Vincent Leroux Lefebvre

🇫🇷 In France, €400 billion are spent each year through public procurement — yet the State remains heavily dependent on non-sovereign IT solutions. 🚨 A sharp Senate report highlights the lack of centralized oversight, the proliferation of exemptions, and the systemic reliance on non-sovereign providers — all at the expense of the French and European digital ecosystem. 🔐 Key recommendations from the report: • End exemptions that still allow the use of American hyperscaler solutions • Require sovereign hosting for all sensitive government data • Include clauses in all public contracts to prevent submission to extraterritorial laws • Use public procurement to actively support French and European cloud providers 👉 These recommendations directly echo Infomaniak’s commitment: delivering a 100% sovereign cloud infrastructure, fully independent from GAFAM, designed to meet the needs of European public services and businesses. 🔗 Read the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNfwW-BN

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Still think procurement is just a back-office function?   💡 When it’s insight-led and cross-functional, it becomes a strategic engine that drives profitability, resilience, and long-term value.   That requires a shift: → From isolated decisions to enterprise-wide alignment → From gut feeling to data-powered insights → From cost-cutting to value creation   Our latest study explores how companies are making this pivot, and why those who lead will set the pace in a volatile market.   Learn what sets them apart: https://lnkd.in/d_59JVDC   #RolandBerger #ProcurementStrategy #OptimizeToOutperform Oliver Knapp

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AI in Procurement – From Theory to Practice Artificial Intelligence is reshaping procurement — but how can industrial companies move from theory to real value creation? On October 15, our Director Procurement Florian Böhm will join experts from technology and consulting at the roundtable “AI in Procurement – Replacement or Relief?” to discuss how AI can be effectively integrated into complex, cost-driven purchasing processes. The discussion will explore: - The realistic potential of AI in procurement - Where the limits lie - How purchasing teams can drive digital transformation through smart use of technology 📅 15 October | 14:00–15:00 CET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dWz9ZE3u #Procurement #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #Industry #Innovation #SupplyChain #HosokawaAlpine

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🚨 Only 1.5% of organisations are world-class in procurement. Is yours one of them? The Transformative Procurement Annual Survey Report 2025 is out—and the findings are eye-opening: 📉 73.2% focus only on short-term wins 📉 42% show weak alignment with business goals 📉 Just 3.1% say their strategy is understood across the organisation But there’s good news: 📈 World-class teams deliver 10.6x more value than basic ones 📈 The biggest leap on value delivered comes from moving from Growing to Progressing 💡This report, developed by 4C Associates and the University of Birmingham, helps you benchmark your maturity, uncover missed opportunities, and take practical steps to transform your procurement function. 📥Download the full report now and find out where your organisation stands: https://lnkd.in/eUCVtBiP Allison Ford-Langstaff (FCIPS) Paul Ireland Chris Herbert #Procurement #SupplyChain #Transformation #BusinessStrategy #CostSavings #DigitalProcurement #4CAssociates #AnnualReport2025 #Leadership #Innovation #Sustainability

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📢 Just launched: Practical Tools for Responsible Purchasing The Responsible Purchasing Practices Resource Hub is now live — a free, practical resource to help companies understand how their purchasing decisions affect suppliers and workers, and take action to improve them. It’s a product of the Responsible Purchasing Practices Learning and Implementation Community (LIC), a peer group of 36 garment brands from across Europe and the UK. The LIC met every two months for two years (2022–2024) to engage with manufacturers, share experiences, and take steps to improve purchasing practices. The LIC was convened by the Ethical Trading Initiative, Etisk handel Norge - Ethical Trade Norway, Fair Wear Foundation, the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (PST), and Solidaridad Network, in close partnership with the STTI - Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative. The Hub brings together: • Tools, exercises, and video clips from live workshops • Real-world examples from brands and suppliers • Guidance structured around the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices - https://lnkd.in/eH5WmbUk From building internal engagement to sustainable costing mechanisms, the Hub supports better purchasing decisions — ones that are fair, thoughtful, and aligned with your company’s values and human rights commitments. 💡 Responsible purchasing isn’t just good for workers — it’s good for business. It strengthens supplier relationships, improves efficiency, and helps meet Human Rights Due Diligence requirements. 🔗 Explore the Hub - https://lnkd.in/eK6WnY_x

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Strong supply chains are built on more than cost and efficiency — they’re built on trust. SMETA audits give companies the chance to spot risks early and turn them into opportunities for better compliance, safer workplaces, and stronger supplier relationships. In this carousel, you’ll learn: 👉 The most common pitfalls companies face in SMETA audits 👉 Why labor providers often create hidden risks 👉 How corrective action plans help drive measurable progress Explore practical ways to strengthen your supply chain. Join our SMETA Audit Insights Webinar on September 25 at 10:00 AM ET/ 4:00 PM CET with experts from TÜV SÜD and Sedex: http://spkl.io/6046AP6P2

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