Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. In 2020, I moved back into corporate life as Head Of Supplier Relationship Management with Coventry Building Society. We need cost efficiency internally and cost-effectiveness with our suppliers externally.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! What Is a Supply Chain? At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. What Is a Supplier?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! What Is a Supply Chain? At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. What Is a Supplier?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 2, 2019

The 5 Levels of Supply Chain Transparency! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was first coined in 1982. However as awareness and knowledge of the technology has been increasingly understood the words Blockchain and Supply Chain are more often used together. Subscribe Here!

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Manufacturers have unique insight into the state of global inflation – they’re often hit earlier and harder than other industries by increasing overhead costs, from raw materials prices to wages. This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms. Let’s explore further.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

AdaptOne Solution: Digital document library for supplier certifications Workflow triggers based on compliance status Audit readiness through traceable documentation Impact: Reduced risk of supply chain interruptions and non-compliance penalties. Key message: Align with Byrnes mission of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

AdaptOne Solution: Digital document library for supplier certifications Workflow triggers based on compliance status Audit readiness through traceable documentation Impact: Reduced risk of supply chain interruptions and non-compliance penalties. Key message: Align with Byrnes mission of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

This assessment aims to identify what the organization needs to procure to fulfill its objectives effectively and efficiently. Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks and build resilience within the supply chain.

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Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

Resources / Blog / Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Sourcing Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Sourcing Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Construction companies face a host of challenges in the post-COVID era. from February 2020 to August 2022.

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Arkestro

JULY 30, 2024

Resources / Blog / Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of implementing innovative production methods to meet consumer demands efficiently.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

What Happens When Indirect Spend Isnt Managed? How Best-in-Class Companies Turn Indirect Spend Into a Competitive Advantage Direct vs. Indirect Spend Direct spend, as mentioned, covers your raw materials, subcontractors, components, hardware, and whatever else you need to build the products you sell to customers.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

There are enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which are complex systems designed to help companies manage all ends of the supply chain. By simplifying these processes, procurement software helps businesses control costs, improve efficiency, and make smarter purchasing decisions.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Stocking: Stocking relates to the physical storage and management of inventory within a supply chain.

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

The entire sourcing and procurement process for identifying, assessing, and negotiating with suppliers of goods or services, finalizing contracts with vendor payment, is another way to define the source to pay concept. E-auctions are a commonly used strategy that sourcing teams use to find the greatest prices on products and raw materials.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk. Procurement is strategically important because it: Drives significant cost savings through economies of scale, supplier negotiations, and process efficiencies. Increases efficiency by standardizing, streamlining, and automating processes.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. The slow supply chain recovery post-pandemic, along with increased volatility and disruptions due to factors like climate change – means key partnerships can make or break your business moving into the new year.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

Environmental factors consider the ecological impact of products and services throughout their life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. Economic: From an economic perspective, sustainable procurement can result in cost savings through increased efficiency, reduced waste, and minimized risk of supply chain disruptions.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

From sourcing raw materials to securing high-quality services, procurement directly influences a company’s efficiency, productivity, and financial performance. The Importance for Business Leaders For business leaders, grasping the concept and potential of Managed Procurement Services is pivotal.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Effective risk management in procurement is crucial to ensure uninterrupted supply chains, maintain cost-efficiency, protect organizational reputation, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Strategies for Effective Risk Management in Procurement A.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

From securing raw materials to procuring top-tier services, these purchases directly impact a company’s efficiency, productivity, and bottom line. From supplier relationship management to purchasing and payment processing, MPS providers cover a wide spectrum of procurement-related activities.

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective. Ultimately, digital procurement enables organisations to enhance the overall procurement experience, as well as increase efficiencies and transform their end-to-end procurement function. What is procurement tech?

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Procurify

JULY 20, 2022

Although this is still an important part of their job, strictly working with low-cost suppliers isn’t always the best way to manage spending. Companies that adapt to supply chain volatility can swim against the tide. . With the current state of supply chains, purchasing managers need transparent market and supplier intelligence.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? He had been with this company for decades and built not only the sales network, production, but also worked in systemizing supply chain and sourcing (in the hundreds of millions of dollars). Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Shortages in raw materials, energy, shipping, and labor required that CPOs performed at the top of their game to ensure business continuity. 2) Effective risk management should be a priority After the Covid-19 pandemic, enterprises have been firefighting to manage risks and have invested in developing supply chain resilience.

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Pipefy

JULY 24, 2024

Such a system learns from accumulated data, thus increasing its efficiency over time. On the other hand, IA systems combine AI and other automation technologies to enhance human performance by improving efficiency and facilitating decision-making. AI systems attempt to mimic human intelligence to perform tasks autonomously.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 31, 2023

Sealed bid Procurement method used primarily by the government in which all bids remain sealed, or unreviewed, until after the submission deadline has passed in order to ensure fairness and transparency in the bidding process. ERP software Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is, at its core, a series of business management tools.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Their solution is made up of five modules: Payables Supplier management Analytics (spend, contract, and supplier intelligence) e-Sourcing Contract management Key Data: Founder / CEO: Vijay Caveripakkam Date Founded: 2019 Visit Raindrop profile in our Software Finder 4.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Introduction Welcome to the dynamic world of procurement, where businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to manage their supply chains more efficiently and effectively. It can mean relinquishing some control over your supply chain, and communication with external partners can sometimes be complex.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

For example, there are software platforms out there targeting marketing, transportation, SaaS, raw materials and professional services procurement. Along with niche category specific procurement tools, there are also project management and internal collaboration applications in this space.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Understanding Procurement and its Business Significance At the heart of every thriving business is an effective and efficient procurement process. As such, procurement plays a critical role in a company’s operational efficiency, financial performance, and overall competitiveness.

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Planergy

JULY 21, 2023

This typically includes raw materials and components. Contract Negotiation Finalize agreements with selected vendors, considering budget constraints and legal considerations. Doing Business Once you’ve started working with a vendor, having a clear statement of work and adequate contract management is key.

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The Procuretech Podcast

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

During that time he started looking into procurement tech and contract tech. In that role, he sourced and implemented a contract management product called Gatekeeper, then decided he wanted to join that company. So the contract side of procurement comes naturally to him.

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