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Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy

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This is crucial as businesses continue to be faced with supply chain and business challenges. A competitive and nimble supply base can assist organizations as they rapidly respond to challenges in cost and supply. The following are just a few examples of some notable supplier diversity efforts across the globe.

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When it comes to blockchain, AI, and algorithms for procurement, “there is nothing new under the sun!”

Procurement Insights

In my fall 2004 analyses of a study on the use of web-based applications, I made the following observation: It is my position that a true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders, starting at the local or regional level.

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Who Is The “ONE” Missing From The Deloitte Solution Map?

Procurement Insights

Here is the paragraph: “Back in 2002, Greg Brady , a supply chain visionary, and Ranjit Notani , a pioneer in multi-enterprise collaboration technology, came to the conclusion that the traditional paradigm of business-to-business collaboration built around enterprise-centric software was fundamentally flawed. ” 30

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7 Trending Business Practices Disrupting Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Days and years went by, and eventually, the ’93 Ford Escort was living in the hybrid-dominated world of the year 2004. Time and technology had progressed, and there were a plethora of better alternatives on the market in 2004. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Responsible Sourcing.

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The Road Ahead: Navigating Procurement Challenges with an Automotive Industry Expert

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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. Purchasing 3.0

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The Spider Kills CLM Solution Providers, Risk Management May Be Next (Dr. Elouise Speaks)

Procurement Insights

In my fall 2004 analyses of a study on the use of web-based applications, I made the following observation: It is my position that a true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders, starting at the local or regional level.

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The One Point Analysts Are Missing? Technology Is IRRELEVANT!

Procurement Insights

Significance : Baan’s software emphasized integration across the supply chain, including procurement processes. Notable among these were: Ariba Buyer : Ariba was a leading provider of e-procurement solutions, offering platforms that enabled organizations to manage their procurement processes efficiently.