The Covid-19 crisis has driven procurement teams to dedicate more resource to risk management and evolve the way in which they make strategic decisions
Geraldine Craven
Head of Research
Joined 2018
Geraldine is head of research at Procurement Leaders and has experience in financial services consulting and social research. With a background in research methods, change management, digital transformation, customer strategy and human-centred design, she drives procurement leaders to challenge the status quo by going beyond savings to create new sources of value and navigate more confidently in a state of flux.
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Primark’s approach to using agility to balance resilience, growth and flexibility
Primark’s procurement team partnered with teams throughout the business to ensure its response to the Covid-19 crisis was both agile and strategic
Danone’s approach to improving transparency with supplier visibility dashboards
The manufacturing company has developed data-reporting dashboards to improve its third-party risk management capabilities
How data and technology can improve insight into supply chain ESG performance
Given the bulk of most businesses’ environmental impact occurs in their supply chains, ensuring that the supply base is sustainable has become a priority for most procurement teams
MRO buyers leverage technology to gain visibility and control
MRO category managers reveal how data analysis, consolidation, aggregators, catalogues and automation can better support buyers and deliver value to the organisation
Accenture’s approach to third-party supplier onboarding risk management using True Supplier Marketplace
Professional services company Accenture uses blockchain technology and enterprise-wide governance to improve supplier onboarding and better manage third-party risk.
Intel’s approach to conducting labour abuse due diligence
Intel has implemented extensive audits to identify and resolve unlawful labour practices throughout its supply chain.
KWS’s approach to codeveloping a cognitive sourcing tool with startup Lhotse
Partnering with a start-up allowed KWS to co-design a cognitive sourcing solution to more efficiently manage tactical spend, for only a minor resource investment.
Procurement 101: Supplier Performance Management
This session offers guidance on the five steps to supplier performance management.
Strategy report: The procurement technology landscape
With many teams putting in place the essentials of digitised procure-to-pay and invoice processing, Procurement Leaders reveals the next steps functions are taking in their digital transformations
Preparing for the return of business travel after Covid-19
As developed countries roll out vaccination programmes, businesses are starting to think about resuming business travel. At present, employee safety, enhancing visibility and managing spend are the priorities for buyers
Guide: Supplier performance management
Procurement teams need an appropriate governance structure in place to oversee the performance management and maximise the value derived from the supply base
Guide to: Creating a compelling value proposition for procurement
A strong value proposition, also known as a value statement, acts as both a north star for the procurement function and helps the team align with the organisation
Sony’s approach to managing reputational risk
Leveraging tools such as Refinitiv’s World-Check tool and SAP Ariba, Sony has improved its risk management process to abide by new legislation
Procurement 101: Defining and measuring cost savings in procurement
This video looks at how cost savings is defined, tracked and reported on, with discussion on the variability that exists across organisations. Key findings from a survey pulse and group discussion...
Procurement 101: Digital trends in procurement beyond 2020
Digital trends in procurement in 2020 and beyond, highlighting case studies from Procurement Leaders’ network
Leading through Covid-19
Based on a survey of 100+ CPOs and insight from weekly CPO roundtables, find out the six ways procurement executives are adapting their strategy for ‘the new normal’.
Playbook: Use human-centred design to develop fit-for-purpose solutions
Procurement teams must find a way to systematise agile problem-solving and solution design if they are to keep pace with the demands of the business and deliver solutions that contribute to positive growth
CPO planning guide 2021
All CPOs will be looking to capitalise on the attention, credibility and trust they have established over the past year so they can lead their function to contribute to corporate objectives that are essential during times of uncertainty
Playbook: Stakeholder management
Procurement teams must engage and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the business to ensure their activity is aligned with the organisation’s objectives and value drivers