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When is it Time to Invest in Procurement Technology?

Jaggaer

We saw that after the so-called dotcom crash of 2000, which led to an upsurge in interest in electronic procurement; up until then eProcurement had been little more than an idea. They have had to rethink their sourcing and supply chain strategies, with many inshoring or nearshoring. Short-Term Pain Means Long-Term Gain.

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A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

The Future of Procurement Technology Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Enhancement: Justification : Strengthening supplier relationships through SRM initiatives fosters collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth.

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

To succeed in this field, procurement professionals must possess a variety of competencies, ranging from negotiation and supplier management to risk assessment and financial analysis. In order to achieve this, cross-functional commodity teams are used to evaluate suppliers and their capabilities.

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Innovative Procurement Models: Exploring Different Approaches

Empowering CPO

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Procurement is central to a business’s operations, with a purpose that encompasses cost-efficiency, quality control, risk management, and strategic sourcing.

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What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration

Arkestro

Yet challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and the economic downturn have all limited and slowed down the next phase in procurement transformation. Reduced Sourcing A turbulent market, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation have all created challenging times for procurement professionals.