Procurement Heads

JANUARY 27, 2023

I spent some time looking into recruitment roles that might align with me and I found an opportunity to work for a technical recruitment agency within their commercial services team as an Interim Procurement Recruitment Consultant. Changes in recruitment A lot has changed since I became a Recruitment Consultant in 2006.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

FIRST, SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION In August 2007, I wrote an article titled “Procurement’s Expanding Role and the Executive of the Future.” ” The article focused on the 2006 CPO Agenda London-based panel discussion asking, “Are there any limits to procurement’s role?”

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The Good Spending

MAY 13, 2024

NHS soon announced that the procurement process for the program would be structured to attract global IT players. Eventually, a confidential report was produced in February 2006 stating that Lorenzo had "no mapping of features to release, nor detailed plans. Procurement learnings Unrealistic deadlines? Poor program management?

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

To reduce inefficiencies and fraud, grant activities are governed by several regulations including these two relatively recently enacted laws: The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) – This law expands on federal awards reporting reforms that began with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Categories: Accounts Payable , P2P , Payments , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Spend Management , Technology Tags: PRO Medius began life in 2001 in Sweden as an AP automation solution; in 2006 it opened offices in Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands; in 2008 in Poland. Read more. ).

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. Transportation is a complex system, and even minor inefficiencies can have a ripple effect. We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 29, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Jacob Gorm Larsen is a recognized thought leader on digital procurement and the founder of Moneyball CPH which is a boutique consultancy that specializes in digital procurement. . He spent almost 17 years with Maersk, last as the head of digital procurement. First Name.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Zip also hosted panels, Q&A sessions and more with various procurement and finance leaders from Prudential, Pixar, Arm, Coinbase and others. The changes come in conjunction with Zip’s expansion in broader procurement orchestration and into native source-to-pay capabilities, complementing its foundational intake management focus.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

I’ve consulted several cloud procurement & supply chain application providers (2008-2012) and influenced their product roadmaps. Later in my career (2006-2007) my boss became my mentor. This is just one of the reasons why I host a podcast with a focus on global women in procurement and supply chain.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Not long after forming in 2006, Coupa’s founders, Dave Stephens and Noah Eisner, were some of the first sponsors of the Procurement Insights blog. But rather than focusing on new and emerging technologies, today’s procurement professionals seek insights into the actual processes that drive their enterprises.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

” – Procurement Insights (August 4th, 2009) I received an email today from one of the contacts I have at Certinal, in which the person wrote the following: “It’s no more just about gaining a 50% savings versus legacy vendors, Certinal eSign is also a “Leader” in IDC MarketScape Worldwide eSignatures Software 23.”

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 8, 2024

with the following question: “Why has Danone been on the leading edge of supply chain evolution (2006 to 2024)?” Starting Point: Two weeks ago, I opened the post – Danone’s COO Mike Sloboda’s “3 Tips For Supply Success” Nails It! ” You can read the Mike Sloboda post at your convenience for specifics.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 25, 2024

That being said, how do you measure or quantify success? 2001 Zycus India (U.S.)

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Procurement Insights

MAY 13, 2023

Sixteen years after my first article on procurement talent, why is there still a “talent war?” ” Response to a timely article by Iain Campbell McKenna In 2006 Geraint John ‘s CPO Agenda Roundtable had execs from Nestlé Danone British Airways & Merrill Lynch meet to discuss the future of procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

Many supply chain, sourcing & procurement teams have been asked to row upstream without a paddle during this time of crisis. All the while, McDonald’s retained its global approach, brand, image, operations & supply chain ( Guardian 2006 ). Will COVID19 create more Local Supply Chains?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

I just read a thought-provoking post by Philip Ideson lamenting the fact that procurement people are generally viewed as being dinosaurs. To start, most procurement professionals – or buyers as we were called back then, indicated they fell into the position rather than choosing it – someone had to do it was a common refrain. .”

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In 2006, 14,371 of the 34,000 suppliers received orders. As emphasized in Part 4 of my Changing Face of Procurement Seminar Series titled “Winning Strategies for Vendor Engagement,” knowing if your e-procurement strategy is a “threat or a benefit” to your supply base is critical to the success of any initiative.”

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Procurement Insights

MAY 14, 2024

Conversely, the value of being on the front lines of procurement is that the feedback you receive is a true reflection of a present-day reality (or mindset) and not linked to a long-held belief that is the result of past corporate affiliations. In 2006, 14,371 of the 34,000 suppliers received orders.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

imports from China grew from about $45 billion per year in 1995 to more than $280 billion per year in 2006. SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Logistics #Distribution #History #Procurement. Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? .

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2022

. “Organizations that already have a technology-driven program in place or have just recently implemented one still surprise me with their significant interest in the dramatic changes in procurement methodologies and practices. Are You in The Software Business?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

These include Oracle SCM for supply chain management , Oracle HCM for human capital management and Oracle Procurement for procure-to-pay. Since 2006, Oracle has offered an implementation methodology, the Oracle Unified Method (OUM), a full lifecycle approach to implementing the company’s ERP software.

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The Procuretech Podcast

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Henrik has been involved in e-auction statistics since 2006. There are so many parameters that aren't fixed and are dependent upon an organisation's maturity of procurement, relationship with incumbent vendor, and so on. Book an Intro Call and let's talk all things Digital Procurement! How have e-auctions evolved?

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Procurement Software

AUGUST 8, 2023

nShockwaves were sent through the procurement software industry last December when the Coupa software acquisition was announced. Aside from the obviously devastating blow this is to their former employees, what is the wider and longer lasting impact of Coupa’s acquisition on the procurement software industry?

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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah (Lebanon) is at its heaviest since 2006. Work/Life and Career Tips: Check out “ Quiet ” by Susan Cain : The brilliant Susan Cain first came to the attention of many in the procurement and supply chain world when she wowed the audience with her keynote speech at ISM2016.

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