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The Supply Chain Transparency Challenge: Report Highlights Gap between Procurement Organisations’ Transparency Ambitions and their Capabilities

ivalua

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Most organizations continue to suffer from severely limited visibility in the lower levels of their supply chains.

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Using Digitization to Unlock Supply Chain Value for Manufacturers

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This function must simultaneously balance cost reduction, quality, and assurance of supply in their quest to maximize profits. . Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. Digitization Benefit #3: Total Spend Management.

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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

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The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.

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Smarter Insights, More Innovative Solutions: Why Procurement Needs a Seat at the Strategy Table

Pipefy

Today, quick fixes are being eclipsed by strategic agility that seeks to drive long-term business value and innovation. In a recent survey conducted by Pipefy, 55% of C-suite executives responded that “improved agility” was a primary benefit they expected from process automation software. Profitability. Resilience.

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Elements of a Diversified Procurement Strategy

Una

Traditional means of creating value include things like managing contracts with preferred suppliers , controlling maverick spend, and minimizing warehouse costs. Focusing on sustainability and partnering with a GPO can lead to greater cost reduction and better spend management, as well.

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How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process

Una

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. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

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.