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Make 2025 the Year of Supply Chain Resilience—Not Cyber Risk
The nature of supply chain has always been about managing complexity – moving goods, data, and resources across a complicated web of vendors and suppliers. But as processes increasingly become digitalised, so do the risks. From phishing scams to ransomware attacks, the supply chain is becoming a playground for cybercriminals. This article breaks down the … Continue reading Make 2025 the Year of Supply Chain Resilience—Not Cyber Risk
Next-Level Procurement: Embracing GenAI and Building Resilience for the Future
Procurement has never been more dynamic—or more challenging. Global disruptions, rising costs, and relentless technological change are reshaping the way organisations operate. For procurement leaders, this means thinking beyond traditional cost-cutting measures and building strategies that embrace sustainability, collaboration, and innovation. To stay ahead, procurement teams must evolve. They need to navigate complexities with agility … Continue reading Next-Level Procurement: Embracing GenAI and Building Resilience for the Future
What 2024 Taught Us About AI in Procurement
2024 was a big one for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the supply chain, with this incredible tech shifting from promising concept to a pivotal component, reshaping the way procurement functions. As you read on, you will quickly discover that AI’s footprint has been unmistakable over the past year. So, let’s look back at the key … Continue reading What 2024 Taught Us About AI in Procurement
A Practical Guide to Using ChatGPT in Your Procurement Role
It’s the end of our festive countdown and we come to your Number 1 article for 2024. So what was the topic that brought you to Procurious in your droves? Drum roll please… It may not surprise you to find out that our most popular topic this year was AI, specifically how to use these … Continue reading A Practical Guide to Using ChatGPT in Your Procurement Role
Must-Read Books for Supply Chain Professionals in 2024
What topped your reading lists this year? Well, as we head into our Top 3 articles of 2024, it’s clear that this one was a favourite. And what a coincidence that it involved what should be on your reading list! But not to worry if you haven’t added these books to your Christmas list, there’s still … Continue reading Must-Read Books for Supply Chain Professionals in 2024
Contract Management – Procurement’s New Frontier
Into the Top 5 articles for 2024 now, and we’re revisiting a classic topic and a foundational procurement concept – Contract Management. Done well, it can salvage processes, relationships and costs. Done badly and it can undermine everything that has gone before it. How do we do it well? Here is some expert advice. Great procurement … Continue reading Contract Management – Procurement’s New Frontier
Webinar Wrap-Up: How to Take the Lead in Managing Risk
“In today’s rapidly evolving world of procurement, collaboration is key to success. You can either collaborate or stagnate,” said Tania Seary, founder of Procurious, as she kicked off the third and final part of our Collaborative Procurement series. In partnership with SAP Business Network, our latest webcast brought together leading voices in procurement and risk … Continue reading Webinar Wrap-Up: How to Take the Lead in Managing Risk
Will Robots Destroy Your Job or Become a Co-Worker of the Future?
All the way through December, we’ll be revisiting some of the most popular articles we’ve published in 2024. Kicking off our retrospective is our first look this year on Procurement and Automation. While Santa definitely won’t be replaced by a robot any time soon, the same might not be able to be said for the … Continue reading Will Robots Destroy Your Job or Become a Co-Worker of the Future?
Breaking Down Barriers: Unlocking Value with Collaborative Procurement
The benefits of procurement collaborating internally with stakeholders and externally with suppliers are clear. So are the costs of not doing so. A recent study by Procurious and SAP Business Network asked 172 procurement leaders about their experiences with collaboration. It examined procurement’s collaboration activities through the lens of their top priorities for the year, … Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers: Unlocking Value with Collaborative Procurement
Lessons Learned from History’s Biggest Supply Chain Fails
Supply chain failures are more common than we might think. From minor oversupplies to critical shortages, these disruptions can ripple through industries, leading to anything from mild inconveniences to global crises. While some issues remain hidden within boardrooms, others are catastrophic enough to capture global headlines. Today, we’re sharing some of those big ones and … Continue reading Lessons Learned from History’s Biggest Supply Chain Fails