Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Procurement professionals of all types face a challenging and dynamic work environment. But those in the health and pharmaceutical industries deal with particularly demanding circumstances. The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. During the pandemic, healthcare needed to treat people with COVID-19, and the pharmaceutical industry had to increase the production and distribution of

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HICX

DECEMBER 13, 2022

What is supplier centricity? Being supplier centric means not treating suppliers as a commodity but setting them with the right foundations to do their best work for you. It is a mindset shift that acknowledges that all suppliers, rather than just the strategic few, should have access to a one-to-one style relationship. It also means that the organization is able to ‘put itself into the shoes of all suppliers,’ and is able to identify ways of removing friction on an ongoing basis, so that suppli

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Supply chain issues have negatively affected companies worldwide since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic brought restrictions and changed policies for businesses, leading to shortages in supplies and workers.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Ivalua scoops hat-trick of awards at Comparably’s latest Best Companies ranking. Redwood City, CA, December 16, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that following anonymous votes from employees across all its departments and international office locations, the company has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best culture, as well as a best company for women and for diversity.

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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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RPF360

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Maintaining vendor relationships is crucial to your business. However, ensuring quality and effectiveness is just as important. Explore how to create and use a supplier scorecard to measure and optimize vendor performance. The post How to use a supplier scorecard: Guide, examples and best practices appeared first on RFP360.

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ABC of Procurement

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Another true procurement story. The post The warehouse flood – True stories first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Although many are prototypes, the company aims for them to eventually make an impact in the company's logistics network.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It's important to measure the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the U.S. economy, and determine which commodities are likely to be in short supply as a result.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Rising climate change awareness has led to higher demand for sustainability actions. Consumers have made clear that businesses must demonstrate corporate responsibility for their environmental footprint.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 16, 2022

However, our article ‘What’s Happening in the Procurement Recruitment Market’ states that we are entering volatile and uncertain times – affecting the ease with which companies can recruit the best procurement professionals. In times like these, it’s crucial to turn to the latest technologies, which facilitate greater ease of operations to reduce strain on current employees and attract the top talent and supplies to your business.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Businesses are opting for shorter capacity commitments to maintain flexibility, experts say.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 15, 2022

All of these important trends will improve the performance and resiliency of supply chain and logistics and better align the industry with key global macro-trends such as sustainability.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Categories: CSR , Sponsored Article , Sustainability Tags: Sponsored Article Sustainability, ESG, net zero and carbon neutrality have peppered the headlines for the last several years, but post-Covid, procurement is doubling down on its commitment to conservation. Organizations are feeling the pressure to redefine their own environmental goals and are starting to implement lasting changes that will reshape internal operations.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 16, 2022

For the latest in Procurement Heads ‘ Big Interview series, he spoke with Will Cooke about his procurement career, the challenges he and the team are currently facing and how he spends his spare time. How did you get into procurement? I suspect, like many people, I fell into it. Many years ago I took up a job in a retail wholesale environment, buying and selling electronic components.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Automated facilities have lowered expenses by as much as 20% compared to the retailer's legacy network.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The bigger a manufacturer, retailer or distributor gets, the more it needs to augment its network of warehouses.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Flexibility, well-being support and competitive pay are the keys to the kingdom in 2023.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, James spoke with James Dobbin about all things procurement – including his own procurement career, insights into Portland, current hot procurement topics and what he looks for when hiring into his team. How did you get into procurement? I’ve been in procurement for such a long time now. I originally got into it by accident.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The offering with DroneUp is part of a wider plan to offer the same-day option in six states by the end of this year.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Supply chain decision-makers who overcome their fear of artificial intelligence (AI) and have embraced AI-driven technology, like AI-driven sales platforms, fare best and thrive.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Categories: M&A , Market Intelligence , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture WNS, a large Mumbai-based global services provider of BPO, MSP, transformation and digital services just announced that it has acquired The Smart Cube, a provider of analytics and market intelligence services with a specialization in procurement and supply chain.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, Jessica spoke with Rupert Gaster about her career and why Essity places such importance on sustainability. Could you tell us about your background and your journey into becoming CPO at Essity? I am from Sweden, born and raised on Hising Island, which is part of Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 16, 2022

For years, the procurement and spend software company has invested in expanding its customer base. With growth slowing, it may turn to profitability.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Like all major regions of the world, Latin America is struggling to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic. But its long-term prospects for trade and logistics development are strong.

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Una

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Episode 94: Fostering Sustainability in the Real World with Jonathan O’Brien. By Kelly Barner | December 14, 2022. Over the last 20 years, there has been a groundswell of interest in sustainability. Turning that interest into action will require procurement to be at their very best. If there is one thing missing from many of the efforts that have been made so far, it is taking a cohesive approach to operationalizing sustainability goals and targets.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Categories: Market Intelligence , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Source to Pay Tags: PRO The era of Coupa as procurement tech’s headline public company is coming to a close: the business spend management (BSM) vendor announced Monday (December 12) it had entered into a definitive agreement to be taken private by Thoma Bravo.

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Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2022

With cleared congestion and open capacity at the port, Executive Director Gene Seroka met with shippers across the country to regain lost volumes.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2022

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Una

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Market Basket and Sample Food Cost Analysis. By Mackenzie Oakley | December 15, 2022. Did you know Una has a strong expertise and presence in the foodservice space? With 20+ years of experience, our team has dedicated their careers to developing relationships with food distributors to bring our members significant savings and value. Much like everything else this year, food costs have risen significantly.

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Advertiser: GEP

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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