Procurement functions are looking to data to drive improved decision making, identify opportunities for further savings and to increase their ability to advise the business.
Alex Johnston
Principal Analyst
Joined 2016
Alex is an experienced analyst specialising in technology research, with a focus on procurement digital transformation and cybersecurity. Advising senior executives on topics ranging from change management, digital project governance and roadmap development, Alex has a background in both quantitative and qualitative research.
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Transform partnership models to drive more effective digital transformation
Organisations need to revisit their approach to partnerships to stop the pattern of digital initiatives either failing or not delivering the anticipated return on investment
Distell’s approach to managing change during a source-to-pay digital transformation
Distell placed change management at the centre of its rollout strategy
Deutsche Telekom Services Europe’s approach to process mining to drive visibility
Telecommunications subsidiary DTSE saved over €66M through workflow mapping and analytics.
Guide to: Unlocking savings through competitive tendering
Competitive tendering is an important means of delivering cost savings, as the process prompts suppliers to compete with one another to secure a contract. In addition, competitive tendering may help...
Delivering benefits through competitive tendering
Unlocking savings through competitive events is a key focus area as organisations react to the financial pressures caused by Covid-19
Guide to: Sourcing scarce supply
Procurement teams should ensure they develop supply management strategies with suppliers of critical items and have a toolkit to deal with scarcity challenges when they emerge
Uniper – A Human-Centred Approach to Robotic Process Automation
The challenge International energy business Uniper committed itself to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals in 2017. These goals address the challenges the world faces around poverty,...
Mondelēz International utilises data science to find commercial opportunities
The multinational confectionery company found data science initiatives have opened up new ways to strategically reduce spend Summary Over the past few years, Mondelēz International has invested...
Baylor Scott & White Health’s approach to implementing a digital platform for its entire spend portfolio
Not-for-profit healthcare provider Baylor Scott & White Health targeted the digitalisation of its spend to help the business find efficiencies and focus on patient needs Challenge Baylor Scott...
Procurement 101: Competitive tendering
This session explores the approaches organisations can take to drive greater benefits through competitive tendering
Accelerating digital in the wake of Covid-19
Covid-19 is leading some procurement functions to deprioritise digital, while others are accelerating their focus on these initiatives.
Procurement 101: Developing digital roadmaps
This session provides digital procurement leaders guidance on developing digital roadmaps that are fit for purpose
Partnering with procurement technology solution providers
Procurement Leaders gathered together procurement professionals to discuss how best to partner with solution providers.
Change management in digital transformation
Procurement Leaders hosted a discover and discuss session on the importance of change management when executing digital transformation projects.
Procurement 101: Digital culture
Building a digital culture will empower staff to make better use of the tools they have available, encourages innovation, self-improvement and buy-in for digital projects
Procurement 101: Sourcing scarce supply
This session explores the approaches organisations can take to address challenges around sourcing in scarce supply
Sourcing scarce supply
Shortages of certain critical items have placed procurement teams under immense pressure to build stronger, more resilient supply chains and develop alternative sources
Aligning digital strategies with the business to develop solutions that are fit for purpose
Digital projects are more likely to succeed if teams secure the support of senior executives and develop stakeholder engagement plans to underpin the project and ensure greater alignment
Procurement 101: Digital project governance
This guide explores project governance for digital initiatives, including building a project team, designing governance frameworks and creating project plans.