodologies.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The pressures that procurement faces show no signs of reducing. The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. The extra cost will feed through to business costs.

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