The Network Effect

AUGUST 28, 2015

In most retail organizations, you’ll hear versions of the following: For non-promoted periods, our purchasing is mostly automated with a short lead time, but we buy promotions manually with a longer lead time from the vendor. Just from the 3 examples above, you can see that there are several change management challenges ahead.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As you read the title of today’s post, you may wonder what maverick spend, vendor rationalization and change management have to do with user adoption and AI Chatbots. The simple answer is the end of maverick spend , vendor rationalization , and change management.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Going all the way back to the philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant has been change, a fact that has only intensified in recent years with global events and technological innovations. We look at How to work through change: the importance of change management. This content is for members only.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 3, 2025

Specifically, and I quote, the vast majority of purchasing organizations are now in the software business as they attempt to adapt their practice to an application they would not have chosen to use in the first place. ” For longtime industry veterans, the above statement will resonate first-hand.

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Una

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Change Management Tips for Procurement Professionals Practical change management tips for overcoming resistance from stakeholders and getting your procurement changes to stick for good. Change management tips for procurement To fear change is human.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2025

This article explores how organizations can structure their roadmap in phases, integrate change management using ADKAR principles and ensure long-term adaptability. Success lies in defining clear objectives, assessing digital maturity and addressing key gaps in technology, processes and skills. This content is for members only.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is not limited to transactional information (number of purchase orders, number of catalog items, number of supplier invoices ) or legal/contractual requirements. Learn to manage and control your suppliers to improve your purchasing efficiency and expand your supplier base. .

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

They may not consider potential issues of integrations, supplier onboarding, supply chain data management, change management and system optimization, all of which add to complexity and costs. Efficient warehouse management. Providing an Amazon-like experience increases user adoption.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

Fewer Emails Procurement teams typically manage more suppliers than Sales teams do customers. Dealing with all of these contracts, sourcing events and purchase requests simultaneously, without a digital solution, results in email overload. These repetitive tasks not only consume valuable time, but also increase the risk of human error.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

As a result most vendors have developed their solutions to manage centrally negotiated contracts that are combined with an aggressive supplier compression strategy. Unfortunately the purchasing processes that apply to one type of commodity characteristic do not apply to the other hence misalignment.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Categories: Change Management , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Purchasing Process , Solution Providers , Technology Tags: intake-to-procure , procurement strategy and planning , Procurement Systems and Architecture Over the past few years, CFOs have begun to view procurement teams as strategic partners (..)

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This meant that implementing one of the full end-to-end spend management suites was not feasible from a cost and change management perspective. The procurement team was fully aligned with implementing changes and investing in new tools and processes.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Drives Efficiency Predictive Procurement’s ability to analyze vast amounts of data drives efficiency by allowing procurement teams to predict future needs, identify potential supply chain disruptions, and optimize purchasing strategies. As a result, teams can work more efficiently and achieve better results in less time.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. How do these priorities impact the digital roadmap and future investments? Will digitization improve performance?

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Una

JANUARY 11, 2023

We’ve put together a quick reference guide that defines the concept, explores the challenges involved and mistakes to avoid, and shows how a group purchasing organization (GPO) can help you bring your indirect spend under control. Focus on change management. 6 Steps for Successful Change Management in Procurement.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

What successful stakeholder management looks like Managing change and overcoming resistance While stakeholder engagement reduces resistance, procurement leaders must still navigate organizational change carefully.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Traditionally, to take on a role in procurement, you need a Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a field such as purchasing management or supply chain management. Hone your skills To make a success of your procurement business, you need to be confident in what you’re doing and talking about.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Orsay (France), September 02, 2019 – Viparis has chosen e-Procurement software vendor Ivalua and Consulting firm CKS to optimize the management of supplier relations, source-to-contract (purchase orders, calls for tender and contracts), expense analysis and measurement of Procurement performance.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 26, 2024

A highly esteemed panel of local energy Executives will meet on April 10th to discuss conflict and change management. Purchase your ticket for this amazing event before it sells out! After more than 40 years in high-tech and procurement, conflict and change management have been constants throughout the past decades.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 30, 2023

Many consumers have stopped purchasing from businesses that have been linked to issues regarding their negative impacts on the environment and violation of human rights. After all, you don’t change alone, but together! An example of the theory that supports change in management is Kotter’s theory.

