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Strategic sourcing enters a new age. Are you keeping up? (Part 2)

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In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. alternatives.

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Risk management solution providers and what their customers really want – Exiger

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Overall, customers want tech that integrates diverse data sources, speeds up risk analysis and offers clear guidance on potential mitigation steps. Our customers’ top concerns include expanding risk types, gaps in technology and a lack of full supply chain visibility. Rapid response will be key.

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Navigating the Top 3 Procurement Challenges in 2025

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However, simply cutting costs isnt a sustainable strategy CPOs must move beyond tactical price reductions and embrace strategic cost management. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing.

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Data-Driven Procurement: Transparency is Essential, Not Optional

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In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made. By taking steps now to improve supply chain visibility, procurement teams can position their organizations for success in the years to come.

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Webinar Recap: Procurement 2022, Big Trends and Predictions

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in October 2021*, the highest in more than three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? More on that here.

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The Four Critical Points of Stakeholder (Agent) ESG Alignment

Procurement Insights

Collaborative efforts between buyers and suppliers, along with better tools, education, and incentives, can help overcome these barriers and foster a more sustainable supply chain. Now it’s dropped back to 2019 levels.” ( Source – The Wall Street Journal, Sept.

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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

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Simultaneously, customers often demand lower prices during economic downturns, making it challenging to maintain profitability without operational efficiency. Implementing tracking technologies such as barcodes, RFID, and blockchain provides granular data that enhances both forecasting capabilities and overall supply chain visibility.