Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

However, due to waning demand and improvements in the availability of various auto parts, motor carriers and other logistics entities should be able to make some headway in 2023. At the annual FTR Transportation Conference, analysts and forecasters had dueling opinions on what Class 8 truck and trailer production would be like in 2023.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. Strategic sourcing manager. The strategic sourcing manager is responsible for high-value purchases. To be a strategic sourcing manager, you must have an analytical mind and tactical spending. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2023.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Developing and executing category strategies is critical to effective strategic sourcing.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment May 9, 2023 | | Public Sector /by he I have spent most of my career in the private sector and started to get in contact with the space in recent years.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

In no order of preference, other than by the date they dropped into our digital letterbox, today let’s hear from Ron Giles, Strategic Sourcing Director at LevaData. This series will run from mid-December to mid-January, then our analyst Bertrand Maltaverne will wrap up with his own take on the key themes that emerge. Read more. ).

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This integration will streamline strategic sourcing, reducing cycle times and enhancing efficiency. Organizations will prioritize sourcing that minimizes environmental impact and promotes resource efficiency. Circular Economy – [link] Elkington 2008 – [link] Elkington 2023 – [link] 7.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Amexs acquisition of Nipendo, announced January 11, 2023, and closed in Q1 2023 (Business Wire, 2023), strengthens its B2B payments and P2P capabilities, directly affecting its competitive stance against Ramp. It automates procure-to-pay processes, reducing manual friction (PYMNTS, 2023). Comparing Apples To Apples?

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Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A strong holiday shopping season is expected to set the stage for 2023 as a whole. What trends will emerge in e-commerce in 2023? While social shopping is not new, it's increasingly prevalent and will likely expand further in 2023. That would be a roughly 10% increase from last year's total ($262 billion).

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Strategic Sourceror

JANUARY 13, 2023

Given its ubiquity, a few questions arise: What will warehouse automation look like in 2023? That's expected to continue into 2023 as mortgage rates tick higher. Will warehouse occupancy grow to accommodate the infrastructure? How will it address business owners' supply chain challenges? Here are a few predictions: 1.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. Their accountability extends beyond simple sourcing; it also includes strategic sourcing and buying products and services at the best cost.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity.

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Strategic Sourceror

JANUARY 17, 2023

So much so, some believe that 2023 will truly be the year that drones as a means of transportation will truly "take off." We're encouraged by the positive response from customers and look forward to making even more progress in 2023." More drone deliveries are expected in 2023 and beyond.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

What kinds of merchandise may be hard to find in 2023? cobalt, graphite) may also be in short supply in 2023. A Blog for Procurement, Supply Chain and Purchasing Professionals, sponsored by Corcentric , a leading Procurement Service Provider, specializing in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Resources and Procurement Advisory.

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Strategic Sourceror

AUGUST 2, 2022

Construction of the $202 million graphite processing plant is underway and the facility is slated to open for business in 2023 , according to AL.com. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Spend Matters

MAY 29, 2024

As we wrote in our recap of the EMEA Ivalua NOW conference, the company now has 950 employees, over 2,000 certified consultants, and collected over $180 million in 2023 revenue. Khuat-Duy also noted that Ivalua was profitable in 2023.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

over 5,000 at DPW Amsterdam 2023), DPW offers unparalleled access to a diverse community. Practical Focus: The “Make Tech Work” theme (2023) and “AIX: Breakthrough Thinking for Exponential Impact” (2024 NYC Summit) emphasize actionable outcomes over theoretical discussions. Negative Aspects 1.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Unique obstacles have caused many companies to re-evaluate their sourcing strategies. Looking forward to 2023, what are some of the challenges procurement will face in the food industry? Shortages will continue to be a central theme in 2023 and could come from anywhere in the supply chain. Raw Materials Shortages.

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Una

MAY 3, 2023

EPISODE 113 Learning to Work Side-by-Side with ChatGPT with Joshua Palacios By Kelly Barner | May 3, 2023 In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Joshua Palacios. They possess the ability to manage complex sourcing projects while aligning strategies with business goals.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, […]

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ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials April 17, 2023 | | Public Sector by Jarrod McAdoo Today, state and local governments are tackling top priorities such as legacy modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

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CPO Rising

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. In my years as a strategic sourcing consultant, I was […] Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations.

