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🏆 5 easy steps to entering the Asia Pacific Procurement Awards🏆 1. Get started and register your details on the Asia Pacific Procurement Awards online entry platform: https://lnkd.in/gU7QzWzg 2. Select the categories that best showcase your achievements and innovations in procurement. 3. Complete each required section using the submission checklist. Remember, you can save your progress and return to it later! 4. Double-check the criteria for each category to ensure you've covered all the essential points in your submission. 5. Submit your entry by 12 July 2024 Watch the short how to enter video for more information on how to enter: https://lnkd.in/eP8P_Gp5 🚀 Don't Miss Out Let's celebrate excellence in Asia Pacific Procurement@ Thanks to your Headline Partner Ivalua #PLAPPA

Will you be at this year's ProcureCon Asia in Singapore? Meet our procurement experts Kathrin Bormann, Shubham Pathak, Rodrigo Tizzei and Saurabh Pande, CSCP at booth 13 to discuss the latest trends and approaches to effectively track and reduce Scope 3 emissions, mitigate supply chain risks and manage volatility. To schedule a meeting at our booth, reach out directly to the above mentioned experts or follow the link: https://lnkd.in/eV_Dd8_t #procurement #digitalprocurement #ProcureCon #ProcureConAsia #purchasing #GenAI #SpendAnalytics #CarbonAnalytics #ProcurementTech 

Procurement in Asia is undergoing a significant shift. What was once primarily a transactional function has now emerged as a strategic lever for value creation and a crucial driving force for organizational success. This was one of the key highlights revealed in our Asia CPO Insights: Procurement Maturity Report 2024 - https://lnkd.in/g7Tk8qhP ArcBlue Asia surveyed Chief Procurement Officers across Asia to understand how they perceive the maturity, strengths and weaknesses of their procurement operating model. We utilized a self-assessment tool based on our Procurement Maturity Diagnostic, featuring ArcBlue’s 9 Dimensions of Procurement Excellence. Research from Bain & Company shows that “mature procurement organizations expect to realize 1.5 times the savings of their less mature peers while also creating value in areas like product innovation, quality, and delivery performance.” https://lnkd.in/gtUgzHET Majority of the respondents said that their organizations are actively mitigating procurement and supply chain risks, however only 26% had a clear understanding of their Scope 3 emissions and are working with their supply chain on decarbonization. As part of the report, we had the opportunity to interview four leading companies — Uber, FGV Holdings Berhad, Novartis and GAMUDA — to delve deeper and gain valuable insights into their procurement maturity journey. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g7Tk8qhP #procurement #supplychain #cpo #procurementmaturity #procurementleaders #asia

Last week I attended ProcureCon EU in Barcelona alongside 450 Procurement professionals. The event underscored the remarkable breadth and potential inherent in procurement. I was glad to see that the discussion started by asking how we earn a rightful place at the decision-making table. The answer was by aligning with business leaders and business value. That set the scene for the remaining event. Discussions spanned technology, talent acquisition, and the multifaceted dimensions of business value, ranging from regulations and environmental stewardship to social responsibility and social enterprise. Artificial intelligence was a key focus as well, along with recognition of the growing reality of the triple bottom line, driven by environmental and social governance legislation. In essence, procurement professionals have to be adept at navigating complex business environments. Forging alliances with stakeholders, and delivering value through agile problem-solving is what is expected from Procurement. The challenge, as so often, lies in initiating action when the world around us keeps changing.  I presented a keynote on Cirtuo’s Strategic Alignment Matrix (SAM), which nicely connected to the opening question, and tied it to the core function of Procurement: Strategic Category Management. It was clear from the reaction in the Conference Room that aligning procurement activity to business value is a critical success factor for procurement teams - and still a big challenge. Providing Procurement with a simple, yet effective framework to capture, translate, align and deliver value for the business was therefore well received. Procurement leaders need to chart a bold course to deliver business value beyond savings targets - SAM is an essential tool for this transformational change. #cirtuo #categorystrategies #strategicalignment #procurement #procureconEU

Our Chief Procurement Officer, Mathias Grünewald, shares his insights on how to navigate through procurement challenges and opportunities in a complex world. 🌐 He explains how we make sure that sustainability is integrated in procurement processes and how we meet both performance and sustainability targets: Big Data and AI, of course, are part of the trick... ⚡ Read the full interview in Procurement Magazine’s latest issue: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejNdW3bN

