Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20202024: Procurement as a Strategic Business Partner Accelerated Evolution During the COVID-19 Pandemic : The pandemic underscored procurement’s role in ensuring supply chain resilience , managing disruptions, and navigating shortages.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The eSourcing solution includes the ability to create RFPs, receive bids from qualified suppliers, analyze supplier performance, and manage contracts all in one place. In addition, our Contract Management module helps Manufacturers to easily track milestones and consumption in real time across multiple agreements.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. Thank you to our guest speakers, Solution Consultants, and the Product Marketing team!

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 130

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Categories for the Pro-to-Know recognition include but are not limited to Supplier Management, Sourcing, Contract Management, eProcurement, Form Requests, and AP Automation. I encourage you to connect with these Pros to discover strategies for improving user adoption and maximizing solution value.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Eprocurement Supply chain resilience Contract 52

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Comprehensive Curriculum: MCIPS covers a broad spectrum of topics, from procurement principles and strategies to contract management, negotiation, and ethical considerations. Think of it as the gold standard for procurement professionals. It provides a holistic view of the procurement landscape.

Procurement 58

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 58

Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

Many procurement teams are being asked to deliver value beyond savings alone , strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing compliance risk, and advancing ESG and sustainability goals, at greater speed and without headcount increases. On the demand side, there is pressure to do more with less.

Procurement 52

Procurement Demand Planning Data interpretation Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Definitely areas like supply chain resilience, which is a big topic at the moment; we have undertaken a lot of supply chain mapping and created a lot of real-time data and if factors were to happen, what an organisation and procurement should do to counteract them.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supplier relationship management Contract management Procurement 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Shared value creation Supplier collaboration fosters shared value creation through enhanced innovation, improved operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience. It simplifies supplier management by providing a user-friendly interface for tasks such as onboarding, contract management, and performance tracking.

supply chain software solutions 130

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Our speakers covered: Scope 3 emissions, Invoicing, Supply Chain Resilience, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and the Procure-to-Pay Roadmap.

Innovation 130

Innovation Collaboration Supply chain resilience Networking 130

Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Contract management. Supply Chain Resilience The pandemic highlighted the importance of supply chain resilience. As procurement teams strive to meet ESG initiatives and navigate continued economic and geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain resilience continues to be a top priority.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply chain resilience Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 52

SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Key competencies: Direct & indirect materials Function Strategy & transformation Digitalization ESG Risk management Supplier Relationship management She is an invited lecturer and Award-Winning Speaker, nominated for ‘Best Procurement CPOs – Russia’ list.

Supply Chain Optimization 93

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 93

Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Companies that had invested in semiconductor supply chain resilience were able to maintain production and avoid costly delays. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Recent reports pictured about from Deloitte’s CPO Survey in 2019 found that 81% of Procurement Leaders aren’t satisfied with their solutions for Supply Chain Risk & Compliance, 71% aren’t satisfied with existing solutions for SIM, SRM & SPM, 64% aren’t satisfied with their solutions for Contract Management.

Procurement 90

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 90

Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

By gaining a comprehensive understanding of their supply chain, organizations can proactively address risks and implement strategies to enhance supply chain resilience. Contract management solutions help organizations streamline the contract lifecycle, from creation and negotiation to execution and monitoring.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Procurement strategies Strategy 52

Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

May also have integrations with other data points, or offer vendor intake or contract management capability. This is the territory of automated negotiation, game theory, and multi-tier supply chain monitoring when it comes to third party risk and compliance. Able to evaluate non-price factors within the tool.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Procurement Budget 52

TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Collaborating closely with key suppliers fosters innovation, reduces lead times, and enhances supply chain resilience. : From supplier selection criteria to contract management protocols, documented policies establish standards of conduct and mitigate operational risks.

Procurement strategies 40

Procurement strategies Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 40

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Key technologies changing the game in procurement include: E-Procurement Systems E-procurement software provides a centralized platform to manage the entire procurement process online. Key procurement roles include: Procurement Manager - Leads team to develop strategies and manage processes.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments. As per Zycus’ Pulse of Procurement Survey, risk management was the top procurement priority for CPOs in 2022.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

HICX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Stakeholders should understand that amalgamating SIM with various management systems and ERP software offers a range of additional benefits. New processes, custom workflows The ability for business users to safely build custom workflows to support new or changing processes is a key advantage of a SIM-enabled landscape.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

These experts don’t just handle the purchasing, but they also bring in their knowledge, skills, and technology to streamline the process, manage risks, and ultimately, unlock greater value for the business. Our contract management and supplier relationship management services help manage the risks associated with procurement.

Management 40

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. It now plays a crucial role in cost savings, risk management, and value creation for organizations.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Here are some key data sources to explore for comprehensive spend analysis: Procurement Systems: Internal procurement systems such as e-procurement platforms, purchase order systems, and contract management systems provide valuable data on purchasing activities, supplier information, and transaction details.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40