Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Customer requirements on more sustainable products/services, and/or requests for supply chain transparency/due diligence. Consult TechMatch our tech selection tool that helps procurement and finance technology buyers quickly explore the market and identify best-fit solutions.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

They may not consider potential issues of integrations, supplier onboarding, supply chain data management, change management and system optimization, all of which add to complexity and costs. Adding on a point solution to improve adoption is like putting a bandaid on the problem, but doesnt’ fix the root cause.

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Future Purchasing

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Furthermore, sustainability goals must be balanced with the need for cost-savings, supply chain resilience and meeting industrial strategy objectives. Sustainability: The Act makes it easier for government buyers to make sustainable procurement decisions.

Innovation 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Sometimes, digitalization requires change management, process shifts, and organizational restructuring. Adopting solutions that enhance risk management, transparency, visibility & compliance is more important now than ever before. One of the best ways to support supply chain resilience is to ensure that you’re preemptive.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests. The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Buyer/Purchasing Agent - Executes purchase orders and transactions.

Strategic sourcing 52

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Moreover, traditional procurement models can be slow and bureaucratic, lacking the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and market conditions. They can also create adversarial relationships between buyers and suppliers, as they often involve tough negotiations and a focus on short-term gains rather than long-term collaboration.

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