Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For example, many reports show that the adoption of e-sourcing by best-in-class companies has stagnated at 60% – 70% since 2007. An organization that does not know where it is going will have difficulties defining some of the critical aspects of digital projects, like: Solution requirements management.

Real-time Visibility 113

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Negotiation 113

Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was originally published in the Procurement Insights blog on December 3rd, 2007 – almost 16 years ago. This is one of the main reasons that initiatives in which change or compliance management is a core element fail 85% of the time. So, why am I reposting it today? ” Wu

supply chain software solutions 72

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility 72

Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2024

.” A cycle in which solution providers were given little choice but to proclaim “we are now a GenAI company” in much the same way that Ariba claimed that it was an “on-demand company” in 2007 in one of this blog’s most read posts “ The Ariba Interviews.”

Management 78

Management Demand Strategy Procurement 78

ivalua

DECEMBER 11, 2020

During the same period, he was President of BCE Nexxia, the entity that owns and manages Bell’s network in the U.S. Between 2007 and 2011, André has occupied a series of executive functions, including VP Corporate Strategy. Before joining Bell, André was a strategy consultant with A.T. from Montréal’s McGill University.

Strategy 100

Strategy Networking Procurement Management 100

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Instead, these technologies could redefine roles, emphasizing strategic decision-making and relationship management over routine tasks. It’s important to note that while automation and artificial intelligence are expected to transform procurement functions, they may not necessarily lead to widespread job losses.

Chief Procurement Officer 52

Chief Procurement Officer supply chain software solutions Procurement Contract 52

SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2024

CNG burns cleaner than diesel, reducing emissions and greenhouse gas output (Lowe, 2007). These tires offer less resistance as they roll, reducing the energy required to maintain movement (Lowe, 2007). 2007), The Transport Manager’s and Operator’s Handbook 2007, Kogan Page: London. Khare, M. &

Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Efficiency Cost of ownership Supply Chain Optimization Sustainable transportation 105

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Consus partnered with Ivalua to lead the implementation and transformation effort at Intalere to drive cost savings, transparency and improved efficiencies across contracting and category management across the organization. Established in 2007, Consus is a leading procurement services provider operating across 9 countries.

Contract 147

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 147

ivalua

JANUARY 15, 2020

They will leverage Ivalua’s industry-leading Sourcing, Contract Management and Analytics functions for both direct and indirect procurement across the organisation. The implementation of Ivalua will increase efficiency, reduce manual work and help to manage growth in Laerdal’s procurement operations. About Ivalua. Follow us at @Ivalua.

Spend management 133

Spend management Contract management Procurement Suppliers 133

ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc. Established in 2007, Consus is a leading Procurement services provider and procurement systems integrator, operating across 9 countries. We look forward to contributing to their Procurement cost optimization initiative”.

Sourcing 28

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization 28

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Product Recalls Surge 11% in 2023 to Hit Seven-Year High,” I had not written a post about product recalls since August 2007. Barbie and Hot Wheels Revisited Before moving forward to 2024, let’s revisit the case study I cited in my 2007 article. Perhaps this explains why no one is writing about it.

Supply chain 87

Supply chain Import Supply Influencing 87

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

– Lean management incorporates a management decision-making process that bases every decision on its relative impact on the customer Weaknesses – Potential tendency towards complexity of technique and analysis – Does not involve everybody. – Six Sigma creates a link between tactical actions and strategic focus.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Quality Supply Chain Optimization 98

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Consus partnered with Ivalua to lead the implementation and transformation effort at Intalere to drive cost savings, transparency and improved efficiencies across contracting and category management across the organization. Established in 2007, Consus is a leading procurement services provider operating across 9 countries.

Contract 130

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 130

Procurement Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc Andy Shigo, Head of Procurement at Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc, highlighted the flexibility of ORO’s solution in managing procurement processes, including new procurement requests, supplier onboarding, and compliance checks. G2 Reviews : User reviews on G2.com

Procurement 52

Procurement Import Suppliers Sourcing 52

Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As you read the title of today’s post, you may wonder what maverick spend, vendor rationalization and change management have to do with user adoption and AI Chatbots. The simple answer is the end of maverick spend , vendor rationalization , and change management. This disconnect meant that other measures had to be taken.

Change management 69

Change management Management Contract Buyers 69

Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2023

(In fact, it’s the lack of Big Data leading to so many failures … but that’s a different rant …)” – Michael Lamoureux, LinkedIn (September 2023) Michael Lamoureux , your post reminded me of a 2007 post on Double Marginalization. Double Marginalization Video (The Rhine River Analogy)

Data 64

Data Buyers Price Management 64

Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. Stock 2009 said more specific that most researchers believed the term " Supply Chain Management " was introduced by Keith Oliver of Booz Allan Hamilton in 1982 on Financial Times. 2) Origin of "Logistics". A Case Study.

Logistics 99

Logistics Supply chain Supply Supply chain management 99

Procurement Insights

MAY 27, 2024

For those following this blog since 2007, the above text will likely tweak a few recalls of the much-repeated words I used to describe how I developed my company’s platform in the late 1990s – early 2000s. Businesses must take an outside-in-network view and together serve the end consumer. ” 30

Real-time Visibility 81

Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency e2e 81

ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc. Established in 2007, Consus is a leading Procurement services provider and procurement systems integrator, operating across 9 countries. We look forward to contributing to their Procurement cost optimization initiative”.

