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4 ways IT & Procurement team collaboration increases resilience

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The Hackett Group report recommendations on IT & Procurement collaboration and how it can benefit your organization in the time of Covid-19 and beyond. This study includes input from a range of industries via interviews conducted with pairs of IT and Procurement leaders. Blending of IT and procurement teams.

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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

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Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Learning from Supplier Relationships.

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Supporting the introduction of Social Security Benefits in Scotland – Major Programmes Implementation Procurement Team (MPIP)

Scottish Government Procurement

A significant element of this revolved around supporting the procurement activity required to aid the establishment of Social Security Scotland. MPIP have worked collaboratively with the Social Security programme since the summer of 2016, providing a team of procurement professionals.

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Delivering Value Through Cross-Function Collaboration

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The Pixar building is one of the most vivid examples of how successful companies value cross functional collaboration within their organisation. This was delivered initially by having a sizeable atrium in the centre of the single office building to enable people to communicate, which it was assumed would lead to greater collaboration.

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Supply Chain Innovation + Automation: How Körber is Positioning Procurement for the Future

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At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”. Automation and innovation are at the forefront of the supply chain industry with procurement acting as a key enabler in the process. Enable innovation.

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Navigating the responsible use of AI in government procurement

AWS Public Sector

Government procurement professionals are tasked with balancing the need for innovation while adhering to strict regulations. This post provides guidance on how procurement can play a pivotal role in enabling the responsible use of AI within the public sector.

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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

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For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities. The new set of regulations add an additional layer of compliance and risk management to the procurement process. The post What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?