Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Rank Conference Reasoning 1 SIG (Global Executive Summit) SIG stands out for its practitioner-driven focus on procurement best practices, cost optimization, and supplier management. contract negotiation, risk mitigation) gives it the strongest alignment with core procurement practices. Its emphasis on actionable strategies (e.g.,

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Procurement 52

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. Metrics may include cycle times for each process, use of templates, user and supplier adoption, as well as process and cost savings.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Inflationary pressures can cause frustration levels among suppliers due to increased costs or reduced demand from customers, particularly when it comes to repeated orders or fixed pricing contracts. This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms.

Real-time Visibility 130

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

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.

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Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 59

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!

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

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

It provides a digital platform for managing various aspects of the supplier relationship , such as sharing information, coordinating activities, exchanging documents, tracking performance, and resolving issues. CERTIFICATE COURSES Related courses about this subject 1.

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supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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

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

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more.

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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.

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

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.

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

Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Legal and Regulatory Risks – Legal and regulatory risks involve non-compliance with laws, regulations, and contractual obligations that can result in fines, penalties, reputational damage, or even termination of contracts. These tools often provide features like geo-location tracking, supplier profiles, and real-time risk alerts.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Procurement strategies Strategy 52

Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

S2C Simple, user-friendly and easy-to-implement RFQ, supplier repository, and contract administration platform designed for the SME market. Collaboration Tools Various types of Project Management and internal stakeholder and supplier collaboration software platforms available within this price range.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

A procurement strategy is a comprehensive plan designed to streamline and manage the process of acquiring goods and services an organization needs to operate efficiently. Collaborating closely with key suppliers fosters innovation, reduces lead times, and enhances supply chain resilience. :

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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.

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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.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 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. Scalability: Managed procurement services can adapt to the changing needs of businesses.

Management 40

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Procurement is central to a business’s operations, with a purpose that encompasses cost-efficiency, quality control, risk management, and strategic sourcing.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Cost Savings and Efficiency Gains: By leveraging digital tools for spend analysis, organizations can identify areas of unnecessary expenditure, negotiate better contracts with suppliers, and optimize procurement processes. Strategic Supplier Management: Digital tools enable comprehensive supplier performance monitoring and evaluation.

Real-time Visibility 40

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