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4 Predictions on Procurement’s Top Trends in 2023

Arkestro

In 2022, procurement faced challenges on multiple fronts. Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Eager to reduce administrative busywork, procurement teams are treating the permacrisis as an opportunity to make long-sought changes along a digital journey.

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5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025

Arkestro

Staying on top of the ever-changing procurement landscape in 2025 is paramount to staying competitive. As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond.

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Leveraging Lean Procurement

Una

Optimize business cashflow by reducing inaccuracies and inefficiencies in the P2P process. . Lean procurement teams pick their goals and targets with care when building their lean procurement strategies , focusing on achievable and high-impact activities such as tackling tail spend. . Create strategic focus.

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What About Procurement Objectives?

Procurement Templates

Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulatory compliance. Revolutionize Operational Processes Adopt Predictive Procurement: Use AI-driven forecasting tools for demand planning and market trend analysis.

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Building Stronger Relationships: Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration

Jaggaer

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Business Success with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

When it comes to procurement, S & O Planning plays a critical role in ensuring that the right products are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost. NLPA Learning also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, and reports, articles, white papers, and more!

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. Stakeholders : Procurement involves multiple internal stakeholders across the organization.