Navigating Indirect Procurement: Sustainability, Digitalisation & Cost Control

Navigating Indirect Procurement: Sustainability, Digitalisation & Cost Control
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Spotlight Ian Nethercot, supply chain director at Probrand, outlines how digital solutions are helping to reduce tensions between procurement and IT by increasing transparency and ensuring the two, often oppositional, departments can operate in harmony.

Digital platforms are helping IT and procurement go from frenemies to BFFs

Ian Nethercot, supply chain director at Probrand, outlines how digital solutions are helping to reduce tensions between procurement and IT by increasing transparency and ensuring the two, often oppositional, departments can operate in harmony.

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Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, CPOstrategy examines the biggest lessons procurement learned over the past year….

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New data from Ivalua reveals that over half of UK businesses expect shadow spend to grow in the next year, triggering budget overspend and missed savings.

New data from Ivalua reveals that over half of UK businesses expect…

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The experts at BWS delve into the do’s and don’ts of using AI in bid writing as the technology gains popularity with procurement teams.

The experts at BWS delve into the do’s and don’ts of using AI in bid writing as the t…

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Peter Ahye, CEO of Hexagon Consultants, explores the impact of the Trump Administration’s trade war, from rising prices to the rush to restock.

Peter Ahye, CEO of Hexagon Consultants, explores the impact of the Trump Administration’s tr…

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AI in Procurement

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Spotlight The experts at BWS delve into the do’s and don’ts of using AI in bid writing as the technology gains popularity with procurement teams.

 The 4 do’s (and 4 don’ts) of using AI in your bid proposals

The experts at BWS delve into the do’s and don’ts of using AI in bid writing as the technology gains popularity with procurement teams.

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In a “significant step toward reimagining global trade,” Coupa launches a new portfolio of agentic AI spend management solutions.

In a “significant step toward reimagining global trade,” Coupa launches a new portfolio of agentic AI spend ma…

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DPW is set to hit New York for the second year in a row, bigger and better than in 2024, and with an extensive list of experts set to speak….

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Quentin Debavelaere, GM Benelux, UK, and Middle East, at Malt, looks at the growing role of AI in sourcing external talent.

Quentin Debavelaere, GM Benelux, UK, and Middle East, at Malt, looks at the growing role of AI in sourcing external talent…

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Blind AI procurement is leaving organisations open to cyberattacks and a lack of visibility into organisations’ tech stacks.

Blind AI procurement is leaving organisations open to cyberattacks and a lack of visibility into organisati…

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Data in Procurement

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Spotlight Renaud Bettin, VP of Climate Action at Sweep, looks at the foundational role of data management in sustainable, resilient sourcing.

Resilience and ESG: Why your procurement team needs to nail their data management

Renaud Bettin, VP of Climate Action at Sweep, looks at the foundational role of data management in sustainable, resilient sourcing.

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Mauro Cozzi, CEO and Co-founder at Emitwise, explores the role of accurate data in driving sustainability throughout the procurement process.

Mauro Cozzi, CEO and Co-founder at Emitwise, explores the role of accurate data in driving sustaina…

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Tim Mawhood, Executive Director, GHD Advisory, answers our questions on supply chain sustainability and procurement’s role in driving ESG transformation.

Consumers today are more environmentally conscious than ever, making sustainable procurement essential for businesses…

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Venki Subramanian, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Reltio, explores how CPOs can restore trust in fragmented ESG data.

Venki Subramanian, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Reltio, explores how CPOs can restore trus…

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Shelley Salomon, VP of Global Business, Amazon Business, discusses her company’s commitment to fostering gender diversity in procurement….

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Issue 61

This month’s exclusive cover story features a fascinating interview with Opella CPO Marie-Pierre Goyenetche and her team who discuss building…

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Issue 60

Our exclusive cover story this month sees us sitting down with Michael Altman, Kenvue’s Head of Global Strategic Initiatives, who…

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CPOstrategy – Issue 59

Our cover story this month features Eugene Galdi, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at Arxada…

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CPOstrategy – Issue 58

See how procurement is underpinning the growth of a brand-new city with Anis Tabka, SVP Procurement & Contracts at Expo City…

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CPOstrategy – Issue 57

In conjunction with this year’s PT100 launch we are sharing exclusive content to help you prepare for the year ahead…

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CPOstrategy – Issue 56

Welcome to the DPW Amsterdam 2024 takeover edition of CPOstrategy

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Digital Procurement

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Spotlight Ian Nethercot, supply chain director at Probrand, outlines how digital solutions are helping to reduce tensions between procurement and IT by increasing transparency and ensuring the two, often oppositional, departments can operate in harmony.

