ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

While supplier relationships are priority, external factors such as currency, demand, and cost of energy are affecting pricing and supply. ACT AS A STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO THE BUSINESS . As inflation rises, procurement departments will need to improve their analytical, modeling, and reporting capabilities.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Una

MAY 2, 2023

Kelly Barner, host of The Sourcing Hero podcast, asked these questions in discussion with global supply chain thought-leader Chandhrika Venkataraman , Founder of Source Refresh LLC (check out the full podcast here ). Supply chain length and complexity The third rule-of-thumb involves supply chain length and complexity.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 16, 2024

businesses, what do the following statistics tell you? “60% 60% of businesses in the U.S. are still relying on Excel spreadsheets, while 21% are moving towards other spreadsheet software solutions.” How much better or faster would business move forward with AI?

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Here are 10 of the top procurement blogs in the industry, known for providing valuable insights, trends, and best practices: Spend Matters One of the most influential blogs in procurement, Spend Matters covers a wide range of procurement topics, including technology, supplier management, and sourcing trends.

Chief Procurement Officer

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

European procurement software startups are growing fast, and we’re constantly seeing new ones landing onto the scene. Lots of European procurement tech startups are still in early or growth phase. Apadua Apadua is a professional services sourcing software, based in Cologne, Germany.

Supply Chain Efficiency

World of Procurement blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

With solutions such as Tealbook , which creates a supplier data foundation that isn’t dependent on a supplier going into a portal and updating information, we will see a shift in procurement teams opting for options such as this. With better data comes more precise insights into your Supply Chain.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

After a period of significant growth in recent years, Sunbelt had begun to experience a variety of operational challenges in support of their new footprint and scale, including how best to manage its highly complex supply-chain. Sunbelt Rentals selected Barkers to facilitate and manage this significant project. long-term strategy.

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HICX

DECEMBER 15, 2022

David is a procurement practitioner who has spent nearly twenty years working in a number of organizations both in the public and private sectors. After gaining experience, David went on to establish his own business, Procurated , which connects public sector buyers with peer-reviewed suppliers.

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HICX

MARCH 10, 2023

So, management ended the search and tasked Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) with this added job. To do it, CPOs quickly applied ‘point’ solutions, software that can deal with given use cases. Procurement soon learnt however that plugging these tools into established software (P2P and S2P suites) doesn’t work.

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The Good Spending

MAY 27, 2024

Disintermediation Disintermediation is the process of removing intermediaries from a supply chain. In the procurement world, this means directly engaging with manufacturers or service providers instead of going through distributors, agents, or other middlemen. My Udemy course "Value-based Procurement."

Supply Chain Efficiency

Procurement Software

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Fast Moving Consumer Goods FMCG businesses (or CPG to our American readers) are built on slick supply chains which foster brand value and delight customers. That’s why Procurement often sits within the Supply Chain function. However, it can often be a challenge to make a compelling business case beyond this.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Procurement requires precision, predictability, and the ability to problem-solve with agility and confidence. A resilient procurement process can help businesses adapt more quickly to changes in the market and disruptions to the supply chain. With the right tools, teams can achieve this and more. Pipefy, 2023.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The areas that they focus on will to some extent depend on the nature of your business, however there are some common areas of strategic focus and development of plans: Analysing and quantifying value chains. Supply chain optimisation. Defining best practice across the entirety of the supply chain.

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Pipefy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It’s now a matter of unlocking strategic and tactical benefits like spend visibility, forecasting accuracy, cash management, and improved supplier relationships — all valuable drivers following recent economic and supply chain disruptions. Learn more about the benefits of low-code automation software.

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Barkers Procurement

JUNE 21, 2023

From a spend compliance perspective, BSM software comes into its own. The system will force users to procure from approved suppliers within the system. And these approvals can be set based on multiple factors.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

The Importance of Procurement in Business Procurement is the lifeblood of any business. It is the process of sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the goods and services a business requires to carry out its operations. This can range from raw materials for production, to office supplies, to strategic partnerships.

Procurement

Pipefy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In analyzing each of these drivers for adopting process automation software and getting to the root of these results, it’s clear that procurement teams are in need of a solution that not only improves day-to-day operations but also future process demands as they arise — independent of IT and without compromising agility.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of the Role of Procurement in Businesses Procurement is the lifeblood of any business, large or small. It’s the complex process through which businesses source and acquire the goods and services they need to operate and grow.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

your business, however there are some common areas of strategic focus. and development of plans: Analysing and quantifying value chains. Supply chain optimisation. Defining best practice across the entirety of the supply chain. Addressing ethical business and supply chain practices.

Procurement

Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

To help you meet yours, we’ve compiled a list of 22 essential procurement KPIs that fall into three business categories: suppliers, staff, and operational. Supplier KPIs Suppliers, by definition, comprise a crucial link in your supply chain. After all, your shortages are their problem, as well.

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Here’s what that involves: Find the right procurement tool for your organization. However, the software that works best for you will be based on your industry, business size, tech stack, and procurement objectives, which might include hastening production, eliminating order errors, or cutting dead stock costs.

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HICX

JUNE 30, 2025

Establishing this structure allows enterprises to analyze spend, manage risk, and run compliance or performance initiatives at any level—location, legal entity, or global group—depending on business need. What is supplier categorization in procurement? What is the hierarchy of supply chain metrics?

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