Procurement Heads

MARCH 7, 2023

“It pulls on so many soft and technical skills that after a few years in the profession if you wanted to be an Analyst – you can; go into legal – you can; a Consultant/Advisor – you can; a Project Manager – you can; go into transformation/continuous improvement- you can; be a people leader – you can (and that’s just to name a few). “It’s

Leadership 246

Leadership Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Import 246

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. 3) Find bottleneck : do you really have to see anything and everything that happens in the supply chain? The answer is NO.

Supply Chain Visibility 55

Supply Chain Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply chain 55

Una

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For Director of Global Sourcing for Medline Industries Brian Chaplin, being a sourcing hero means listening, learning, and taking action. The people that I think are heroes are able to put aside what they think and truly listen to buyers, purchasing managers , and senior managers, and really learn from those individuals.

Procurement 98

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Purchase orders 98

Spend Matters

JULY 24, 2023

So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. Category management is the core engine for scaling processes.

supply chain budgeting 98

supply chain budgeting Budget Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk 98

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. The supply disruption triggered in China sent shock waves all around and shut down the global economy.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 52

Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The global source-to-pay and procure-to-pay outsourcing market is expanding rapidly with the market expected to reach $55.8 Automation A Pipefy survey of business and IT leaders found that for finance and supply chain/procurement teams, improved agility and cost savings were among the primary drivers shared by both areas.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 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. Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In an era where businesses are increasingly seeking efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and agility, the role of procurement has become more critical than ever before. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play. The role of procurement services in businesses is multifaceted.

Management 40

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Empowering CPO

JANUARY 28, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic realm of procurement, organizations strive to not only meet their immediate needs but also to establish sustainable and cost-effective supply chains. By adopting this approach, organizations can strategically manage their procurement processes to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiency.

Strategic sourcing 40

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 40

Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sustainability Sourcing 52

Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Agile Systems Key to Navigating Today’s Procurement Challenges Arkestro: Sounds like you’re in deep with this industry! If the systems allow them to not only do that for the addressable spend they currently manage but also address additional spend items that they typically don’t have time to manage, that would be helpful.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team Agile and Lean Supply Chain Buyers 52

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A McKinsey Global Institute survey found that 87% of companies worldwide reported experiencing skill gaps now or are expecting to within the next five years. For senior managers and leadership, the challenge is clear: How do we equip our teams with the skills they need not just for today, but for tomorrow’s challenges?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Global sourcing 52

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These events should challenge us to better understand and prepare for the inevitable impact on our collective supply chains both today and in the future. The big question is will they finally enable us to implement the three most important supply chain practices? Sourcing shifts, supply chain delays.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Export 40