Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But one of the hottest perennial topics – for candidates looking to develop their careers, as well as hiring managers developing their talent strategy – is always salary : What does the compensation picture look like for Supply Chain professionals? Check out our recent post on the latter for more discussion on this topic).

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

It’s a particularly apt term when discussing this topic because heroes – so they say – are forged in times of crisis. In this article, we share some of the steps procurement can take if the CFO asks for your help in risk-proofing the organization against the impacts of a looming recession.

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Una

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While digital procurement has been a topic for several years, the receding pandemic and geopolitical conditions have brought the topic to the forefront of many companies. Una can help you manage your spend categories that are frequently left alone, allowing for the generation of new savings and value you may have overlooked.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

We’re a centralised indirects procurement team with category management being introduced where it can in order to support the parts of the business where we need subject specialism. What do you think are the current procurement trends in hot topics and what emerging roles do you think will see in procurement as a result?

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Empowering CPO

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Before we dive into this topic, let us define what exactly is Blind RFI. Some of the reasons for adopting this route are as follows: Some categories are very sensitive in terms of relationship of the organization with their incumbent vendors. This entirely depends on the category being sourced and the associated market conditions.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JANUARY 25, 2022

We're back with another Pub episode, where we dive a little bit deeper into a topic than we do in our normal podcasts and really break down a hot topic in a more informal chat format. We dive into the topic of how people are a vital factor in change management. My guest for this one is Prof. Dr. Florian Kleemann.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

maximising financial results associated with the supply and use of goods and services. The following diagram shows the relationships that should exist between suppliers, users and Category Managers. Securing competitive suppliers for Indirect Spend categories. associated terms and conditions tied down. organisation.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Within this environment, the Procurement has to remain focused on maximising financial results associated with the supply and use of goods and services. The following diagram shows the relationships that should exist between suppliers, users and Category Managers. Securing competitive suppliers for Indirect Spend categories.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

We’re a centralised indirects procurement team with category management being introduced where it can in order to support the parts of the business where we need subject specialism. What do you think are the current procurement trends in hot topics and what emerging roles do you think will see in procurement as a result?

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The Good Spending

JANUARY 3, 2022

All-purpose RFPs and blanket e-auctions may put governance above business interests and demotivate suppliers unless consciously applied to appropriate categories. More information on this and other exciting topics could be found in "The Technology Procurement Handbook." The need for agile sourcing is undeniable.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In this blog, Arkestro sat down with Jeoff Burris, the Founder and Principal of Advanced Purchasing Dynamics and Procure-Force solution team member, to get his thoughts on hot button topics such as: supply chain disruptions, quote fatigue, managing costs, and more – that are top of mind for automotive procurement teams.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 28, 2022

This is very positive and demonstrates that businesses are seeing beyond Brexit, Covid and geopolitical disruption and the associated challenges they continue to bring. If you aren’t engaged on these topics now with active plans endorsed by leadership that procurement is seen to be leading, then what are we here for?

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

It has been applied to various topics such as economics, business management, quality control, and mathematics. The Pareto Principle, sometimes called the 80/20 rule, is an idea formulated by economist Vilfredo Pareto in 1896. This principle essentially states that roughly 80% of outcomes are determined by 20% of causes for many events.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 4, 2015

Associated Press reports that the US has so much crude they’re running out of places to store it. per gallon than at this same time last year according to Transport Topics. Let’s look at some of the ways investing in logistics IT today will pay off the next time fuel prices surge. Projected Savings Range. Routing Effectiveness.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JANUARY 18, 2022

Melissa Drew, Associate Partner at IBM is my guest to dive into the topic of use cases for AI in procurement applications. Melissa Drew, Associate Partner at IBM is my guest to dive into the topic of use cases for AI in procurement applications.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Simply type in a category you’re interested in and see what people are promoting through ads. For those already set up as a seller, the Amazon Seller App (for Apple or Android ) will allow you to see the selling price and fees associated with any product on their website. Choose a Seller Category. Categories.

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

This article looks at the challenges associated with information in context of Tail Spend, explores an approach that can be taken towards analytics and the benefits that can be realised through effective information gathering and presentation. 2 The challenge of Tail Spend. Signage and Display. Business Services. Marketing Services.

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Claritum

JANUARY 8, 2017

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best must read procurement white papers and analyst reports (in no particular order of importance or preference) covering a variety of topics such as supply chain management, tail spend and the future and digitization of procurement.  The Digital Supply Network. sign up required.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

As a Buyer at British Airways, I bought a range of different categories from engineering spares to airport services. My team has regular governance meetings with our suppliers where we cover third-party risk management topics, performance, value and sustainability. I completed my MCIPS there and then moved into consulting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This topic is probably the most controversial one when it comes to promotion. This way you will reach an audience that is already interested in your industry topics. Branding means that you must develop a certain channel aesthetic that will be associated with your personality and content. Purchasing Stats.

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The Good Spending

MARCH 22, 2023

I surfed the web for examples of procurement books (my niche topic) and noted their publishers. However, it shouldn't be a surprise for a niche-topic author whose global audience can be counted in thousands. Their global sales, marketing, and distribution efforts are the lifeline for a niche-topic author. You'd have to run (i.e.,

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 1, 2022

The 1,015 supplier organisations participating in Schneider Electric’s carbon-reduction initiative, The Zero Carbon Project, come from more than 60 categories across all geographies and vary in their size and carbon maturity. This helps to invigorate discussion on the topic. Using green materials.

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The Good Spending

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Integrated solution as a guarantee of competitive advantage A significant difference in IT procurement is associated with a change in the paradigm of competitive advantage in the conditions of Industry 4.0. Therefore, there are very few commodity categories in IT procurement (e.g., My Udemy course "Procurement Lab."

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 9, 2022

This episode we're talking about agility, and we're joined by an expert on all things agile procurement: President of the Lean Agile Procurement Association, Mirko Kleiner. The approach could apply to any category, direct and indirect. Certification from industry associations. Agile Procurement: Fantasy or Attainable?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Moreover, the OECD places legally enforceable AI regulations and standards in a separate category from the initiatives mentioned earlier, in which it lists an additional 337 initiatives. The term governance can be slippery.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Each category has several subsections a business may choose to tackle. Multi-Tier Hot Topics Supplier Diversity Tip: Tools like supplier.io Each supplier is at its own stage in sustainability, and companies must factor in a supplier’s size, region, product category, etc., Browse through the graphics below! before engaging.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Each category has several subsections a business may choose to tackle. Multi-Tier Hot Topics. Each supplier is at its own stage in sustainability, and companies must factor in a supplier’s size, region, product category, etc., The three main aggregations of sustainability metrics are environmental, social, and governance.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

As we explore this topic, we invite you to discover the transformative power of Spend Analysis and the unique value EmpoweringCPO brings to this process. The connection between MRO and Spend Analysis lies in the intricate web of expenditure associated with MRO activities. That’s where Spend Analysis comes into play.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services James offer are as follows: Consultation Webinar Host and Moderator James has worked on a number of projects for his clients ranging from Machinery, equipment and spare parts category to Interim indirects and Logistics Procurement management. His variety of courses are available at SCMDOJO Academy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

The EU CSRD prescribes rules for organizations to report sustainability disclosures across several topics pertaining to environmental and social issues. Organizations will be required to detail how their business strategy will mitigate the risks associated with these environmental and social issues and publish these disclosures publicly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 18, 2021

Porter determined the modeling above for the visualized value chain and broke down functions within an organization into two categories; primary and secondary activities: Source: Porter 1985. Top-performing procurement teams often have strong category expertise and have well-classified supplier bases in order to power procurement agility.

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