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The Science and the Art of Procurement

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As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Technology has radically changed procurement activities and procurement roles across virtually all our spheres of activity.

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Ivalua Now and the Art – or is it the Science – of Procurement?

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We’re led to believe that there’s a fundamental difference between something that’s art and something that’s science. It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. So what’s “art” got to do with it?

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A New Decade: Give Science A Chance

Supply Chain Shaman

Here I share some hard facts, some stories from the road, and share a plea to give science a chance. What do I mean by science? When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away. My focus was simple. Simply put, we blew it.

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Mastering the art of Supplier Negotiation: Tips and Techniques

SCMDOJO

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. It requires an in-depth knowledge of procurement processes to be able to bring the supplier on a mutual agreement. It requires an in-depth knowledge of procurement processes to be able to bring the supplier on a mutual agreement.

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Market Beat. Four Thumbs Down and One Thumb Up.

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. Sniffing opportunity, the venture capitalists are like sharks in the water. While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. Reflection. Evolution is messy.

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AI This. Not So Fast.

Supply Chain Shaman

I write for this blog, craft reports from research for our newsletters, create blogs for Linkedin, and build articles for Forbes. Data science and cloud-based delivery offer promise, but supply chain planning is morphing slowly. Morning after morning, fueled by good black coffee, I type away. ” When this happens, I sigh.

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Top 10 TikTokers to Take Off your Supply Chain

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In this blog post, we will explore the list of Top 10 Supply Chain TikTokers who you need to follow right now and equip yourself with the actionable insights they have to offer. In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management.