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ESG and sustainability technology in procurement
ESG and sustainability technology in procurement
Why it matters now and how the market is responding
“Autonomous Procurement” Is A Really Dumb Idea (II)
“Autonomous Procurement” Is A Really Dumb Idea (II)
Part II: The people side of things…
“Autonomous Procurement” Is A Really Dumb Idea
“Autonomous Procurement” Is A Really Dumb Idea
By Bertrand Maltaverne
Procurement & KPIs: The Risk Of Putting All Eggs In One Basket
Procurement & KPIs: The Risk Of Putting All Eggs In One Basket
By Bertrand Maltaverne
Ignore Supply Chain Risks… At Your Own Peril!
Ignore Supply Chain Risks… At Your Own Peril!
Despite the general consensus that risk management is important, recent studies have found that many companies still have a long way to go…
What Is The Cure To The Side Effects Of KPIs?
What Is The Cure To The Side Effects Of KPIs?
If there is one topic in business literature that has been covered exhaustively, it is Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). But if you’re not…
What Can Yoda Teach Us About The Kraljic Matrix?
What Can Yoda Teach Us About The Kraljic Matrix?
The Kraljic Matrix revolutionized Procurement in 1983. Now the world looks very different. Is it time for an upgrade?
Lessons In Risk Management: Unity Is Strength
Lessons In Risk Management: Unity Is Strength
In a digital future, relationships will continue to matter when it comes to risk management…
After Saving Costs, Now Is The Time To Save The World!
After Saving Costs, Now Is The Time To Save The World!
We, as procurement professionals and as citizens, have a responsibility to take action to tackle the challenge of working sustainably.
Transparency In Supply Chains And Blockchain: What Is The Most Common Trap?
Transparency In Supply Chains And Blockchain: What Is The Most Common Trap?
Becoming aware of blockchain’s weak spots is an important first step towards taking full advantage of what the technology really has to…
AI and Procurement: Boldly Going Where No Team Has Gone Before?
AI and Procurement: Boldly Going Where No Team Has Gone Before?
The battle of “human vs. machine” is raging in Hollywood and, increasingly, in the workplace. What does the future hold for AI?
Could RPA Make Procurement Jobs More Human?
Could RPA Make Procurement Jobs More Human?
By Bertrand Maltaverne
Blockchain Will Not Save The World (At Least Not This Year…)
Blockchain Will Not Save The World (At Least Not This Year…)
By Bertrand Maltaverne
4 Reasons for Procurement to Back Blockchain
4 Reasons for Procurement to Back Blockchain
By Bertrand Maltaverne
“Hey, Procurement…” The Rise of Chatbots in Supply Management
“Hey, Procurement…” The Rise of Chatbots in Supply Management
By Bertrand Maltaverne
The Two Obvious Challenges Of Digital Transformation That Everyone Ignores
The Two Obvious Challenges Of Digital Transformation That Everyone Ignores
By Bertrand Maltaverne
Innovation Isn’t About What You Control, But What You Can Access. The Procurement View.
Innovation Isn’t About What You Control, But What You Can Access. The Procurement View.
By Bertrand Maltaverne
A New Era for Big Data in Procurement: The Convergence of The Internet of Things, Blockchain, and…
A New Era for Big Data in Procurement: The Convergence of The Internet of Things, Blockchain, and…
By Bertrand Maltaverne
A leopard, a lizard, and a peacock… Tales of tail spend management.
A leopard, a lizard, and a peacock… Tales of tail spend management.
By Bertrand Maltaverne
Blockchain: what are the opportunities for Procurement?
Blockchain: what are the opportunities for Procurement?
By Bertrand Maltaverne
What is the Digital Transformation of Procurement Really About?
What is the Digital Transformation of Procurement Really About?
By Bertrand Maltaverne
Why many supplier audits fail their purpose?
Why many supplier audits fail their purpose?
By Bertrand Maltaverne
Cognitive Procurement — What Are the Implications?
Cognitive Procurement — What Are the Implications?
By Bertrand Maltaverne