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Planergy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. You can use it to reconcile purchase orders against invoices and address accounts payable automatically. What's PLANERGY? Download PDF Whats your goal today?

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Solvoyo

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The traditional RFI/RFQ/RFP approach does nothing about the risks of actual data quality, integration scalability nor the change management issues that are likely to be barriers to deployment success. Furthermore, it exposes process change issues and change-management requirements to increase the chance of success of any IT project.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

– Editor/Co-Author CIPS Finance for Purchasers Level 6 Graduate diploma. – CIPS – SME book reviews: Global supply chain, Diversity Management & Strategic Programme Leadership. 2.7bn and total group purchasing population of circa 900, and Group Spend of c £8bn. – Studied @ Michigan Business School – MEP.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Also key was demand planning, matching our purchasing plans with the ever-changing demand situation. Change management can often be underestimated and poorly applied in many organisations so these skills are highly valued and can easily be applied across many different roles.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Also key was demand planning, matching our purchasing plans with the ever-changing demand situation. Change management can often be underestimated and poorly applied in many organisations so these skills are highly valued and can easily be applied across many different roles.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

The system automates the creation, approval, and tracking of purchase orders, reducing the risk of errors and delays. Real estate companies can easily generate purchase orders based on predefined templates and ensure that all necessary approvals are obtained. enabling real estate companies to evaluate and manage suppliers effectively.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The overlooked facets of digital Harvard Business Review wrote in What Everyone Gets Wrong About Change Management that Executives increasingly use the term transformation as shorthand for digital transformation. Our analyst writes that a few simple and pragmatic approaches can make the difference between success and failure.

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Una

MARCH 14, 2023

Characteristics of a Procurement Intrapreneur Discover the characteristics of a procurement intrapreneur, and explore why intrapreneurship and group purchasing go so well together. Several key characteristics make the procurement intrapreneur a driving force for influencing positive change and innovation within an organization.

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Una

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Identify your serial mavericks – those who consistently purchase without following procurement policy – and approach them for a chat. Shadow IT refers to the common situation where employees purchase software that hasn’t been authorized by the central team. Managing Indirect Spend to Maximize Business Savings. Get in Touch.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is not limited to transactional information (number of purchase orders, number of catalog items, number of supplier invoices ) or legal/contractual requirements. Learn to manage and control your suppliers to improve your purchasing efficiency and expand your supplier base. .

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Una

JANUARY 30, 2023

Be enablers, not blockers Sometimes, procurement just has to say “no” to a purchase request. For example, you could educate a stakeholder on why Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) matters, or explain the need to balance cost vs risk, or show them how their purchase could be an opportunity to engage with diverse suppliers.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

Additionally, training and change management are critical to gaining buy-in from teams and stakeholders. CPOs must work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams and solution providers like Raindrop to ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 7, 2023

It could span from purchasing-related processes like RFQ management and Purchase Order Management to Sales and Marketing or Engineering Change management processes as well as the Hiring process and many more. However, it’s essential to manage change and ensure the buy-in of people who need to use the tool.

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Procurement Software

MAY 16, 2023

Mid-market businesses, on the other hand, could invest in this software and easily see a quick return if they have the right change management and procurement talent in place. Onventis Onventis provides a Procure-to-Pay module for buyers that streamlines the procurement process from purchasing to payment.

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Una

MARCH 16, 2023

Other reasons include risk reduction , creating a cost-conscious culture, and more effective change management when implementing new procurement processes, technologies, and strategic initiatives. Ignorance of what procurement can do and the value it can bring.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

How the Hybrid Model Works Structured Workflows (Equation-Based) : Automates repetitive tasks: Purchase requisitions routed via predefined rules. Change Management Focus : Streamlining implementation cycles (currently averaging 16 months) can reduce resistance and improve adoption rates 3.

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