Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As part of our theme this quarter on Procurement’s role and value in supply chain risk management, we are speaking with practitioners in the field to understand their perceptions of risk — clearly different industries perceive types of risk in different ways.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Organizations must ensure efficient sourcing and tariff management that support their time-to-market, pricing and innovation goals to gain an advantage in the global market. This article explains how this affects Procurement. This content is for members only. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Supply Chain Optimization Management Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 110

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies.

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Procurement has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic driver of innovation and value. Digitalization involves applying digital technologies to improve existing processes, like implementing e-procurement systems. True digital transformation in procurement goes beyond automating tasks (or doing more with less).

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Procurement Change management Strategy supply chain budgeting 112

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Despite the cold weather, the room was filled with passionate public procurement practitioners and suppliers who were eager to chat and learn. With limited funding, labor shortages and rapid technological advancements, public sector organizations must find innovative ways to maintain or even improve service quality with fewer resources.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As many procurement professionals have discovered, transforming your processes to meet todays challenges in an effective manner is not as simple as writing a new mission statement. The success of the Procurement team at Utz Brands, Inc. , The success of the Procurement team at Utz Brands, Inc. ,

Influencing 103

Influencing Procurement supply chain budgeting Strategic sourcing 103

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This data is accessible across Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay solution to facilitate more sustainable procurement decisions within daily operations. Follow us at @Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply chain Innovation 246

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These lists mark the 11 th year in which Spend Matters highlights the best in procurement technology development and innovation. These lists are the result of months of effort, and the analyst team always comes away with a deeper appreciation for how the procurement world works.

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supply chain software solutions Supply chain Procurement Innovation 114

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Procurement speakers share their knowledge to inspire people in procurement that they are making a difference in the world. However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. .

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Redwood City/Warsaw/ Hamburg – March 17th, 2020 | Ivalua, a leading global provider of procurement management solutions, and OptiBuy, Ivalua’s long-standing implementation partner, announced their selection by Körber to enable a digital procurement transformation. Learn more about Körber on www.koerber.com.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Procurement Leaders

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s amazing how revitalising a few days in the company of a group of procurement leaders can be. And being in Singapore for the Asia Pacific Procurement Congress last week left me in no doubt that the region continues to be a powerhouse of energy, innovation, creativity and growth. ” Third, create a framework.

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Innovation Procurement Data Collaboration 130

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

We recommend leveraging these workstreams, based on Gartner’s 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application to maximize the impact of your next large-scale procurement implementation: 1. Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success!

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Procurement Change management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 239

Procurement Leaders

MAY 13, 2024

For instance, one energy company is actively courting startups, innovators and incumbent suppliers to deploy new, sustainable technologies on the grid, as well as in homes and commercial properties. As such, the company’s procurement team has redesigned its request for proposal (RFP) process into a request for solutions (RFS) process.

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Innovation Sourcing Buyers Suppliers 130

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s world where globalization and innovation are critical to competitive survival, chief procurement officers rely on supplier specialization more than ever.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: I am under embargo regarding the advanced copy I received from ZIP with their Procurement Predictions for 2025. I have gone through the Procurement Insights archive of 2,410 posts from 2007 to today to provide what I believe will be a unique context explaining the evolution of predictions over the past couple of decades.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 59

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement 244

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Sustainable Procurement Requirements — The Ultimate Guide. Sustainable procurement requirements are closely tied to the company’s culture and policies. But what are the requirements to attain sustainable procurement? What is sustainability in Procurement? First Name.

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Sustainability Procurement Cost of ownership Suppliers 188

Procurement Tactics

APRIL 5, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Procurement Business Drivers — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable procurement business drivers are the factors why many businesses embrace sustainability within their operations.

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Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement strategies 187

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement? The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. By Jan-Hendrik Sohn. Fines of up to €8 million .

supply chain software solutions 244

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Procurement 244

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. World Sustainable Procurement Day — The Ultimate Guide. World Sustainable Procurement Pay is an important event that is attended by many procurement professionals all over the world. However, why is it significant for people who are in the procurement industry?

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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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Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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Eprocurement Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 49

Jaggaer

MARCH 21, 2025

A Letter from CEO Andy Hovancik Our JAGGAER commitment has never been stronger and we are devoting our resources to driving innovation and product excellence by increasing investments in cutting-edge technologies, research, and development. Were continuing our innovation-driven investment approach across people, process, and technology.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 246

Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Green Procurement — Everything A Procurement Professional Should Know. Green procurement is becoming a thing nowadays. Many companies are now starting to implement green procurement in their operations. In this article, you will learn what green procurement is.

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Procurement Sustainability Purchasing Raw materials 191

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., Its balance of innovation (e.g., Its educational sessions (e.g.,

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Procurement 52

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 Chief Procurement Officer Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 159

Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The post Proposed Patent Rule Changes and their Impact on Innovation w/ Wen Xie appeared first on Art of Procurement. As someone who has never specialized in a patent-intensive space, I would have thought that patents were just about a.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 31, 2025

In late 1998, with funding from the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program, I converted my “strand commonality” theory into one of the industry’s first web-based procurement platforms. of the time. Hansen in 1998. success rate. success rate.

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Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Suppliers 69

CPO Rising

MARCH 17, 2025

The conference took place in central Paris at the Carrousel De Louvre, a larger venue than last year,… The post Magnus Mondays Ivalua Now EMEA 2025 Realistic Innovations appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Sustainable Procurement Analysis — The Ultimate Guide. Procurement analysis is used to collect and analyze data for businesses to gain insights and make informed decisions. In this article, we will discuss what sustainable procurement analysis is. Download Whitepaper →. .

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Sustainability Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 207

Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 2, 2024

One of my favourite moments from last month’s Asia Pacific Procurement Congress occurred when Asahi CPO Tom Veit took to the stage in Singapore to deliver a presentation with his colleague, Naoki Nagahama. He’s part of the connecting tissue between central procurement and the wider, highly complex group of Asahi businesses.

Innovation 130

Innovation Procurement Suppliers Import 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Thanks to the automation, transparency and seamless collaboration tools offered by Ivalua’s unified, cloud-based spend management platform, customers can improve profitability, drive innovation, improve ESG performance, and reduce risk. I’m sure that Ivalua will be a game-changing value addition in our offering for procurement businesses.”

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Eprocurement Procurement Spend management Collaboration 245

CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Join Ardent Partners and ORO Labs on November 21st (11 AM ET) for a discussion on Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurement’s Influence and Impact.

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