Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Definitely areas like supply chain resilience, which is a big topic at the moment; we have undertaken a lot of supply chain mapping and created a lot of real-time data and if factors were to happen, what an organisation and procurement should do to counteract them.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supplier relationship management Contract management Procurement 130

Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. I have a team of 30 people with end-to-end category management responsibility. Procurement and supplier management are carried out by separate teams under my leadership.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers Supply chain Risk 130

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance. Global supply chain shortages unveiled a critical need for effective supplier relations.

Suppliers 246

Suppliers Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

2) Effective risk management should be a priority After the Covid-19 pandemic, enterprises have been firefighting to manage risks and have invested in developing supply chain resilience. As per Zycus’ Pulse of Procurement Survey, risk management was the top procurement priority for CPOs in 2022.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Limited Supplier Network. Relying on a limited number of suppliers can lead to back-orders and other delays. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures for organizations to diversify their supplier bases. Managing Supplier Relationships.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Raw materials 52

Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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. Water companies need to build greater capability to understand risk.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Risk Supply chain 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

These experts don’t just handle the purchasing, but they also bring in their knowledge, skills, and technology to streamline the process, manage risks, and ultimately, unlock greater value for the business. Our contract management and supplier relationship management services help manage the risks associated with procurement.

Management 40

Management Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier relationship management 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Procurement is central to a business’s operations, with a purpose that encompasses cost-efficiency, quality control, risk management, and strategic sourcing.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

By analyzing and understanding how an organization spends its resources, businesses can identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance supplier relationships, and drive overall efficiency. Supplier Collaboration: Fostering closer collaboration and communication with suppliers through digital platforms and portals.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40

Arkestro

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A New Paradigm in Procurement In 2023, an overwhelming 95% of manufacturers plan to ask their suppliers for cost reductions. In this evolving climate, procurement and finance are coming together to re-think the procurement function as a strategic player driving value, especially when it comes to supplier relationship management.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation Procurement team 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

They may not consider potential issues of integrations, supplier onboarding, supply chain data management, change management and system optimization, all of which add to complexity and costs. Providing an Amazon-like experience increases user adoption. Best-in-Class Beats Single-Stack.

supply chain budgeting 221

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221