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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. Are you using any tools or solutions to help you manage your spend?

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7 Spend Analytics Software for Mid-Market Businesses

Procurement Software

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. What sets Mithra-AI apart is its real-time, continuous visibility of spend data, coupled with proactive alerts for opportunities and risks.

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Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers

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It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms.

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Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Sourcing Efficiency with Predictive Procurement

Arkestro

The workforce shortage reached half a million this year , and many sectors continue to grapple with increased lead times, and volatile material costs. At the same time, the number of young, able-bodied construction workers has decreased by 8% over the past decade, further exacerbating the industry’s labor shortage.

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Futureheads: Harsh Bhatia

Procurement Heads

Procurement is more about contract management and negotiating great commercials for your business. The roles were different in nature as one involved closely managing warehouse colleagues whereas IT procurement is more office-based and strategic. CIPS is valuable because it allows you to apply your theory to the real world.

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Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role

Arkestro

Regardless of industry, procurement buyers fulfill their role by finding the best suppliers, negotiating contracts, and identifying the most cost-effective, timely procurement of goods. Budgeting: Identifying the most cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or speed. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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How AI Can Solve the Biggest Challenges in Procurement

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

To enable procurement teams to be more strategic, firms must put AI at the center of their arsenal and use it to assist with forecasting demand trends, optimizing bids for estimated savings, calculating supplier scores based on negotiated contract terms, monitoring budget performance, and much more.