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Digital Procurement: Unintended Consequences Can Be Golden Opportunities
August 15, 2017Read MoreAs the procurement industry shifts to digital, many professionals find themselves delving into the unknown. While that may sound ominous, the reality is that that diving into uncharted territory can often lead to new and exciting opportunities. Read a procurement…
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Procurement: No Longer Just the Domain of Large Corporates
August 15, 2017Read MoreProcurement is no longer only the domain of large corporations. Research shows that more and more small high-performing companies are shifting a focus onto procurement as a tool to save money and grow efficiently. Learn why this trend is sweeping…
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How Procurement can Help Rather than Hinder Innovation
July 10, 2017Read MoreThe relationship between marketing and procurement has not always been an easy one. This Marketing Week article explores the reasons behind the history of dissonance and the steps that modern marketers are taking to properly utilize procurement to further innovation….
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Procurement is within Supply Chain, but is Supply Chain Within Procurement?
July 10, 2017Read MoreAre your procurement and supply chain systems running cohesively? This article delves into the elements of excellence within both supply chain and procurement and how these systems can work within each other to achieve a new level of business success….
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KKR Provides $70M to Ivalua
May 12, 2017Read MoreIvalua has raised $70M in equity funding from KKR, a global investor. “We are partnering with KKR to facilitate further investment and innovation in our suite and accelerate our pursuit of becoming the clear leader in the source-to-pay market,” said…
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Are You Spending too Much in Procurement? [Infographic]
May 12, 2017Read MoreMany companies are barely scratching the surface of their savings potential. Forbes Magazine recently published an infographic that highlights the opportunities available in the realm of procurement and how companies can maximize savings. Read More
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Predictive Procurement Gets Real
April 26, 2017Read MoreIt is no secret that the digital world has moved its way into every aspect of modern life but what does this mean for the procurement industry? Learn how predictive data can be used to connect dots, predict the future,…
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Coupa Enters an Agreement to Buy Trade Extensions: A Game Changing Move For Strategic Sourcing
April 26, 2017Read MoreExecutives at Coupa have formally announced that the organization has entered into an agreement to purchase Trade Extensions, a specialist e-sourcing and strategic sourcing optimization vendor. This $45 million deal is Coupa’s most significant M&A move yet. Read More
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What to do in your first 100 days as CPO
March 14, 2017Read MoreMarch 6, 2017 By: Francis Churchill The first 100 days in a new procurement role should be used to “pull information” from stakeholders, the top buyer at Aspen Group has said. Buyers who are starting as head of procurement in…
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Four things you should know about agile procurement
March 7, 2017Read MoreFebruary 10, 2017 By: Charlene Chin You’re craving a scrumptious meal after a long day at work. You’re picturing a cooked dinner, rather than a shopping list of ingredients. That, in essence, is agile procurement – a new way that…
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