Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The same questions can be asked of a career in procurement. With advancements in automation and artificial intelligence, many industries are seeing a shift in how work is performed, and procurement is no exception. However, despite these changes, a career in procurement can still be considered future proof for several reasons. The evolving role of procurement Procurement has come a long way from its traditional role of simply purchasing goods and services.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In our latest Supplier Experience Community session, which was our first for 2023 and which brings together executive attendees from leading global brands, we were delighted to welcome Dr Elouise Epstein from Kearney and Lance Younger of ProcureTech. They joined us to talk about the rapidly changing ways in which procurement technologies are being sourced, from agile tech sourcing through to the rise of the procurement garage, incubators and accelerators.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

WMS implementation is a crucial process for companies that need to streamline their operations and improve efficiency. The implementation of a warehouse management system (WMS) can bring many benefits, such as improved inventory accuracy, reduced labor costs, and enhanced customer service. However, the implementation of a WMS can also be a challenging process, with many potential obstacles to overcome.

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Supply chains are embracing digital transformation, and packaging industry technology must evolve to keep up and support this trend.

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Advertiser: GEP

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Una

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

How to Get Your CEO to Care About Procurement Learn how to get your CEO to care about procurement by engaging the C-Suite to help increase the function’s impact and value. By Hugo Britt | February 7, 2023 Search According to research by Harvard Business School’s Michael Porter and Nitin Nohria published in Chief Executive.net , CEOs spend only one percent of their time with suppliers.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike February 10, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy Mitigating EMEA Inflationary Pressures Through S2P Solutions In the EMEA region, organizations are increasingly facing an uphill battle against inflation – one that can be particularly hazardous when it comes to making procurement decisions.

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Amazon to streamline operations after unprofitable year After reporting a $2.7 billion loss in 2022, Amazon is now focusing on streamlining operations in an attempt to recover and boost productivity.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With more Americans buying rechargeable cars — and several automakers expanding their hybrid and all-electric offerings — the automotive industry is turning to the rare earth metals market. These materials, namely lithium, cobalt, nickel and several others, are critical for manufacturing the lithium-ion batteries electric and hybrid cars need.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. The pandemic saw incredible growth in this area and highlighted opportunities for improvement within procurement processes and procedures.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The AOP Buyer Power Score is a content offering created in partnership with ProcurementIQ that rates the balance of power. The post Buyer Power Score – Pest Control Services appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Supply chain visibility has become a make-or-break point for industries and companies worldwide. It is seen as a potential panacea for recent issues and breakdowns.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Attracting talented procurement and supply chain interims is an important task for any organisation looking to fill a temporary gap in their procurement and supply chain operations. And, across the Interim recruitment team at Procurement Heads , we have continued to see huge demand from clients looking to bring in short to medium-term support. The right interim can bring valuable experience, skills, and expertise that can help your organisation move forward.

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ABC of Procurement

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Many connect sustainability with higher operational costs. But is this really the case? The post Sustainable procurement – change the mindset first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Una

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

EPISODE 101 Maximizing the Value of Strong Supplier Partnerships with Juli Lassow By Kelly Barner | February 8, 2023 After all of the turbulence of the last few years, relationships between procurement and suppliers have reached a place of stability – at least for now. And yet, given their experiences, both groups are re-examining what they want to get from their most strategic partnerships and how to make that possible.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Today’s fast-moving, consumer-centric world requires a supply chain that’s significantly more complex, now accounting for sustainability and resilience as well.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

“How should companies respond to the current energy market?” It’s a question I’ve been asking candidates for my recently retained Category Lead – Energy role at Alliance Healthcare. The energy market in the UK has been a hot topic for months now, with a number of changes taking place that are affecting businesses of all sizes. Currently, wholesale gas and electricity prices have been fixed for firms from October until March 2023, but the help is under review due to the cost.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The RFID technology eliminates manual scans, reduces misloads and accelerates parcel throughput, executives said.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A survey released on Tuesday by Gartner has found that less than one-quarter of supply chain organizations have adopted customer enablement to the extent necessary to truly put the customer first.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

With a TMS, businesses can provide a better customer experience, reduce costs and streamline operations.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

However, it’s important to choose the right agency to partner with to ensure a successful hiring campaign. Before making a decision, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to determine if the agency is the right fit for your company’s needs. So, we’ve put together 10 questions to ask before partnering with a procurement recruitment agency.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A recently-released report by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the 3PL sector has seen in recent years, and forecasts slower growth in the years ahead.

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

It’s getting increasingly hard to tell real from fake in so many aspects of life today, but at least one sector might be poised for a reversal of that trend, thanks to technology.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest CPO Spotlight, Magdalena spoke with Rupert Gaster about why she chose to complement her procurement career with end-to-end supply chain roles and what drives her curiosity. Can we start by getting to know who you are and what you currently do? I come from Poland, but moved to the UK in 2009, and lived in Chile for three years in the meantime.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Learn how Bastian Solutions helped one retailer turn returns from a struggle to a reverse logistics advantage.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A new report finds that just 3.6% of spending is devoted to certified diverse suppliers, with 17% of all spend going to just 10 companies.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Will 2023 herald a return to more “normal” operations in the logistics sector?

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

He defines and drives business strategy, leading teams across different geographies and cultures and he has delivered procurement transformation (process, people, technology, organisation) and procurement cost reduction across direct and indirect categories, for a wide range of clients over the last 25 years. His client work includes extensive experience across most major sectors including FMCG, Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, Defence & Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing,

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Regulators are working their way through more than 200 shipper complaints, even as ocean congestion eases.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

FORTNA’s principal scientist recognized for his contributions to large-scale distribution design and operations methodology.

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