Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies. CIOs recognized procurements role in optimizing IT spend and driving efficiency.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2025

In the intricate web of commerce, the strength of a business lies not just in its own operations but also in the resilience of its supply chain. Amidst the dynamic landscape of global trade, Dun & Bradstreet emerges as a beacon of support for businesses seeking to fortify their supply chain strategies.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 52

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“A 2023 survey by KPMG highlights this transition, revealing that procurement leaders are now focusing on supply chain resiliency (68%), introducing new products or expanding into new markets (65%), and improving margins through cost reduction (71%). The focus is on efficiency and control.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5] For example, organizations that adopted spend analysis and digital vendor tracking tools now enjoy faster reporting, better resource allocation, and more strategic vendor partnerships.[2][6]

Strategy 52

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

TYA Suite

JULY 23, 2025

For example, the vendor might have a bad financial record, legal issues, or a history of poor service. Checking these details early means you won’t face unexpected losses, fraud, or interruptions in your supply chain later on. Here, you examine how well the vendor can deliver the goods or services you need.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Vendor management Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics 40

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Sustainability 130

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

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. According to Supply Chain Now’s Greg White, the cracks have been exposed and there is nowhere to hide.

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