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Event Review: Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE

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On 27th-28th April 2022 I had the opportunity to attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE, an event hosted by BizClick Media Group. I attended the 2-day conference online, watching the…

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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

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What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement? The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities.

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions: U.S., U.K. Manufacturers Accelerate Procurement

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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’. Nearly all executives surveyed (97%) point to significant disruption today in their direct materials supply chain.

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Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 100 skills that a Procurement Manager should master

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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What About Procurement Objectives?

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It’s been a very long time since I’ve had to consider about procurement objectives. Here are some typical procurement objectives that every procurement professional should consider. Process Efficiency: Streamline procurement processes through automation, reducing lead times and operational costs.

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Top 12 Most-Read Supply Chain Articles Of SCMDOJO 2024

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In the vast sea of supply chain information, which SCMDOJO supply chain article truly stands out? Dive into our curated list of the top 12 blogs from 2024 that will elevate your supply chain knowledge and give you a competitive edge. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?

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GEP Outlook 2023 Supply Chain and Procurement Report

Uncertainty is looming and the challenges supply chain and procurement leaders have been facing since the pandemic are unlikely to end in 2023. What do leaders need to know? Read the GEP Outlook 2023 report to navigate what lies ahead.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains.

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The Transformative Role of Supply-Chain Leaders in Today’s Business

A new survey shows 55% of enterprises anticipate a major supply chain disruption to strike any time. With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. No wonder, resilience is a top priority today. And guess what? What should they do differently?

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10X the Impact - Why Procurement and Supply Chain’s Marathon Needs to Become a Sprint

Speaker: Helen Mackenzie - Head of Community Outreach at Art of Procurement

It feels like procurement and supply chain has been on a transformation journey for decades, a marathon with no finish line in sight. Join us as Helen Mackenzie fires the starting pistol on the heat that could determine procurement and supply chain’s fate: the race to 10x the impact.

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The Current and Future Use of Gen-AI in Supply Chains

It’s a must-read for forward-thinking procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of AI to achieve transformative results. Featuring insights from: Steve Armato, Vice-President at Amazon A.K. Karan, Global Senior Director at Baxter International; Christopher Tang, Professor at UCLA and more.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. 2025 will feel familiar, in some regards.