Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. A quick look at the regulatory landscape.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2023

Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re passionate about closing the gender gap to expand innovation through diversity. Making this hard dichotomy shift isn’t just about good business ethics either. It’s a business investment in an industry that’s anything but predictable.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Jon is the President of the JLL Digital Businesses. JLL Digital is a cloud software company focused on bringing innovation to the industry to improve how companies manage properties and advise clients on investment strategy. Jon has extensive software and technology experience.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As the world grapples with the realities of climate change , sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a global imperative. Countries, communities and corporations are seeking ways to slow the pace of change and reduce the impact of human and business activities on the environment. What is sustainability?

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Due to their extensive knowledge and ability to ‘parachute’ into organisations at short notice, interim hires are an attractive offering for many businesses in need of immediate support. Has demand for interim supply chain professionals increased as a result of Brexit, the pandemic and geopolitical situations? Absolutely.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 22, 2023

One of the major drivers of Women in Supply Chain is Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s commitment to supporting bridging the gender gap in the industry. And it isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a smart investment for a business landscape hallmarked by uncertainty and yes, the more-than-occasional chaos.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

31 March, Redwood City, CA – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement. Download the full study here.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Since reverse auctions focus heavily on price competitiveness, this can be easily done with sourcing software tools. Furthermore, eSourcing software can help review the contract terms and conditions against a predefined checklist to ensure there are no red flags, like missing clauses, discrepancies, or unfavorable terms.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Procurement teams are becoming a more intrinsic part of business strategy, able to help organisations manage and predict supply chain risk, unlock innovation, create sustainable cost savings, and help grow revenue.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Resources / Blog / How (and Why) Sustainability Became an Essential Part of Procurement Processes How (and Why) Sustainability Became an Essential Part of Procurement Processes In todays rapidly evolving procurement landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword its a business necessity.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million in 2015.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain in Africa has been largely male-dominated and reliant on outdated practices, negatively impacting its overall development. They are creating innovative solutions and building teams to tackle issues affecting the development of the African continent.

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HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The effective management of supply chains is critical to business operations and by adopting newer digital solutions, organizations can benefit from improved efficiency, reduced costs and operational improvements across the supply chain as a whole. The result is a more synchronized and agile supply chain.

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Planergy

AUGUST 2, 2022

Circular Economy: Sustainability Challenges and Benefits. Business Opportunity Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility. The traditional linear economy, based on the “take-make-dispose” model, is no longer sustainable. This translates to stronger supply chain security and pricing, which reduces volatility.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Many companies still see incredible value in their on-premise technology: 71% of executives say mainframe-based applications are central to their business strategy. This power duo has helped transform how clients like Sund & Baelt approach business outcomes and drive accelerated deployment, minimized costs, and ensured compliance.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. In addition, a well-crafted procurement framework fosters innovation and sustainability.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Data provides the raw materials for AI algorithms to learn and evolve, while AI extracts actionable insights from data that shape business strategies and customer experiences. IBM’s expertise in data management, AI research, and innovative solutions aligns perfectly with AWS’s cloud infrastructure and global reach.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 24, 2023

The 2020’s have escalated nonstop supply chain disruption, from delays to shortages and workforce challenges. Supply chain obstacles are still being cited for growing global inflation. Supply chain leaders are still struggling with an ongoing labor shortage—making getting and staying ahead harder.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) reached a provisional political agreement in June 2022, signaling it will take effect in January 2024 for all relevant companies. This move aims to achieve more complete and transparent sustainability reporting across the region. What is the EU CSRD?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2023

Over the last few years, a lot has changed in the supply chain industry. Fueled by constant disruptions that peaked during the pandemic and constant news headlines about the latest chain issues, consumers are more informed about supply chain and how it impacts their communities and daily lives.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Successful companies fuse product development practices with overarching business strategies to ensure sustainable innovations that will resonate efficiently and sustainably with customers—both in existing markets and among new target audiences. Will a product or feature drive specific and measurable business value?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Procurement value demystified Unfortunately, "procurement value" became another buzzword – everyone tells us to generate, capture, and sustain it. The business must engage its stakeholders to effectively create, trade, and sustain value. Different deliverables or service level improvement. Moderation.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of warehousing within the supply chain has grown to be more pivotal than ever. However, the role of the warehouse in the supply chain can vary significantly depending on the nature of the goods stored and the requirements of the business it serves.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Understanding Procurement Technology Procurement technology refers to the software and systems that automate and streamline procurement processes for businesses, covering everything from sourcing materials and services to managing contracts and analyzing spending. Software like Concord and Agiloft comes to mind.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s Women In Supply Chain program , blog, and podcast series showcase the impact of expanding gender representation and supporting the advancement of female leaders and our nonbinary peers. Karen has spearheaded major software advancements to redefine operations.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. e-Procurement platforms: Comprehensive solutions that automate the entire procurement process, from requisition to payment.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 9, 2023

As a global technology company, they provide networked innovation, quality, and compliance solutions to consumer brands that want to reduce supply chain risk, innovate faster, speed up business processes, and take control of data. 13.36] An overview of TraceGains – what they do and how they help their customers.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Luke Elliott discussed the dramatic shift in Procurement landscape and how Digital Procurement can help leaders stay resilient in the face of current challenges with respect to price inflation being at a 40-year high and disruptive supply chains leading to stock issues. 96% of the leaders believe that this a long-term trend.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 22, 2022

ESG Analytics: Using Data Analytics To Make Your ESG Strategy A Reality. Big Data Business Intelligence (BI) Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria measure an organization or corporation’s sustainability and societal impact. Download Free Copy. Written by.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 6, 2022

Digital adoption gets into focus to make investments in technology effective and sustainably leverage process transformation. “I Klaus Imping is an expert in digital business process transformation with more than 3 decades of experience in industry and consulting and focus on supply chain.

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Planergy

AUGUST 16, 2022

Supplier development is an important part of a company’s overall supply chain management strategy and is essential for ensuring that the right suppliers are selected to deliver quality products and services. Quality Quality management is a crucial part of business strategy.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

By measuring key aspects of the procurement process, these metrics provide insights that can drive significant improvements in cost-efficiency, operational performance, and supply chain resilience. Importance and Impact on the Organization – Delivery metrics are vital for maintaining a smooth and efficient supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

This is why asset reliability is such a critical component of business strategy. Examples of physical assets include machinery, factories, office supplies, production plants, assembly lines, vehicle fleets, buildings and civil infrastructures. Before we dive into it, let’s take a look at some relevant terms.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Depending on the organization’s goals, the AI strategy might outline the steps to effectively use AI to extract deeper insights from data, enhance efficiency, build a better supply chain or ecosystem and/or improve talent and customer experiences.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2018

Sourcemap is providing the mapping software platform that will generate and publicly post digital visualizations of the relevant data. Chief executive officer Leonardo Bonanni was instrumental in designing the latest version of the Higg Index , a tool for allowing brands, retailers and manufacturers to assess their sustainability performance.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Get the COO’s Pocket Guide to Enterprise-wide Intelligent Automation 3 main types of business process management Integration-centric BPM focuses on processes that don’t require much human involvement. Business process management examples BPM can help improve overall business operations by optimizing various business processes.

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