Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In the procurement profession, speed and efficiency are key. Why Speed and Efficiency are Crucial in Procurement? This particularly comes into play during a contract management process. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles!

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Supplier Risk Management. Enterprises are actively reviewing their supply chain strategy according to the highest importance following the unprecedented disruption caused by the Covid 19 pandemic’s unprecedented disruption. This collaboration translates into efficiencies to measure in time savings of more than 15-20%.

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Una

MAY 7, 2024

By estimating the reasonable cost of a product or service, buyers can challenge suppliers’ pricing proposals and negotiate more effectively to secure fair and competitive prices. Contract Management: Should-cost analysis can be used as a reference point for contract management activities.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

Procurement at Futures involves negotiating and renegotiating contracts for all goods, works and services. We’re responsible for the supplier management and then supporting the business in contract management as well. We’re a point of escalation, for dealing with issues and supporting through the exit of contracts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Information technology plays a significant role in supporting relationships between the customer and the supplier using electronic data interchange to share data between both sides, this technology provides fast, accurate information and business efficiency to the firm ( Mulligan and Gordon , 2002).

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management. They also manage the organization’s supply base to ensure coordination and efficiency.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

Procurement at Futures involves negotiating and renegotiating contracts for all goods, works and services. We’re responsible for the supplier management and then supporting the business in contract management as well. We’re a point of escalation, for dealing with issues and supporting through the exit of contracts.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. The slow supply chain recovery post-pandemic, along with increased volatility and disruptions due to factors like climate change – means key partnerships can make or break your business moving into the new year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Be transparent and put your challenges in front of innovative solution providers after you’ve qualified their ability to deliver value. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Don’t Panic! Publications.

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Procurement Software

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The experience of COVID-19 also showed that poorly managed vendor master data contributed to some of the delivery delays and supply chain disruption. As a result, their tools enable them to do their jobs in a more efficient manner with better results. Apple has him to thank for how sleek and optimised its supply chain is.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 19, 2024

Examples here are: Drafting routine RFP documents Non-disclosure agreements Frame contracts Procurement policies and procedures So, in summary, the current use cases are more focused on time and efficiency savings. With contract management, the future is pretty much here now. Let’s look at each one separately.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you. These technologies enable better supplier evaluation, improved contract management, predictive analytics, and enhanced transparency.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Stocking: Stocking relates to the physical storage and management of inventory within a supply chain.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

This has brought benefits but not sustainable value , especially when buyers have looked for “best-of-breed” point solutions with limited interoperability. The result has been isolated applications, e.g. for supplier management and for P2P working in parallel with siloed data sets and limited or no synergy. Competitive intelligence.

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Supplier relationship management Tension is never pleasant, but only those procurement professionals who pinpoint lacking supplier relationships can evaluate and rectify the situation. Document management Digital contract management should be included in any e-procurement tool; it’s that important. Life cycle management.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 11, 2020

This coupled with disruption of the global supply chain is reinforcing the need to review all facets of spend in their business units and establish ways to scale down. Spend analysis is a piece of the much larger field of spend management. Importance of Fact-Based Data.

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World of Procurement blog

JUNE 17, 2021

What is Contract Management? Contract Management is the process of managing all of your contracts. For this article, we’re going to focus on Contract Management related to your Supply Chain Contracts, or Procurement Contracts. Why do we need Contract Management?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? He had been with this company for decades and built not only the sales network, production, but also worked in systemizing supply chain and sourcing (in the hundreds of millions of dollars). Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. categorically be boiled down to the ability to communicate efficiently. Let’s make a change before it hinders procurement from making a true impact across all business areas in the value chain. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here!

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HICX

DECEMBER 15, 2022

After gaining experience, David went on to establish his own business, Procurated , which connects public sector buyers with peer-reviewed suppliers. It’s all together, seamlessly, in one place and it helps them do their jobs efficiently.” . How to prepare for technological transformation within the procurement community.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. Now, customers can create and iterate on a draft contract during an RFX. Collaborative Authoring: Collaboration internally and with suppliers within a contract helps improve efficiency and visibility throughout the process.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. Not only will the NFTs move the supply chain from unnecessary paper trails to an electronic platform, but they will also reduce all the bottlenecks experienced in the pipeline.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. From procure-to-pay software to spend management and analysis tools, procurement technologies are disrupting the status quo and bringing efficiency to teams like never before.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This crucial step forms the foundation for a tailored and efficient sourcing process. Sourcing agencies take charge of the entire shipment process, selecting the most efficient and cost-effective shipping methods. From selecting shipping methods to managing customs clearance, the process can be complex.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

As a Buyer at British Airways, I bought a range of different categories from engineering spares to airport services. I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. We need cost efficiency internally and cost-effectiveness with our suppliers externally.

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Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Supply chain alternative routing or sourcing. Trusted Supply chain. End to end transparency of supply. Contract management. Risk management. Supply chain. Supply chain. Supply chain modelling . Supply Chain. Management Information.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Spendkey is one of few spend analytics platforms which also offer transparent pricing on their website. Weproc aims to facilitate the management of Purchase Orders and invoices through a simple and efficient interface. It boasts a clear, ergonomic and efficient interface, along with readily available support.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 8, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. categorically be boiled down to the ability to communicate efficiently. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL! From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

A Guide to Contract Management Tools and Processes including a guide to the key steps of the Contract Lifecycle Management Process and to the benefits that using Contract Management software can bring to your Procurement processes. An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

However, they could probably leverage their great buyers in a better way by having proper data delivered to them upfront and allowing them to identify the most strategic new projects. This process can also carry over into the supply chain where Amrest needs visibility and the full strategic payments process to identify key suppliers.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The company offers a simple and competitively priced contract management solution. These centralise all your company’s contract documents, giving you a top-down view of the entire contract portfolio. Their pricing is transparent and you can also use a free version to store limited contracts with just one user.

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