Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Livestock Commodities Livestock and meat commodities include lean hogs , pork, live cattle , and feeder cattle. It follows the principles of supply and demand as it is the driving force of commodity markets. Risk Management Through Commodity Trading, producers and consumers can be exposed to the price volatility of commodities.

Raw materials 178

Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency Price Market analysis 178

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

As a Buyer at British Airways, I bought a range of different categories from engineering spares to airport services. I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. Our organisation has adopted agile ways of working.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Suppliers 246

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. Read our analysis: Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk.)

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Risk Risk management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 111

Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Agent-Based Solution : Agents represent suppliers, buyers, and logistics providers, sharing data and negotiating terms autonomously. Predictive Risk Mitigation Challenge : Reactive risk management leads to costly supply chain failures. Resilience against supply chain volatility. ERP upgrades).

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

Supply chain management 52

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier collaboration serves as the foundation for supply continuity, agility, risk management, and resilience when disruptions occur. A dedicated supplier portal connecting buyers and suppliers can provide a basic communication venue. Beyond this are more challenging activities such as complex eSourcing events.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2024

1999 Revisited (Video) – Real Agents Leveraging AI GEP Autonomous Agentic AI Agents (High-Level Summary) GEP is set to revolutionize procurement and supply chain operations by introducing autonomous AI agents into the Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supplier relationship management 59

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains. The broader issue is that border controls and travel bans limit the ability of supply managers to identify and qualify new suppliers. Coronavirus will lead to permanent changes in global supply chains.”.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

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Procurement 90

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 90

Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

It provides a means to better monitor, spot, and address supplier-related risks. Many of today’s SRM software solutions include risk management, compliance management, and due diligence capabilities/functionality. Control & trust are byproducts of better data management. Increased Negotiation Power.

Supplier relationship management 52

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

It provides a means to better monitor, spot, and address supplier-related risks. Many of today’s SRM software solutions include risk management, compliance management, and due diligence capabilities/functionality. Control & trust are byproducts of better data management. Increased Negotiation Power.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. From procure-to-pay software to spend management and analysis tools, procurement technologies are disrupting the status quo and bringing efficiency to teams like never before.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Recent technological developments, political relations, strict compliance mandates, and uncertain times have resulted in what Bernard talks about changing roles of buyers and suppliers in this VUCA world. Changing Roles of Buyers. This was the first significant change in the buyers’ role. Digital Transformation.

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers Leadership Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. These insights enable data-driven decision-making, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation, leading to more informed procurement choices.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Third party risk management. Contract lifecycle management. It’s therefore a fair assumption that if you remove these non-value added tasks, you will allow the Procurement Manager to deliver a third more value to the business. Supplier innovation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 72

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added. The procurement team consists of 40 buyers, around half of them based in the bank’s Casablanca headquarters. It has subsidiaries in Europe and in Egypt.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests. The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Conduct supply chain audits and due diligence on high-risk categories.

Strategic sourcing 52

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Contract Procurement Chief Procurement Officer 52

Una

JUNE 8, 2023

We need to focus on those that are critical for maintaining a reliable supply chain, optimizing costs, driving innovation, improving efficiency , and supporting strategic objectives. The focus for these items is usually on building strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring a stable supply chain.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Software

JANUARY 9, 2024

It offers buyers a more automated way to onboard and pay smaller suppliers, and suppliers the opportunity to get onboarded with customers faster and to get paid quicker. Paid claims to benefit both large and small businesses, offering agility to the former and better access to opportunities for the latter.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. Key features include supply chain mapping, risk dashboards, mitigation workflows, and regulatory reporting.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Third party risk management. Contract lifecycle management. It’s therefore a fair assumption that if you remove these non-value added tasks, you will allow the Procurement Manager to deliver a third more value to the business. Supplier innovation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Growing global complexity in supply chain management has forced organizations to look towards technology as their silver bullet; serving as the missing link between people (supply chain actors) and the ability to collaborate at scale. Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? Infographic).

Supply Chain Efficiency 50

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

To mitigate supply chain risks and improve business continuity by reducing dependence on many small suppliers. Working closely with fewer suppliers also enhances supply chain transparency and resilience. Having capacity contingencies is ideal to mitigate supply chain risks.

Supplier consolidation 52

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Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Very few CEOs come from Procurement or Supply Chain. Supply Chain should become one of the top agenda items on board level meetings. These are natural partners for a 360º Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach. Not ignoring the importance of regular, two-way feedback between buyer and supplier is also key.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 52

Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It enables organisations to achieve a more efficient, transparent and agile procurement process, thus allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and business growth rather than transactional and operational tasks. RPA will over time take away a lot of the need for operational buyers and purchase admin roles.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. The value of using technology to track sales and inventory in real time for better supply chain management.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Supplier relationship management Tension is never pleasant, but only those procurement professionals who pinpoint lacking supplier relationships can evaluate and rectify the situation. Risk reduction. Life cycle management. Regulations and requirements can change over the duration of a contract.

Procurement solutions 52

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Supplier KPIs Suppliers, by definition, comprise a crucial link in your supply chain. Buyers that don’t use enough suppliers make themselves vulnerable to dependency on one for certain goods or services. Lead time If you’re looking for one metric that gauges the overall efficiency of your supply chain, track the lead time KPI.

Procurement 52

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Arkestro

MARCH 8, 2024

These awards recognize outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. “Many of today’s supply chain pros are more than just leaders within their space; they’re innovators, decision-makers, pioneers of change and growth.

Demand 52

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, procurement and supply chain professionals are confronted with a staggering complexity of risk management (link to complexity piece) that requires a nuanced understanding of various dimensions of risk.

Risk 114

Risk Suppliers Risk management Agile and Lean Supply Chain 114

Spend Matters

JANUARY 9, 2025

By integrating these technologies, organizations unlock efficiencies, enhance decision making and create more agile, connected supply chains, ultimately boosting their ROI. By leveraging SAP Ariba solutions, the company has enhanced its sustainability efforts and improved risk management.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 7, 2025

Superiority of a Metaprise over an Intake and Orchestration Model: Comprehensive Scope: A Metaprise encompasses the entire business ecosystem, integrating various functions such as finance, operations, and supply chain into a unified, data-driven framework. office supplies, IT services) with standardized processes.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 28, 2025

As global organizations face increasing demands to do more with less, procurement and supply chain teams are under pressure to drive greater value while reducing operational complexity. These innovations lead to faster contract cycles, better risk management, and a more strategic approach to managing supplier agreements.

Innovation 52

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

1999 – I introduced the Metaprise model (RAM) 2007 – In Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part7) , I write about the Metaprise in greater detail, including the results of its implementation in a production environment (Department of National Defence). Hansen ( 4 ). procuretech.ai+2procuretech.ai+2SOURCE+2 2procuretech.ai+2SOURCE+2

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

Scoutbee is an AI-powered procurement network that connects buyers with potential suppliers. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems. They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight.

Logistics 52

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