Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 3, 2022

Faster, leader-driven decisions on tech purchases correlate with happy tech customers, Gartner research shows. With budgets tightening, CIOs can make this happen.

Leadership 114

Leadership Budget Purchasing Procurement 114

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

a snack food company, came from how they intentionally targeted key strategic initiatives under Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement Ron Schnurs leadership. The leadership team was on board from the beginning but he still had to execute his recommendations in an orderly and intentional manner to deliver the results.

Influencing 103

Influencing Procurement supply chain budgeting Strategic sourcing 103

Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

Please take a moment to respond to my poll, as I will use the results in an upcoming paper that I will share with the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group on LinkedIn. You can check out the group using the following link: Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Group. The group’s Founder, James E.

Procurement 69

Procurement Quality Leadership Purchasing 69

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. What is the role of Business, Supply Chain, and Change Leadership in addressing these challenges? Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc.

Leadership 90

Leadership Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 90

Una

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement-Specific Leadership Skills Along with thorough understanding and experience, here are eight procurement-specific leadership skills that will make you a better leader. Procurement-specific leadership skills We disagree.

Leadership 52

Leadership Procurement Ethics Supply Chain Optimization 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Internally, procurement teams must collaborate closely with finance, IT, legal and operational leadership, each with distinct priorities and decision-making authority. Identifying key stakeholders Procurement operates within a complex ecosystem where multiple internal and external stakeholders hold different levels of influence.

Stakeholder engagement 94

Stakeholder engagement Management Procurement Influencing 94

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Omid Ghamami is one of the most globally recognized thought leaders in the field of purchasing and sales negotiations. Thereby making him the world’s most sought-after purchasing and supply chain management author, speaker, consultant, and trainer. He is known as “the secret weapon of fortune 500 chief purchasing officers”. .

Procurement 231

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

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

A frequent thought leadership contributor for the Ivalua Blog, Jarrod has worked across multiple industries, including higher education, public sector, retail, manufacturing, and engineered products.

Procurement 246

Procurement Strategy Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 246

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Since issuing its first environmental policy over 50 years ago, IBM has been committed to environmental leadership with both concrete goals and demonstrable results. In June 2023, we will publish year-end 2022 progress against our goals for GHG emissions reduction and renewable energy purchases. Through 2022, 96% of them have done so.

Leadership 57

Leadership Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 57

Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2024

You’ll find us on stand D74, ready to talk about our specialist strategic procurement training programs including Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Effective Buying, Sustainable Procurement, Leadership and Personal Effectiveness, Finance for Procurement, and Data, Digital and AI.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

– Editor/Co-Author CIPS Finance for Purchasers Level 6 Graduate diploma. – CIPS – SME book reviews: Global supply chain, Diversity Management & Strategic Programme Leadership. My role is part of Global Business Services (GBS) and a member of that leadership team spanning the group.

Leadership 100

Leadership Procurement strategies Procurement team Purchasing 100

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

As is, the healthcare supply chain is complex with multiple players involved such as manufacturers, distributors and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) supporting and interacting with multiple departments and care delivery points. The Path to Supply Chain Excellence.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 219

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 219

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. About Consus.

Contract 147

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 147

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2019

Innovation highlights will include a range of AI applications that will transform procurement, making corporate purchasing as simple as consumer shopping and bringing actionable insights to user fingertips. Customer keynotes from executives at Michelin, Baylor Scott & White Health, Covea, Chassis Brakes International, Total and more.

Innovation 31

Innovation Procurement Supply chain Spend management 31

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 17, 2023

Political Turmoil Incompetent leadership, corruption, political repression, ethnic tension, and economic hardship all fuel violent protests in Kazakhstan, the world’s largest uranium producer. This prompted other investment firms and country central bank reserves to follow suit. Thus, closing its market price at a solid $48 per pound.

Price 190

Price Sustainability Demand Leadership 190

ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. The report examines purchasing policies and practices in 29 states, weighing factors such as contract management and effective implementation of technology. WASHINGTON, Aug. Contact: Justine Brown. e.Republic. 916-932-1463.

Procurement 124

Procurement Contract Contract management Purchasing 124

ivalua

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Continues 3 rd party recognition of Ivalua for leadership in Procure-to-Pay technology. Procure-to-Pay software suites optimize the purchasing process, supporting improved financial controls, process compliance, cost savings and risk mitigation. They also improve employee productivity, particularly when employees work remotely.

Procurement 26

Procurement Eprocurement Spend management Leadership 26

ivalua

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Continues 3rd party recognition of Ivalua for leadership in Procure-to-Pay technology. P2P suites optimize the purchasing process, supporting improved financial controls, process compliance, cost savings and risk mitigation. They also improve employee productivity, particularly when employees work remotely.

Procurement 130

Procurement Eprocurement Spend management Leadership 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The Summit will focus on showcasing success stories in public procurement, thought leadership sessions on how to maximize value and technological innovations that will transform the ability of procurement leaders to deliver value to their constituents. Thought leadership on how to enable smarter procurement today. .

