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Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. As the lynchpin to suppliers, they play a pivotal role in combatting the effects of inflation, ensuring supply continuity, complying with regulatory requirements, improving sustainability and other top business priorities.

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Cost Savings Through Reverse Auction Software in Purchasing

ProcurePort

In the world of purchasing, every dollar counts. Companies are always looking for ways to optimize their procurement processes and achieve cost savings to improve their bottom line. One tool that has gained considerable attention in recent years is reverse auction software. By leveraging this technology, businesses can streamline their purchasing operations, enhance supplier competition, […] The post Cost Savings Through Reverse Auction Software in Purchasing appeared first on ProcurePort

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Procurement KPIs: 22 Essential Metrics for Tracking and Visualizing Procurement Performance

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Definition of procurement KPIs Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measurements of the efficacy of a business department, process, or strategy. They are essential to measure the costs and reliability of a business strategy, as well as the performance and results. “Tracking” a KPI refers to the continuous monitoring of its changes for the purposes of future planning.

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Building Sustainable Procurement: Integrating Environmental and Social Factors for a Greener Future

Empowering CPO

Introduction A. The Importance of Sustainable Procurement In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, businesses and organizations must look beyond traditional procurement practices to ensure long-term success and positive impact. Sustainable procurement has emerged as a vital approach to address environmental and social concerns while optimizing business performance.

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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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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. This is where Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) comes in – it allows businesses to align their procurement and logistics strategies, optimize their supply chain, and reduce costs.

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Warehouses Are on a Journey to Going ‘Dark.’ How Long a Trip Will It Be?

Supply Chain Brain

Warehouse work is boring and numbingly repetitive. So why not turn the whole thing over to machines?

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Digital Procurement – Where to Start

Positive Purchasing

Ian Platt heads up the Procurement Centre of Excellence at Syngenta Group, a US $33 billion global agricultural technology company. Just over a year ago, Ian initiated a move to digital procurement in a business that is leading the field in finding better ways to feed the World whilst helping to save the planet. Now, with his digital procurement journey well under way, Ian shares some learning and insights to help you on the way to your own digital procurement future.

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Building a Procurement Function From Scratch

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Building a Procurement Function From Scratch With the right approach, building a procurement function from scratch can create streamlined and efficient processes that deliver real value to your organization. By Hugo Britt | May 11, 2023 Search Whether you’re building a new house, moving to a new city, or learning a new skill, starting from scratch can be a daunting task.

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CPFR in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter CPFR in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know CPFR in supply chain allows both businesses and suppliers to fulfill customer demand. However, what is it? In this article, we will tackle what CPFR in Supply Chain is. We will discuss the importance and the different stages of CPFR. in addition, we will share with you the benefits you may get and the issues you may fa

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/05/2023-05/11/2023

All Things Supply Chain

What Chat GPT competitor Google’s Bard Can Do Google’s announcement of its new operating system for its in-house chatbot, Bard, at its recent developer conference.

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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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Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment May 9, 2023 | | Public Sector /by he I have spent most of my career in the private sector and started to get in contact with the space in recent years. Though the private and public sectors may appear to be distinct entities, a closer look reveals many shared characteristics.

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Kraft Heinz leans on AI to boost its supply chain performance

Supply Chain Dive

The food giant’s service rates and sales have improved with digital tools that provide visibility into its operations, though some ingredient shortages persist.

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Invoice Reconciliation — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Invoice Reconciliation — Everything You Should Know Invoice reconciliation can help businesses in fixing issues regarding payments. However, many people view it as a minor task. In this article, we will discuss what invoice reconciliation is.

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[Pod] Supply Chain Cyber Attack: Expeditors and iRobot

Art of Procurement

Cyber attacks have been on the rise since 2020, occurring with increasing frequency and having a more detrimental impact to. The post [Pod] Supply Chain Cyber Attack: Expeditors and iRobot appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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Using Supplier Management Software to Manage Supplier Risk

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Supplier Management Software: Supplier Risk: Effective supplier management is critical to the success of any business. As organizations grow, managing a growing number of suppliers can become increasingly complex. To ensure a seamless and efficient supply chain, businesses need to implement robust supplier management practices that help mitigate supplier risk.

