Procurement Heads

JUNE 21, 2022

Heads Resourcing Group, which comprises of Procurement Heads, HR Heads and Executive Heads, is expecting to double its team following the move after 18 months of continued success. The company, which was founded in 2008, will continue to retain its office presence in Winchester.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

My First Procurement Insights Post on Strand Commonality (Excerpt) – Optimization Modeling and the Modern Supply Chain (A PI Q and A) by JonHansen (March 2008) Numerous studies and reports have been published on the various methods (e.g., April 11th, 2008) Is Ford’s auto-xchange the “Real Deal?”

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2021

It may be a controversial statement to make, but the value that a procurement team can deliver within a financial services organisation is lower than what can be delivered in other sectors. Financial services procurement leaders can turn this challenging scenario into an opportunity to add value to the business.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We saw in the period following the financial crash of 2008 that failure to invest in skills development, attraction and retention when markets are struggling can have a longer-term detrimental impact on recovery. “It’s You may also like… When should I engage a procurement recruitment agency?

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, the inspiration for today’s article was a LinkedIn post from Drasko Jelavic, who asked the question: Is procurement about to fall into the rabbit hole again by focusing on cost savings and digitalization? 2008/2014 posts – [link]. Below is my answer. A great and timely post Drasko , but what do you mean again?

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Spend Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Categories: Accounts Payable , P2P , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Planergy and its P2P solution. It has been interesting to watch the evolution of IT procurement for SME and MM over the last few years.

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Jaggaer

MAY 7, 2019

Procurement in Banking also faces unique challenges due to the tough regulatory compliance environment that sets limits on how Banks can achieve goals like cutting costs. The bank’s Chief Procurement Officer may want to change vendor. Procurement’s Role in the Banking Industry. Banking is a unique industry in many respects.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 4, 2024

Procurement Insights, December 6th, 2014) What made your post jump off the page, Eric Kimberling is that we are still talking about ERP failures in 2024. The archives for my Procurement Insights blog alone consist of over 2,000 articles.

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Jaggaer

JULY 28, 2020

On the one hand, public sector procurement needs to comply with a variety of local, national and federal rules. Virtually all procurement professionals have been under pressure to “do more with less,” the demand is particularly intense in public procurement.”. Could the money be better spent? Absolutely.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In 2019, Kelly Barner contacted me about a fellow named Michael Cadieux, who was just starting a new community called Procurement Foundry. She said they were looking for a good writer with deep knowledge of the procurement industry and asked if I would be interested. Collectively, they make quite an archive.

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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. A PI Q&A) 30

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

A slow supplier in procurement. Example: If a slow approval process is the constraint in procurement, optimizing workflows, reducing paperwork, or automating approvals can help. Procurement: Optimizing vendor selection and approval workflows to avoid supply delays. A skill shortage in human resources.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 23, 2022

The shift from gas-powered to electric cars is nothing new – Tesla released its first production model back in 2008, for example – but the increased adoption of commercial vehicles that deliver not only packages but environmental benefits could be a game changer in the supply chain. Around 90% of the U.S.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 22, 2024

After 40-plus years in high tech and almost as long in procurement, I can say with complete certainty that technology has never been, is not now, or will ever be the driver of any form of transformation – digital or otherwise. Here are a couple of articles explaining why: Are you chasing solutions or solving problems?

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Current State of Supplier Performance Management Nowadays, the interest in improving supplier performance management methods has increased due to the increase in global sourcing and that of the global economy in particular (Gordon Sherry R, 2008). They do not relate to any overall company procurement goals and objectives.

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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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Procurement Insights

JULY 19, 2024

Here is the link to the first Six Sigma case study of Forrest’s that I posted on my YouTube channel in 2008 – [link] Watching that video today, the case study seems as relevant now as it did then—maybe even more so. How do you apply your Six Sigma teachings in 2024?

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 25, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest instalment of our CPO Spotlight series, she spoke with Rupert Gaster about her career and procurement’s role in sustainability. I envisioned a huge opportunity as a practitioner in the supply chain and procurement arena to make a difference and help the organisation to achieve those goals.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: In December 2010, I wrote an article about one of Time Magazine’s picks for the Top Innovations in 2008 – Made-in-Transit Packaging. Forty years in high-tech and almost as long in procurement and supply chain, I have to ask, at what point does the tracking begin, e.g., when the order is placed?

