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Is a career in procurement future-proof?

Procurement Heads

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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The Future of Sourcing Procurement Technology

HICX

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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Top 5 Challenges in WMS Implementation

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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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5 Ways to Use Machine Learning in the Packaging Industry

All Things Supply Chain

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

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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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How to Get Your CEO to Care About Procurement

Una

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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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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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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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/03/2023-02/09/2023

All Things Supply Chain

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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Severe graphite shortage looms as EV sales surge

Strategic Sourceror

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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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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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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Buyer Power Score – Pest Control Services

Art of Procurement

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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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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4 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Supply Chain Visibility

All Things Supply Chain

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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3 ways to attract talented procurement and supply chain interims

Procurement Heads

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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Sustainable procurement – change the mindset

ABC of Procurement

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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Episode 101: Maximizing the Value of Strong Supplier Partnerships with Juli Lassow

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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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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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How the FMC plans to enforce the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in 2023

Supply Chain Dive

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

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10 questions to ask a procurement recruitment agency before partnering with them

Procurement Heads

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 Lessons to Bring into 2023

Supply Chain Brain

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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The long-term quick fix: Confronting and overcoming talent shortages in procurement

Spend Matters

Categories: Podcasts , Talent Management Tags: Talent Management , Webinar Recently, Pierre Mitchell, Chief Research Officer for Spend Matters, and David Pastore, Senior Vice President at Velocity Procurement, met to discuss how procurement can address the talent shortage that the global market currently faces. Velocity Procurement is a consulting services firm that helps procurement improve their financial results by investing in talent, processes and technology.

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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.

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J&J Snack Foods to add 3 new distribution centers in bid to simplify network

Supply Chain Dive

The snack maker says the new facilities will boost efficiencies by reducing party logistics locations.

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How should companies be responding to the current energy market?

Procurement Heads

“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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How Technology Can Help SMEs Compete Against Larger Enterprises

Supply Chain Brain

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

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Considerations To Make When Hiring A Procurement Consultant

Procurement Freelancers

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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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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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UPS’ RFID initiative to expand to rest of US network in 2023

Supply Chain Dive

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

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CPO Spotlight: Magdalena Shakallis

Procurement Heads

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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Can AI Turn the Tide Against Product Counterfeiters?

Supply Chain Brain

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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Customer enablement offers supply chain orgs a pipeline to increased revenue

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

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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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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MightyFly unveils second-generation drone for express logistics

Supply Chain Dive

Over the next year, MightyFly intends to secure business partnerships for proof-of-concept delivery services.

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The Big Interview Ed Cross

Procurement Heads

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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The Road Ahead: Logistics Industry Predictions for 2023

Supply Chain Brain

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

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Procurated: Vendor Analysis — Supplier Ratings and Reviews solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

Spend Matters

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supplier Performance Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Procurated and its solution for supplier ratings and reviews. When choosing a new hire, partner or vendor, companies often ask for references. Of course, the person or organization will gladly hand over reviews from their happiest contacts.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

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.