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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 · APQC
Many organizations seek to improve their procure-to-pay processes by adopting technology that can increase the efficiency of procurement and accounts payable activities. APQC's research indicates that although a large amount of organizations have adopted technologies to…
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The Hackett Group's World-Class Procurement Performance Advantage Research is based on an analysis of results from recent benchmarks, performance studies, and advisory and transformation engagements at hundreds of large global companies.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
According to new research from The Hackett Group, Inc., a key differentiator is the superior ability of world-class procurement organizations to gain a deep understanding of the needs of their business, react more quickly to changing requirements, and drive higher overall…
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
With 10.8 percent annual growth, supply chain management (SCM) and procurement applications outpaced most software markets to total $9.9 billion in 2014, according to Gartner, Inc.
Monday, March 23, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
When assessing areas of risk facing their departments, nearly half (45%) of Chief Procurement Officers named supplier risk as a top concern, according to a new survey by Consero Group.
Monday, March 23, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
For 2015, the top priority of procurement organizations is to elevate their role to more of a trusted advisor in support of improved enterprise agility, according to new Procurement Key Issues research from The Hackett Group.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Working with research partner, The Economist Intelligence Unit, the IBM Institute for Business Value surveyed 1,023 global procurement executives from 41 countries in North America, Europe and Asia.
Sunday, January 4, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
In a technology- and process-driven world, we sometimes forget that people do business with people, says author Sigi Osagie. Organizations would do well to focus on the soft issues that can enhance their activities, or hold them back.
Sunday, January 4, 2015 · Sigi Osagie
In this excerpt from Procurement Mojo, author Sigi Osagie writes that effectiveness is not a requirement that is peculiar to procurement. Rather, it is central to success in any realm of life.
Friday, December 12, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
As organizations cope with a myriad of changes, procurement is becoming more strategic and even more important. Authors Gerard Chick and Robert Handfield discuss how purchasing strategies, and the role of procurement professionals, must change to deliver real value and not…
Sunday, November 30, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
A.T. Kearney's 2014 AEP Study finds that the best procurement organizations are at the top of their game. Meanwhile, the rest of the pack is treading water and wondering what's next for procurement.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Leading company procurement organizations reap double the measurable cost reduction versus other companies, while also driving competitive advantage through supplier-driven innovation and risk management.
Thursday, September 18, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Greybeard Advisors is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month, and ranks today as one of the leading advisory firms in the field.
Thursday, July 10, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki
To maximize the total business impact that can be achieved with procurement and supply management, the supply management organization cannot work alone.
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