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Retail Recovery: 4 Ways Procurement Can Unlock Savings and Add Value

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Retailers have faced a tough year in the last 12-18 months, and while recovery seems to be in progress, they still have some work to do. During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. Decentralize Procurement.

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Zara – The Benefits of Agile Procurement / Supply Chain

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The man is called Amancio Ortega , and journalists were surprised to find out he is the founder of the retail store Zara. . If you would like to know more about how Ivalua is working with Global Retailers like Zara, please contact us. The post Zara – The Benefits of Agile Procurement / Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility. Why is visibility so important?

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How Smart Procurement Software Can Help UK Companies Overcome the Digital Skills Shortage

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The study found that 88% find it challenging to hire the right digital skills to work with technologies such as AI, cloud-based platforms or data analytics, while 76% say they are concerned that existing procurement teams will struggle to work with new technologies. About the study.

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Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment

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A frequent thought leadership contributor for the Ivalua Blog, Jarrod has worked across multiple industries, including higher education, public sector, retail, manufacturing, and engineered products.

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Webinar: Managing Risks, An Interactive Review

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She has led procurement teams in the UK, Europe and in the Americas, focusing on the retail and media sectors, working on strategic projects involving construction, IT, logistics, marketing and financial services.

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Inefficient Procurement processes are costing UK businesses almost £2m per year, reveals research

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At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function. Procurement is perfectly placed to help manage this growing risk landscape, support innovation and create sustainable cost savings. About the study. About Ivalua.