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July Monthly Digest

July Monthly Digest

By now, I’m sure we all believe in the power of data-driven procurement.  In our July edition of the Comprara monthly digest Ben Shute talks about extending that to leverage data for strategic advantage. Latest Blogs About Data Analytics Brace yourself as we plunge into the realm of data analytics and its…

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Can Sustainable Procurement Save Our Planet? 6 Ways towards Sustainable Procurement

Sustainable Procurement Consultants

In the past, procurement was primarily concerned with cost reduction, and pursued it with the blinkers on. But attitudes have changed, and procurement is now seen as one of the key weapons in the fight against climate change. How should it be used? Is it realistic? And can procurement ultimately…

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8 Ways Data Analytics Helps Procurement Navigate Conflict & Weather Events

Supplier Risk Assessment

Since the GFC of ’08, procurement has endured a 15-year stress test. Power plant meltdowns, more powerful weather events than ever before, a pandemic and the continuing Russia/Ukraine conflict. How have we, as a function, learned to deal with events outside our control impacting on our supply chains? McKinsey put…

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7 Steps to Building a Premier Procurement Team

7 Steps to Building a Premier Procurement Team

There’s an exciting workplace culture shift taking place in the world of Procurement. Procurement teams have come a long way in establishing themselves as valuable business partners, going beyond the traditional role of acquiring products and services. They now harness the power of spend data as a conversation starter and…

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Top 5 Hottest Procurement Jobs in 2023

Procurement Services

Are you looking to further your career in procurement?  Good – you’ve got your eyes on a growth career. Recent surveys found that nearly half of organisations were looking to expand their procurement team last year.   But in what direction should you develop your procurement career?  Where are the top…

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Why, and How, to Pursue ESG Procurement Initiatives in Earnest

ESG procurement initiatives with Spend Analysis

It’s a common question: If ESG initiatives are self-reported, why should we bother putting the time and money into pursuing them in earnest? The answer is that you absolutely should, and the reasons are threefold: Let’s take a more detailed look at each reason and then discuss how to do…

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6 Ways Procurement Can Fight Inflation

Procurement and Supply Chain Initiatives

We may have hoped differently at the end of 2022, but high inflation is having its say in 2023. While this is creating a tough playing field globally, it’s a great opportunity for procurement teams to create value, build resilience and become that all-important strategic function organisations need them to…

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5 Steps for Creating Your Indigenous Procurement Policy

Indigenous Procurement Policy

Engaging with Indigenous-owned enterprises is a key part of building your supplier diversity. Not only is it beneficial for your organisation, it helps an important community develop economically and gain more independence. For it to be done sustainably, you have to develop your own Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP). In this…

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Procurement Teams Without Spend Visibility Will Be D.O.A.

Supplier Chain Management

CPOs running their procurement operations without visibility into spend are committing procurement malpractice according to a recent article in CPO Rising. The article predicts that procurement teams without spend visibility will be dead-on-arrival. In the procurement world, spend visibility is the foundation of good decision-making. Without it, businesses are operating…

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Do You Possess the Most in-demand Procurement Skills for 2023?

In-demand Procurement Skills Negotiation

The modern procurement professional must have a wide skillset. The job is no longer solely focused on cost reduction; organisations are looking to it for strategic insights and innovative solutions. Given this expansive new territory for procurement, many skills come into play. As we go deeper into 2023 and beyond,…

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