Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

Procurement 52

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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. Along with the rise of automation and AI, which reduce much of the traditional Procurement workload, these external drivers mean we must find a new role if we want to add real value.

Collaboration 130

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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. Still, 50-67% of the companies failed to change their risk management standards.

Procurement strategies 52

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As per a recent survey , 40% of board directors have moved digital business-related budgets from central technology and IT budgets to business functions. This is to enable greater autonomy and agility. . Ensuring responsible sourcing is a primary need of procurement teams now. Risk management.

supply chain budgeting 52

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 40

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. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

Procurement 52

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In parallel, it will also look at its expenditure meaning it is frequently the case that the Procurement function will be asked to commit incremental cost reduction to that which has already been budgeted, without the luxury of knowing its method of delivery.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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.

Management 40

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Typically, the value that a procurement professional contributes to a business can usually be measured either in: Hard cost savings, or; Other, less tangible but equally important forms of value: Cost avoidance. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Third party risk management. Supplier innovation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Traditionally, procurement was seen as a tactical, back-office process, primarily focused on buying goods and services at the lowest possible cost. However, with time, the function evolved, incorporating strategic elements such as supplier relationship management, risk management, and sustainable sourcing.

Management 52

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Typically, the value that a procurement professional contributes to a business can usually be measured either in: Hard cost savings, or; Other, less tangible but equally important forms of value: Cost avoidance. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Third party risk management. Supplier innovation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

At its core, procurement is the process of finding, agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives.

Innovation 52

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

A comprehensive Source-to-Pay platform is a critical component of an organization’s IT environment. Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ What is Source-to-Pay? Sourcing: Where Procurement often creates value first.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Sourcing 74

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation 74

Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Document management Digital contract management should be included in any e-procurement tool; it’s that important. The feature allows procurement teams to monitor and control a contract’s lifecycle, access previous versions, and keep documents up-to-date for everyone involved. Life cycle management.

Procurement solutions 52

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management. The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

That’s where procurement, sourcing, and purchasing technology comes in. Because procurement teams provide critical insights to inform business strategy , identifying opportunities to cut costs is one of the most important ways they do this. To do any of these effectively, they need the right procurement technology.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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.

Innovation 52

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. Federal and global regulations are forcing manufacturers to make fundamental changes in the way they source materials, use energy, and more.

supply chain budgeting 52

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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. At its heart is a source-to-pay suite offering a range of functionality, with a complete suite of cloud-based modules. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Planergy

JULY 21, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. It involves procuring services from outside sources and managing the relationship with supplier or service provider. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Management 52

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Introduction Welcome to the dynamic world of procurement, where businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to manage their supply chains more efficiently and effectively. To leverage external expertise, reduce costs, and allow the company to focus on its core competencies.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective. It can help organisations reduce costs, optimise supplier relationships and increase compliance. It has become an essential tool for companies in today’s digital world to save time and reduce costs.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting 52

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. E-sourcing tools: Platforms that facilitate online bidding and negotiation, streamlining the supplier selection process.

Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Too often companies will underestimate the leadership and experience needed to lead and manage a successful Procurement Transformation. They will hire an inexperienced and inexpensive resource, within their budget to lead the Procurement Transformation. Subscribe Here! Infographic).

Procurement 70

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

This happens when different teams, departments, locations, or employees use their own unique variations of a process such as purchasing or sourcing. But effective procurement goes beyond these tasks to include activities such planning, strategy, and supply chain management. Supplier management. Contract management.

Procurement 52

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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. On-premise options have high upfront and maintenance costs compared to cloud solutions that use pay-as-you-go subscriptions without any investment.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Too often companies will underestimate the leadership and experience needed to lead and manage a successful Procurement Transformation. They will hire an inexperienced and inexpensive resource, within their budget to lead the Procurement Transformation. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. That is heady stuff.

Procurement 59

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.

Leadership 147

Leadership Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 147

Procurement Software

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cloud hadn’t really made much of an imprint on the Source-to-Pay (S2P) space. In 2020, Coupa announced the acquisition of Llamasoft , a supply chain planning software company, for $1.5 Mid-market businesses don’t have huge software budgets. They will be more agile now under PE ownership than SAP will ever be.

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