Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. The customer centricity of our teams and the need for a flexible and robust platform that enables process optimization, transparency, and agility have weighed in our favor to provide Volkswagen with a compelling solution”, he concluded.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

9 Innovative Purchasing Concepts for Procurement Implement various innovative purchasing concepts to ditch the old-school way of doing things and bring your procurement function up to speed. Innovative purchasing concepts Getting innovative in purchasing doesn’t necessarily mean leveraging the latest piece of technology.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has been intergrated increasingly into all relevant processes – from product development to requirements processing – due to its significant contribution to the company’s success.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth. However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Additionally, by researching new suppliers every few months or so, they can ensure they’re always getting the best deal possible on the goods and services they need to sustain their operations. This could include negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers or renegotiating existing contracts to ensure that prices remain competitive.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

I picked Chevron to prepare the following assessment based on the company’s interest in my recent LinkedIn post and the corresponding poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group. Unique Benefits: Holistic ESG Compliance: Tracks supplier sustainability (e.g.,

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, Rebecca spoke to Will Cooke about her career, SRM and sustainable procurement. 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.

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Procurement Leaders

APRIL 6, 2023

That said, the biggest challenge remains going deep into your supply chain. UCB’s changing supply chain We have a categorisation beyond whether a supplier is strategic or not. It’s understanding the potential trade-offs that we might make from redesigning our supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cloud Computing Can Help Supply Chain! The supply chain industry is changing at an alarming rate as new technological innovations launch. Cloud storage is one of the technologies that have significantly revolutionized supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

And it seems that increasingly three topics come to the fore – effectiveness, creativity and agility. . The task of processing thousands of purchase orders may be executed “efficiently”, but there may well be more effective ways of managing this need – for instance, users having access to online guided buying catalogues. August 2019.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Now, with the need to move beyond price and security of supply to sustainable and ethical sourcing, procurement must become a more strategic and proactive function. I am sure you are comfortable being flexible and agile when buying something different, or sourcing from an alternative more sustainable supplier.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Loans can save you everything, from funding inventory purchases to pay for innovations in common functions. Companies can take them out to upgrade their supply chain infrastructure, such as buying new sorting machines or integrating advanced software.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 7, 2023

But in case you haven’t come across it yet, let us briefly touch on what it is and its concept regarding supply chain management and what Transactional Process Improvement Kaizen really is. It’s a mechanism used to eliminate waste in lean manufacturing principles. Kaizen is a Japanese term that means “continuous improvement.”

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

Even in indirect purchasing, giving suppliers more flexibility in how they meet requirements can increase savings and sustainability. Ensuring Supply Chain Agility. Agility is needed not just to avoid disruptions. Agility is needed not just to avoid disruptions.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Retail supply chains are complex networks that require seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Enhanced Collaboration Among Stakeholders Effective collaboration is crucial in retail supply chains, as it allows for swift decision-making and problem-solving.

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Una

MAY 25, 2023

Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Explore how a group purchasing organization can be an effective solution for managing procurement risk and improving overall procurement processes. By Hugo Britt | May 25, 2023 Search Things were looking so bright at the beginning of the year.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. Supply chain professionals will be familiar with the term Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

In this disruptive age, businesses must move faster and become more agile, so Procurement must respond, to this or we will become obsolete. And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers. What is a Make vs Buy Analysis?

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Headlined “forging paths to sustainable success,” the event attracted roughly 400 live attendees and featured Zip’s new branding and the announcement of new features. Finally, Zip also now supports cross-catalog purchasing, allowing users to search for and purchase items across multiple catalogs within the Zip user interface.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. Purchase Orders Purchase orders are where the monitoring of the creation and approval of purchase orders comes in. Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4.

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Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Nearshoring: How to Choose the Best Fit for Your Business Selecting the Optimal Approach for Your Supply Chain Todays businesses must remain flexible and adaptable if they wish to survive. What's PLANERGY?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For many people who work in Supply Chain Management, or for those on the outside, it functions on the foundation of processes, formulae, and metrics. This is very much the core of Supply Chain education and certification as well. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Positive Purchasing

JANUARY 20, 2025

Remote work has made procurement teams more agile and flexible. They needed to find new ways to maintain productivity and keep supply chains strong. As the world has emerged from the pandemic, people questioned whether the momentum of collaborative procurement has sustained.

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