Una

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Now, I know settling into a new role can take a little time, so I don’t want you to feel under any pressure to make any significant impact straight away. I wouldn’t expect any real results from you until you’ve spent a month or two reviewing our current supplier arrangements.” “Hmm Step 1: Gain visibility of spend data.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

I/T was going to be at the epicentre of the strategic and operational leadership of the company. When the end consumer used a coffee pod the specifics of that actual, real time consumption would be tracked electronically. Real time visibility of the entire Supply Chain could be available to anyone anywhere at any time.

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ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

To avoid this pitfall, it is necessary for public procurement teams to routinely review the entire process and challenge steps to ensure that requirements are necessary to meet rules or requirements and/or deliver real value. . It is vital that public procurement teams develop a data insight strategy to gain visibility into their operations.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. Implementation of new supply structure Track results and restart assessment This model has essentially stood the test of time.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing supply chain software solutions 52

Planergy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Thanks to AI and other tools, you can now make better decisions with real-time data. What's Planergy? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Data Budget Strategic planning 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

New Risk Center adds capabilities and integrations to extend existing leadership in enabling holistic management of supplier risk. This combined picture is visible in actionable dashboards to provide a comprehensive and timely picture of risk and the potential impact on the business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. When the pandemic winds down there is a very real danger that people will go back to doing, and viewing, things the way they were before the pandemic. Short sighted corporate leadership. Much of the training is in specific skills (eg.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

When it comes to managing a supply chain, having access to real-time data can be a game-changer. By providing visibility into every aspect of the supply chain, companies can identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and minimize delays. This can result in faster delivery times and improved customer satisfaction.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The company has implemented sophisticated barcode scanning and point-of-sale systems to collect real-time data from its stores. By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 98

ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

The huge growth in the use of technology has been the most visible part of that developing picture. I first saw this term used a few years ago by Philip Ideson, as a title for his website and excellent series of podcasts, and it feels like this may be an idea whose time has come.

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Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Innovation 167

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Customers can now ensure greater supply chain resilience through improved supplier discovery and collaboration, increase efficiency across each step of the source-to-pay process and better understand and optimize cost drivers for goods and services purchased. Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: .

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 1, 2022

Excluded from planning meetings and strategic decisions, and with a team lacking the knowledge and relationships to drive real change, procurement was extremely decentralised, in control of just 30% of global spending and focused mostly on tactical, transactional activities. The full transformation roadmap. New and revamped central teams.

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Procurement Heads

MAY 3, 2023

It was presented to me as an opportunity and challenge at the same time in my very first role by the Managing Director I was reporting to at the time, this followed a two-and-a-half-year stint in front-line operations. That is really where my career path into procurement began and my introduction to CIPS.

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Real-time Visibility Negotiation Procurement Price 130

Procurement Heads

MAY 3, 2023

It was presented to me as an opportunity and challenge at the same time in my very first role by the Managing Director I was reporting to at the time, this followed a two-and-a-half-year stint in front-line operations. That is really where my career path into procurement began and my introduction to CIPS.

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Real-time Visibility Negotiation Procurement Price 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. At the same time, they must also develop strategies to significantly advance their capabilities in anticipation of overcoming their issues with the basics. You would measure lead time in days or even weeks. Mike Mortson.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. 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! Subscribe Here!

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Its an integrated, end-to-end process that unifies procurement and finance, helping organizations streamline purchasing, minimize delays, and ensure timely payments. By standardizing procurement activities, organizations gain visibility over spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and optimize cash flow management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Many companies have already automated their front-line transactional purchasing activities. Automation through digital technology isn’t really just about lowering labour costs, it’s about creating huge opportunities for companies to dive deep into data and create end-to-end visibility into their own supply chains.

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Procurement Express

JULY 5, 2024

The budgeting process should be an iterative “ping-pong” match between leadership and stakeholders. Translating Finance to Operations A common pitfall in budgeting is the disconnect between the finance team’s accounting language and the operational teams’ real-world needs. Ready to become a budgeting badass?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. The company leverages a few key metrics and assures that data is available in many cases in real time.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 11, 2022

In 2018, the company came under new ownership and leadership and has been undergoing a large-scale digital transformation effort ever since. As part of the company’s digitization project, the quality leadership team knew it had to upend the current supply chain management system. The Problem. Want to learn more? Schedule a call Now.

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Procurement Express

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Smarter purchasing decisions. This post is designed to help business owners navigate cost savings strategies in procurement and purchasing, whether youre setting up clear financial reporting , optimizing vendor agreements, or leveraging automation to reduce manual labor. One of the most impactful ways to achieve this?

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

To gain operational efficiencies by standardising and simplifying purchasing processes across fewer supplier relationships. Delivery performance - Measure on-time delivery rates and lead times for each supplier. Reliable, on-time delivery is essential. Track on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and other KPIs.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Secure the necessary resources from leadership to effectively manage these high-impact risks. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With quantitative and qualitative KPIs, you get a bird’s eye view to understand supplier performance and make more informed decisions. Real-Time Insights for Risk Management Managing supplier risks involves identifying, evaluating, and reducing constraints created by suppliers, and their suppliers as well.

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Procurement, or purchasing as it was usually called back then, was definitely a back office function. 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.

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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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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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Claritum

JUNE 12, 2018

ASL Global will be able to provide a significantly faster response and better overall experience to their global clients, converting more quotes into orders, and Improving on current quote to order conversion times and the value they deliver to their customers. Catalogue Purchases. Faster Response.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

For the most part, the primary focus of the supplier relationship is ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and location. Supply chain collaboration has delivered some real value for participants, but overall, these initiatives are more likely to fail than to succeed.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Consumers are the biggest source of food waste in developed countries as they discard at least 20-30% of what they purchase. The deployment of real time end-to-end Supply Chain visibility, Blockchain, Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence all have the potential to help improve some aspect of the Food Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Real-time Visibility Supply 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. 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! Subscribe Here!

Procurement 50

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders 50

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. This operating model included order to cash, make to demand, purchase to pay, finance and planning processes. They fear the cross functional visibility in their KPI’s, progress of projects and functional performance.

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Arkestro

MARCH 28, 2023

According to Spend Matter’s whitepaper, “ Procurement’s future is embedded platforms: introduction to predictive procurement orchestration ,” while many organizations have adopted digital technology, the transformation occurs more on the visibility level (i.e. Is low-intent purchasing behavior affecting your business?

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team Purchasing 52

Arkestro

MARCH 28, 2023

According to Spend Matter’s whitepaper, “ Procurement’s future is embedded platforms: introduction to predictive procurement orchestration ,” while many organizations have adopted digital technology, the transformation occurs more on the visibility level (i.e. Is low-intent purchasing behavior affecting your business?

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team Purchasing 52

Arkestro

JUNE 14, 2022

Jeffrey Immelt, Venture Partner at NEA says, “Arkestro’s embedded platform unlocks clear business value by empowering enterprises to scale their most efficient purchasing decisions, resulting in accelerated savings and improved supplier experience. External validation and improved data quality for every single Purchase Order.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 52

Pipefy

AUGUST 18, 2023

Process discovery includes the identification and definition of activities and tasks comprising a process; its purpose is to make all stages in a process visible in order to ensure clear responsibility for each of those phases. These inefficiencies lose hours and money that can add up to huge amounts of waste over time.

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