Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

The following is a 31-minute video of a 2011 lecture I gave at eWorld. 2011 eWorld Video THE EVOLUTION OF THE CFO VIEW Between 2011 and 2024 , CFOs’ views of procurement have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in the business environment, technology, and organizational priorities.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million in 2015.

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Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Anointed by Steve Jobs to take over as CEO in Aug 2011, he was one of very few CPOs who’s made the ultimate career step. Very few CEOs come from Procurement or Supply Chain. Supply Chain should become one of the top agenda items on board level meetings. Reduce Cost (yes, it’s always going to be our job!)

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 52

Procurement Software

AUGUST 8, 2023

It really began to start making an impact and challenging the market leaders at the time in around 2011. In 2020, Coupa announced the acquisition of Llamasoft , a supply chain planning software company, for $1.5 Mid-market businesses don’t have huge software budgets. Coupa was founded back in 2006. This isn’t over yet.

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supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Procurement team 52