ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis. What is Direct Procurement?

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The procurement world is on the brink of a new era. These innovations aren’t just upgrades—they are game-changers, reshaping the procurement landscape and setting the bar for what’s possible. The question is no longer whether these trends will impact your business, but whether you’ll lead the charge or race to catch up.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2021

Procuring and trading metal is big business, especially if you are in the construction or manufacturing industries. For commodities managers, there is the opportunity to make a considerable profit if you follow global trends. Keep your eye on the forecasts, follow the global trends, and you can improve your profits.

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Proxima

JANUARY 25, 2024

To cut through the often-overwhelming noise in the procurement landscape – from geopolitics to supply disruption, digital to sustainability, and beyond – we consult leading CPOs to get their take on where we should be focussing efforts in the coming year. will be key for CPOs to translate innovation into action. And resilience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department. Procurement teams are becoming a more intrinsic part of business strategy, able to help organisations manage and predict supply chain risk, unlock innovation, create sustainable cost savings, and help grow revenue.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Significant trends are emerging that manufacturers should be watching. These trends will make a difference to manufacturers internally, helping them to become stronger and more flexible to deal with future changes and disruptions. The post 5 Key Trends in 2024 for Asian Manufacturers appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! In some cases — yes, organizations are changing their attitudes and becoming incredibly innovative in their restructuring of traditional business practices. Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2018

Manufacturing is on the cusp of an explosion in growth and innovation in 2018. Supply chain executives need to take a few moments to learn more about the top 2018 manufacturing trends that will make it possible. Check Out the Top 2018 Manufacturing Trends. Green Manufacturing is also expected to be a viable trend of 2018.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

Last week, the Ivalua team attended an interesting CPO Round Table organized by the CIPS MENA in Dubai on the theme “Enabling Smart Procurement Today.” The question is then How can Smart Procurement help the Modern CPO to be successful and manage today’s uncertainty? Making Insights Actionable.

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Eyvo

JANUARY 15, 2019

There is no shortage of predictions from procurement experts and companies. Anyone can purchase products and services so procurement, as a department, has the challenge of showing value in every aspect of their existence. The race for procuring, pun intended, the best talent has been challenging. Technology.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

He is Director of the EIPM Value Creation Observatory , where he conducts research on innovation, purchasing and new technologies that are changing industries. Herve begins the conversation by talking about his newly released book, which really drills into the pace of change in procurement activities.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

” Below are some of the retail trends identified by the National Retail Federation and other subject matter experts that could impact the sector this coming year. Retail trends in 2021. ” Erdly calls this trend “conscious consumerism.” The post Trends 2021: Retail first appeared on.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 17, 2019

Manufacturing trends. Robotics and automation have a long history in the manufacturing sector; yet, every year new innovations impact how things get made. We will continue to see new companies emerge, identifying innovative ways of adopting it, while established organizations will mine their business to uncover areas of improvement.”

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2021

In their list of common nightmare scenarios to try to prepare for, few procurement leaders could have predicted the business disruptions of 2020. Brent discusses how now is the time for enterprises to redouble their efforts to upgrade their operations with digital technologies and innovations that improve sourcing and supplier management.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

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. In the process, these advances are enabling procurement leaders to look beyond their traditional remit. So what’s “art” got to do with it? appeared first on Ivalua.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Its innovative platform and services are helping businesses to improve their supply chain performance and achieve their business goals. Data analytics and reporting: Loop provides businesses with actionable insights into their supply chain performance, helping them identify trends and make data-driven decisions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Here I share insights on the work we are doing on the Network of Networks, and Five Trends that Excite Me. I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At this small session we will explore these new trends: What is the role of blockchain in the future of building value networks?

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. Let’s come together and explore innovative methods to unleash the hidden power of our teams.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

To answer that question, let us turn our attention to some of the key top logistics trends we’ll see over the next 12 months, in part as a response to the growing customer experience movement. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Yet, some may be asking, “why has demand increased so much?”

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

His expertise is wide-ranging, from supply chain logistics, procurement analytics, and marketing through to innovation. Within this scope, Dave discussed with us trends in blockchain , big data, AI, drones, machine learning, and 3D printing. Procurement analytics, 3D printing and beyond.

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Eyvo

JANUARY 15, 2019

There is no shortage of predictions from procurement experts and companies. Anyone can purchase products and services so procurement, as a department, has the challenge of showing value in every aspect of their existence. The race for procuring, pun intended, the best talent has been challenging. Technology.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

Collaboration is key to a successful solution and we are able to achieve this with innovative partnerships. This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

The webinar will also include Howard Richman, a colleague I have known for many years, first at Merck, and now working at Citrix as their Chief Procurement Officer. Also joining us will be Michael O’Leary, Director of Procurement Solutions at IBM.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Aside from the new administration, Amazon’s supply chain continued push deeper into new and existing markets will define additional trends in the supply chain throughout the coming year. Fortunately, these five trends may alleviate some of the strains of competition by giving supply chain partners an advantage in the global market.

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Proxima

JUNE 5, 2023

In the world of procurement and supply chain, this is an important moment to pivot our approach. However, there are obvious trade-offs in market reputation, innovation, and ability to serve customers – layoffs come with both a financial cost (severance) and an emotional cost (no employee enjoys seeing their colleague lose their job).

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Eyvo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Managing procurement processes and supply chains can be strenuous for many organizations. Resilient supply chains and efficient eProcurement software are what make the recent trends in procurement complete. Companies with intelligent and smooth procurement software were able to battle the storm and stand strong.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Strategic sourcing involves the meticulous evaluation of suppliers and the overall procurement process to extract maximum value from both. Create a purchasing process.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Look at these 7 supply chain trends as a guide to better your supply chain today. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch. INFOGRAPHIC] 7 Supply Chain Trends as Laid out by Supply Chain Expert. 2) Connected supply chains.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 26, 2022

LONDON, 26th October 2022: More than half (53%) of senior procurement professionals say that retention in their function has decreased in the last three years – and 47% admit this is a problem, according to a report released today by high-impact digital training provider, Skill Dynamics.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Why Poor Visibility in Grocery Procurement Plans Lead to Big Issues.

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