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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations.

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5 Advantages of Supplier Relationship Management Software

Procurement Software

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions & Marketing Automation for the past 15–20 years. Safeguard Brand Value.

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5 Advantages of Supplier Relationship Management Software

Procurement Software

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions & Marketing Automation for the past 15–20 years. Safeguard Brand Value.

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Top 10 TikTokers to Take Off your Supply Chain

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Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Role-Based Training for Procurement & Supply Chain Teams

Skill Dynamics

This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.

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Supply Chain Powerhouse, Erica Patterson on Finding Her Voice, Mentoring, and Supplier Diversity

Let's Talk Supply Chain

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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Strategic Procurement — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Additionally, it involves a careful analysis of supplier selection, payment terms, contract negotiation, and acquisition of goods. Strategic procurement is data-driven and uses a combination of tools and techniques that go far beyond unit price reduction. It enables the company to foster a deeper collaboration with its suppliers.