Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

The following is a 31-minute video of a 2011 lecture I gave at eWorld. It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years. Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Given that catastrophic events lead to deadly and costly supply chain disruptions, catastrophic risk is at the forefront of operational and supply chain resilience. For Procurement teams, it is becoming more important to understand which suppliers are located in areas prone to experiencing natural hazards.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Maryna has: 5 years of experience in procurement training and consulting. 10 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, the tobacco market in particular. Maryna has: 5 years of experience in procurement training and consulting. 10 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, the tobacco market in particular.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 93

Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

The Importance of Procurement in Business Procurement is the lifeblood of any business. This can range from raw materials for production, to office supplies, to strategic partnerships. Understanding Procurement Metrics To gauge the effectiveness of procurement activities, businesses rely on procurement metrics.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Now that the situation is slowly moving towards normalcy, supply chain and procurement teams are under insurmountable pressure to monitor and mitigate supplier risks and compromise competitiveness closely. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami caused a $210 billion in cost for Japan. had to shut down temporarily.

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Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 52

Arkestro

JULY 18, 2022

One of the most critical lessons learned during the global pandemic and its aftermath has been the importance of supply chain resilience. The good news is that these two goals are not mutually exclusive—in fact, sustainability can be a big part of building a more resilient supply chain. .

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