Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The most recent Hackett Group Report highlights key priorities reshaping procurement in 2025, including technology adoption, the rise of Generative AI, and managing emerging risks. This involves analyzing spend data, identifying for consolidation, and negotiating better contracts with key suppliers.

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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.,

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Structured methodologies, risk assessment tools, and agile frameworks allow companies to improve coordination, enhance decision-making, and ensure they remain adaptable to disruptions. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Importance of Risk Management in Procurement Procurement plays a critical role in the success of any organization, as it involves acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. Finally, we will provide practical tips for incorporating risk management best practices into your organization’s procurement process.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. It exposed weak links in production strategies and supply chains of organizations.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. This way, you can maintain smoother operations during crises.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

When you think about supply chain resilience, technology can help, but if you’re not actively pursuing a stronger relationship with your strategic suppliers, it’s really difficult to reap the benefits when the hard times are over,” he said. Contact Sales The post CTA appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

When you think about supply chain resilience, technology can help, but if you’re not actively pursuing a stronger relationship with your strategic suppliers, it’s really difficult to reap the benefits when the hard times are over,” he said.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management Analytics helps make continuous improvement easier by providing businesses with data-driven insights. These insights can help identify bottlenecks, areas that need optimization and can detect inefficiencies in the supply chain. Download from the below link.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here are the 7 supply chain management trends for 2023 – Building agile supply chain ecosystems. Managing supply chain risk. Improving supply chain analytics. Integrating flexible contracts. Enhancing supply chain resilience.

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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.

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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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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?

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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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HICX

MAY 12, 2023

Sam explains that they identified five areas in Procurement where improvements could be made: Risk and master data processes  Increasing insights and value from the data in the supply chain  Reducing reactive risk management and moving to proactive risk management. 

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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. When risks are identified and mitigated at the earliest opportunity, organizations can ensure that their reputation is not impacted and any financial ramifications are avoided.

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Value Match

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Environmental Agency has set out it’s own risk management strategy to support the nation for flooding and coastal changes. Below are some examples: Conduct a supply chain risk assessment : Procurement teams can start by assessing the risks associated with sea level rise, including the impact on operations and infrastructure.

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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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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 Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.

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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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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. The Need for Outsourcing Procurement Services Managing procurement in-house can pose a host of challenges for businesses.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

To combat these issues, health and pharma need supply chain visibility—all the way down the supply chain. According to McKinsey , companies can minimize supply chain disruption through “greater visibility, rigorous risk management, and newer technologies that help companies better anticipate and respond to shocks.”.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 30, 2024

This safeguards your supply chain from financial repercussions. Strengthen Contractual Agreements Review contract terms and incorporate force majeure clauses to protect your business from unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, it encourages suppliers to develop robust business continuity plans.

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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.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This enables proactive identification of cost-saving opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and more informed decision-making. Strategic Supplier Management: Digital tools enable comprehensive supplier performance monitoring and evaluation. This leads to significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

By measuring key aspects of the procurement process, these metrics provide insights that can drive significant improvements in cost-efficiency, operational performance, and supply chain resilience. This could include metrics on supplier innovation, risk management, and value creation beyond cost savings.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. These AI agents leverage real-time data, predictive analytics, and generative AI to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency in AI-driven supply chain resilience.

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