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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Engage stakeholders Identify and collaborate with internal departments, suppliers and all those who may be impacted by the plan.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Key technologies changing the game in procurement include: E-Procurement Systems E-procurement software provides a centralized platform to manage the entire procurement process online. Conduct supply chain audits and due diligence on high-risk categories. Dual sourcing and supply chain digitization can help.

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The Impact of Digital Transformation on Spend Analysis

Empowering CPO

Agility and Adaptability: Digital transformation equips organizations with the agility and adaptability required to respond to changing market dynamics and evolving customer needs. Digital tools enable real-time insights and scenario modeling, enabling procurement teams to make data-driven decisions swiftly.

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How to build a successful talent acquisition strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Employee referral software: Enable employees to refer potential candidates and track the status of their referrals. Increased agility and flexibility: Having access to a pool of qualified candidates enables organizations to adapt swiftly to emerging opportunities and challenges.

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Top 10 Procurement Best Practices for Modern Businesses

Empowering CPO

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-Procurement platforms: Comprehensive solutions that automate the entire procurement process, from requisition to payment.

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The Discovery of Procurement Value

The Good Spending

Value creation as the result of stakeholder engagement The authors of Stakeholder Salience model built their work around the process of value creation. Procurement must work closely with the supply chain to optimize depreciation exposure to sell or dispose of slow-moving or obsolete inventories. Moderation.