The Good Spending

APRIL 2, 2023

Once, we wrote about demand management in this blog. It's a good enough topic, which misses one crucial element - demand management mastery comes after sophisticated planning. When discussing value generation , we mainly mention category management, stakeholder relationships, and supplier innovation.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

It is a complex journey from identifying needs to managing contracts and supplier relationships. Obtaining approval at this stage helps align procurement activities with organizational financial planning and control mechanisms. Any discrepancies are addressed with the supplier to rectify issues or adjust the contract as needed.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

It is a complex journey from identifying needs to managing contracts and supplier relationships. Obtaining approval at this stage helps align procurement activities with organizational financial planning and control mechanisms. Any discrepancies are addressed with the supplier to rectify issues or adjust the contract as needed.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Contract Negotiation: This negotiation involves discussions and agreements on the terms and conditions of the procurement contract. Supplier Selection Negotiation: Negotiating with potential suppliers to determine which one will be awarded the contract based on factors such as quality, price, and reliability.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Late engagement often means procurement is brought in as a tactical function rather than a strategic partner, leading to suboptimal supplier relationships and contracts. Enhance Visibility and Transparency: Use technology to improve visibility into the procurement process, enabling better forecasting, planning, and risk management.

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World of Procurement blog

JULY 27, 2021

Why you need a Contract Lifecycle Management System Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems are a must-have for effective Contract Management. There is no way you would want to build a process outside of the CLM to ensure "you were doing Contract Management" without implementing it.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Seven stages of a product development strategy While individual organizations may use slightly different templates, and there is certainly no universal strategy to guarantee the successful commercialization of an idea, there are seven common steps in the product development process. These seven stages of product development are: 1.

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HICX

JANUARY 27, 2023

Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLM) allows organizations and their suppliers to develop and cultivate more productive and mutually beneficial business relationships. What is Supplier Lifecycle Management? What is the purpose of Supplier Lifecycle Management? What is the Supplier Lifecycle Management process?

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World of Procurement blog

JULY 27, 2021

We’d even go so far to say that the modern procurement pro doesn’t focus that much time on the actual buying, as roles have grown to focus on Supply Chain Management, Contract Management and Relationship Management. Procurement is a vital part of Supply Chain Management. Well, the best teams do this.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts. This mainstream awareness is directly attributable to the U.S. businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 1, 2022

Suppose you are wondering what is meant by digital supply chain management. Digital supply chain management aims to minimize the amount of wastage and, instead, help enterprises earn better profits while remaining efficient in multiple processes. On the same note, the many transactions often limit risk management among the suppliers.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

MAY 4, 2022

powered Source-to-Contract & Procure-to-Pay solution offerings empower your team to do #morewithless. If you book a demo between now and May 19 th you’ll be entered to win one of our high-tech prizes (winner names to be announced post our insight stage session on May 24 th at 12 pm). Check out our new Merlin Experience Center.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2021

What is Source to contract? Source to contract (S2C) refers to the set of procurement processes that come into play while sourcing a product or service. How is Source to contract affected during a crisis? How is Source to contract affected during a crisis? 3] Astute Contract Risk Management.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 1, 2022

At this point it’s vital that you engage with stakeholders involved at each stage of the P2P process. What processes and procedures are in place to approve contracts, invoices, purchase orders? Are there defined roles for each stage in the process? The production of a change management plan.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Contract Terms and Compliance. Advanced contract analytics is a powerful tool for uncovering savings and managing risk in supplier contracts. manage risk and streamline processes. manage risk and streamline processes. Supplier Risk. The world is getting riskier, and it’s not just a matter of rhetoric.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 7, 2021

Hey Procurement Pros, are you struggling with the speed of your Contract Reviews as Legal is holding you up? You need to simplify the entire process, empower your staff and get a position agreed upon within the Business as to what the Contracts you sign up to entail. You need a Contract Pro. So what can your Contract Pros do?

