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Procurement Teams Forced to Cut Corners as External Challenges Bite and Investments in New Technology Don’t Keep Pace

ivalua

Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 81% of procurement teams feel pressured by executive teams to respond more quickly and effectively to challenges such as inflation, disruptions, and shortages. About the study.

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Should procurement teams aim for full maturity in all categories? Big bang or steady state? 

Procurement Leaders

Where goods can be easily bundled into larger contracts, the business relinquishes control to procurement to leverage the opportunities of scale. Second, commodified indirects, such as IT, travel and logistics. Here, the wins are fast and the savings generated are high.

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14 Reasons Why Procurement Shouldn’t be in Charge of Valentines Day

Procurement Templates

Happy Valentines day, here is some procurement satire for February the 14th! Lack of Emotional Sensitivity: Procurement departments are typically focused on logistics, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency, which may not align with the emotional nuances and sentimentality of Valentine’s Day.

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Agentic AI in Supply Chains: The Future of Decision Making

SCMDOJO

The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Assists with supplier performance assessment, risk management, and logistics optimization.

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Enhancing Manufacturing Value Through Procurement

Jaggaer

Early Supplier Involvement in the Design Phase At JAGGAER, we advocate for involving procurement early in the new product introduction process. Collaborative tools enable the integration of Engineering, R&D, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement from the initial design phases.

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Arkestro Joins the Infor Marketplace to Amplify Procurement’s Influence with Its Infor LN Integration

Arkestro

Arkestro’s unique approach enables procurement teams to deliver competitive quote outcomes without adding cycle time. Businesses using Arkestro see an average savings of 16% in the first 60 days, unlocking value across every transaction, from big, complex quotes for logistics portfolios to simple spot buys for valves.

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Mastering FIFO: A Guide for Procurement Teams

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Even logistics hubs and e-commerce platforms integrate FIFO to streamline their operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Logistics & Supply Chain : Enhances throughput in distribution centers. Global Good Distribution Practices (GDP) : Requires FIFO for quality assurance in healthcare and logistics.