Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

This policy shift is being positioned as a voluntary industry transition rather than an outright regulatory ban. Sourcing and Ingredient Availability A central impact of this policy is the need to replace synthetic colorants with natural alternatives. food supply by the end of 2026. The affected dyes include Red No. 40, Yellow Nos.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation. While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

Supply chain management typically does not fit very well with procurement, which is a challenge at the best of times, and can be a disaster in difficult times. It is now a matter of planning the procurement system and the supply management system outside-in and then look at the true demand to minimize the latency.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Key Takeaways from the White Houses America First Investment Policy Memo Client Alert february 24, 2025 Table of Contents The White Houses America First Investment Policy memorandum (dated Feb. Additionally, the directive lays the policy groundwork for expanded outbound investment restrictions. based production and suppliers.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

We recommend leveraging these workstreams, based on Gartner’s 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application to maximize the impact of your next large-scale procurement implementation: 1. Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success!

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Companies often push aside procurement compliance to focus on more pressing issues. No wonder—procurement often gets tedious and burdened with time-consuming processes. However, ignoring procurement compliance is like ignoring a ticking time bomb. Scroll down to find out: What is procurement compliance?

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

The days of quarterly reviews and annual procurement cycles are giving way to a much more dynamic, responsive approach to supply chain management. Having everything connected from market intelligence to tender procurement to actual bookings transforms how shippers operate. However, this specialization has created its own challenges.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 23, 2025

Strategic Expertise at the Core: Renowned for excellence in strategic operations, sourcing, procurement, and transformation Kearney consistently ranks among global leaders in these areas.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. The right procurement strategy ensures that organizations: Mitigate risks before they escalate. Want to future-proof your procurement function?

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this article, we’ll explain what centralized purchasing is, the challenges it tackles, the benefits of centralized procurement, and the types of companies that can benefit most from it. That’s when a centralized procurement organization structure proves beneficial.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This month Gartner published its eagerly awaited Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Suites , ranking the top 14 vendors based on ability to execute and completeness of vision. This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

The manufacturing and supply chain industries are rapidly evolving and increasingly volatile, fueled by shifts in global tariff and trade policy, geopolitical uncertainty, logistics disruptions, and technology developments. Fictiv brings exceptional talent, proven technology, and a shared commitment to innovation.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Agile Procurement in Canada. Social Procurement Framework in European Union.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

How Intake and Orchestration AI Are Reshaping Procurement If youve been paying attention to technology developments in procurement, youve probably come across the term Intake & Orchestration. They now expect procurement to follow suit, with solutions that are not just smarter, but increasingly self-driving.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Unrest in Sudan. Shift in cycles.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. However, only 33% have defined official sustainable policies and targets. Social and ethical priorities are close behind but still lag.

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

I am a big believer in procurement getting involved as early as possible in new product development based on all the market knowledge available. The worst-case scenario is product engineering developing a new product, selecting a supplier and then telling procurement to get on with negotiation.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By combining H&Zs sustainability expertise with JAGGAERs advanced procurement technology for Scope 3 emissions tracking and data collection, organizations can better integrate sustainability into their procurement strategies. As companies seek to address these issues, the role of procurement is changing.

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Precoro

JULY 15, 2024

The chief procurement officer (CPO) is a senior executive responsible for developing and implementing their organization’s procurement policies, procedures, and strategies. The chief procurement officer’s workload extends beyond timely purchases and cost-saving measures.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 1, 2025

Meet with the Leader in Procurement Risk AI As geopolitical risk, regulatory change, and ESG expectations accelerate, Exiger helps CPOs tackle the growing list of procurement challenges. Were excited to join World Procurement Congress 2025 for several exclusive events to discuss technology-driven transformation and building resilience.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

A July 2024 Gartner survey also found that 72% of procurement leaders are focusing on incorporating generative AI, anticipating a shift towards strategic decision-making and innovation. Procurement leaders recognize the imperative in front of them, but what does it mean for the future skills profile of the profession? efficiency gap.

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This blog highlights key strategies from these recent forums on sustainable procurement and practical tips to achieve impactful results. Policies include a net-zero strategy to decarbonize the UK economy by 2050 and a commitment to achieve a fully decarbonized electricity system by 2035. C above pre-industrial levels.”

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This data is accessible across Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay solution to facilitate more sustainable procurement decisions within daily operations.

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

According to McKinsey & Company, procurement accounts for 50% to 80% of a company’s cost base. That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction.    The key thing to remember is that cost reduction in procurement isn’t just about slashing expenses.

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

In part 1 of this blog I looked at how procurement can actually create new revenue opportunities. Here I’ll take a look at two other ways that procurement can help support growth. Incentivize procurement w/performance goals & KPIs that encourage supplier collaboration to drive meaningful changes in behavior.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Is Smart Procurement Strategic sourcing is thus a smart approach to procurement because it considers each sourcing project to be unique based on analysis, insight and knowledge of the marketplace. Traditional sourcing focuses on high volumes and bulk buying to secure discounts.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. JFC leverages only best-in-class processes and technologies, with its full operational procurement system used over the years to support its rapidly growing store network in the Philippines.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2024

Most of the network investment is in passing procurement transactional data. The global economy and multi-national supply chain flows were based on rational government policy. Purchase order data, while not as important, has the smallest gap.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

Uncertainty around federal and state policy changes poses a significant challenge for procurement leaders across all types of higher education institutions. Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards), state, and institutional procurement regulations can be challenging, especially when dealing with grant-funded purchases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

The process as is implemented in many companies focuses on balancing demand and supply based on preestablished rules and policies that serve as guardrails for the planning process. A close alignment between Procurement and Supply Chain can also yield several very interesting use cases that will help turbocharge your business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Procurement Operates On An Island. Business process outsourcing and procurement automation evolved to make the procurement organization more efficient and less effective. S&OP becomes a Ferris Wheel of activity, creating a Deadpool of information. The reason? A focus on financial incentives versus the translation of demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

Define the roles of the regions/divisions and global organization by division, and align the manufacturing, distribution and procurement functions. Help companies visualize shifts in policy and flow through the building of a digital twin to help business leaders align on what makes a good plan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Environmental, social and governance issues are increasingly finding their way into trade policy. Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. Meanwhile, trade compliance managers are tasked with ensuring that the procurement department is following the rules.

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