Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Following three years of studying international business, I had the option to choose across various specialisations for my Master’s degree and decided to try something completely new, which would sort of enhance my curriculum.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2024

Supply Chain is no stranger to change, challenges, and yes, general chaos, but this year has been its own kind of animal charged by a strained global economy, shifting tensions across continents, and a major presidential election that could have resounding impacts across business and commerce this coming fall.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. I also have accountability for the supply chain third-party management risk and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. I have a team of 30 people with end-to-end category management responsibility.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

The breadth of the role dealing with all categories across a £8 billion-a-year spend is exciting and there are very few roles in a company that have so much reach and influence – for example, it allows me to challenge and support Network Rail in becoming more commercial, more sustainable, and more diverse.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. This is where EmpoweringCPO stands apart.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Procurement must work closely with the supply chain to optimize depreciation exposure to sell or dispose of slow-moving or obsolete inventories. Procurement could influence staff retention by creating favorable job conditions to own personnel or influencing staff satisfaction company-wide. Moderation. Affordability.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

To do this, procurement teams require visibility into their data, control over their processes, and a seat at the business strategy table. This change suggests that businesses today are more complex which, in turn, requires more precision and broader vision in the decision-making process.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Procurement technology landscape Procurement technology is primarily designed to simplify procurement processes and reduce costs, but it’s grown to offer so many more benefits than that, with the greatest one being transforming procurement into a source of reliable strategic influence.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Strategic procurement, or procurement strategic planning, is a data-driven process that helps businesses align procurement and business goals. The result is greater supply chain predictability, more accurate decision-making, and better business agility. What is strategic procurement?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's competitive business environment, procurement isn't just a necessity; it's a strategic function that can significantly influence a company’s bottom line. Return on Investment: Evaluate potential returns, considering both direct financial gains and intangible benefits like improved agility and compliance.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

These days, there’s a need — and even some pressure — for CFOs to evolve their scope and influence the innovation agenda within their enterprises. CFOs should align with counterparts in the broader organization to develop an agile innovation incubator to create automation and AI-enabled finance capabilities.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Procurement teams have a critical role to play in business strategy. Procurement teams also share crucial data and information that business leaders need in order to make choices, set strategy, and stay competitive. They also need enough autonomy to stay agile and respond quickly as business realities change.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

By allocating resources effectively, ecommerce businesses can maintain agility and responsiveness in a competitive market. Interpreting Inventory Turnover Ratio Once the inventory turnover ratio is calculated, interpreting the results provides valuable insights into ecommerce business performance.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2018

The increasing sophistication of information systems, coupled with business’s ever-expanding reliance on technology to handle critical processes, raises big questions about where that support is going to come from in the years ahead. talent as a supply chain unto itself. As with any supply chain, it all begins with the source.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

They should also extend this digitalization to supply chain management (supplier portal, webEDI, etc.) You will also need to create a business case based on your vision and the potential improvements – and above all, get your senior stakeholders on board! 2) Establish the basics. 4) The “Day of Digitalization”.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?

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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. However, not all these metrics will directly influence strategic objectives. That’s where KPIs come in.

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Sourcing and Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Developing Entrepreneurship and Business Strategies ? However, we are going to explore some more reasons, which are significantly influencing such evolution. What influence does a CFO have in organizational performance? Strategy Commercialization ? Challenges faced in managing payrolls ? 4 ways to define. ?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 17, 2025

The climate change debate is overits real and its herewe need solutions in supply chain now. Business leaders understand recognizing and prioritizing sustainable supply chain solutions is a strategic move to fuel business resilience, profitability, and agility. How did your supply chain journey start?

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