All Things Supply Chain

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Ever wondered how exactly to advance your career within procurement and get promotions? It is not a topic often talked about, but one that is often sought after. Here are…

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Titled ‘Procurement [RE]Imagined,’ this two-day event explored how new technologies enable procurement to do previously impossible things. Procurement can ‘reinvent’ itself to meet growing complexities and need for performance. Ivalua now has 950 employees (vs. 900 last year), a revenue of $180 million in 2023 (vs.

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Sustainable Procurement Statistics — 18 Key Figures of 2022. Sustainable procurement statistics is a topic that many procurement professionals should know. This article will guide you through the latest sustainable procurement statistics available in 2022.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 6, 2023

C-suite and senior executive leaders have grown to rely on procurement to weigh in on board-level topics — and now they’re craving more insight.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 5, 2023

Using technology to enhance supply chain operations is a hot topic across many industries. Since… The post Gaining An Insight Into Technology Procurement Consulting first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 25, 2024

Question: What’s driving your thinking when it comes to the rollout of artificial intelligence in procurement? Whatever’s going through your mind, as we kick off our Americas Procurement Congress 2024 in Miami this week, the topics of digitalisation and the ongoing march of AI are front and centre.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 2, 2021

What is Indirect Procurement? I have discussed this topic briefly with Procurement Expert Richard Beaumont in this episode of The Supply Chain Show. Topics Covered: Knowing that procurement is a complex business function that varies from an organization to another, and is unknowingly linked to. Continue reading.

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ProcurePort

JUNE 29, 2021

Artificial intelligence always has been, is still, and possibly always will be a very hot topic. The post The Ultimate Guide for AI in Procurement appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. Today, though, AI is more heavily practiced […].

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ProcurePort

JANUARY 27, 2021

The procurement industry is changing at a fast pace owing to the rapid development of new procurement technologies. With digitalization becoming the norm, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) have found it necessary to stay on top of the news regarding procurement software best practices.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

I asked Chat GPT about Procurement Leadership and I have to say the response is good! Who are the procurement leaders? ChatGPT As an AI language model with a knowledge cutoff in September 2021, I can provide you with information about prominent procurement leaders up until that time. As the CEO of Apple Inc.,

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Procurement Software

APRIL 16, 2024

Ensuring your procurement team has the optimal blend of procurement training is a challenge. In today’s tough economic environment, could technology enable procurement training to be delivered for less cost and more effectively? Jonathan is the CEO of UK-based procurement training company Positive Purchasing.

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ProcurePort

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Conservation is finally starting to become a mainstream topic. The post Three Green Procurement Practices You Should Develop appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. This isn’t just in business and organization, but in all aspects of society, the health of the environment is becoming more of a focal point. This includes […].

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what Zurich is doing with regard to sustainability in the supply chain. How did you get into procurement? What are the roles and responsibilities that the procurement function holds within your organisation?

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

To bridge this gap, organizations are increasingly embracing the concept of supplier diversity in their procurement processes. In part 1 of our mini-series we explored the topic of supplier diversity, starting with defining what it is and why it matters. In part 2 we went deeper into the related return on investment (ROI).

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2022

Tightening the Alignment between Procurement and Corporate Leaders . Using procurement as a catalyst for change . In a recent webinar with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), we compared 3 different global studies where Procurement and C-level Management stakeholders addressed digitalization, risk, and ESG. . Procurement Priorities.

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The Good Spending

MARCH 3, 2024

It all started in the attempt to understand the theoretical concept of servitization , i.e., the transformational shift from a product-centric to a service-centric business model and logic that we observe extensively in the area of IT procurement, in particular. This is where the main topic of this post resides.

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The Good Spending

JUNE 25, 2023

Getting to more sophisticated tasks, I asked ChatGPT to explain procurement category management to a non-professional. The response I received created a sense of Deja Vu from previous inquiries on similar procurement topics. It can be used for any other topic related to procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2023

Modern-slavery and human-rights due diligence should be integrated as part of a broader sustainable procurement program that encompasses environmental and ethical topics, as well.