Sourcing 100

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization 100

Procurement Insights

MARCH 1, 2024

In 2007 , I wrote the following in Part 7 of my Dangerous Supply Chain Myths Series: In short, a Metaprise is a synchronized versus sequential architecture (private hub) that simultaneously links or incorporates the unique operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders on a real-world, real-time basis. (In

Procurement 87

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Quality 87

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.” 2007 – Commonwealth of Virginia ’s eVA – Yes, Virginia! There is more to e-procurement than software!

supply chain software solutions 72

supply chain software solutions Supply Contract management Supply chain 72

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It covers spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier risk and performance management (SRPM), similar in scope to Gartner’s Strategic Sourcing Application Suites Magic Quadrant. Ease and level of integration is an important criteria for spend management solutions. Suites reign.

Eprocurement 147

Eprocurement Sourcing Contract Suppliers 147

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As one of the first procurement industry bloggers, if you told me on May 18th, 2007, that in December 2023, I would still be penning my thoughts on the Procurement Insights blog, I probably would not have believed you. Here Here is the link to my very first post: Welcome to Procurement Insights. The Top 3 Posts Ref.

Supply chain 81

Supply chain Procurement Purchasing Risk 81

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

For that answer, let’s go back to a 2007 post in this blog titled “Yes, Virginia! Revisiting the 2007 Cisco Post in 2023)” to see if my Virginia eVA review stood the test of time. My answer has always been the same – always try to choose successful clients. There is more to e-procurement than software!

supply chain software solutions 78

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Demand 78

Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

(In the test case, a major public sector organization realized a 23% cost of goods savings annually over a period of several years while simultaneously reducing the number of buyers required to manage the contract to 3 from an original 23. Delivery performance and product quality also improved dramatically.) What are the common denominators?

Buyers 72

Buyers Procurement team Quality Contract 72

Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Meet the CPO Arena Panel What About The Others Referencing the Deloitte Chart, what do I know about the other data management companies? 2022) Don’t Blame the Messenger (or The Category Manager!) (Jan. 2007) The Mendocino Project: A Brilliant Strategy by Microsoft and SAP to Sidestep Anti-Trust Legislation? 2007) 30

Category management 75

Category management Sourcing Procurement Management 75

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

It was started in 2007 and is managed by the U.S. With the current waiver, all payments for federal student loans after October 1, 2007, count under the qualifications. About The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Department of Education. The only needed criteria – is qualifying employment. Submit an Application.

Supply chain 93

Supply chain Supply Management Sourcing 93

Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2024

On April 23rd, Vineet Khanna , the former Global Head of Supply Chain at Nestlé , will share his roadmap to Supply Chain Orchestration Success. In the meantime, these are my thoughts; please share yours.

Supply chain 69

Supply chain Supply Purchasing Supply chain management 69

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Accordingly, if organizations want to succeed and grow in the long-term, they need to cooperate, organize, and manage their logistics very wisely and mitigate its problems and risks simultaneously. LSPs generally endow tremendous inventory management and warehousing solutions, conveyance of orders and international logistics.

Logistics 98

Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation 98

ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

It covers spend analysis , sourcing, contract management and supplier risk and performance management (SRPM), similar in scope to Gartner’s Strategic Sourcing Application Suites Magic Quadrant. Ease and level of integration is an important criteria for spend management solutions. Lesson 1: Suites reign.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Eprocurement Contract Suppliers 130

Pipefy

DECEMBER 8, 2023

BTPs can tackle these problems by implementing good case management processes that help them match their clients’ IT strategies with overall business goals. This guide examines the ways effective case management can transform your organization’s processes by laying out key steps and best practices to streamline your operations.

Management 52

Management Quality Collaboration Risk 52

Procurement Insights

AUGUST 16, 2024

2007 – [link] “Process understanding starts and ends with the premise of centralized visibility and departmental empowerment. “It Acres of Diamonds: The Value of Effectively Managing Low-Dollar, High Transactional Volume Spend – fall 2004.)” To start, here is an excerpt of a post I wrote in Sept.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Management Supply chain 52

Procurement Insights

AUGUST 4, 2024

Why is tail spend misunderstood?

Management 52

Management Purchasing Supply chain Supply 52

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 27, 2023

My Response R.Gökhan Hüner , you provide great insights that immediately reminded me of the following excerpt from an article I wrote in 2007 – [link] “Unfortunately, most purchasing departments “inherit” their software as an adjunct downstream byproduct of either an original finance or IT-centric initiative.

Procurement 84

Procurement supply chain software solutions Purchasing Sourcing 84

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It is this latter “twist” if you can call it that, that has enabled the optimization process to extend beyond the limitations of executional boundaries referred to in a May 2007 article that appeared in Supply Chain Digest titled Supply Chain Optimization versus Simulation.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Import Procurement 52

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In this article, we'll systematically evaluate and compare 2 time management books based on 6 criteria to show you best book on time management of all time. Time Management Basics Time management is about how to implement and control various activities effectively. A review of the time management literature.

Management 40

Management Product development Import Contract 40

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In order to come up with the list of best team building and leadership books, we collect data as below, - We build the list of team building and leadership books on best-selling data on Amazon.com in 5 categories, namely, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Team Building, Training and Organizational Change. - Reference - Ambrosini, V.,

Management 40

Management Leadership Data Sourcing 40

Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Survey results indicate that many core supplier management functions, including risk management, relationship management, performance management, innovation management, and CSR/Sustainability management, are still supported by generic applications such as Excel, SharePoint, and Teams or by no system at all.

Suppliers 72

Suppliers Buyers Risk management Supply Chain Optimization 72