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Procurement Insights

JULY 8, 2024

Hansen Strategic Advisor/Analyst Specializing in Emerging AI Tech, Sales and Marketing (Procurement) Thinkers360 Top 50 Global Thought Leaders & Influencers on Procurement! Here is a paper I wrote in 2008 – [link] These failures are not due to the technology in each of these generations.

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Spotlight on Procurement

MARCH 18, 2024

Sam Achampong FCIPS, Regional Managing Director of CIPS Middle East & North Africa (MENA), discusses how the procurement profession has transformed since he moved to Dubai in 2008 and the challenges and opportunities the region offers.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This year, I will be closing in on the 2,000th blog post on Procurement Insights dating back to May 2007. It is a pretty deep archive of the history of our industry – like counting the rings of an old tree. But we all know that quantity does not necessarily mean quality – or enduring relevance. So, do my writings stand the test of time?

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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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Procurement Insights

JUNE 1, 2024

Hansen – Strategic Advisor/Analyst Specializing in Emerging AI Tech Here is the link to the first article I ever wrote about Coupa Software in 2008 – [link] I also remember interviewing Rob Bernshteyn for my Titan’s Series not long after he took the helm of the company in 2009 – [link] It has been an interesting 16 years.

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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. The article you are about to read was written in 2008. Before attempting to answer the above questions, have a read of the original 2008 article below.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. Moreover, Supply Chain is not the result of Marketing/Production Planning/Operations Management interface as stated by Mentzer et al 2008. 2) Origin of "Logistics". Many of them are parts of modern management concept.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 24, 2022

In truth, it is really a one-way conversation in which we all lament the inherent dangers and shortfalls of using spreadsheets and emails to procure goods and services but continue to use them. ” the article opens with the following question: “Do you, as a procurement professional, still use spreadsheets to do your job?”

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

There are a couple of quite interesting facts that prove Procurement to be the captain, guiding the journey to recovery post-crisis. In a case of history repeating, Procurement once again is the torch bearer for organisations looking forward to normalise cash flows, increase profitability and thus return to normalcy.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 29, 2023

Many years ago, I wrote about an industry survey – I think it was from McKinsey, which reported that most CFOs do not believe the savings their procurement counterpart claims. An equally concerning percentage expressed the opinion that procurement did not positively impact the company’s bottom line or stock price. If not, why?

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Empowering CPO

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

To answer these questions it is important to summarize and define Procurement Market Intelligence & Analytics Services, it is also important to summarize typical role of a category manager and KPI’s of an ideal Procurement Organization. What is procurement intelligence & analytics? Identifying areas to outsource.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

” – Albert Einstein It started as a simple exercise: ask ChatGPT, “What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025?” What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025? What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2023?

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2019

As we’ve explored in our last two blog posts, economists are predicting a decline in global economic growth due to policy and trade issues both in the United States and the European Union , bringing an increased risk to supply chains and procurement organizations.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 14, 2024

Flexible Procurement and Logistics Solutions 4. Coupa : Coupa’s spend management and procurement solutions, combined with its focus on supply chain visibility, can help LCBO manage costs and maintain operational efficiency during the disruption. Here’s why: 1. Comprehensive Supplier Network 2. What Do 40-plus Years Think?

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Or it may be an executive mandate driven by a leadership change or the arrival of an individual who understands the earnings contributions or growth that a well-run procurement organization can deliver to an enterprise. The financial meltdown of 2008 provided a further impulse. No Time Like the Present for Procurement Technology.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With the increasing realization of the impact of Global Warming and Carbon Footprints along with stringent regulations, it has become very critical for any organization to focus on Green Procurement in order to establish a positive image in the minds of consumers. It does not require too much effort to attain sustainability goals.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

In July 2008 and then again in June 2022, I wrote, “ Why is the question regarding the difference between procurement versus purchasing still a thing? In short, we are all in procurement! Like the word adviser, purchasing represents the old way of seeing our role in what is a dramatically changing world.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

” Tiura provides a compelling history lesson by referring to the 2008 financial crisis and its impact on the retail industry. .” In “Feast or Famine: Is It Time For Big Box Retailers To Rethink And Reengineer Their Sourcing Practices?” A Digital Wake-Up Call?

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