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Thierry JAFFRY

Chief Growth Officer at MDF Commerce

Montréal, Canada

20 years of experience, essentially in Source to Pay.

Available For: Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Montreal, Canada
Speaking Topics: Procurement, Digital Transformation, Source to Pay

Thierry JAFFRY Points
Academic 15
Author 31
Influencer 17
Speaker 14
Entrepreneur 60
Total 137

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Procurement
Theatre: North America
Minimum Project Size: Undisclosed
Average Hourly Rate: Undisclosed
Number of Employees: Undisclosed
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed
Media Experience: 10 y
Last Media Interview: 09/15/2019

Areas of Expertise

Analytics 30.04
Big Data 30.05
Digital Disruption 30.05
Digital Transformation 30.74
ERP 30.21
GovTech 30.29
Leadership 30.47
Procurement 34.46
Risk Management 30.08
Supply Chain 30.43

Industry Experience

Consumer Products
Financial Services & Banking
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Telecommunications
Wholesale Distribution

Publications

1 Academic Certification
Masters - Management Information Systems
ISC Paris
June 20, 2001

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Tags: Procurement

19 Article/Blogs
The State Procurement Revolution
Linkedin
February 13, 2024
Analysis of the undergoing transformation in US States procurement function, by describing context, challenges and transformation path.

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Tags: GovTech, Procurement

How can technology help solve the labor shortage in public procurement?
Canadian Government Executive Magazine
May 18, 2023

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Tags: Procurement

Transforming Your Green Screens to A Modernized Legacy System
BidNet Direct
January 25, 2023
Legacy modernization is a trend that has gained attention in recent years as organizations seek to improve efficiency, security, compliance, and agility. But how does a buying organization know it's time to modernize?

Thierry Jaffry, Chief Growth Officer at mdf commerce, discusses why it’s time to move on from your green screen to a modernized legacy system in this article

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Tags: ERP, Procurement, GRC

Readiness is the (only) secret for procurement digital transformation success
Linkedin
June 02, 2021
Tips about how to get prepared for a Source to Pay system implementation, from a Process, People and Technology standpoint.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

10 Key Tips for Successful Procure-to-Pay Implementation
BASWARE
January 06, 2020
Successfully executing #ProcuretoPay implementations can be tricky for organizations, but the benefits are worth the challenge!

Avoid common pitfalls thanks to Fluxym's very own expert Thierry Jaffry and his "10 Key Tips For Successful Procure-to-Pay Implementation".

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Tags: Procurement

Clean data is the key to sucessful S2P transformation
Linkedin
October 24, 2019
What is does it mean to have clean data in the context of a Source to Pay system implementation, and why is it important ?

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement

Laying the foundation for digital supply chain success
Fluxym
October 22, 2019

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement

How to jeopardize a Source to Pay project ?
Fluxym
September 17, 2019
In this article, we present the opposite of the “best practices” to illustrate what one should not do or assume when approaching a Source-to-Pay digital transformation project. These anti-tips are the fruit of 17 years of experience of implementing Source-to-Pay solutions.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

(IN FRENCH): Données fournisseur, clé de voûte de la performance des Achats
Linkedin
June 17, 2019
(IN FRENCH) This article demonstrates the importance of data in the Procurement Performance

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain

The Hare and the Tortoise, analogy of a Source to Pay project
Linkedin
May 31, 2019
Here is a feedback on setting up a source to pay solution (this applies regardless of the solution chosen). The adage of La Fontaine: “slow and steady wins the race” could not be better applied than in this case.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain

Automate to breathe easier
Fluxym
July 03, 2018
Many questions that generate a considerable loss of time and affect the effectiveness of teams.
The solution: focus on value-added, non-repetitive tasks that create wealth for the company.
Yes, but how to get there?

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

The Spaghetti Architecture
Fluxym
November 28, 2017
Most companies are struggling to maintain and update supplier data, leading to financial and performance impacts.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

Supplier data management, the key to an efficient Procurement system
Fluxym
October 18, 2017
A good supplier data management (SIM : Supplier Information management) is key to establish an effective procurement IT system.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

The invisible cost of inaccurate data
Fluxym
September 20, 2017
Supplier data accuracy is the basis of every buyer decision. It is also the foundation of all Source-to-Pay processes.

Our previous article : “Let’s get over with flawed supplier data!” provided some tips to improve supplier data management.

But what are the real hidden costs and consequences of inaccurate supplier data ?

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

How to minimize Procurement Fraud ?
Simetryk
March 31, 2017
Many articles have been published about procurement fraud recently, for example through banking account number modification or fake purchases. It has become essential to set-up solutions to mitigate this risk. This article will provide you with 6 propositions to help you prevent procurement fraud.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Risk Management

(IN FRENCH): Risque Achats, Construisez vos défenses !
Linkedin
August 08, 2016
(IN FRENCH) La gestion du risque est un sujet chaud au niveau mondial, mais pas nouveau. En France, on en parle depuis des années et on continue d'écrire sur le sujet. Au Canada, le mouvement s’accélère avec notamment les lignes directrices publiées par l’OSFI pour l’ensemble des institutions financières fédérales. Thierry Jaffry vous propose un décryptage.

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Tags: Procurement, Risk Management

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
Linkedin
May 24, 2016
The steps for a simple and best practice Source to Pay implementation

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

Let's get over with flawed supplier data !
Linkedin
May 06, 2016
How to handle Supplier data quality in information systems ?

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

(IN FRENCH): Les technologies avancées de visualisation de données sont-elles indispensables ?
BravoSolution
February 24, 2014
Thoughts about the importance of data visualisation tools in Procurement.

