Defining the ‘Why’ of Category Management

Posted by Georg Roesch, VP of Product Management in Category Management / Supply Chain on September 1, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War When procurement thinks about why they might implement a category management process, the reasons that come to mind are likely to involve more effective management of spend or having increased time to invest in strategic supplier relationships. While these are […]

Procurement Must Lead the Charge to Corporate Sustainability

Corporate Sustainability: Why Procurement Should Pave the Way

Posted by Georg Roesch, VP Direct Procurement Product Management in Supplier Management / Supply Chain on February 25, 2020

Talk of corporate sustainability and responsibility is higher than ever. According to a recent New York Times article, 181 CEOs jointly released a statement on “the purpose of a corporation.” In it, they redefined the role of business away from simply supporting shareholders, instead stating that a company has an obligation to “protect the environment,” and “deal fairly [...]

Coronavirus Highlights Fragility of Global Supply Networks

Posted by Chris Masterson in COVID-19 / Supplier Management / Supply Chain on February 12, 2020

As public health epidemiologists warn that the coronavirus epidemic is far worse than earlier envisaged and that other countries should consider tough containment measures similar to those imposed in China, the likely human cost of the outbreak is enormous. The ease with which the virus can be spread, even by people who have never been [...]

Holistic supplier relationship management

Why An Holistic Approach to Suppliers? Your Questions Answered

Posted by Georg Roesch, VP Direct Procurement Product Management in Supplier Management / Supplier Network / Supply Chain on January 28, 2020

Last week, Director of Product Management Georg Rösch hosted a webinar that asked the question, “Why is it important to take a holistic approach to supplier management?” His 45-minute presentation outlined the crucial functions of a supplier management approach and the advantages of managing suppliers well which generated a few insightful questions from our audience. In an effort to provide you [...]

How to Use Big Data Analytics to Drive Business Value in Procurement Forward (Part 2)

Posted by Ellis Booker in Procurement Resources / Supply Chain on June 26, 2019

JAGGAER InsideSpend Thought leadership Series – In this blog series we profile leaders in the procurement industry. We hope their insights and experiences inspire you to achieve greatness in procurement. A conversation with Walter Charles, Chief Procurement Officer at Biogen With REV 2019 approaching, we’re revisiting the interview with supply chain and procurement platform thought […]

How to Use Big Data Analytics to Drive Business Value in Procurement Forward

Posted by Ellis Booker in Procurement Resources / Supply Chain on June 19, 2019Tags: manufacturing

JAGGAER InsideSpend Thought Leadership Series – In this blog series, we profile leaders in the procurement industry. We hope their insights and experiences inspire you to achieve greatness in procurement. A conversation with Walter Charles, Chief Procurement Officer As we gear up for REV2019, we’re revisiting this interview with Walter Charles, CPO of Allergan, who […]

Why The Time Is Now for Sustainable Procurement

Posted by Tanja Reilly, Senior Executive in DACH for EcoVadis in Sourcing / Supply Chain on April 22, 2019Tags: sustainability

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Over the past several years, f ew topics have been as critical for global corporations as sustainability – investors, consumers, executive teams […]

Freight Procurement Solutions Are Transforming Supply Chains

Posted by JAGGAER Staff in Supply Chain on December 4, 2018

Why You Should Consider Freight Procurement Sourcing Solution Procuring raw materials or finished goods is one thing, but the processing of moving those goods from one place to another brings its own set of challenges. Whether you’re in charge of ordering the “things” or managing how and where those things get from A to B, […]

Improve Supply Chain Spend Management through Advanced Fleet Tracking

Posted by Agnes Hartford in Distribution / Supply Chain on November 15, 2018

Moving freight is becoming more profitable than ever. In fact, an average of 40,000 orders for heavy-duty trucks in the US was tallied during the first half of the year to help accommodate the shipping demand of manufacturers and retailers. As the trend continues, so does the need to upgrade and automate fleet tracking systems. […]

Blockchain Technology Promises Better Trust and Transparency to Procurement

Posted by JAGGAER Staff in Autonomous Procurement / Supply Chain on September 24, 2018

Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that represents tremendous value for procurement. But what is it and how does it apply to the world of procurement? Watch the On-Demand Webinar: Blockchain, Internet of Things, Tokenization, and More First, let’s start with a definition. According to Don & Alex Tascott, authors of Blockchain Revolution: “Blockchain is an […]

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