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E-Procurement Strategy: 6 Steps to Implement a Plan That Works

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As many as 95 percent of firms adopted technology in their procurement and supply practices according to the CIPS’ 2020 Digitisation in Procurement and Supply Report. . You need to create an e-procurement strategy that will guide your business procurement and supply processes. High total cost of ownership (TCO).

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Procurement vs Purchasing: What’s the Difference?

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Procurement managers deal with things like: Sourcing activities and tactical sourcing. Negotiation and vendor management. In short, procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. Unlike purchasing, procurement considers the overall value of the transaction, not just the price.