Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chevron was IN NO WAY involved with the following assessment, although I think they will find it to be an interesting read because it leverages their known capabilities and aligns them with my prior research and discussions on procurement efficiency, Shared Services, and Hansens RAM principles.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Impact: Centralized procurement ecosystem, data consistency, and reduced duplication.

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Procurement Express

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The right financial reporting software gives you real-time visibility into where money is going, automates tedious finance tasks, and helps you make smarter decisions faster. Some solutions focus on general accounting, while others prioritize procurement, approvals, and spend management. Its a software problem.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

PME is not only an opportunity to warm up the market but also ensuring that any issued RFP can be met, specifications and conditions are fit for purpose and the opportunity to add innovation into the procurement and Contract and Supplier management process.” Here’s how: 1.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. According to Gartner, up to 67% of ERP implementations fail — and as more solutions migrate to the cloud, they predict the failure rate could climb to as much as 90% by 2025. Efficient warehouse management.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 17, 2025

I received an email a few moments ago with the headline – NEWS: Beroe Acquires nnamu to Turbocharge Procurement Negotiations with Game Theory and AI. Anyone who has followed the Procurement Insights blog for any length of time knows I love to ask questions and am voracious about gaining new insights.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

MODEL #1 DPW (Digital Procurement World) is widely recognized as one of the most influential platforms in the digital procurement space. It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Positive Aspects of DPW 1.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

A July 2024 Gartner survey also found that 72% of procurement leaders are focusing on incorporating generative AI, anticipating a shift towards strategic decision-making and innovation. Procurement leaders recognize the imperative in front of them, but what does it mean for the future skills profile of the profession? efficiency gap.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Impact on PO Automation & Collaboration: Difficulties in real-time data exchange for PO confirmations, shipment tracking, and pricing updates. Limited adoption of procurement automation tools leads to delayed approvals and frequent human errors. However, several challenges hinder progress in this area.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 1, 2025

Evidence: Hansens RAM philosophy (Procurement Insights, 2025) advocates lean tools ($1M-$5M savings) over bloated suites ($10M-$20M), aligning with this efficiency. Impact: Ensures 95-100% usage by adapting to real-time requirements, avoiding static S2P features that lag (e.g., unused tariff tools post-2024).

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Download Free Copy Ultimate Guide to Procurement in Education: Tips for Schools & Academies Category Spend Management Written by Keith Murphy 16 min read Tags Education Procurement Last edited February 24, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Procurement in Education? What is Procurement in Education?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In the fast-paced world of aviation, delays are often‍ unavoidable but always ‍impactful.The highly anticipated entry-into-service (EIS) of the Airbus A350F,originally slated for 2025,now faces unexpected hurdles. This setback impacts Airbus’s timeline and stakeholders, raising concerns within the aviation industry.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 2, 2023

Murphy & Sons and advice to individuals starting their journey within Procurement. I have spent over 30 years in the Procurement and supply chain in the construction industry. Additionally, it felt like the right time for a new challenge, as I had spent nearly 24 years with my previous employer. It was set up in 1951.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Download Free Copy Supply Chain Disruptions in Schools: Challenges and Solutions Category Inventory Written by Keith Murphy 17 min read Tags Education Risk Management Supply Chain Management Last edited March 18, 2025 Download PDF KEY TAKEAWAYS Efficient school supply chains are critical for maintaining consistent educational services.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 19, 2023

For our latest CPO Spotlight, Stephen spoke with Sagar Bhardwaj , Head of Practice – Consumer, about what has changed for him professionally since he last spoke with Procurement Heads. We have an amazing analytics dashboard, which gives us visibility on spend and suppliers’ contract duration, supplying really important insight.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time. These major shifts will likely have various implications for the procurement process. electronics).

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Una

APRIL 11, 2023

Advantages and Disadvantages of ERP Systems Discover the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing ERP systems to drive efficiencies and cost savings in procurement. They also typically provide analytics and reporting tools that allow managers to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions in real time. billion by 2025.

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Planergy

MARCH 24, 2025

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Centralizing functions such as IT support, procurement , or catering allows the trust to leverage economies of scale, reducing operational expenses while improving service quality. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Today, Bryant Smith, Director of Product Management at Manhattan, joins me to talk all about supply chain unification – what it means; the barriers and potential; and its impact on visibility, resiliency, and cost. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.52] An overview of Manhattan – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

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Planergy

MARCH 20, 2025

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Implementing bulk procurement practices also has great potential to reduce operational expenses. Revenue Reserves: A Buffer for Uncertain Times Revenue reserves act as a safety net for MATs, providing security against unexpected expenses or funding reductions.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 14, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

As we approach the end of Q1 of 2025, several key logistics trends are poised to significantly reshape the logistics landscape. AI algorithms possess the capability to analyze real-time traffic patterns, prevailing weather conditions, and intricate delivery schedules to determine the most efficient routes for transportation.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

In 2009, Procurement Insights did a series of interviews and a panel with the leaders for providers I called the New Titans of the SaaS World series. As a side note, in a follow-up 2013 and 2023 Procurement Insights post , I talked about companies like Market Dojo, Nipendo, Scout RFP, Tealbook, and several others. ThroughPut.ai

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

What Is Velocity Procurement Jon W. While Hansen hasnt published a formal manifesto on it, the term emerges in his 2024 writings and discussions, notably on platforms like LinkedIn, where he positions it as a response to the sluggish, tech-heavy procurement systems dominating todays landscape. That systems success (e.g.,

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 19, 2025

.” Ask Chat GPT 4 simple questions, and then tell me why maps and quadrants and solution provider logos matter: What were the top 10 procuretech solutions in 1995, 2005, 2015, and 2025? Significance : This system marked one of the early large-scale attempts to digitize procurement within a major governmental organization.

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Planergy

MARCH 13, 2025

Sage Intacct integrates with over 350 business applications, improving data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and cross-platform visibility. Find the report you need and just click on the print option or take some time to customize the data to suit your needs.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 23, 2025

A year ago, we published a checklist naming eight procurement challenges manufacturing companies would face in 2024. We began the piece by writing, Procurement is more dynamic than ever. What will that mean for procurement in the manufacturing sector? But that would take time. A lot of time.

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