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.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For this year’s Spend Matters Fall 2024 SolutionMap release – our comprehensive methodology designed to help organizations evaluate and select procurement solutions – we launched a new module: third-party (and supply chain) risk management (TPRM and SCRM).

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Moreover, these vendors must have less than $10 million in revenue and our analysts must find them both sustainable and growing with a clear momentum. What is Halo Ai HaloAi is a third-party risk management (TPRM) solution that aims to be a one-stop shop for third-party risk so that organizations do not need multiple point solutions.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sustainable supply chains can address the key drivers of forest and biodiversity loss in the agriculture and forestry sectors, fueling biodiversity conservation and responsible sourcing of commodities like palm oil, soy, timber, and much more.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In these instances, tradeoffs have been made, such as impeding carbon emissions reduction progress through the use of less sustainable products or carbon intensive transportation options. Supplier risk management too often focuses on evaluating the risk level of each supplier and selecting lower risk ones when possible.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Enhancing Competitive Advantage Strategic sourcing creates a sustainable competitive edge by combining cost savings, risk management, and supplier innovation. However, innovative solutions enable procurement teams to optimize based on multiple criteria, such as sustainability, quality, and innovation potential.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2021

Sustainability is one of the most evolving and growing trends of our time, and it will dominate procurement business discussions well into the foreseeable future. In fact, studies and ROIs are clearly showing sustainability is to be considered a new type of competitive advantage. Bulgari – Arianna Vetrugno. Sounds interesting?

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. The post In the Middle East, the Need for Risk Management Guides the Transformation Journey to Procurement 4.0

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The post The LEGO Sustainability Saga appeared first on Art of Procurement. “We can’t say we inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow if we’re ruining the planet.” – Tim Guy Brooks, Head.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what Zurich is doing with regard to sustainability in the supply chain. I am part of the central group team and lead on our sustainable sourcing sustainable procurement programme, which aims to embed sustainability in our supply chain.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. The amount of data associated with these initiatives can be exponential, a burden too heavy to manage manually. ESG Objectives for Buyers.

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Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In an era marked by growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, procurement has emerged as a pivotal player in fostering sustainability within organizations. The Green Imperative Sustainability is no longer an option; it is an imperative.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk management has emerged as a critical aspect of business strategy for companies worldwide. However, 57% of CEOs admit that defining and measuring the Return on Investment (ROI) and economic benefits of their sustainability efforts remain a significant challenge.

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

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. These organizations must also conduct regular supply chain audits to ensure sustainable and responsible operating measures. .

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, it covers key differences between purchasing and procurement, explores common contract types, and emphasizes the importance of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. and sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 29, 2022

Over the past couple of years, a multitude of challenges have been thrown at supply chains that have caused what feels like a chain reaction of continuous disruption.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In this article, we will discuss what corporate social responsibility and sustainable procurement are. We will tell you the importance of corporate social responsibility within sustainable procurement. What is Sustainability in Procurement? What is Sustainability in Procurement?

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

When committing an organisations spend, we are facing risks from all angles, consider whether if its a risk or an issue and how these can be mitigated early. Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulatory compliance.

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 2, 2024

This made sense at the time, but it struck me more recently, while listening to a community Cohort Call on the topic of embedding data risk management into SRM, just how much has changed and how much more complex an environment CPOs are now having to manage. And this is just to manage third-party risk.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we approach 2030, the procurement landscape is anticipated to undergo significant transformations driven by technological advancements, evolving business models, and heightened sustainability commitments. Based on current industry analyses and expert insights, here are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030: 1.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Thus, why sustainable procurement is brought up whenever businesses talk about corporate social responsibility. . Lego’s sustainability initiatives. Also, its commitment to sustainability extends beyond its partnerships. . Google’s commitment to sustainability. What is sustainability in business?

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Capability 3: Risk Management and Mitigation Supply chains are consistently exposed to a whole host of common risks, from supplier bankruptcy, to transportation delays, and even the effects of natural disasters. To avoid or at the very least mitigate these risks, an appropriate risk management strategy is needed.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Headlined “forging paths to sustainable success,” the event attracted roughly 400 live attendees and featured Zip’s new branding and the announcement of new features. TPRM is a huge opportunity right now, as document-centric approaches die when they reach the scale needed to perform supplier management (i.e.,

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Sustainability Spend management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 106

Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2023

. “The executive team has acknowledged the procurement team’s work in keeping product on the shelf, managing cost and managing inflation. ” Leveraging long-standing risk management expertise. ” Despite the headwinds, Stroup is proud of her function’s risk management efforts.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

To manage tariffs effectively, companies must align their tariff strategies with their broader business goals, including product design, pricing, supply chain resilience and sustainability objectives. Also, businesses operating globally must be able to adapt to sudden trade policy changes.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Procurement services provide benefits such as improved supplier relationships, risk management, scalability, access to market intelligence, sustainability practices, and continual process improvement, allowing businesses to focus on their core […] The post Advantages of Opting for Procurement Services appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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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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Spend Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

Categories: Industry News , Supply Risk Management , Sustainability Tags: PRO Today global supply chain risk management data, software and services provider, apexanalytix, announced its acquisition of ESG Enterprise, an environmental, social and governance (ESG) SaaS and data analytics software provider.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2024

companies are increasingly eager to boost risk management, control over products, sustainability credentials and staffing. It's not just Brexit that's driving the trend.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A corporate sustainability report is a comprehensive document that outlines a company’s efforts, policies, practices and performance related to social, environmental and economic sustainability. Companies usually share their sustainability goals and achievements in these reports on an annual basis.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, Rebecca spoke to Will Cooke about her career, SRM and sustainable procurement. We’re constantly problem-solving and seeking continuous improvement as we devised a way of reporting supplier relationship management benefits using 10 sources of business value.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Sustainability Will Be a Top Priority for Procurement Teams in 2025 Sustainable procurement initiatives will continue to grow in importance in 2025. Sustainability means considering social and environmental factors alongside purely financial and economic ones. Subscribe to news from Arkestro. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 31, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Prewave, a solution built to reduce risks in supply chains. It offers a comprehensive risk assessment product that encompasses various risk dimensions, including operational risks (business continuity) and sustainability.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Sustainable business practices are an essential part of an organization’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Sustainability in business also provides organizations an opportunity to create more efficient supply chains that have a positive impact on the planet.

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