Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2023

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include Inflation, Continued Supply Chain disruption and Geopolitical tensions are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey reports that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year. How can Barkers help?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

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.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you. These technologies enable better supplier evaluation, improved contract management, predictive analytics, and enhanced transparency.

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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. Streamline procurement activities and reduce costs by using eProcurement and Internet Reverse Auctions. •

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

If procurement is to do more, it must be more efficient and free up capacity for higher value activities that support new strategic priorities. Digitizing the source-to-pay process eliminates paper, unnecessary phone calls / emails and improves transparency for all stakeholders. Compliance in Times of Uncertainty.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

As we noted in the report, the digital transformation of procurement involves many processes working in tandem rather than sequentially; data integration would also allow analytics applications to exploit data from one area of the value chain to improve performance and efficiency in another. 2) Establish the basics.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The NfP also has a greater focus on adding social value to a supply chain. At the same time, a majority of NfP organizations would see their performance in terms of their efficiency in deploying resources: this relates to the optimal use of resources to obtain the results desired. Whereas the NfP is a very transparent process.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This is where helping organizations innovate, ensuring business agility and even growing revenue comes into play. It is exactly that deeper level of integration which delivers the efficiencies and seamless access to information you need to advance fully in your journey. Global automotive component supplier Meritor is a great example.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Build a more efficient and connected procure-to-pay process with The Definitive Guide to P2P Optimization Importance of procurement KPIs Procurement has evolved over the years from transactional functions (now associated with purchasing) to encompass strategic activities focused on maximizing and creating value for a business.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

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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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Organizations are looking to CPOs to take on broader and deeper strategic initiatives to create a future proof supply chain. Learn more: AI and ML for Cognitive Procurement in the Value Chain. Check out this less than 2 mins video to understand more about the features and benefits of Merlin AI Suite for eProcurement.

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