Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth. The most recent Hackett Group Report highlights key priorities reshaping procurement in 2025, including technology adoption, the rise of Generative AI, and managing emerging risks.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience! Importance of Supply Chain Resilience Resilient supply chains are better equipped to absorb shocks, respond swiftly to disruptions, and recover more efficiently.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 29, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an updated overview of Sphera’s SCRM solution, a solution built to improve supply chain resilience by tackling both predictable and unpredictable risks. The integration of the riskmethods application is a work in progress. GHG, human rights and PFAS). GHG, human rights and PFAS).

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A guest post by Rose Stephani, Project Leader, Sustainability at H&Z. H&Z partners with JAGGAER to help organizations transform their ESG data into actionable sustainability outcomes. These include risk management and resilience in a volatile world. How can sustainability be inserted within this framework?

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Having a complete view of all activities across the Source-to-Pay process is paramount to building effective and resilient supplier relationships. Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

Inventory Management: Learn best practices for optimizing inventory levels to minimize costs, improve efficiency, and ensure product availability with this supply chain training track. Supply Chain Resilience: Learn how to design and manage a supply chain that can withstand disruptions and adapt to changing circumstances.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Importance of Risk Management in Procurement Procurement plays a critical role in the success of any organization, as it involves acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. Finally, we will provide practical tips for incorporating risk management best practices into your organization’s procurement process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

People will fall back into their old, comfortable ways and far too many will forget all about the need to embed resilience in their Supply Chains. For that reason we wonder whether the resilient Supply Chain is a passing fad or a sustainable strategy? What is a Resilient Supply Chain?

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. They’re finally making some inroads towards modernizing their supply chains, much like the consumer-facing entities had to do decades ago.” Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. Read our analysis: Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk.)

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Constantly flipping between classic cost savings, and surety of supply and to new subjects like sustainable procurement and being able to bring those into the organisations as priorities. The other thing over recent times is sustainable procurement, it has become more and more of a priority and is a new topic for us as professionals.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management Analytics helps make continuous improvement easier by providing businesses with data-driven insights. These insights can help identify bottlenecks, areas that need optimization and can detect inefficiencies in the supply chain. Download from the below link.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2023

What do supply chain resilience and adaptability really mean? How do you assess the impact of these changes on procurement strategies and supply chain dynamics , especially concerning alliances, trade, and potential risks? Is it possible to face these two challenges together ?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here are the 7 supply chain management trends for 2023 – Building agile supply chain ecosystems. Managing supply chain risk. Improving supply chain analytics. Enhancing supply chain resilience. Improving supply chain sustainability.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Embracing diversity as a strategic advantage in the supply chain industry is not only the right thing to do ethically but also a smart business decision that drives innovation, growth, and sustainable success. Why Supply Chain is a Great Career Choice for Women?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Join us as we dissect the key takeaways from this engaging discussion and uncover the latest trends shaping the future of supply chain management. Supply Chain Resilience: Lessons from the Miracle on the Hudson In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, the concept of resilience has never been more crucial.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the procurement landscape continues to evolve, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) in 2025 will face a wide range of challenges and concerns shaped by technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, sustainability demands, and more. What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2012?

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ProtoCast

APRIL 12, 2021

We dig into how we can consider wider value delivered by procurement in the following areas: Sustainability and its direct impact on the brand, customer and bottom line through energy savings. Work hours saved through elimination or automation of cumbersome administrative processes, freeing up employees' time.

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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. Companies that had invested in semiconductor supply chain resilience were able to maintain production and avoid costly delays. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?

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Value Match

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Environmental Agency has set out it’s own risk management strategy to support the nation for flooding and coastal changes. Below are some examples: Conduct a supply chain risk assessment : Procurement teams can start by assessing the risks associated with sea level rise, including the impact on operations and infrastructure.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Enables adherence to policies and regulations through ethical, sustainable, and compliant practices. Its strategic importance stems from its impact on profitability, efficiency, risk mitigation, and competitiveness. What are the company's goals for growth, cost reduction, sustainability, innovation etc?

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Critically, for the water industry, are serious concerns regarding the sector’s supply chain resilience and whether the supply chain is capable of supporting water companies to deliver on the mandates outlined in AMP8. All of this has put inflationary pressures on the economy overall, driving costs up.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments. As per Zycus’ Pulse of Procurement Survey, risk management was the top procurement priority for CPOs in 2022.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s no longer about simply obtaining goods and services at the lowest cost, but also about adding value to the organization, reducing risks, enhancing sustainability, and promoting social responsibility. We will explore what they are, why they matter, and how they are being implemented across different sectors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

It’s no fluke that 2 of the top 3 prioritized strategies by Procurement Leaders over the next 12 months are focused on risk & CSR (Deloitte 2019). Sustainability is hot. Adopting solutions that enhance risk management, transparency, visibility & compliance is more important now than ever before.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Proactive risk management prevents major losses. Sustainability SCM plays a key role in corporate sustainability initiatives by reducing carbon emissions in transportation and promoting ethical sourcing. It enables greener and more sustainable business operations.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Stakeholders should understand that amalgamating SIM with various management systems and ERP software offers a range of additional benefits. When risks are identified and mitigated at the earliest opportunity, organizations can ensure that their reputation is not impacted and any financial ramifications are avoided.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2022

There is an incessant need for going beyond “some-what digital” to “truly digital” operations for business continuity, risk management, and operational excellence. Developing supply chain resiliency. This would ensuring greater certainty and sustainability when it comes down to difficult times, such as a pandemic.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Procurement and logistics professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in managing supply risks and disruptions can benefit from training like our Supply Risk and Sustainability Management course.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Full stack SRM software offering - depending on the tool - modules such as supplier onboarding, due diligence, supplier audit, supplier performance, internal stakeholder surveys, quality management, fraud checks, sustainability reporting. Classification typically beyond level 3.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Generative AI activates predictive analytics and forecasting, enabling businesses to anticipate and respond to changes in demand, reducing stockouts and overstocking, and improving supply chain resilience. The technology can also provide strategic and personalized financial solutions.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

By measuring key aspects of the procurement process, these metrics provide insights that can drive significant improvements in cost-efficiency, operational performance, and supply chain resilience. This could include metrics on supplier innovation, risk management, and value creation beyond cost savings.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

We will explore how the integration of digital technologies and data-driven insights has transformed procurement practices, enabling organizations to make more informed decisions, maximize cost savings, and drive sustainable growth.

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