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UPS, Teamsters kick off high-stakes national contract negotiations

Supply Chain Dive

The delivery giant is optimistic about reaching an agreement, but some say the risk of a strike is higher than in previous years.

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Thailand Import and Export Statistics 2023 — 15 Key Figures

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Thailand Import and Export Statistics — 15 Key Figures Thailand is a vibrant and rich country famous for its beautiful beaches, magnificent temples, flavorful cuisines such as Pad Thai and Tom Yum Goong. Thailand emerged as an upper-middle income country after its remarkable social and economic progress due to smart implemented policies.

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The Big Interview with Darren Jackson

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what he looks for when hiring. How did you get into procurement? By accident, as 99% of people probably say! I graduated in accountancy and finance and thought that was what I was going to do but I struggled to find a role at that time. I ended up in a temp job with a cycle manufacturer, basically just data entry within the supply chain.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

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

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Implementing Strategic Sourcing Software: The Initial Steps

ProcurePort

• Improved Cost Efficiency: Strategic sourcing software enables businesses to analyze and optimize their procurement processes, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved supplier negotiation outcomes. • Enhanced Supplier Collaboration: By streamlining communication and fostering transparency, strategic sourcing software strengthens relationships with suppliers, leading to better collaboration, risk mitigation, and long-term partnerships.

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Nestlé closes 2 Pennsylvania plants

Supply Chain Dive

The company's heath science division will lay off more than 300 workers as it consolidates its supply chain.

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Introducing the technology behind watsonx.ai, IBM’s AI and data platform for enterprise

IBM Supply Chain Blog

We stand on the frontier of an AI revolution. Over the past decade, deep learning arose from a seismic collision of data availability and sheer compute power, enabling a host of impressive AI capabilities. But we’ve faced a paradoxical challenge: automation is labor intensive. It sounds like a joke, but it’s not, as anyone who has tried to solve business problems with AI may know.

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The Big Interview with Darren Jackson

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what he looks for when hiring. How did you get into procurement? By accident, as 99% of people probably say! I graduated in accountancy and finance and thought that was what I was going to do but I struggled to find a role at that time. I ended up in a temp job with a cycle manufacturer, basically just data entry within the supply chain.

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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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The Promise of AI and Robotics for a Cleaner, Brighter Future

Supply Chain Brain

Advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are making solar power more accessible and more efficient than ever before.

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US Postal Service reduces FedEx spend amid transformation plan

Supply Chain Dive

The agency is scaling back its reliance on air transport, which spells trouble for FedEx Express.

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ERP Master Data: A Guide to Improve Quality & Governance

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In today’s fast-paced business world, organizations are increasingly relying on technology to streamline their operations and stay competitive. One such technology that has gained immense popularity in recent years is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ERP is a broad term that encompasses the financial, manufacturing and distribution capabilities of a company.

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Introducing watsonx: The future of AI for business

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Today is a revolutionary moment for Artificial Intelligence (AI). After some impressive advances over the past decade, largely thanks to the techniques of Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning , the technology seems to have taken a sudden leap forward. Suddenly, everybody is talking about generative AI: sometimes with excitement, other times with anxiety.

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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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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The priorities of supply chain managers are changing. The ultimate goal today is customer centricity.

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UPS’ Roadie launches same-day delivery service for oversized items

Supply Chain Dive

Shippers using RoadieXL will be connected with a driver who has the proper vehicle and equipment to handle bulky items.

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From Spend to Supply — Coupa’s direct spend management progress

Spend Matters

Categories: Conferences , Spend Management Tags: PRO The question of how to manage direct materials can yield polarized answers and requires deeper evaluation than simply evaluating a few narrow use cases. One consideration is the range of scenarios direct procurement encompasses, which can vary significantly from one customer to the next. The specific processes and needs involved may include upstream (i.e., prior to P2P execution) and/or downstream activities, new or existing products, procurem

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Episode 114: Creating a Difference in Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors

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EPISODE 114 Creating a Difference in Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors By Kelly Barner | May 10, 2023 As goods move through the supply chain, the amount of packaging that moves with them is mind boggling. Efforts to increase operational sustainability are gaining steam worldwide, which means that what that packaging is made of and what happens to it after a delivery has been made are of greater concern than ever before.

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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.