Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Integration with Sustainability Goals : CFOs began to value procurement’s contributions to corporate social responsibility (CSR) , particularly in sourcing ethically and supporting sustainability initiatives. CFOs valued procurement’s ability to align financial and operational goals using data analytics.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Emphasizes cross-industry collaboration , with themes like AI, sustainability, and supplier diversity. Global Reach, Real Impact Participants and speakers come from over 50 countries. Startup Acceleration & Visibility Provides a springboard for companies like Cirtuo, DeepStream, Archlet, Kodiak Hub , and ORO Labs.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . The financial benefits include greater profitability, reduced costs, accelerated time-to-market, and faster time-to-delivery. .

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 10, 2024

Just 1% of respondents to a poll Procurement Leaders conducted at the World Procurement Congress said they have “excellent” multi-tier visibility of the supply base. In real terms, this translates to three of those who responded to our poll claiming they had “cracked the code” of supply chain transparency. This is surprising.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Headlined “forging paths to sustainable success,” the event attracted roughly 400 live attendees and featured Zip’s new branding and the announcement of new features. As Spend Matters analysts we attended a mini analyst summit which helped free up time for us to talk to fellow attendees during the day’s event.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

For that reason we wonder whether the resilient Supply Chain is a passing fad or a sustainable strategy? Stuff happens, and it happens all the time. Why do we face this uncertainty and lack of sustainable resolve to establish resilient Supply Chains? On top of that building a resilient Supply Chain does recover real investment.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Beacon’s supply chain visibility platform is a central hub for real-time ocean and air freight tracking, supply chain performance analytics and carbon emissions reporting. Guest bio: Fraser Robinson is the Co-Founder & CEO of Beacon, a supply chain visibility and collaboration platform.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 6, 2025

Its a time-saver for procurement teams or C-level execs needing a starting point. Trusted Benchmark What: Gartners reputation as a leading IT research firm lends credibility to the MQ, influencing buying decisions across enterprises. Why Its Good: Combines hard data with real-world feedback, offering a balanced view.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 2, 2023

Additionally, it felt like the right time for a new challenge, as I had spent nearly 24 years with my previous employer. Increase in cyber-attacks hindering our supply chain which is a current real threat. And how involved is the procurement function in Murphy’s sustainability commitments? This has been a great success to date.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Social Media Trends Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest are the best channels that offer real-time trending products to sell. Note: Make sure to follow some popular influencers in your niche as they can give you ideas how to promote products. Overall, not all sizes fit all as eCommerce is a fast growing space.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Today’s shopper is eminently conscious and willing to pay a premium for sustainable, conscious fashion that helps make a positive contribution to the environment and promotes fair labor practices. This signals a huge opportunity for fashion brands to deliver clothes, shoes and accessories that are made sustainably.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Sustainability. Unfortunately, sustainability and sustainable development are beginning to turn from green to grey, considering its ever-increasingly washed-out idealistic applications in business and society at large. Subscribe Here!

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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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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

For our readers who couldn’t/didn’t attend, here are our own reflections based on the time we had ( if we missed you, apologies, but do reach out to us here to get your procurement tech solution in front of our analysts ). So cleansing of SMFs is vital, even though it takes time. We attended two excellent sessions.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

But without real-time reliable views of inventory, shipments and automated order orchestration processes, retailers are unable to deliver on order promises. This allows businesses to bring their incumbent solutions into the fold, thereby greatly reducing the time to value to deploy our solutions.

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 26, 2023

Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. I am not going to catalogue all the reasons why embedding effective sustainability in an organization is so vital.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Download Free Copy. Written by.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

While the overall clinical trial termination rate has decreased over time, low accrual rates within trials remain the most common termination reason. Our analysis of the voluntarily reported Form FDA 1572 BMIS database reveals a potential lack of sustainability in the investigator pool, both in the United States (US) and globally (Exhibit 2).

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Finale Inventory

APRIL 18, 2024

There’s a lot involved in sustaining continuous sales on Amazon beyond just having products listed on the world’s largest marketplace. To set your Amazon business up for success, one of the main areas to focus on is inventory: the flow, the costs, the timing of it all.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

This article will cover the importance of warehouse layout design, key factors influencing it, steps involved in creating an efficient layout, common challenges, and future trends. This results in faster order processing times, reduced labor costs, and improved customer satisfaction.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

To sustain lives on Earth, we must protect the health of its water resources and be efficient in our consumption, including minimizing waste in water distribution. Our sustainability solutions enable organizations to marry data with AI insights so they can better manage operations and optimize them.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. In fact, manufacturing procurement has never been more important, holding the power to influence IT, finance, and C-suite decision-making. Sustainable bidding.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 13, 2024

With the help of Finale Inventory, you can streamline this process and ensure that you are setting the right wholesale prices for your products. This article discusses the importance of accurate wholesale pricing, the key factors that influence it, and how Finale Inventory can assist you in calculating your wholesale price effectively.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

IBP requires cross functional alignment to eliminate silos, to achieve accountability for delivering strategic, financial and operational outcomes, and to enable scenario planning that provides forward visibility into the consequences and risks of decisions (Sorensen, 2020). Automation versus Augmentation.

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World of Procurement podcast

JUNE 15, 2021

We covered a lot of ground in this 25-minute podcast and this podcast is going to be exceptionally beneficial to you if you are currently looking at your supply chain and wondering how can we improve visibility, how can we reach our sustainability goals using our supply chains and how do we know what is in this product?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Time is really important in business. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 8, 2020

Around the world, people are demanding more from their governments, business communities, and their fellow consumers to help create a more sustainable future. As a business area, Supply Chain Management’s influence has grown over the past number of years. In short, current trends aren’t sustainable with projected population growth.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sustainable procurement is a growing approach that focuses on purchasing goods and services with consideration for their environmental, social, and economic impacts. By incorporating sustainability into , businesses can contribute to reducing their carbon footprint, promoting ethical labor practices, and supporting long-term economic growth.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Inventory Tracking To appreciate the significance of inventory tracking, it’s important to understand its role in business success. Inventory tracking involves monitoring and managing the flow of goods in and out of a company. This minimizes stockouts and ensures a steady supply of products.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 22, 2024

Finding suppliers you can trust to deliver quality products on time is key for maintaining customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operations. They also influence your cost structure, as their pricing and terms directly impact your profitability. When managing a successful business, having dependable suppliers is vital.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's competitive business environment, procurement isn't just a necessity; it's a strategic function that can significantly influence a company’s bottom line. Businesses leverage procurement technology for: Automating Manual Processes: From issuing purchase orders to processing invoices, automation reduces errors and saves time.

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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!

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

The mass adoption of digital emerging technologies influences the operations of companies’ logistics and supply chain management. E.g., the same data may be inserted multiple time or timestamp of the data does not match with the fulfilment. Digital Supply Chain Hitches. Data Processing.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 30, 2024

Proper asset management can enhance a company’s competitiveness and sustainability in the market. These can be website domains, trademarks, copyrights, patents, intellectual property, inventory, equipment, and more. Analyzing these factors helps businesses optimize inventory levels, reduce holding costs, and meet customer needs.

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