Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Moving Beyond the Traditional View of Procurement Many companies still view procurement primarily as a place to limit costs. According to The Hackett Group’s 2024 CPO Agenda , cost reduction remains the top priority for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs).

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. This could include optimizing specifications, reducing waste, or exploring product substitution.

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ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

Additionally, the company was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and reduce supply chain risks. “As We look forward to contributing to their Procurement cost optimization initiative”. Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

And if your organization is big enough to need a Chief Procurement Officer , that person is directly or indirectly responsible for every stage of that journey. Although the terms may seem cumbersome, for senior management and company directors they provide a useful shorthand. the public sector).

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Kodiak Rating’s Family Secret Recipe for smooth Supplier Management. 2 dl | Transformation/Process Managers.

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ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

They provided us with frank insights about the unique opportunities for impact within procurement, what we can do to make procurement a more inclusive profession, and – most importantly – why they LOVE procurement. . Procurement = Impact. You will get to work with and manage amazingly smart people.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

JAGGAER characterizes the steps in this process as Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing , and Contracts. Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. These four steps constitute the downstream procure-to-pay part of the process. Its human nature.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 28, 2022

According to Raconteur’s report in The Sunday Times on the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement, constant problems in the supply chain have proved a real headache for many businesses over the past two years. We asked some of the procurement leaders in our network their thoughts.

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ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

Additionally, the company was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and reduce supply chain risks. “As We look forward to contributing to their Procurement cost optimization initiative”. Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Here are 10 of the top procurement blogs in the industry, known for providing valuable insights, trends, and best practices: Spend Matters One of the most influential blogs in procurement, Spend Matters covers a wide range of procurement topics, including technology, supplier management, and sourcing trends.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

” – Albert Einstein It started as a simple exercise: ask ChatGPT, “What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025?” What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025? What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2023?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Benefits of Procurement Automation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Change requires Change Management.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. That’s where procurement’s role becomes so crucial. Download Free Copy. Written by.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hey Procurement! Procurement. Commodity Management. Category Management. And all of this is managed by Procurement personnel. In What Exactly is Procurement? Subscribe Here! Email Address. It’s Time to SELL! Purchasing.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our exploration of a fascinating convergence shaping the future of business operations: the intersection of technology and managed procurement services. Before we dive in, let’s first set the stage by discussing EmpoweringCPO, a leader in the field of managed procurement services.

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

This might seem like a simple and obvious way to improve your procurement operations, but maintaining a positive supplier-buyer relationship is a vital component in ensuring good delivery, service, and quality. Our inventory management software is used by over 900 customers worldwide to free up capital and simplify the ordering process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The process of strategic sourcing starts with spends analysis and category management, which identifies, consolidates and standardises information from a wide range of data sources. The Evolution of Procurement’s Value Proposition. Are we witnessing the dawn of a big shift in the way strategic procurement is done?

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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. Consider these courses and resources from NLPA: 14 Procurement Best Practices Intelligent Procurement: How Can AI Expand Value?

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Procurement Software

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

These help teams to manage the attribution of marketing efforts, plan their campaigns and content, and track marketing generated leads. This in turn enables them to manage their pipelines and forecast more accurately. When it comes to martech (fusion between marketing and technology ) as many as 8,000 tools are available today.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Procurement professionals of all types face a challenging and dynamic work environment. The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. Supply Chain Visibility. Managing Supplier Relationships.

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Resources / Blog / What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration The vast majority of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) believe in the power of procurement data to make better-informed decisions across their organization.

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Arkestro

JULY 4, 2022

A more diverse supply chain is also a more resilient supply chain. Conditions change, and there are a lot of assumptions baked into forecasting models, so we always recommend using Arkestro’s supplier relationship management features to confirm. The company’s Chief Procurement Officer is Linda Chuan.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Once upon a time, a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) may have been able to make decisions by relying on his instinct, which is simply based on years of distilled experience. Data-driven procurement can help leaders keep up pace with the much-needed agility. 96% of the leaders believe that this a long-term trend.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 25, 2024

Showcasing procurement’s role in avoiding potential cost increases is important to explain the wider business value we deliver. Working Capital Improvements Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing working capital, affecting both the company’s liquidity and its ability to invest in growth opportunities.

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Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. With 36% of leaders prioritizing AI implementation in finance [1].

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Procurement Software

JULY 11, 2023

Bettina was a Finance professional before founding Berlin-based spend management startup Hivebuy. She goes one step further and says that Procurement and Finance definitely see each other, but don’t necessarily understand one another. Rich Ham , CEO of outsourced indirect spend management company Fine Tune , puts it really well.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 19, 2019

It’s no surprise, then, that blockchain has created a buzz in the supply chain management industry. At SupplyShift, we’re excited about a future where fully transparent and sustainable supply chains are a reality for every global business. Why All the Buzz About Blockchain for Supply Chains?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 19, 2019

It’s no surprise, then, that blockchain has created a buzz in the supply chain management industry. At SupplyShift, we’re excited about a future where fully transparent and sustainable supply chains are a reality for every global business. Why All the Buzz About Blockchain for Supply Chains?

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. In 2023, our procurement predictions focused on five key areas: The growing emphasis on burnout prevention. Growing investments in procurement technology.

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CPO Rising

MAY 8, 2024

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

I’ve managed to make a short story long, but I wonder if this is the start of a new ERP solution.I Like 1Reply Vera Rozanova MBA, MCIPS Chartered, MEng (Hons)CPO-Chief Procurement Officer | Procurement Director | Supply Chain | Invited Lecturer | Author | Business Trainer | Transformation 2h Jon W.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 17, 2024

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with a focus on Accenture’s latest acquisitions and its growth strategy for Procurement Services.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

But don’t be fooled by their size – when accumulated, these costs can form a substantial part of a company’s expenditure, and a large number of suppliers can add complexity and risk to the supply chain. Another misconception is that managing tail spend is more trouble than it’s worth.

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