Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. I wrote the organisation’s sustainable procurement strategy and we’ve made huge strides in how we source, contract and contract manage for environmental, social and governance improvement.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Here are some of the reasons why many procurement professionals attend a conference: 1. Meeting new people and building a network. Conferences are a good way for other procurement professionals to meet you. Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2023. Supply Chain USA 2023. Do not miss the opportunity to go!

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. These four steps constitute the downstream procure-to-pay part of the process. Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration.

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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. Negotiation Course for Procurement Learn from industry experts who negotiated billion $ deals 2.

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Una

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Dig a little deeper, however, and you will often find that the biggest threat to the bottom line lies with the supply chain. With supply chains being the backbone of operations, any hiccup can lead to significant profit losses. GPOs enable you to stay agile by providing access to a diverse range of suppliers.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Their extensive network of suppliers across the globe opens doors to new markets and a diverse range of products. Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.

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Una

MAY 25, 2023

By conducting a comprehensive risk assessment, organizations can develop strategies to mitigate these risks and protect their supply chains. Hot tip: It’s impossible to make a plan for every possible risk scenario, but it is possible to build a risk management framework that is agile enough to apply to different types of risk.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The power of supplier diversity in procurement: Driving business success through inclusion — Whether they are carrying out their own CSR strategy or responding to third-party initiatives and demands, businesses have their role to play in encouraging greater diversity among their suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A more diverse world has taken shape, and the transportation and supply chain industry is no stranger to this shift. A more diverse world has taken shape, and the transportation and supply chain industry is no stranger to this shift. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This left procurement organizations and departments scrambling to find more strategic alternatives to not only survive but carve out their place in an evolving global market. Did the pandemic already write procurement’s future? How to Market Procurement’s Value Beyond Cost Savings. A consumer-centric procurement process.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. He then went on to discuss the huge impact of tech on the supply chain industry.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

This shift has become necessary as procurement departments are tasked by management with new strategic duties. Procurement teams are now responsible for driving value, achieving sustainable results, and helping businesses maintain their competitive edge despite market shifts and supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Category management has been the only credible procurement strategy since the late 1990s, and that may be about to change. The techniques devised in strategic sourcing and category management strategies to choose suppliers and build strategic partnerships are due for an overhaul. Procurement professionals need to get savvy.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. The key elements of procurement strategy include: Aligning with Corporate Strategy Procurement strategy starts with understanding the overall corporate strategy and business objectives.

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Una

JULY 18, 2023

By shining a light on invisible spend, you can identify potential cost-saving opportunities , negotiate better contracts, and implement more effective procurement strategies. A Snapshot of Supply Chain Technology How to Improve Procurement Efficiency Tips for Building an Effective Procurement Data Strategy 4.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability 52

Una

MAY 25, 2023

By conducting a comprehensive risk assessment, organizations can develop strategies to mitigate these risks and protect their supply chains. Hot tip: It’s impossible to make a plan for every possible risk scenario, but it is possible to build a risk management framework that is agile enough to apply to different types of risk.

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Una

AUGUST 9, 2023

Una’s network of leading suppliers is thoroughly vetted for quality and reliability, saving you time and lowering the risk of quality shortfalls. Opting for the lowest-cost supplier without considering the quality of products or services can lead to subpar outcomes, customer dissatisfaction, and increased costs in the long run. Did you know?

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Quality 52

Una

AUGUST 31, 2023

Procurement expertise and training GPOs bring to the table a wealth of procurement expertise. Resource optimization Lean procurement can be achieved through process improvement, process automation, and by outsourcing to a GPO. With Una’s assistance, strategic sourcing for SMEs is possible.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

BPR examples: Use cases Streamlining supply chain management Using BPR for supply chain optimization involves a meticulous reassessment and redesign of every step, including logistics, inventory management and procurement.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

He quotes a book by Andrew Cox, an academic from Birmingham University, who claims, “most relationships are defined by where the power lies and that actually procurement strategies should be based on the power dynamics.”. New reality of global Supply Chains. The changing nature of buyer-supplier relationships.

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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. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 4, 2024

While procurement technology for indirect spend continues to flourish, we’re now also seeing a new wave of great tech platforms for direct spend and component parts. As supply chain technology improves for transportation, inventory management and warehousing, the procurement tools for manufacturing businesses now need to step up.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

These services deliver crucial benefits, including cost reduction through strategic sourcing and volume pricing, enhanced supplier performance through rigorous selection and management, improved compliance to regulations, and minimized risk of supply chain disruptions.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2024

Being able to adapt fast keeps businesses agile and ready for whatever the market throws their way. Prioritize cybersecurity Make sure that your outsourcing partner has robust cybersecurity measures in place to minimize the chance of a supply chain or back-door attack on your organization.

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Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

These services deliver crucial benefits, including cost reduction through strategic sourcing and volume pricing, enhanced supplier performance through rigorous selection and management, improved compliance to regulations, and minimized risk of supply chain disruptions.

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Procurement Templates

AUGUST 28, 2024

The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. The interplay of economic, geopolitical, environmental, and technological factors has created a volatile environment, compelling organizations to rethink their procurement strategies.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Because a network is an unneeded link in the data chain and it acts as a data barrier to suppliers.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Chief Procurement Officers’ priorities seem to be changing with the times in order to further implement initiatives necessary to meet broader organizational goals.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Here are a few well-known procurement leaders as of 2021: Tim Cook (Apple Inc.): Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success.

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Leadership Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 147

Spend Matters

JANUARY 9, 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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