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.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, March 20, 2025 Rittal, one of the world’s leading system providers of electrical enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure, software and services, has confirmed JAGGAER for its procurement processes. Over time, the use of the software was gradually extended to other modules.

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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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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 24, 2022

This week we're talking about supply chains. More specifically, where does the line lie between procurement and supply chain? Should we be concentrating on better understanding our multi-tiered complex chains, rather than just purchasing software to better track and trace shipments? He says yes, definitely.

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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. CPOs need to have a presence on executive boards.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

By measuring key aspects of the procurement process, these metrics provide insights that can drive significant improvements in cost-efficiency, operational performance, and supply chain resilience. Importance and Impact on the Organization – Delivery metrics are vital for maintaining a smooth and efficient supply chain.

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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. They are arguably the market leader and self-proclaimed “inventor of the Business Spend Management (BSM) category”. Cloud-based software wasn’t as much of a thing.

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