Digital platforms are helping IT and procurement go from frenemies to BFFs

Ian Nethercot, supply chain director at Probrand, outlines how digital solutions are helping to reduce tensions between procurement and IT by increasing transparency and ensuring the two, often oppositional, departments can operate in harmony.

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Opella: Procurement built on innovation and strategic partnerships This month’s exclusive cover story features a fascinating interview with Opella CPO……

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A new report from Bluesight has found that streamlining pharmacy purchasing to address top procurement challenges is driving tech adoption.

A new report from Bluesight has found that streamlining pharmacy purchasing to address top procurement challenges is…

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John Gronen, CFO at Yooz, lays out a roadmap for a digital transition of the finance function that results in an agile finance department.

John Gronen, CFO at Yooz, lays out a roadmap for a digital transition of the finance function that results in an agile finance department….

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Digital freight booking and payment platform, Freightos, believes Enterprise, an integrated logistics procurement suite for large importers and exporters, will rescue procurement teams “drowning in spreadsheets, emails, and siloed platforms.”

Digital freight booking and payment platform, Freighto…

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Interviews

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Opella

Marie-Pierre Goyenetche

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Opella

Opella CPO Marie-Pierre Goyenetche and her team talk building better supplier relationships, promoting innovation, and developing a more agile, efficient, value-driven procurement function as the company transitions towards a fast-moving consumer healthcare (FMCH) model.

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Procurement Strategy

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Spotlight New data from Ivalua reveals that over half of UK businesses expect shadow spend to grow in the next year, triggering budget overspend and missed savings.

Ivalua: shadow spending “black hole” swallows 10% of UK business expenditure

New data from Ivalua reveals that over half of UK businesses expect shadow spend to grow in the next year, triggering budget overspend and missed savings.

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The experts at BWS delve into the do’s and don’ts of using AI in bid writing as the technology gains popularity with procurement teams.

The experts at BWS delve into the do’s and don’ts of using AI in bid writing as the technology gains popularity with p…

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Peter Ahye, CEO of Hexagon Consultants, explores the impact of the Trump Administration’s trade war, from rising prices to the rush to restock.

Peter Ahye, CEO of Hexagon Consultants, explores the impact of the Trump Administration’s trade war, from rising prices to t…

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BUSINESSES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN CANNOT AFFORD TO ‘WAIT AND SEE’ Oliver Chapman – Group CEO of OCI, a procurement company which delivers structured supply chain solutions and optimisation programmes across sourcing, logistics and trade finance, responds to the unfolding trade negotiations between the UK and US.

BUSINESSES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN CANNOT AFFORD TO ‘WAIT AND SEE’ Oliver Chapman – Group CEO of OCI, a procurement company wh…

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Matteo Perondi, Chief Procurement Officer at Bulgari, explores how the luxury fashion house’s procurement transformation is enabling the business to better express…

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Sustainable Procurement

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Spotlight Allison Ford-Langstaff, Managing Partner at 4C Associates on the topic of ‘The business case for strategic sustainable sourcing and why ESG is not enough’.

The business case for strategic sustainable sourcing and why ESG is not enough 

Allison Ford-Langstaff, Managing Partner at 4C Associates on the topic of ‘The business case for strategic sustainable sourcing and why ESG is not enough’.

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Welcome to the second installment of the Sustainability in Procurement Playbook!…

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In this article, CPOstrategy explores why supplier diversity is becoming an essential item on the CPO agenda….

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Speaking exclusively to CPOstrategy, procurement executives give their thoughts on whether sustainable procurement alone is enough to…

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Mauro Cozzi, CEO and Co-founder of Emitwise, explores the potential for procurement teams to drive decarbonisation within their organisations.

Mauro Cozzi, CEO and Co-founder of Emitwise, explores the potential for procurement teams to drive decarbonisation within th…

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