Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier consolidation 115

Procurement Tactics

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter ChatGPT in Procurement — Revolutionizing the Norm ChatGPT is getting popular not just in procurement but also in various industries as it assists professionals in their everyday work. What is ChatGPT?

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance. But most sourcing and procurement teams need to pivot and modify the way they handle SCM decisions.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ongoing training is important for procurement teams to keep up with the constantly evolving and advancing procurement tech and services landscape, specifically in niche areas such as category management, supplier management, negotiation and strategic sourcing and in the broader areas of change management and leadership.

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Procurement Competitive analysis Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 106

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. ,

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ive been a procurement practitioner for more than 20 years and led procurement modernization in different industries and business environments. As the scale of your spending grows, it becomes harder to manage without a dedicated procurement department or an updated process.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In part 1 of this mini series on tariffs we looked in more detail at what we mean by tariffs and in part 2 we talked about a Procurement action plan. In part 3 we look at the tech that can support Procurement in tariff management. Design-for-Supply part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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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. Its ability to match suppliers with buyers in the public sector and address complex governmental structures and processes has played a key role in its ongoing success.

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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. Risk impact assessment carried out by internal functions along with suppliers.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Strategic Procurement — Everything You Should Know Strategic procurement allows businesses to meet the demand of the current procurement landscape by making sense of the data and automating the procurement process.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In todays interconnected business landscape, companies rely on suppliers and service providers for core procure-to-pay (P2P) activities, including order processing, invoicing and payments. The post Navigating the top 5 third-party risks in procure-to-pay processes appeared first on Spend Matters.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Successful deployment of source-to-contract suite increases tail supplier management efficiency and optimizes overall process automation. Ahlsell was looking to optimize the management of large tail-end trading goods suppliers. The post Ahlsell Digitizes Management of Trading Goods Suppliers with Ivalua appeared first on Ivalua.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By strategically selecting suppliers and optimizing the regions they source from, companies can reduce tariff-related costs and navigate trade regulations to avoid unexpected cost surges or supply chain interruptions. This article explains how this affects Procurement. This content is for members only.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 24, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Identifying Suppliers — Embracing Sustainability Identifying suppliers is crucial as they supply all the needs of every business to continue its daily operation. What are Sustainable Suppliers?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 23, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 12 Best Construction Equipment Suppliers 2023 — Reviews & Pricing A good house and building come from reliable construction equipment and materials. Their versatility is an advantage in heavy work.

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Price Suppliers Negotiation Purchasing 211

ProcurePort

JANUARY 19, 2022

Direct procurement happens when an entity invites a sole entity to supply goods and services without being subjected to a competitive process. Both public and private institutions have procurement provisions requiring competitive bidding before awarding contracts to suppliers. The post When is Direct Procurement Used?

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 17, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what sustainability means in procurement. We will tell you about sustainable suppliers and how to select one. Sustainable Procurement: What is it? In doing this, Companies must integrate CSR concepts into their procurement processes while ensuring a long-term plan to meet demands.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 14, 2022

Hayley Packham, Operations Director at Procurement Heads, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with such a forward-thinking organisation as Kaleida. Jason Roberts , CEO and Founder of Kaleida , said, “Driving successful supplier diversity initiatives requires leadership and partnership. “I

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ProcurePort

MARCH 15, 2022

The procurement category management process is the intentional action by a company to divide its procurement spend into segments with related items. When successfully implemented, the company can gain through lower purchase prices, better relationships with suppliers, agility in logistics, […].

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Operational Procurement — Everything You Should Know. Operational procurement sustains every business to do its daily operation. Do not worry if you do not know operational procurement as this article will help you understand it. The Definition of Operational Procurement.

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Procurement Purchase orders Purchasing Strategic sourcing 226

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 2, 2023

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Supplier Integration — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supplier integration enables a robust supply chain process. However, not many people know how to collaborate with their suppliers. . For this article, we will discuss what supplier integration is.

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Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply chain 199

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Vroozi and its solution for procure-to-pay (P2P). The procure-to-pay space continues to evolve as organizations demand more efficient, automated solutions to manage procurement, invoicing and payment processes. This content is for members only.

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Procurement Buyers Collaboration Demand 112

ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. A full 84% of procurement leaders agree that dealing with supply chain disruptions has been their biggest career challenge to-date.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 23, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability Supplier code of conduct allows businesses to establish their internal and external expectations. However, what is it?

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Sustainability Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer 177

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

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Cost of ownership Procurement 107

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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Procurement Tactics

MAY 4, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Challenges in Sustainability Faced by Procurement Teams Adopting sustainability in procurement has many challenges that the procurement team must address to aim for sustainability.

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Procurement team Sustainability Procurement Negotiation 216

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Top 10 US Dropshipping Suppliers — Pricing & Reviews The US dropshipping market reached an estimated amount of $15.64 Top 10 US Dropshipping Suppliers Study Procurement Study Negotiations 1.

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Price Suppliers Negotiation Real-time Visibility 195

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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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. Further, it is essential that supplier management and data is holistic (i.e.,

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Procurement Templates

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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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Spend Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Forestreet, a supplier discovery solution. In a world that feels like it is constantly teetering on the edge of chaos or permacrisis, procurement professionals must master uncertainty by building resilience and agility. This content is for members only.

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Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 66

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 Tactics

APRIL 17, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Government Procurement — Shifting to Sustainability Sustainable government procurement is the commitment of the government to achieve sustainability in its purchases. However, what is it?

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