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PODCAST: Applying Cognitive Technology to Procurement
We have observed a huge surge in investment in procurement technology startups over the last…
3 Ways The Procurement Function Has Transformed Since COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic forced virtually every business function to change how it worked, step into…
PASA And Spend Matters Announce New Partnership
PASA is delighted to announce the details of a brand-new, content-sharing partnership with Spend Matters,…
The Obvious And Lesser-Known Key Risk Indicators For Vendor Management
Enterprise risk management is inherently about preparing for and mitigating both known and unknown risks.…
Research Reveals New Insights About Supply Chain Labour Shortages
The world’s supply chains are undergoing massive transformation at an unprecedented pace, driven by an…
PODCAST: Taking A Bold And Focused Approach To Transforming Indirect P2P
Art of Procurement was recently joined by Kathy Thrasher, a Senior Procurement Manager at The…
The Supply Chain Benchmarking Dashboard Boosting Freight And Supply Chain Performance In Australia
Newly available data capturing Australia’s freight and supply chain performance over road and rail will…
We are hiring: In-house EDITOR – Part-time, wfh
A great opportunity to remotely edit the weekly newsletter/eZine and content collation to support the…
5 Things To Do When You Start A New Procurement Job
Starting a new procurement job and keen to make an excellent first impression? Here are…
Winners of the Inaugural Nigels Procurement Awards announced
The Nigels Winners Winning a PASA Award is a prestigious recognition of procurement excellence. Not…
The Challenges That Come With P2P Processes And How to Tackle Them With Automation
Procure-to-pay (P2P) integrates the procurement and accounts payable operations of a firm. As soon as…
A World Of Global Opportunities – But Where To Look?
A world of opportunities is unfolding for perceptive, analytical, and proactive global procurement managers –…
PODCAST: Responding to Supplier Price Increase Requests
News of supply shortages and price increases seem to be everywhere. For consumers, that means…
Spend Matters Announces Lists Of 50 Providers to Know And 50 Providers To Watch
For the 8th year in a row, Spend Matters has released its annual “50 Procurement…
4 Procurement Myths That Have Been Dispelled Since COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic might well have brought about unprecedented supply chain disruption, but it has…
Sustainability Initiatives Will Accelerate Digital Transformation In Procurement
The four significant ‘procurement mindset changes’ that emerged from the disastrous combination of Covid, climate risks, and social…
Diversity In Procurement: Why It’s Important And How You Can Achieve It
There’s no doubt the benefits of diversity within organisations have been widely acknowledged for many…
PODCAST: A Sales Perspective On Software Pricing And The RFP Process
“When you’re charging for value, every pricing strategy has a philosophical underpinning that is never…
COVID-19 Is Not Entirely To Blame For Global Supply Chain Crisis
Headlines about the depth and staying power of the current crisis in global supply chains…
More Than Half Of Australian Consumers Would Avoid Buying From Brands Accused Of Working With Unethical Suppliers
OpenText Survey shows that more consumers than ever (84%) feel strongly about buying products that…
Global Supply Chain Issues Could Result In Long-Term Coffee Shortages In Australia
Coffee drinkers could soon be paying more for a caffeine hit, or be served a poorer-quality brew instead,…
Quad Nations Unite To Improve Supply Chain Security For Critical Technologies
The United States, Japan, India and Australia will work to improve the security of supply…
PODCAST: Seeking Alignment Between Procurement, AP, and Treasury During Procurement Transformation
Procurement, treasury and accounts payable have one set of shared objectives when it comes to…
Building Sustainable Food Chains For People And The Planet
This year, the United Nations celebrates its second observance of the International Day of Awareness…
5 Things To Consider When Terminating A Major Supplier Contract Early
The decision to terminate a major supplier contract early should never be underestimated. What are…
Australia Could Face A Bigger Supply Chain Crisis If Isolation Rules Aren’t Relaxed
Aussies could face food shortages and see particular products missing from shelves when NSW and…
What is Agile Procurement – and why does it work so well post-Covid?
Can ‘Lean Agile Procurement’ solve our biggest problem – how long it all takes? Three…
New Inquiry Shows More Than 50% Of Australia’s Government Procurement Has Not Been Open Tender
Despite having a competition policy, more than half of the Australian government’s procurement is via…
PODCAST: Designing Procurement to Accelerate Success in a High Growth Business
Many procurement leaders have been tasked with building the first procurement organization at their company.…
Getting Buy-In For Procurement Software: The Stakeholder Playbook
Our previous post taking inspiration from the Ever Given saga, touched on some tips to…