Innovation 100

Innovation Procurement Leadership Spend management 100

Una

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A big announcement from the leadership team comes first, for example, followed by a cavalcade of communication and documentation explaining the new process or way of working. In the end, the change manager is summoned by the leadership team to explain why so much money was wasted with no result.

Change management 98

Change management Management Procurement Leadership 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 4, 2024

As part of our research we are conducting analyst-led analysis / thought leadership , solution provider deep-dive analyses , webinars and interviews with both the practitioners who use this technology and the vendors who sell it. We know that procurement encompasses more than just purchasing; it involves managing renewals and vendors.

Procurement 120

Procurement Purchasing Vendor management Collaboration 120

Una

MAY 25, 2023

Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Explore how a group purchasing organization can be an effective solution for managing procurement risk and improving overall procurement processes. Feeling like the captain of a sinking ship, you summon the leadership team to your office and ask them what happened.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Risk Management Procurement 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

Christine has over 25 years of expertise in manufacturing, purchasing, planning, marketing and strategy. Its what percentage are actually in a managerial or leadership position, do they actually have a voice? Its more than how many women.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Leadership 52

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. About Consus.

Contract 130

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 130

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Under Sherkin’s leadership, ProPurchaser tracks commodity cost drivers affecting suppliers’ production costs, providing members with timely alerts to support informed negotiations. Under his leadership, Cloudia was acquired by Mercell Holding ASA, a Norwegian e-procurement company, in June 2021.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Success depends on leadership alignment, effective communication and empowering teams to embrace the transformation journey. Change management encompasses all of the above (and more), and it is not just about teaching people how to use the new solution. It is as much about people and culture as it is about technology.

Procurement 112

Procurement Change management Strategy supply chain budgeting 112

ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

He had taken on a few leadership roles in Flex such as Procurement Compliance Director, led the Global Sourcing team, and is currently member of Flex Supply Chain Council and Supply Chain Risk Management. How to manage spend across a decentralised, non industrial, multi-business unit environment. Louis Wong, Solutions Consultant.

Supply Chain Efficiency 20

Supply Chain Efficiency Global sourcing Leadership Risk management 20

ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

Audrey IZARD, Chief Purchasing Officer for Indirect Sourcing for the L’Oréal Group , will address the audience with her ESG-inspired keynote “Partnering for a More Sustainable World”. . Breakout Sessions.

Vendor management 130

Vendor management Leadership Collaboration Innovation 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. Additionally, procurement managers must stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to make informed purchasing decisions.

Management 116

Management Procurement Contract management Supply Chain Optimization 116

Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

And finally, there’s purchase order-specific software. Benefits of Procurement Software The Modern Finance Tech Stack How to choose the right purchasing software What is Procurement Software? Procurement software is a tool designed to streamline and automate procurement operations, from purchase requests to supplier payments.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Purchase orders Procurement Real-time Visibility 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Insurance: You can also purchase insurance to protect against disruptions in the supply chain. A frequent thought leadership contributor for the Ivalua Blog, Jarrod has worked across multiple industries, including higher education, public sector, retail, manufacturing, and engineered products.

Supply chain resilience 242

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 242

Procurement Insights

APRIL 21, 2024

Vendor Irrationalization Before answering that question, read the following excerpt from an April 2009 paper, “Utilizing an Intelligent Filtering Platform to Enhance Contract Performance (A Procurement Insights Knowledge Leadership Publication).” In Canada, the number of off-contract purchasing reached a staggering 79 percent.”

Contract 75

Contract Leadership Purchasing Price 75

ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Our experts at Ivalua are here to provide guidance and assist in your selection process through their extensive knowledge of providing thought leadership advice around procurement technology solutions. Integration When selecting a procurement software, integration is essential to ensure the product meets your business needs.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Procurement Leadership Suppliers 130

Una

DECEMBER 6, 2022

It takes leadership, ownership, and a lot of hard work to convert the vision and social mission behind supplier diversity into tangible results. Do you have questions about group purchasing? Wondering how a group purchasing organization can help you save money, time, and effort? By Kelly Barner | December 7, 2022. Get in Touch.

Suppliers 98

Suppliers Management Leadership Purchasing 98

Positive Purchasing

JANUARY 20, 2025

In order to reach their goals, its critical that these teams have strong leadership and coordination. The Positive Purchasing 5P governance model provides a framework for managing strategic collaborative relationships. Written by Jonathan OBrien, leading procurement expert and CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Procurement Procurement team Innovation 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

Already, the vast majority of procurement functions have mandates in place for certain kinds of certified purchasing, including half with sustainability mandates, but in 2024 those mandates will become commonplace and top priorities for procurement teams around the globe.

Procurement solutions 111

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team 111

Una

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Later this week you’re scheduled to report to the leadership team to present next steps, and you’d like to impress. Invest in a centralized e-procurement system, get people using it , then launch a discovery process to locate, clean up, and import past purchasing data into the system. Step 2: Call a group purchasing organization (GPO).

Real-time Visibility 95

Real-time Visibility Procurement Purchasing Contract 95