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What’s Still Holding Back Digital Procurement — and How to Fix It

Despite its promises, digital procurement struggles with legacy systems, resistance to change, fragmented data, and skill gaps. Modernize systems, engage stakeholders, integrate data, upskill teams, and form strategic partnerships to overcome these hurdles and unlock greater efficiency and value.

When to Outsource Procurement — and When to Keep It In-House

Deciding whether to outsource procurement or keep it in-house? Weigh factors like specialized expertise, scalability, cost, and confidentiality. Discover when external partners make sense, when internal teams shine, or how a hybrid approach can boost efficiency and align with your business goals.

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Moving Beyond Experiments to Enterprise-Wide AI Adoption

Unlock AI's full potential by moving beyond small experiments to enterprise-wide adoption. This requires a comprehensive strategy, investment in talent and infrastructure, clear measurement of impact, and fostering a culture of innovation to truly integrate AI across operations, procurement, and supply chains.

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Understanding Where Automation Ends and Human Judgment Begins

Automation drives efficiency in procurement, but human judgment is essential for nuanced decisions, risk, and ethical considerations. This post explores where machines excel and where human insight takes over, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to optimize operations and resilience.

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Laying the Foundation for Smarter, More Agile Sourcing

Build a foundation for smarter, agile sourcing by leveraging technology, fostering supplier collaboration, embracing scenario planning, making data-driven decisions, and prioritizing sustainability. These strategies help procurement leaders navigate complex markets, drive efficiencies, and enhance resilience.

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Earning Influence: How Procurement Gains a Strategic Voice

Procurement can evolve from a cost center to a strategic asset. By leveraging data, building cross-functional relationships, championing sustainability, and fostering supplier innovation, procurement gains influence, drives measurable business outcomes, and secures its rightful place at the strategic table.

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How Technology and Procurement Leaders Drive Joint Transformation

Procurement and technology leaders can drive significant transformation by collaborating on integrated solutions, data-driven decisions, sustainability, and agile processes. This partnership enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and builds resilient organizations.

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Using Predictive Intelligence to Source Smarter and Faster

Harnessing predictive intelligence transforms procurement by enabling smarter, faster sourcing. By leveraging data, organizations can make proactive decisions, optimize supplier relationships, automate processes, and foster continuous learning to gain a competitive advantage in today's dynamic business landscape.

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How Procurement Can Tell a More Strategic Story

Shift procurement's narrative from cost-cutting to strategic value creation. Learn how to tell your story by engaging stakeholders, leveraging data, embracing sustainability, and fostering collaboration to highlight your impact on innovation, revenue, and overall business success.

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How Smart Planning Protects Against Market Volatility

Uncertain markets are a reality. This guide explores how smart planning—using scenario development, data analytics, supply chain diversification, flexible operations, and cross-functional teams—builds resilient business strategies, turning volatility into a competitive advantage.

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