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The Good Spending

APRIL 2, 2023

Where's the procurement planning when you need one? It's a good enough topic, which misses one crucial element - demand management mastery comes after sophisticated planning. In some companies (and I'm quoting my own experience), procurement planning barely exists. Once, we wrote about demand management in this blog.

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2023

EPISODE 138 Procurement Out of This World with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | October 25, 2023 The U.S. With instability around the world starting to ratchet up concerns about space, the Space Development Authority (SDA) is responding by disrupting traditional procurement practices.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To bridge this gap, organizations are increasingly embracing the concept of supplier diversity in their procurement processes. In part 1 of our mini-series we explore the topic of supplier diversity, starting with defining what it is and why it matters. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Positive Purchasing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We are delighted to be sponsoring Procurement Strategies & Innovation (PSI) on 5 March 2024! Formerly known as eWorld Procurement & Supply, this is the UK’s technology showcase for procurement professionals. For more information on the event and to book your FREE place please click here to visit the event website.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. In the diagram below, it’s clear that the main area of impact for Procurement is upstream Scope 3 emissions.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. In the diagram below, it’s clear that the main area of impact for Procurement is upstream Scope 3 emissions.

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2022

Among the most valuable topics we addressed was a deceptively complex question: what is quality data? Only after the contract has been signed does procurement start raising relevant questions around data. The post Is Your Procurement Data Fit for Purpose? This blog post was originally published at artofprocurement.com.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To bridge this gap, organizations are increasingly embracing the concept of supplier diversity in their procurement processes. In part 1 of our mini-series we explore the topic of supplier diversity, starting with defining what it is and why it matters. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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ABC of Procurement

APRIL 21, 2022

There are so many ways procurement professionals can connect nowadays. The post The 10 Procurement groups I follow first appeared on ABC of Procurement. Here is a list of web pages I frequently visit when looking for knowledge.

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Spend Matters

JULY 21, 2022

Categories: Analytics , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article , Supplier Information Management Tags: Sponsored Article Most organizations believe that their procurement system centers on people, processes and technology. What’s missing in this picture? Read more. ).

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

At Spend Matters, it’s as important for us to get to know the requirements and opinions of the procurement community of practitioners as it is for us to understand the world of tech solutions and their providers. So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

The Procurement Director and Manager are responsible for executing spend management strategies and ensuring that procurement activities are aligned with organizational objectives. We should also consider the environmental and social impact of our procurement decisions.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

eWorld Procurement and Supply is a great forum to meet new vendors, reconnect with existing ones and find out about emerging technologies (aside from hearing from industry leaders on topical challenges and trends). Read more. )

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Procurement Foundry

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The topic of our recent roundtable discussion with a dozen Procurement Foundry community members— exploring potential flaws in procurement incentive plans —was one that we anticipated would generate a lively debate…and we were not wrong!

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The Procuretech Podcast

APRIL 2, 2024

In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into the topic of whether AI could make procurement as a profession irrelevant. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of procurement technology. What impact will AI in procurement have on jobs? Thanks for listening.

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Una

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Value Creation Through Digital Transformation in Procurement. But COVID also revealed the growing value placed on the expertise of procurement professionals and a shifting company viewpoint from back-office worker bees to valued C-suite consultants. Prioritizing a digital procurement strategy to gain competitive advantage.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2023

There are so many procurement podcasts out there. The amount of procurement related content has mushroomed since the pandemic, and the flourishing podcast scene is a great example of this. In the end, we picked out our top 37 procurement podcasts. It’s hosted by Art of Procurement team members.

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Una

JANUARY 30, 2023

Changing the Face of Procurement Tips for changing the face of procurement and how practitioners can combat outdated perceptions of the sourcing function. By Hugo Britt | January 31, 2023 Search A recent article from Chief Executive.net doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to perceptions of procurement.

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