Procurement Insights

AUGUST 30, 2024

As someone who loves to engage the audience, I am going to do this the next time I speak at a live event. His influence stems from years of experience, a strong body of thought leadership, and his role as the founder of Procurement Insights , a widely-read blog that covers key issues, trends, and innovations in the field.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. As TikTok and influencers gain prominence, they’re reshaping consumer behavior and marketing. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It sometimes seems like S&OP is stuck in a time warp, where the same old things as 30 years ago are being discussed. Some have a willingness to learn it, but struggle to overcome personal fears and defense mechanisms that come with working with visible goals, openly across functions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. This isn’t just about whether to embrace the digital supply chain , because that will inevitably happen over time for everyone.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

Because having more women in supply chain leadership and operations teams isn’t just the right thing to do, it can help move the industry forward. Let’s Talk Supply Chain gives them a platform to share what drives them and how they are igniting real progress at their organizations. ’ Wow, that took me completely by surprise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

As such we are introducing a new “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. My start in supply chain was a bit unknowing at the time. In order to be one of their vendors IBM wouldn’t accept the commercial terms of the times. They challenged us to be much better than we were.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. The extreme need to traverse these nuances has propelled logistics companies to develop new solutions and expand services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. It is great to see Sandra bring her extensive experience and leadership skills to SE Health. Thank you Sandra for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Also, 93% of global consumers say COVID-19 influenced their views on sustainability. Inventory positioning: Visibility across your entire network allows you to optimize the fulfillment of each order. Supply chain sustainability best practices.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

Instead of waiting for others to realize that now is the time for Procurement professionals to make their value and contribution known. Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Now I would never advocate selling something that isn’t real. Procurement People It’s Time to Sell Yourselves! ” Ouch!

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It’s almost always down to one, or probably more, of these prevailing factors: Misaligned business objectives Poor data Inadequate or clunky technology Lack of mandate These are usually a product of the procurement team and its leadership. These applications usually also have shorter implementation times, and therefore, faster ROI.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. What sets Mithra-AI apart is its real-time, continuous visibility of spend data, coupled with proactive alerts for opportunities and risks.

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Arkestro

JUNE 14, 2022

This fresh funding will be used to accelerate growth, enabling Arkestro to further help customers amplify the impact of procurement’s influence across their enterprises using behavioral science, game theory and predictive machine learning models applied at a massive scale.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

If the system pressure drops and flow levels surge, operators will receive a real-time alert that a pipe burst has occurred. With a range of custom predictive analytics tools, engineers and operators can have improved visibility to the integrity of their infrastructure and reduce NRW events.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

Maybe they like you, but they don’t have the trust and confidence in you or your managers S&OP leadership to make it work. You cannot make every senior leader or stakeholder understand S&OP, like it, and/or like the leadership. Ask them to actively display their behaviours and influence other leaders to follow these behaviours.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

Delivery performance - Measure on-time delivery rates and lead times for each supplier. Reliable, on-time delivery is essential. Spend time getting to know prospective suppliers' operations, capabilities, and roadmaps when selecting preferred partners. Track on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and other KPIs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2020

As I mentioned in my prior blogs, Inventory Turnover Breakthrough , we needed to take a holistic approach and we needed to tackle the high level levers that influence inventory levels. . We had skus with lead times and safety stock levels which were driving as much as ONE YEAR’S WORTH of component level inventory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

Instead of waiting for others to realize that now is the time for Procurement professionals to make their value and contribution known. Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Now I would never advocate selling something that isn’t real. Procurement People It’s Time to Sell Yourselves! ” Ouch!

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

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Supply Chain Trend

JULY 28, 2018

Maybe they like you, but they don’t have the trust and confidence in you or your managers S&OP leadership to make it work. You cannot make every senior leader or stakeholder understand S&OP, like it, and/or like the leadership. Ask them to actively display their behaviours and influence other leaders to follow these behaviours.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

These negotiations take place in real time, with all prospective suppliers at once. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

But, as stakeholders in the future of tomorrow, we also have to be conscious about the necessary steps to realize sustainable impact, for real. So, what are the steps that need to be taken in businesses globally to make real sustainable impact? Having leadership in place will put a face behind the movement?—?in Source: Purina.

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Una

OCTOBER 31, 2023

At a more fundamental level, organizational culture can strongly influence resistance to change, along with a lack of trust in the leadership team driving the change. Utilize data, statistics, and real-world examples to support your arguments. Change management tips for procurement To fear change is human.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This would prove to be my first real lesson in Cash Management which could not have been made more intense and immediate! The fact that we reached out to them and talked to them, as opposed to just not paying our bills and not telling them, bought us some goodwill and time. Visibility and Responsibility. Targets are critical!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 16, 2019

There was no indication that there was a problem with cash flow at that time. The strain and drain on cash was real, imminent, and alarming. Given that the Supply Chain team negotiates terms, conditions, and parameters with suppliers, and manages inventory, they are impacting cash flow in dramatic ways. Solving the Case!

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Procurement Express

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Key Considerations for Pre-Acquisition Visibility of Spend: Acquirers are looking for transparency in cash flow and spend management. The Importance of Having a Seat at the Table During acquisition discussions, having a procurement expert present can significantly influence the outcome.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 8, 2020

As a business area, Supply Chain Management’s influence has grown over the past number of years. There are huge opportunities, all along the chain, to make a real impact: to reduce waste, provide more visibility into where products come from, and make the system more sustainable. It’s what we do, as a profession.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As I mentioned in my prior blogs, Inventory Turnover Breakthrough (Parts 1 and 2) , we needed to take a holistic approach and we needed to tackle the high level levers that influence inventory levels. Further there was no differentiation between the order lead time and the order replenishment lead time.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Getting Started with Environmental, Social and Governance Practices ESG leadership begins with the top but it can’t stay there if you want to make a real impact. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 10, 2024

If this still isn’t a priority in your business strategy, it’s time to make it one. Research indicates that the preference for remote work is overwhelmingly clear, with 98% of workers expressing the desire to work remotely at least part-time and 93% of employers planning to continue with remote job interviews.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 22, 2022

They share what motivates them and how they drive real progress inside their organizations, industry, and community. Read on for deep leadership insights and expert guidance on becoming a supply chain leader. I oversaw the warehouse inventory, launched a new MRP systems, and sourced products internationally.

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