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Tags: Analytics, Digital Transformation, Procurement

1 Board Membership
Vice-Président, USA & Canada
Fluxym
May 20, 2016
Founder and in charge of North America at Fluxym. Member of the group Board.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Procurement

2 Executives
Chief Growth Officer
MDF Commerce
September 06, 2022
CGO for MDF Commerce, a public company

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Tags: Procurement

Managing Director of Fluxym Americas
Business Wire
July 08, 2019
Executive Director of Fluxym Americas, an international digital procurement advisory firm.

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Tags: Procurement, AGI

2 Industry Awards
Best success for a French company in Canada in 2022
CCIFC
April 20, 2022
This award was given by French Chamber of Commerce in Canada to recognize the success of the local subsidiary of the French company Fluxym created by Thierry Jaffry in Canada/US, as the best success in 2022.

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Tags: Procurement

Ivalua Reseller of the Year 2019
Ivalua
January 16, 2020
Awarded #1 reseller in the world of the Ivalua source to pay solution

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Tags: Procurement

3 Influencer Awards
SDCE Pro to Know 2023
SDCE
March 22, 2023
Awarded 2023 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Magazine (US). Supply & Demand Chain Executive celebrates global executives’ accomplishments and contributions to the supply chain and procurement industry.

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Tags: Procurement, Supply Chain

Thinkers360 Top 25 Procurement experts
Thinkes360
March 22, 2023

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Tags: Procurement

SDCE Pro to Know 2018
SDCE Magazine
October 01, 2018
Awarded Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine in 2018.

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Tags: ERP, Procurement, Supply Chain

1 Journal Publication
How can technology help solve the labor shortage in public procurement?
Canadian Government Executive
March 27, 2023

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Tags: Procurement

1 Keynote
Practical Strategies for Sourcing in a Global Environment
ProcureCon
January 05, 2015
Speaking at ProcureCon Canada 2015

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Tags: Procurement

3 Media Interviews
Technology can help purchasing teams get more agile and reach diverse suppliers
American City & County
March 07, 2023
How procurement technologies can help public sector to do more with less but also help diversity suppliers to win more business

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Tags: GovTech, Procurement, AGI

Presentation of the Ivalua - Fluxym partnership
Fluxym Inc
June 18, 2019
Short video explaining the value of this partnership for Procurement organizations.

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Tags: Procurement

Ivalua interview
Ivalua
June 12, 2019
Short Interview by a solution provider to express the challenges of Procurement in 2019

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

4 Panels
The Future of Procurement
Procure Insights
November 11, 2022
Panel of Procurement executives in Canada and US about their vision on Future of Procurement, hosted by Supply Chain Canada.

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Tags: Procurement, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Canada (SCMAO) Leadership series digital panel
Supply Chain Canada
November 13, 2019
Digital Procurement: Benefits and Factors of Success

Why digital procurement and why now
How does digital procurement boost efficiency and reduce costs
What are the key factors for its success
How can digital procurement help build AI-enabled predictive model to improve future decision-making
What is Next Generation Digital Procurement

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Tags: Supply Chain, Procurement, Leadership

Supply Chain Canada Leadership series - Digital Procurement
Supply Chain Canada
November 13, 2019
November 2019 at Schulich school of Business.
Digital Procurement: Benefits and Factors of Success.
With Kristie Syndikus of Mapleleaf Distribution Private Limited, Wael Safwat, FCIPS ExDip Chartered, FCMI, FInstLM of Black & McDonald, Natascha Schijven of Pinwheel & Bill Siomos of OMERS.

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Procurement, Supply Chain

SCMA National Conference
SCMA
May 29, 2019
Panel leader on the Future of Procurement

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

2 Podcasts
IT transformation
Percy Miller
June 20, 2021
Podcast from Percy Miller about IT transformation trends

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Tags: Digital Transformation, ERP, Procurement

The Top 10 Critical Success Factors for Source to Pay Implementations
Joel Collin-Demers for PURE PROCUREMENT
October 01, 2019
On this second episode of the Pure Procurement Podcast, I am joined by Thierry Jaffry to discuss the top 10 critical success factors to consider before starting your S2P software implementation.

Thierry is Vice-President for the North-American market and Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Fluxym, a global leader in Source to Pay consulting services. Thierry has been working in the procurement space for over 10 years, working in various roles with both software providers and consulting firms.

Can you guess which factors came out as the most important?

System selection
Choice of partner
Clear project objectives
Team selection
Deployment plan
Supplier Enablement (SE)
Data quality
System customization
Change management
Governance

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Tags: ERP, Supply Chain, Procurement

2 Quotes
Communication about Desjardins selecting Ivalua & Fluxym
Global Fintech
March 06, 2020

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Tags: Procurement

Communication about Fluxym / Tealbook partnership
AP News
November 07, 2018

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Tags: Procurement

2 Whitepapers
Experts’ view on Source-to-Pay, a collection of testimonials
Fluxym
September 22, 2019
The difference between good preparation and bad is the success or failure of your project.

“The logic is the same as in a Formula 1 team.
The levers to activate are very sensitive.»

Graham Communications

No matter where your organization is, this document will guide you in your assessment and preparation, long before you even choose your S2P solution.

Don’t miss out, reap the benefits and confidence of our highly specialized S2P expertise!

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement

The real impact of Supplier Data
Fluxym
June 06, 2019
Fluxym and Grant Thornton jointly published a White Paper on Supplier Data Issues

Supplier data is the cornerstone of Purchasing performance. Whether in category analysis, invisibility on the expenses, in anticipation of risks or in operational efficiency, a qualitative update of the data without duplication is strategic. And all the more so as digitization accelerates.

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Tags: Big Data, Digital Transformation, Procurement

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