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Chief Procurement Officer Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. The right procurement strategy ensures that organizations: Mitigate risks before they escalate. Loss of revenue due to stock shortages.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 9, 2025
Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence.
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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2020
Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. The close cooperation between supply chain management and internal stakeholders as well as external partners made a major contribution to this. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.
Procurement Tactics
AUGUST 25, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Procurement speakers share their knowledge to inspire people in procurement that they are making a difference in the world. However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. .
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Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Trisha McRoberts joins the C-suite with a mission to optimize cash management and assure supply, among other goals.
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.
Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In today’s dynamic market, procurement is far more than just a buying and purchasing center. Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add? Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add? Here are some key insights from the e-book.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Get to know all the procurement tech providers that made our lists this year. We are delighted to introduce you to our Future 5 as we capture their voices.
ivalua
MARCH 11, 2020
As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day (Wednesday, March 8th), we reached into our network of impressive female procurement executives, consultants, and thought leaders. Procurement = Impact. There are no boundaries to the value procurement can deliver.”. Why we LOVE procurement. Simrit Sandhu. Sylvie NOËL.
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ivalua
APRIL 19, 2022
We cannot wait to connect with procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues in our beautiful nation’s capital! . Anthony Long, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer and Mark Krause, Sr. Sourcing Optimization – How to rethink sourcing strategy for better product efficiency, Borgwarner.
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. Rather than treat procurement as a series of disparate tasks, global organizations in all sectors implement efficiency across the source-to-pay journey.
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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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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. But there is the reality of automation in Procurement.
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.
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. But that balanced scorecard has always been there in the best procurement organisations.
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?
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.
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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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. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Dirty Little Secret #1.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 5, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In 2021, procurement organizations will require inspirational, innovative, and pragmatic leaders to ensure procurement excellence. Ounces | Sustainable Procurement Initiatives. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? I love cooking.
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Slimstock
MARCH 26, 2019
Though it’s often overlooked as an element of customer satisfaction, procurement is an essential component for delivering that satisfaction. Procurement involves buying goods and services that keep an organization operating; it ensures warehouses are well-stocked with the proper supplies at all times. Improve Inventory Insights.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function. The Evolution of Procurement’s Value Proposition. Are we witnessing the dawn of a big shift in the way strategic procurement is done? Subscribe Here!
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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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. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.
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Procurement Software
JUNE 25, 2024
Procurement cost savings stand out as a critical lever in the pursuit of trimming down expenses without compromising on quality. However, the work of procurement goes beyond just delivering price reduction and cost reduction. This article will first of all guide you through the essentials of procurement cost savings.
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Arkestro
JULY 4, 2022
Supplier diversity is increasingly being recognized as a critical objective for procurement. A more diverse supply chain is also a more resilient supply chain. Supplier Diversity is Critical for Multiple Reasons, and Predictive Procurement Is the Solution.
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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.
Planergy
JULY 5, 2022
ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. That’s where procurement’s role becomes so crucial.
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. What Are the Biggest Procurement Challenges in Health and Pharma?
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. Resolving these challenges requires a dynamic, iterative approach.
Arkestro
JUNE 20, 2023
Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. This blog will cover the current challenges facing CFOs and procurement teams and several strategies that can be implemented to drive cost savings and increase efficiency.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Procurement as a function has come a long way from being seen as a cost-reduction-centric support function to securing a place in boardroom discussions. 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.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 6, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hey Procurement! Procurement. And all of this is managed by Procurement personnel. In What Exactly is Procurement? Now also consider that companies can spend as much as 75% or more of their revenue on the Procurement of goods and services. Subscribe Here!
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Procurement Software
JULY 11, 2023
Finance and Procurement are two functions which should, and must, work more closely together. Finance and Procurement: the opportunities and challenges to be allies Let’s approach this using my background from the automotive industry! Why is it that finance and procurement aren’t watertight partners in most organisations?
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Procurement Software
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Procurement is the function in companies that, on a general level, takes care of sourcing, managing vendors and tracking spend. In the latest years, the need for digital procurement tools has arisen as businesses have entered a more rapid digital transformation process. What is the role of procurement in different industries?
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.
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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Sourcing Solved
MARCH 31, 2022
Her post, which you can access through the provided link , delivers several key insights into successfully identifying, pursuing, and retaining procurement talent by treating it as a strategic sourcing process. Procurement And The Bigger World. So, how do we identify strategic thinkers or procurement leaders?
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Joël Collin-DemersYour Digital Procurement Mentor | I help thousands of readers discover how top Procurement teams use technology to deliver results for their business. In fact, if you don’t read another one of my posts after this one for the rest of the year, I will have done my job. Join them for free below 6d Big move!
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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?
40 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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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.
Empowering CPO
JUNE 20, 2023
In the realm of procurement, every corner of the spend landscape deserves attention, and an often overlooked area is the ‘tail spend’ A. These are often lower-value, infrequent purchases made off-contract, which can escape the radar of traditional procurement strategies due to their seemingly insignificant individual costs.
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