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The Science and the Art of Procurement

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As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Much of our focus in the last twenty years or so within the procurement profession and within our specific procurement functions has been on what we might call the “Science of Procurement”.

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Operations in Flight: How Drones Are Revolutionizing Transportation and Logistics

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Drone technology is enhancing operations, worker productivity, business profitability and more.

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4 Ways To Improve Procurement For Increased Customer Satisfaction

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Andrew Thomas, founder of Skybell Video Doorbell, reports that it takes roughly 40 positive customer experiences to undo the damage of a single negative review. With stats like that, it’s easy to see why customer satisfaction influences customer loyalty, retention, and even your ability to attract new customers. If one element of a business’ product or service dissatisfies a customer, the rest of the business can suffer, majorly impacting your bottom line.

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What’s the Difference Between Commodity Management and Category Management?

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement (and Purchasing) Job Interview Questions & Answers. For a considerable portion of my career I have worked in the Manufacturing and Logistics/Distribution Industries. In these industries a segment of the Procurement organization is called Commodity Management. However when I entered the Retail industry the group largely responsible for Procurement, amongst other things, was called Category Management.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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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Hutchinson Successfully Deploys Ivalua to Facilitate Purchasing Team Activity Internationally

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Ivalua’s suite will enable the strengthening of internal collaboration between the various Group Procurement entities around the world by industrializing and improving reliability of the Chemicals Price List Publication processes. London, UK – March 26, 2019 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, and the Chemical Purchasing Department of the Hutchinson Group , a world leader in technologies for vibration control, fluid management systems and sealing

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The Science of Microbiome Analytics: DNA Detectives Tackle the Supply Chain

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The type of forensic techniques that detectives have long deployed to solve crimes can now be used to identify the origin of manufactured goods in the supply chain.

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9 Steps to Create a Seamless Customer Shipping Experience!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. On Time Delivery – Get that right First before all else! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Valerie Castro at [link]. There is no denying the fact that the rise of e-commerce has changed the buying habits of consumers. Gone are the days when folks would have to go to physical stores to purchase what they need.

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How the Procurement Department will evolve in 2019 and beyond

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Every year, The Hackett Group conducts an in-depth key issues study. The latest study focuses on Procurement’s transformation journey including the goals and obstacles limiting progress. Further, to bridge the digital transformation gap, the report digs into technologies that an increasing number of Procurement organizations are planning to adopt over the next 1-2 years.

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How Data Is Enabling the Supply Chain of the Future

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Manufacturers lose billions of dollars every year due to lack of visibility into vital shipment data.

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Simplicity is beauty in the crazy world of procurement automation

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Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Crazy World of Procurement. 3. Automation in this Crazy World. 4. Single or multiple eProcurement platforms? 5. Summary. 6. Further Reading. 1 Introduction. Assessing procurement automation solutions and service providers often includes comparison of features and functions, with weighting being given to those systems that have more features.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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Forbes — 26 March 2019 — Southwest Airlines cultural fit

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Cultural Fit Key For Southwest Airlines Employees And Suppliers Post by Kate Vitasek published in Forbes on 26 March 2019 Southwest Airlines is renowned for its unique people-centric culture and customer experience, with the key words including fun, casual and hip. So, when the airline wanted to imbue its online career site with those same aspects for job candidates, it set out to find a supplier that also had the right cultural fit… Here is the link: [link] The post Forbes — 26 Marc

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New Goals for Procurement – Driving Revenue Growth Through Supplier Collaboration

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Procurement professionals need to think in more innovative ways about how we can drive competitive advantage and shareholder value for our organisations. In my recent article , I talked about “the Art of Procurement”, and suggested that the time is right for procurement to move beyond our traditional focus on transactional improvement and basic cost reduction.

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How Supply Chain Technology Enables the ‘New Retail’ Customer Experience

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Today’s “new retail” — a shopping experience that seamlessly blends digital and offline commerce — is still in its infancy. But it’s already defining the future of technology, business and operational strategies for companies worldwide.

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5 Insights for Managing Your Fleet Strategy!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Truck Drivers – Unsung Heroes of the Supply Chain! (Infographic). Article, and permission to publish here, provided by Morgan Dixon at Expak Logistics. Overseeing a fleet of vehicles can be a tough job. Anyone who’s been involved in fleet logistics has probably spent countless hours going over schedules, vehicle maintenance records, driver training requirements, and a host of problems and delays that have the tendency o

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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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Contract Management Magazine — March 2019

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Reviewing RFx Bidding Methods: Which Ones are Right for You? Article by Kate Vitasek publishedMarch 2019 in Contract Management Magazine Every day, companies use well-known, tried and true competitive bidding methods to choose their suppliers. Most common, of course, is the request for proposals (RFP)also commonly referred to as a request for tender or invitation for proposal… Here’s the link: [link] The post Contract Management Magazine — March 2019 appeared first on Vested.

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Hutchinson Successfully Deploys Ivalua to Facilitate Purchasing Team Activity Internationally

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Ivalua’s suite will enable the strengthening of internal collaboration between the various Group Procurement entities around the world by industrializing and improving reliability of the Chemicals Price List Publication processes. Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, and the Chemical Purchasing Department of the Hutchinson Group, a world leader in technologies for vibration control, fluid management systems and sealing systems, today announced successfully launc

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Millennial Employees Are Key to Connecting With Millennial Customers

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Millennials are by nature disruptive thinkers.

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Best Practices for Sequencing Investments in Sourcing and Procurement Solutions

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The post Best Practices for Sequencing Investments in Sourcing and Procurement Solutions appeared first on Ivalua.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.