Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. For the third piece of tech, a contract management system, the Legal Department was a strong ally.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 2022, he was awarded the Special Mentioned Individual Award by Supply Chain Asia for his contribution to the national emergency procurement for the Covid-19 operation. Furthermore, He was voted by Supply Chain Digital as one of the top 10 procurement executives worldwide. Omid Ghamami. Trillion budget. . Sheldon Mydat.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. In 2020, I moved back into corporate life as Head Of Supplier Relationship Management with Coventry Building Society. I completed my MCIPS there and then moved into consulting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The Supply Chain is the unseen driving force behind any business. As such, for business success you must improve Supply Chain. Stakeholders are among the main actors where supply chains are concerned.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The recent disruptions to supply chains caused by the coronavirus epidemic in China have given supply managers the world over pause for thought. Now more than ever, businesses must improve the efficiency of their supply chains not only to maintain a competitive advantage but also to reduce risk.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Think about how much has changed in the last six months – supply chains halted, delayed orders, even entire business shutting down. It’s arguably never been more important to have a 360° view of your suppliers than it is right now. Covid-19 exposed one glaring hole in many organizations’ supplier ecosystems.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s your Greatest Supply Management Challenge Today? In May 2022, Ivalua commissioned Forrester to survey over 400 procurement leaders across the globe to ask how they plan to minimize the frequency and impact of supply disruptions. Ensure 360-Degree Supplier Visibility. Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! For supply chain professionals, supply chains and our underlying assumptions will certainly need to adapt. Supply Chains do not move easily, and transitions are not inexpensive.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! Integrated Supply Chain Management article and permission to publish here provided by Tyrone Fisher. Most businesses are aware how important a supply chain is to operations. GET our EBOOK HERE.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, supply management professionals across the globe have had to quickly prepare for change and innovation in technology, business regulations, and the general speed of commerce. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 3, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce its partnership with the Infor Marketplace , a powerful collaboration designed to enable AI-driven procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management transformation for enterprise manufacturing teams worldwide.

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

Mark is an experienced procurement leader with a broad area of focus including sourcing, supply management, contracts management, supplier relationship management, risk management, and inventory management.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

MCIPS: The Gold Standard in Procurement Qualifications MCIPS is a globally recognized professional qualification that signifies a deep understanding of procurement and supply management. It’s a structured program with defined levels that culminate in a prestigious certification.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 8, 2024

The globalized world relies on efficient and well-coordinated supply chains. Understanding this distinction is essential for anyone entering the procurement, purchasing, or supply chain field. It ensures the smooth and efficient flow of physical goods from one point in the supply chain to another.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 11, 2022

Supply chain management is critical to achieving several business objectives. Read about how a British supercar manufacturer took control of its supply chain management and became more efficient and profitable. This bottleneck caused issues up and down the supply chain. The Solution.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Sourcing: Sourcing is the systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers or vendors who can provide the necessary goods or services for a company.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

“It’s good to hear that suppliers filing for bankruptcy is not one of the most common impacts you’re seeing right now.” She predicted that shoppers would see more restricted ranges on supermarket shelves “to allow more throughput from suppliers and manufacturers of food”. pic.twitter.com/T8B9C8bbi9.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

So, the term ‘spend orchestration’ that some like to use is really just upgraded spend management. TPRM is a huge opportunity right now, as document-centric approaches die when they reach the scale needed to perform supplier management (i.e., See our risk management guide and ongoing TPRM coverage.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

Spend Management is a critical function within an organization, and it involves the strategic management of the company’s spending to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability. We need to ensure that we are spending money effectively and efficiently to maintain our organization’s profitability.” “Our

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Strategic Sourcing is a proven approach to understanding and delivering significant cost reduction based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), building a sustained value – creating relationship with the suppliers and category spend reduction in order to create and sustain a competitive advantage. What is Strategic Sourcing?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

AUGUST 23, 2022

It helps enhance profitability by reducing extra expenses and by, minimizing delays and speeding up the supply chain. The table below provides some interesting information concerning the percentage of organizations that even have a Supply Chain Strategy. Table 1, Supply Chain Strategy data. We got you.

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The Good Spending

JANUARY 4, 2023

Indeed, we understand that leverage item attract negotiations, while non-critical ones are about sourcing process efficiency, buying channels, etc. Category strategy will elaborate on logistical and supply management aspects, i.e., inventory planning and supply chain configuration.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Building strong supplier relationships to encourage favorable contracts and service is also a common goal.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. This is not to say that they believe Procurement doesn’t play a role, but rather that they don’t view Procurement as playing a critical role beyond cutting costs and finding suppliers. Subscribe Here!

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

Procurement managers play a key role in this rapid growth, helping organizations optimize costs, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure financial efficiency. The best procurement managers are masters of risk mitigation and budget management, while also maintaining high quality standards and a competitive edge.

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Una

JULY 25, 2023

Doing so reveals the topics that our community of procurement and supply managers are most interested in, from the latest trends to perennial topics that will never go out of date. 7 Supplier KPIs You Should Be Monitoring What are supplier KPIs? How often should you be reviewing supplier performance?

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In supplier relationship management (SRM), the fundamental question we ask ourselves is, ‘What do we need from our supply base?’. Surely our requirements are to have products or services supplied to the correct specification at the right time and at an acceptable price? Not all catastrophes can be avoided.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of procurement and supply chain management, staying at the forefront of professional development is not just advantageous – it’s imperative. This credential is a testament to one's expertise in finance, supplier relationship management, and organizational global strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Further analyzing that spend can help you determine opportunities for implementing cost savings practices like supplier consolidation, strategic sourcing , and standardization. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The modern business landscape is constantly evolving, and this dynamism is especially evident in the areas of purchasing and supply chain management. In today’s connected world, supply chains have become more complex, with global reach, sustainability concerns, and rapidly changing market dynamics.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Whichever way you look at it, most SME (small to medium enterprises) and large companies alike have found managing supply chains and their spend very difficult compared to how it was just a few months ago. They have had to rethink their sourcing and supply chain strategies, with many inshoring or nearshoring.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Their solution is made up of five modules: Payables Supplier management Analytics (spend, contract, and supplier intelligence) e-Sourcing Contract management Key Data: Founder / CEO: Vijay Caveripakkam Date Founded: 2019 Visit Raindrop profile in our Software Finder 4.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

To succeed in this field, procurement professionals must possess a variety of competencies, ranging from negotiation and supplier management to risk assessment and financial analysis. In order to achieve this, cross-functional commodity teams are used to evaluate suppliers and their capabilities.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 13, 2024

TealBook – In summary, Tealbook can be a valuable tool for organizations during a rail strike by providing them with the data, insights, and supplier intelligence needed to maintain supply chain continuity, reduce risks, and make informed, strategic decisions. Here’s how the strike could impact LCBO: 1.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

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