Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services. The result?

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Strategic procurement, or procurement strategic planning, is a data-driven process that helps businesses align procurement and business goals. The result is greater supply chain predictability, more accurate decision-making, and better business agility. What is strategic procurement?

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A McKinsey survey found that 79% of shoppers are “trading down” this season, meaning they’re swapping purchases for cheaper alternatives or avoiding spending completely. Improve Your Holiday Procurement Strategy with PPO The holidays are a critical time for retailers.

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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. I wrote the organisation’s sustainable procurement strategy and we’ve made huge strides in how we source, contract and contract manage for environmental, social and governance improvement.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

Companies pursue supplier consolidation for a few key reasons: To reduce procurement costs by negotiating volume discounts and more favourable contract terms with fewer suppliers. To gain operational efficiencies by standardising and simplifying purchasing processes across fewer supplier relationships.

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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. This enables procurement teams to focus on strategic activities that contribute to the company’s growth and success.

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