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ARCHIVED: CFOs' Views on Procurement - Information, Risk and Money

June 25, 2007

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The battle to control costs is about more than saving money. It's about improving performance. And leading procurement organizations recognize that in order to succeed, they must enlist a new ally: finance. In this podcast, Paul Tong, Senior Product Manager, Ariba, discusses the results of a recent survey conducted by CFO Research Services which shows that a majority of finance executives consider procurement a key partner in driving improved cost management, business unit decision making and planning, budgeting and forecasting.

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2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

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ORO Labs Acquires ProcureTech

ORO and ProcureTech have a deep history of co-innovation, including four-plus years of working together to help large enterprises transform procurement operations with orchestration and AI technology.

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Global Electronics Supply Chains Shift to Chaos Amid Tariff Mandates

Electronics suppliers, particularly purveyors of multi-sourced parts, have cut capacity to throttle supply and maintain pricing. The increase in sales is translating into new demand for suppliers.

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Supply Chain Industry Reeling from Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty: Fictiv Study

The report also shows significant momentum in areas like onshoring, AI adoption, and increasing reliance on digital manufacturing platforms.

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Electronics Manufacturing Increasing Sustainability Despite Global Headwinds

59% of respondents expect their companies to increase sustainability efforts in 2025, with contract manufacturers anticipating the greatest growth.

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4 Strategies to Managing Supply Chain Planning Costs

Drawing from data collected in late 2024, here's how creating and managing the master production schedule can break down the cost of supply chain planning.

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Why 2025 is the Year of the Snake (I Mean, Success)

According to Chinese culture, the snake is said to be the luckiest of the Chinese zodiac signs; it resembles success and financial luck. Here's how this translates to the supply chain space.

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Top 5 Logistics Predictions for 2025

2025 is already shaping up to be quite the year. Here’s an outline of Top 5 logistics and crowdsourced predictions for the year ahead.

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U.S. Manufacturers to Stockpile Ahead of Tariffs Mandate: GEP Study

In the United States, manufacturers’ demand for raw materials and components saw a notable uptick in February, reflecting a mix of preparations for orders and efforts to avoid higher costs from additional tariffs.

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Digital Transformation in Finance Key Trend in B2B Payment Space: PrimeRevenue Report

Trade policy uncertainty is forcing finance teams to rethink how they manage working capital, adjust supplier payment strategies, and prepare for rising cross-border costs.

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Efficiency Gaps Still Plaguing Supply Chain Distribution: ORTEC Survey

Survey respondents poor load optimization as a primary contributor to rising delivery costs.

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A Practical Guide to Better Demand Planning

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for optimizing your demand planning process, but there are some universal truths you can focus on to make sure your plan doesn’t lead you “someplace else.”

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Survey Highlights Critical Communication Gap Between C-Suite and Supply Chain Leaders

This 15-point gap suggests a potential misalignment in investment prioritization and the level of attention supply chain leaders receive from top leadership.

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4C Procurement Group Rebrands as FourCentric

FourCentric is built on the collective expertise of 4C Associates, Ebit, Anvil Analytical, Procure4, Henkan, and PROGRESSIO.

Women in Supply Chain Award 2025: Nominations Open

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 25.

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International Women’s Day Details Urgent Need for More Women in Tech and Engineering

Gender diversity is not an optional add-on; it’s a business imperative. Whether it’s automated order-fulfillment technology or artificial intelligence, the ability to integrate diverse thinking into engineering projects is crucial.

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Trade Wars and Compliance Pressures Weigh on Global Supply Chains: QIMA Report

Supply chain disruptions are escalating across key industries, according to the 2025 Sourcing Survey, presented by QIMA. Here's a breakdown of what that looks like.

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Overcoming Market Challenges to Enhance Efficiency in Manufacturing, Distribution

Given current market conditions, manufacturers must continuously seek new ways to stay competitive, agile, and cost-effective.

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Small Businesses Eager for Washington to Prioritize Tax Reform, Inflation

54% of survey respondents identify addressing inflation as their highest policy priority for the new administration, and more than half want Congress to simplify the tax code.

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CSCOs Experience Trade Flow Disruptions

Despite anticipating such geopolitical shifts, only 15% of respondents felt moderately prepared for their impact.

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Freight Report Signals Rising Tariffs, Shifting Demand, Capacity Realignments Across Global Supply Chains

Global ocean freight networks continue to face uncertainty as carriers assess the safety of resuming Red Sea transits through the Suez Canal.

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3 Things to Watch in Freight: U.S. Bank

With the new administration in place, there has been an array of supply chain-related news and headlines. Here are three things to watch in freight, according to experts at U.S. Bank.

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Cost Management Most Critical Priority for 2025: Study

The survey respondents achieved only an average of 48% of their cost-saving targets in 2024, and most say their companies struggle to maintain cost efficiencies.

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Retail and Restaurant Sales Accelerate in February: Study

As consumers shifted more of their dollars to restaurants and retailers in February, service-oriented spending showed signs of slowing.

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