Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course. Procurement Conference — 10 Best Procurement Conferences. Attending a procurement conference allows you to meet like-minded professionals and industry peers in procurement. However, what are the reasons why procurement professionals attend a conference?

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. CPO roundtables, SIG University workshops) and real-world procurement execution (e.g., It focuses on practical supply chain challenges (e.g.,

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years. Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

How Intake and Orchestration AI Are Reshaping Procurement If youve been paying attention to technology developments in procurement, youve probably come across the term Intake & Orchestration. They now expect procurement to follow suit, with solutions that are not just smarter, but increasingly self-driving.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 20, 2022

We are quickly becoming familiar with a landscape of political, economic, social and climate unrest, plus unpredictable global events. There were incredible displays of innovation, ESG & supply chain resilience in abundance. Our world is tumultuous to put it mildly, so challenging the status quo can seem scary.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. These highly newsworthy events serve to highlight why businesses are nervous about this risk.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Hear from distinguished speakers on the essence of procurement flexibility and explore strategies for staying agile. Dont miss this opportunity to rethink adaptability in procurement! Key Takeaways: Understand the strategic impact of tariffs and reshoring on supply chain operations. RSVP now to secure your spot!

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

From the sessions and keynotes to the electrifying nighttime events–we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all our customers, sponsors, partners, attendees, and team for making Ivalua NOW “Breaking New Ground” a huge success. We can’t recreate Ivalua NOW 2023 Nashville–but we’ll always have the memories!

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . Körber at a Glance…. Körber + Ivalua.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

We are quickly approaching JAGGAER’s flagship event REV2025 in Miami , and I am thrilled that so many of you have registered and plan to attend. This year’s event promises to be our best yet, with exceptional speakers, networking opportunities, and of course, these newly announced customer awards.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Third-party risk management (TPRM) is often an afterthought for organizations or a measure only taken after a risk event occurs. To customers — Halo Ai serves customers in North America and Canada and maps the supply chain to the fourth tier. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) have accepted as a key element of procurement. These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. Part I: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

This is due to factors such as fragmented procurement, lack of centralized contracts, supply chain disruptions, and rapid adoption of new technologies 3 5. Direct materials are usually managed with formal procurement processes and long-term contracts, which dampen price volatility and create predictability.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . LEARN MORE.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events. She holds a degree of MBA and MCIPS.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 24, 2022

The caveat is that the black swan event of 2020 was not only a catalyst for disruption but also an indication of future pain points within the supply chain itself. And that is what really matters. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This resilience can be defined as “ the ability of a central procurement and supply management function to prepare for unexpected events, respond to disruptions, recover, and emerge even stronger. ” Manufacturers cannot foresee every risk, inconvenience, or disaster, but they can equip themselves to handle the unexpected and come out on top.

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Strategic Sourceror

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Shoring up staff is a good way to increase supply chain resiliency, which companies are trying to do more of today to ensure theirs has what it takes to stay together when it's taxed in the future. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Spend Matters is once again delighted to release the ‘ 50 Procurement Providers to Know ’ and ‘ 50 Procurement Providers to Watch ’ lists, announced at the SIG Global Executive Summit on October 17. Together, they manage an annual procurement volume exceeding $16 billion, engaging with more than 350,000 suppliers.”

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Arkestro

APRIL 2, 2024

Resources / Analyst Reports / Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Download Now Let's Talk By the end of 2024, new AI innovations will begin to significantly change all facets of supply management technology. But in 2024, the role has never been more important.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Resources / Blog / 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 The dust is settling after the upheaval of the pandemic, yet the manufacturing industry remains forever changed. Sustainable bidding.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

With the same enthusiasm and innovation as always, we gathered together this year to explore a new frontier of possibilities in procurement. We were delighted to see an overwhelming show of support for the event, with a record-breaking turnout! For now, our “Breaking New Ground” Ivalua Now 2023 Recap provides a great summary below.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 18, 2024

On this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of procurement tech startups. With over 440 solutions in our software directory over at app.procurementsoftware.site, we aim to educate procurement leaders on the vast array of software options available to them. Every one helps!

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HICX

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

So, the question remains: What are the key challenges and agenda items for procurement leaders in 2023, and how will they adapt to these challenges? Key thought leaders included Jacob Gorm Larsen , Ex-Director of Digital Procurement, Maersk Group; Prof. Now, more than ever before is the time for enterprises to invest in technology.

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HICX

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Resources / Blog / A Masterclass on Automotive Procurement: Trends, Tips, and Tactics to Get Ahead A Masterclass on Automotive Procurement: Trends, Tips, and Tactics to Get Ahead Automotive procurement is rapidly changing. No spam, just relevant procurement news and tips. Subscribe to news from Arkestro.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Procurement? Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Stakeholders : Procurement involves multiple internal stakeholders across the organization.

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HICX

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

We’d all like the latest digital procurement tools. But often, those who aren’t familiar with the procurement software market mistakenly overestimate the cost. The reality is that procurement tech doesn’t have to be expensive. There’s plenty of digital procurement solutions out there for every budget. Let’s dive in.

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