Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

According to Gopal Chandak, FP&A Leader at Landmark, “The consolidation of the financial budget, cost allocation methods and standardization of common records posed as major obstacles. Because of this, the budgeting process was inefficient.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. Flawed Processes.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. 09.56] What has, and hasn’t, changed in the last five years, and a look at today’s key challenges and trends. “I

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) is like solving a financial puzzle. Instead of relying on the previous year’s budget, ZBB requires you to evaluate and justify every expense from the ground up, justifying its necessity and alignment with strategic goals. Learn more about IBM Planning Analytics What is Zero-Based Budgeting?

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) has become a crucial strategy in modern supply chain management, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen relationships with suppliers. Supplier-managed inventory fosters closer collaboration between buyers and suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. He received his Engineering degree from Queen’s University which led to his initial career in manufacturing and supply chain at Celestica.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How Predictive Procurement Has Become a Game Changer for High-Tech Manufacturing To stay competitive, high-tech manufacturers are increasingly adopting Predictive Procurement technology to gain greater agility, cost savings, and enhanced supply chain resilience.

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Solvoyo

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Supply Chain is a core business function tasked to manage multiple business operations such as production, inventory, order fulfillment, and transportation simultaneously. In fact, the supply chain people are expected to be super-heroes. How can they manage all this simultaneously?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 18, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement professionals surveyed in the 2019 CPO Rising study responded that limited budgets and lack of modern procurement technologies were the top seen as the top 2 hurdles for achieving procurement objectives between 2020–2022 (CPO Rising 2019). Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

With new legislation being introduced for 2023 in Europe, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCCDA), CPOs and other procurement and sourcing leaders need to devise an agile procurement strategy to ensure compliance. Still, 50-67% of the companies failed to change their risk management standards.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Typically, the value that a procurement professional contributes to a business can usually be measured either in: Hard cost savings, or; Other, less tangible but equally important forms of value: Cost avoidance. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Third party risk management. Supplier innovation.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

The goal of supplier consolidation is to streamline procurement processes, reduce costs by leveraging economies of scale, strengthen relationships with top-performing suppliers, and drive performance improvements through better coordination. Working closely with fewer suppliers also enhances supply chain transparency and resilience.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Successful implementation of BPR requires strong leadership, effective change management and a commitment to continuous improvement. Leaders, senior management, team members and stakeholders must champion the BPR initiative and provide the necessary resources, support and direction to enable new processes and meaningful change.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. In summary, procurement is a strategic function focused on maximizing value, reducing costs, and building competitive advantage.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With AI-enhanced transportation and logistics sourcing and procurement, you can streamline processes, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance for the most complex of categories. Real-time inventory management- powered by AI, increases your procurement team’s visibility into available inventory.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Typically, the value that a procurement professional contributes to a business can usually be measured either in: Hard cost savings, or; Other, less tangible but equally important forms of value: Cost avoidance. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Third party risk management. Supplier innovation.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency. These must be taken into account in order to save time and reduce costs. End-to-end supply chain visibility ensures more synergy in cooperation. You should see it as an investment, not a cost. Simplicity is key here.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Incorporates digital procurement strategies to track and report sustainability metrics across the supply chain. Whether it's reducing costs, mitigating risks, or enhancing supplier diversity, a thorough comprehension of business needs guides the strategic direction of procurement initiatives. :

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) in procurement has emerged as a game-changer, redefining how organizations manage their supply chains, purchasing decisions, and. Cost Reduction and Spend Analysis One of the primary goals of procurement is to reduce costs without compromising quality.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Market volatility, globalization, and changing customer expectations have made procurement more complex than ever before. Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. Risk Management Strategic sourcing assesses and mitigates risks associated with suppliers, market volatility, and geopolitical factors.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 16, 2024

And what if they were prepared to fight for it, instead of rolling over at the first sign of a budget cut? Very process-oriented and not agile or malleable at all. But they also fail because of lack of talent, lack of budget and lack of effective change management. That somebody is the CPO.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

It not only helps businesses to reduce costs and increase efficiency, but also strengthens supplier relationships, and enhances value creation. Through the process, they tackled strategic sourcing challenges related to spend management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and change management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Initiatives are being put in place to make these statements a reality, but are these organizations agile enough to shift strategies, process and operations — for real? Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency. These must be taken into account in order to save time and reduce costs. Nonetheless, these are the main advantages of using P2P and S2P software: Hard Cost Savings (H3). End-to-end supply chain visibility ensures more synergy in cooperation.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 14, 2016

As John Kotter indicates in his 8 steps for successful change, ‘communicating the vision clearly and often’ is vital for change management. With a S&OP communication plan, executives can inform, energize and re-focuses employees and call out for action to fill budget or strategy gaps. Improve Communication.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The NfP also has a greater focus on adding social value to a supply chain. Whereas when we look at the goals and motivations of the FP sector (commercial businesses) there is more opportunity to re-define goals and change direction, with significantly less influence from external parties. 3 Financials. 7 Skills.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

And of these change failures, 70 percent are due to culture-related issues: employee resistance to change and unsupportive management behaviours. Despite this obvious importance of behaviours in change management, only 26 percent of practitioners indicate that behaviours are addressed enough in S&OP implementations.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

Efficient inventory management is key for businesses looking to optimize their operations and reduce costs. Implementing a centralized inventory management system that integrates with other business functions, such as sales and procurement, can provide a holistic view of stock levels and demand forecasting.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

And of these change failures, 70 percent are due to culture-related issues: employee resistance to change and unsupportive management behaviours. Despite this obvious importance of behaviours in change management, only 26 percent of practitioners indicate that behaviours are addressed enough in S&OP implementations.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Advantages of digital procurement systems The digital transformation of procurement processes offers numerous advantages to businesses.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. I consider Paul to be an elite Supply Chain leader.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The primary drivers of this strategic move heavily lean on increasing efficiency, improving productivity, reducing errors, and generating greater cost savings. Between this limited capacity and a need for agility, outsourced work primarily falls to strategic activities, transactional activities, and tech or support systems.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

  Today I’m joined by Blue Yonder , the number one supply chain platform delivering more growth, less waste, and amazing customer experiences Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. and an MBA from Indiana University.

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