World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Understanding Procurement Technology Procurement technology refers to the software and systems that automate and streamline procurement processes for businesses, covering everything from sourcing materials and services to managing contracts and analyzing spending. Examples include IBM Emptoris and Oracle Supplier Management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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Una

JULY 18, 2023

Top Technical Skills in the Digital Age of Procurement Explore the top technical skills purchasing professionals should have to be successful in the rapidly changing digital age of procurement. A Snapshot of Supply Chain Technology How to Improve Procurement Efficiency Tips for Building an Effective Procurement Data Strategy 4.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. However, failing to strategically measure purchasing performance can have significant impacts.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

In this disruptive age, businesses must move faster and become more agile, so Procurement must respond, to this or we will become obsolete. And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

If you know the regulations well and you can think strategically, you can still be agile, innovative and drive value for money. I also brought in some new people into my national team and changed the culture to be more agile and service-orientated. We were not very innovative or creative in our commercial deals.

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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. “

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. It involves the process of identifying, selecting, acquiring, and managing resources that a business needs to fulfill its operations and meet its goals.

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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! SpendMatters Supply Chain Dive Supply Chain Digital Art of Procurement (Podcast). Procurious Procurement Leaders Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

In its long history , procurement has evolved from self-contained purchasing entities to an essential business partner handling processes involving several departments and many subprocesses. Purchase approvals The process of approving purchases and moving them to the stage of fulfillment presents similar issues to those of requisitions.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. Strategic sourcing takes into account a few key concepts: Total Cost of Ownership TCO shows how strategic sourcing looks beyond the initial purchase price.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. It involves the process of identifying, selecting, acquiring, and managing resources that a business needs to fulfill its operations and meet its goals.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In an era where businesses are increasingly seeking efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and agility, the role of procurement has become more critical than ever before. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play. The role of procurement services in businesses is multifaceted.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Third party risk management. Contract lifecycle management. It’s therefore a fair assumption that if you remove these non-value added tasks, you will allow the Procurement Manager to deliver a third more value to the business. Supplier innovation.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has been intergrated increasingly into all relevant processes – from product development to requirements processing – due to its significant contribution to the company’s success.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Smart procurement is the use of technology to improve efficiency and help build more agile procurement processes. The benefits include cost savings increase, better decision making and risk management. While these tools can lighten workloads and improve agility and decision-making, they can’t operate without the input of humans.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 9, 2020

As the COVID-19 virus begins to subside in many parts of the world, supply chains are stabilizing. Procurement and legal teams need well prepared, highly organized document management systems to systematically look at force majeure clauses are written. A full digital contract management suite can help with each of these tasks.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Third party risk management. Contract lifecycle management. It’s therefore a fair assumption that if you remove these non-value added tasks, you will allow the Procurement Manager to deliver a third more value to the business. Supplier innovation.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Managed procurement services can cover a vast range of functions – from sourcing and supplier management to purchasing, invoicing, and payment processes. Procurement Operations: Overseeing the transactional aspects of procurement, including purchase orders, invoicing, and payments.

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Una

MAY 25, 2023

Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Explore how a group purchasing organization can be an effective solution for managing procurement risk and improving overall procurement processes. Challenges of procurement risk management Why is procurement risk management so difficult?

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

That’s where procurement, sourcing, and purchasing technology comes in. Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. P2P software can automate workflows and activities such as: Purchase request intake and review. Purchase orders.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. With a Ph.D.

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Una

MAY 25, 2023

Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Explore how a group purchasing organization can be an effective solution for managing procurement risk and improving overall procurement processes. Challenges of procurement risk management Why is procurement risk management so difficult?

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. In 2020, I moved back into corporate life as Head Of Supplier Relationship Management with Coventry Building Society. Our organisation has adopted agile ways of working.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

As globalization accelerates and supply chains become increasingly complex, procurement’s role has expanded from a mere transactional function to a strategic one. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost. This is where the need for innovative, strategic solutions comes into play.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This is where helping organizations innovate, ensuring business agility and even growing revenue comes into play. Best practices are great for the majority of processes, but for the most strategic doing things differently is the way to win. Global automotive component supplier Meritor is a great example.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation. When it comes to supply continuity, being proactive about mitigating disruptions is essential, yet many procurement organizations may still lack sufficient resources. Risk Metrics.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

READ MORE ON: “STRATEGIC SOURCING VS. PURCHASING – 7 KEY DIFFERENCES” at our website SCMDOJO! Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 6, 2023

The Evolving Role of Procurement in Businesses In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, procurement has emerged as a strategic function that goes beyond merely purchasing goods and services. By proactively addressing these risks, procurement teams can ensure a stable and resilient supply chain.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Raindrop Raindrop is one of a number of US procurement startups offering enterprise-level spend management platforms. These modules can be purchased separately or as one complete suite. Raindrop has also been recognised as a cloud-enabled procurement focused Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) application.

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Pipefy

JUNE 15, 2023

This is especially true for leaders and teams wanting to become much more agile and resilient in light of the challenges created following recent supply chain disruptions. Procurement organizations are primarily measured by cost savings, making it imperative for them to reduce purchase prices as much as possible.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Supplier management systems: Tools that help track, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships and performance.

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