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CPO Rising

JULY 28, 2023

Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. In my years as a strategic sourcing consultant, I was […] Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2023 proved to be another challenging year for procurement professionals. We’re working with customers on GenAI event creation, sourcing of upcoming renewals, policy adherence, autonomous negotiations, contract renewals, RFP scoring and supplier engagement.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

The results of our forthcoming global supply chain risk survey ( Resilience 2023, The Interos Annual Global Supply Chain Report ) showed that organizations that had experienced cyber security events (data leakage/loss, ransomware, service disruptions) were impacted to the tune of $43 million each year on average.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 8, 2024

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. There is no doubt that uncertainty is permeating the four walls of today’s enterprises. Many unknowns have yet to be revealed, leading to more […]

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CPO Rising

MARCH 8, 2023

Join Ardent Partners and Fairmarkit on March 22 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET for a discussion on Defend Your Margins: Seven CPO Strategies for 2023. Companies with higher margins are more valuable to their investors. And, as top CPOs and CFOs know, when it comes to defending profit margins, a penny saved can be a […]

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In the Q4 of 2023, he wrote a four-part series that delves into the history of automation, AI and how procurement may proceed. Spend Matters Lead Analyst Bertrand Maltaverne has dubbed this new relationship ‘Autogmentation,’ a mixture of automation and augmentation.

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CPO Rising

MAY 15, 2023

The Ardent Partners analyst team descended on Nashville on May 3rd and 4th for the ivalua NOW 2023: Americas conference. This event was well attended and came on the heels of the company’s slightly larger EMEA conference which was held in Paris at the end of March. Ivalua typically selects unique venues for its annual […]

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

between 2018–2023 (MarketWatch 2020). The market can expect to be evaluated at a $9.9BN industry by 2023 (Banerjee 2019). While it may not be equally as sexy or notable, as MarTech or FinTech, the ProcureTech market has a forecasted CAGR of 9.6%

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Many business leaders are predicting even more catastrophic attacks to happen worldwide in the wake of the global instability we are facing heading into 2023. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Una

JULY 25, 2023

By Hugo Britt | July 25, 2023 Search Search It’s always interesting to discover which articles on a blog drive the most engagement. This article defines the difference between strategic sourcing and category management and shows how the two concepts work together to drive cost savings and value in procurement.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 June, 2024: JAGGAER, the global leader in strategic sourcing and procurement, has held a series of roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address the top priorities for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs).

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Strategic Sourceror

DECEMBER 16, 2022

According to the analysis of Turner & Townsend, a global real estate and infrastructure consultancy, residential building materials as a whole are expected to cost 7% more in 2023 than they did this year, Supply Chain Dive reported. They're also poised to climb again in 2024, but to a smaller degree, up 2.7%.

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Una

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Anthony Clervi | February 14, 2023 Search We all know that supply chains can be fragile entities. What to Do When Supply Chains Break Your Heart Six helpful tips for what to do – and what NOT to do – when supply chains and supplier partners end up breaking your heart.

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Arkestro

APRIL 10, 2023

April 16-19, 2023 | Amelia Island, FL Whether you attended our breakout session with Bel Brands or simply stopped by our booth, we are so glad to have met you at the SIG Procurement Technology Summit! They turned to Arkestro strategic sourcing software powered by AI.

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Una

MARCH 8, 2023

By Hugo Britt | March 9, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Pain Points in Procurement Series When Supplier Negotiations Come to a Standstill What to do when supplier negotiations appear to be at an impasse, why negotiations break down, and how to up your chances for success.

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Strategic Sourceror

JANUARY 20, 2023

Despite this diversification of medical suppliers, further COVID-19 outbreaks in China in 2022 and 2023 and the resulting manufacturing slowdowns have created shortages that individual facilities have found it difficult to address. officials worked to identify alternative suppliers and build stockpiles of key medical supplies.

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