The fundamentals of modern Procurement.
All essential Procurement concepts, structured around 6 themes: strategy, sustainable procurement, digitalisation, public procurement, supply chain and Procurement professions.
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Procurement Strategy
6 entriesProcurement policy, governance and steering.
Procurement Organization and Governance
Building on a sound Procurement strategy, organization and governance play a decisive role in…
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Category Management
Category Management is a core pillar of the modern Procurement function. It consists of segmenting…
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Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Consultations
Strategic sourcing and procurement consultations are key steps in the overall Procurement process.…
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Risk Management and Procurement Performance Steering
Risk management and performance steering are an integral part of the strategic role of the…
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Supplier Relations and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)
In a globalized and highly competitive environment, supplier relationships have become a major…
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Procurement Strategy and Policy
The Procurement function holds an increasingly strategic position within companies and public…
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6 entriesCSR, ethics and sustainability in Procurement.
Shared Value and Co-innovation
The Shared Value (Creating Shared Value) approach and co-innovation are two major levers to…
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Sustainable Procurement and Circular Economy
In a context where environmental and societal stakes take an ever-growing place, Sustainable…
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CSR and Societal Criteria
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a major stake for organizations seeking to both…
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Ethics and Compliance
Ethics and compliance are fundamental pillars of a Responsible Procurement approach. In a context…
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Societal Impacts and Communication
In a Responsible Procurement approach, it is essential to consider not only environmental and…
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Standards and Certifications
At the crossroads of Procurement performance and social responsibility, standards and…
Read the entryProcurement Digitalisation
6 entriesTools, AI, automation, Procurement data.
e-Sourcing and e-Procurement Tools
The digitalization of Procurement has become a major issue to improve the efficiency, transparency…
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Automation and RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
Automation and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) are among the most powerful levers of Procurement…
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Procurement Information Systems (S2P, P2P, etc.)
The digitalization of the Procurement function relies largely on the deployment of robust,…
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Data Analytics and Big Data
With digital transformation, the Procurement function now has access to massive volumes of data:…
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Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chatbots are among the most promising technologies to transform…
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Innovation and Digital Transformation
In a context where competitiveness and resilience rely on the ability to innovate and adapt rapidly…
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6 entriesLegal framework, award and monitoring of public tenders.
Control and Audit of Public Procurement
In the context of public procurement, control and audit play a central role in guaranteeing the…
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Legislative and Regulatory Framework
In the field of public procurement, the awarding of contracts obeys specific rules designed to…
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Procurement Process and Procedures
Awarding a public contract is a process whose purpose is to select, in a transparent and equitable…
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Contract Execution and Monitoring
Once a public contract has been awarded and signed, the execution phase begins. This step is often…
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Risk Management and Compliance
In the context of public procurement, risk management and compliance play a decisive role to…
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Digitalization of Public Procurement
The digitalization of public procurement is a major stake to modernize, secure and improve the…
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6 entriesSourcing, logistics, flow management.
Integrated Supply Chain and Lean Management: Principles, Tools and Best Practices
Implementing an integrated Supply Chain and applying the principles of Lean Management share a…
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Risk Management and Business Continuity in the Supply Chain
In a context of globalisation and increasing complexity of supply chains, risk management and…
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Supplier Relationship Management in Procurement and Supply Chain
In the framework of Procurement and Supply Chain, supplier relationship management is not limited…
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Logistics and Transport in the Supply Chain: Stakes, Modes and Best Practices
Logistics and transport play a major role in Supply Chain performance. They ensure the physical…
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Inventory and Flow Management
In a company, the management of inventory and flows is at the heart of the Supply Chain, ensuring…
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Planning and Scheduling
In the Supply Chain domain, planning and scheduling are key steps to effectively steer production,…
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6 entriesProfiles, roles and responsibilities of Buyers.
Head of Procurement / Procurement Manager: Strategic Role and Key Skills
The Head of Procurement or Procurement Manager (often called Head of Procurement, Procurement…
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Public Procurement Buyer: Role, Missions and Specific Skills
The public procurement buyer carries out their duties within the framework of public contracting,…
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Project or Programme Buyer: Role, Missions and Key Skills
In the procurement function, project buyers (or programme buyers) are sometimes distinguished from…
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Category Manager: Role, Missions and Key Skills in Procurement
The Category Manager plays a key role in the procurement organisation, consisting in steering and…
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Direct or Indirect Buyer: Roles, Missions, Differences and Key Skills
Within the procurement function, the role of the direct buyer and that of the indirect buyer are…
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Procurement Consultant or Expert
The Procurement Consultant or Expert acts as an external (or sometimes internal) specialist to…
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