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our exploration of a fascinating convergence shaping the future of business operations: the intersection of technology and managed procurement services. Before we dive in, let’s first set the stage by discussing EmpoweringCPO, a leader in the field of managed procurement services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2022

It allows document flow automation, pharmaceutical production technology management, and wholesale and retail trade operations. For example, the shortage of raw materials was overcome at the supply stage thanks to stocks in production warehouses and pharmacies. Contract production is introduced. Read more about this below.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale. Supply Chain Management is an important factor for fast-growing hardware manufacturing companies, whether they’re producing goods overseas or at home. So where do you start?

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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.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Accordingly, the time is right for procurement to take centre stage and create benchmark KPIs to ensure sustainability in global supply chains. Risk management. The challenge of supply chain risk management is exacerbated by globalisation and the increased complexity of operations. Powering Procurement with AI .

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments. As per Zycus’ Pulse of Procurement Survey, risk management was the top procurement priority for CPOs in 2022.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

MARCH 17, 2022

business to leisure, this new-age phenomenon is sure to set the stage for the future of technology. Zycus positioned as a Leader in Contract Lifecycle Management for Buy-Side by an Independent Research Firm. appeared first on Zycus Procurement Blog. Artificial Intelligence has become a rage in modern times.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I am excited to announce, therefore, that a few months ago I took on the role of IBM Power general manager. Accelerating business transformation with SAP HANA on Power As the 2027 end of mainstream maintenance for SAP’s legacy ERP is approaching, our customers are all in different stages of their business transformation journey.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 12, 2021

If you’re a Procurement Pro who does not understand Contracts you’re at a disadvantage in all that you’re doing. When I talk about not understanding contracts I’m talking about not understanding contractual terms and the impact of specific terms on the procurements you’ve undertaken. WHAT IS A CONTRACT? It should be in the RFP.

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Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Following this a contract would be sent by the client (or if we could negotiate it by the agency to the client). We visited retailers and factories, met with research companies, media owners, ex senior managers, sometimes we even met with their current agency team members (where we had the right relationship).

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Next in our blog, we will delve into the need for a spend analysis solution and explore the challenges faced by organizations in managing their spend effectively. Data Complexity: Organizations deal with vast amounts of data from various sources, such as purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

APRIL 18, 2022

And it holds good for our Spend Management as well! Most firms agree and manage their direct expenditure in a tightly monitored, centralized way, with regular checks into probable saving opportunities. A recent survey by Gartner found that managing indirect spends can deliver greater ROI than managing direct, or hybrid spends.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 26, 2024

Welcome to a new series of blogs! And for the past 8 years I’ve been an operator of high growth early stage businesses as COO or CEO. ERP data is a mess, and Sharepoint is no substitute for a proper library of contracts. The goal is to get to know them personally and also their product a little better.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 16, 2023

A review by a Procurement Category Manager who uses the software almost daily should carry more weight than somebody who occasionally logs in to observe an e-sourcing event, or to approve a contract. So, you’ve just read a piece in a popular procurement magazine or blog. Change management and data quality will impact experience.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management. Read on to learn more about how effective vendor analysis can help you streamline your supply chain management efforts!

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The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

With all the potential customers out there, create an ongoing presence for the early stages of the buying cycle so that prospects will find you when they're ready — places like product/industry news and information outlets, supplier discovery platforms, and social media. Landing a contract from a big company can be life-changing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

With supply chain being a goldmine of structured and unstructured data, it seems only natural that the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and blockchain are considered the key drivers of Digital Transformation in logistics, supply chain management, warehousing and transportation. Route & freight cost optimization.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

Goals This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of sustainable procurement and how organizations can effectively integrate environmental and social factors into their procurement processes. However, it can also pose challenges, such as finding quality suppliers and managing a larger number of relationships.

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Bonfire

MAY 17, 2022

Vendor diversity in public procurement encapsulates the practice of supporting small, minority-owned, or historically under-utilized businesses in gaining access to government contracts. For example, if one of your RFP requirements for the vendor is to submit a contract, have your legal team draft a standard contract for them to use.

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