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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

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Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time.

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Digital Procurement for Enterprises: Key Challenges and Critical Capabilities

ivalua

Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. This blog explores the most common challenges in digital procurement and the capabilities that matter most.

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Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study

Supply Chain Opz

Case Studies. A Case Study. Without a doubt, Apple Inc is the world leader in Innovation, Branding and Software Ecosystem. This case study will show you the analysis of Apple Supply Chain core processes, challenging issues and complexities of its operations. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide.

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Enterprise Spend Analysis: How to Reduce Cost and Risk

ivalua

If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. Misaligned priorities across finance, legal, and procurement create friction that delays decision-making and reduces impact.

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Essential Procurement Skills for the Leaders of Tomorrow

Procurement Academy

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Ethical sourcing is a huge part of this.

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Segmenting Supply Chain using Portfolio Matrix (2x2 Matrix)

Supply Chain Opz

Case Studies. 1) Purchasing Portfolio Matrix. 1) Purchasing Portfolio Matrix. In 1983, Peter Kraljic wrote the article " Purchasing Must Become Supply Management " for Harvard Business Review. In this article, he proposed the way to create a purchasing strategy based on different types of commodity.

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IOT for Supply Chain Tracking

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale. Modern cloud-based solutions offer cost effective analysis of data and require no infrastructure setup, enabling faster adoption of new technologies. Deliver a delightful purchase experience to end customers.