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Procurement Leaders
JUNE 2, 2025
During that call, a leader in risk management for one consumer goods company shared their enhanced approach to supplier segmentation, which has helped them evolve how they undertake supplier management. Specifically, the capabilities they focus on and attempt to quantify are efficiency, agility and innovation potential.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The annual State of Flux global supplier relationship (SRM) management study made its appearance in London last week at the 2024 Supplier Management Summit in its 16th rendition, this time themed ‘Return on Relationships (RoR). Governance — Determining which suppliers bring the most value to the business and which to prioritize.
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Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
It is true that ‘risk management’ in the context of procurement and supply chain management encompasses various ‘flavors,’ supplier risk management, supply risk management, third-party risk management (TPRM) and supply chain risk management (SCRM) (link to definition piece). This content is for members only.
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has launched a new supplier Relationship Management certificate designed to help supply chain professionalsbuild strong supplier relationships. Strong supplier relationships help mitigate risk…
Advertiser: GEP
From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of smartKYC, a risk (supplier due diligence) solution built to ensure that organizations stay on top of reputational and compliance risks. This Vendor Analysis provides an overview of smartKYC, a look at the competitive landscape, user considerations and an analyst summary.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 21, 2025
These virtual cards enhance control and visibility over spending while simplifying the payment processes for suppliers and vendors. The surprising truth behind a 3% fee Imagine youre a supplier juggling tight margins, long payment cycles, and increasing operational demands. What may seem like a burden is, in fact, a savvy investment.
Advertiser: GEP
Discover how GEP SMART, our AI-powered procurement software built on the low-code GEP QUANTUM platform, was deployed with customizations and interfaces to streamline request processes, simplify supplier management, and unify procurement at Hellenic Bank.
Advertiser: GEP
The advisory explores how leading companies are: Accelerating supply chain flexibility with “China-Plus-One” and regional diversification strategies Shifting risk through outsourced supply chain financing and operations Embedding tariff contingencies into supplier contracts and cost models Read the report for strategies to protect your supply chain (..)
Advertiser: GEP
What’s Inside: Tools to model and simulate tariff impacts before they hit How to pivot suppliers, shift sourcing, and respond in real time Strategies to optimize total landed cost and streamline compliance Learn how AI-powered procurement solutions help businesses stay ready, no matter what policy hits next.
Advertiser: GEP
Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier. For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly.
Advertiser: GEP
GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility. The result was a year-over-year savings of more than 3%.
Advertiser: FourKites
Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
You will learn: Best practices for identifying and mitigating forced labor risks before they become compliance issues 🔍 How analytics and human subject matter experts can help companies anticipate enforcement actions, identify high-risk suppliers, and adjust sourcing strategies before issues arise 📊 How companies have successfully navigated (..)
Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association
While establishing efficient communication channels with suppliers and empowering customers with comprehensive return information can be challenging, it is attainable with the right approach and tools. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility.
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