📺 VIDEO | Leading firms share tips for driving successful tech implementations At the recent Cirtuo Procurement Forum in Dubrovnik, Karl Ace, Head of Digital Transformation at GSK, and Diarmuid O'Donoghue, Head of Digital Garage at BT Sourced, discussed with Ganga Siebertz Procurement Transformation Executive, VP of Customer Success at Cirtuo, how to ensure broad user adoption in technology implementations to deliver on ROI expectations. The full panel discussion is now available. It provides impactful learnings and insights from implementing transformational procurement tech solutions, outlines common pitfalls, and offers powerful tips and best practices for engaging the people who matter: the users. Key takeaways: ✅Define and measure clear KPIs for what success in the implementation looks like ✅Focus on the end-user experience and what they need to adopt new tech or ways of working ✅Introduce healthy competition through rewards and recognition to motivate usage ❌Do not under-invest in change management and ongoing support ❌Try to force your old inefficient process onto a new solution Watch the panel discussion and learn how to apply a user-centric perspective to implementing technology! 👉 Link https://hubs.ly/Q02ByLM90 #Cirtuo #ProcurementForum #CategoryManagement #ProcurementTechnology #Implementation

[MARKET TRENDS] - The digital shift of intellectual services procurement 🔍 In an era where digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity, the procurement of intellectual services stands at the forefront of this revolution. ⚡ The disparity between companies harnessing digital platforms, like Vendor Management Systems (VMS), and those clinging to traditional methods is stark. Here's why embracing digitalization in procurement isn't just beneficial; it's crucial for staying competitive and relevant. At LittleBig Connection, we're not just adapting to the digital era: we're leading the charge. Our commitment to digital transformation in procurement is more than a strategic choice, it's a reflection of our vision for a future where efficiency, transparency, and strategic growth go hand in hand. 🤝 Dive deeper into the future of procurement by reading our full article (link in comments 🔗)!

🌟 Thrilled to share insights in Procurement Magazine’s June issue 🌟   I am incredibly honored to have been featured in the Executive Insight section of Procurement Magazine. It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss the core aspects and strategic missions of procurement at Merck Electronics.   In the interview, we delved into: ✔ Our mission for procurement: Focused on advancing our goals through innovative and effective procurement strategies. ✔ Challenges presented by our extensive portfolio: Navigating the complexities of our diverse interests and how we address them head-on. ✔ Sustainability in procurement: How sustainability is integrated into every facet of our procurement and supply chain processes. ✔ Balancing act: The strategies we employ to maintain traditional procurement performance while meeting our sustainability targets. ✔ Leveraging technology: The use of big data and AI-driven tools at Merck Group to maximize performance and foster innovation.   I am grateful for the chance to share how we at Merck Gruppe Group are pioneering in integrating sustainability with cutting-edge technology to create value and uphold our commitment to science and technology for humanity.   A huge thank you to Procurement Magazine for the feature and to all our teams at Merck who make our successes possible each day!   #Procurement #Sustainability #Innovation #SupplyChainManagement #BigData #AI   https://lnkd.in/eBYVrA-y           

The first Insight of Procure Innovation EU is now available! 🚀 Curious about whether effective procurement innovation is possible without a clear strategy? 🤔 Dive deep into why Public Procurement of Innovation requires meticulous planning and a well-developed strategy to achieve its objectives efficiently. Public Procurement of Innovation holds transformative potential in public policy. It serves as a powerful tool for implementing policies, simplifying processes, and leveraging digital progress to make government more efficient, effective, and accessible to everyone. If you're interested in understanding why developing an effective strategy is crucial and how it can lead to significant positive changes in society, you should definitely check this out! ✅ Make sure you've joined the Procure Innovation EU Community of Practice for full access to all the content 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTBe4xuY

The 2nd ASEAN Procurement Innovation Summit is just around the corner! Have you secured your seat yet? Join us today to delve into the future development of procurement landscape by the year 2030. We've gathered an exceptional group of experts who will share their profound knowledge on the latest strategies and best practices in procurement, including: a)     Procurement Technology b)     Machine-Learning Contracting process c)     Automated Negotiation System d)     Supplier Diversity e)     Digital Supplier Chain f)      Strategy Sourcing g)     Impact of Global Trend on Procurement h)     Smart Digitalization with artificial intelligence and more Only 4 seats left, request a brochure and register now with HRDF claimable at https://lnkd.in/gN2J2DBs For further inquiries, contact Amina at amina@cteventasia.com or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ggaYBSWJ Meet our Key Speakers Charlie Villasenor CISCP Dr. Christina S S Ooi Anis Tabka Mahbub Ahmed Chowdhury FCIPS (Chartered), Jan Piskadlo Kamran Shaukat Mohd Faizal Mac C. Luke Kenny (GAICD/MCIPS) Kaustubh Wadekar Dr. Kaushik Ghatak Rajat Sarna Vizayer Raj G Mei Yee Lisa Choong Nelson C. Elaine Chen Shailen Shukla شايلين شوكلا Deepak Dwivedi Alice Kwek Adrian Gjurasic Tan Chiaw Hooi (PMP, CTSC) Amir Mahmod Abdullah Jamie Pierre Aris Gusnandar Paul Puspanathan Jordan Low Lai-Kwan Chow #SustainableProcurement #Procurement #Sustainability #Sourcing #SupplyChain #Innovation #Marketingprocurement #Procurementmalaysia