World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

With new legislation being introduced for 2023 in Europe, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCCDA), CPOs and other procurement and sourcing leaders need to devise an agile procurement strategy to ensure compliance. Investment in technology is crucial and requires even more during the time of an economic downturn. “

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Sometimes, digitalization requires change management, process shifts, and organizational restructuring. SpendMatters Supply Chain Dive Supply Chain Digital Art of Procurement (Podcast).

Procurement 90

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 90

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing. Market volatility, globalization, and changing customer expectations have made procurement more complex than ever before. Case Studies of Innovative Procurement A.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?

Suppliers 246

Suppliers Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Spend analysis involves the systematic examination of purchasing data to gain insights into spending patterns, supplier performance, and potential areas of improvement. Procurement professionals had to sift through piles of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts to manually categorize and analyze spending patterns.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40