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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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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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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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 9, 2023

The last few years in procurement recruiting have been wild – just like the external conditions procurement professionals have been. The post A Look at the Current State of Procurement Recruiting appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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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 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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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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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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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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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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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 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 Freelancers

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Everyone is aware that exceptional individuals must be hired in order for a company to… The post Considerations To Make When Hiring A Procurement Consultant first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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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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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 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 Freelancers

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Finding the ideal things has never been simpler than in the era of the big… The post Pros Of Having A Procurement Agent For Your Company first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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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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 Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The third-party logistics market is expected to experience steady growth in the near future, as companies continue to realize the value of outsourcing their supply chain operations.

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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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Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system.

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Procurement Bulletin

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Businesses Looking for Alternatives to UPS & Fedex Businesses are learning from the recent supply chain backlog, you don’t want to have all your eggs in one basket. Now, businesses are looking at multi-carrier strategies so they’re not completely reliant on just the big carriers such as UPS and Fedex. Nigeria Opens New Seaport Nigeria opened The Lekki Deep Sea Port this past week, one of West Africa’s largest ports.

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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 9, 2023

Supply chain partners have never had greater access to tools for data collection and analysis than they do now, but many are failing to take full advantage of these resources.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The partnership allows shippers to access the retailer’s distribution network and gain supply chain capabilities “previously only available to billion-dollar brands.

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