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AI in procurement: How different industries are harnessing its power

Spend Matters

Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone. Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers.

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What is Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)?

ivalua

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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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

ivalua

Additionally, a purpose-built solution will enable you to measure and monitor buyer adherence to compliance purchasing, ensuring your team is taking advantage of preferred items and reaping the rewards of the contracts you have in place. It seems that the era of best-in-class supply chain solutions has arrived.

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Building Stronger Relationships: Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration

Jaggaer

Following a forecast to suppliers, a Tier-1 supplier collaborates with its suppliers—Tier 2 for the buyer—to obtain critical components for producing products and/or services. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

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Towards stronger, better supplier relationships in 2022

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Robust and dependable data can help provide better supply chain visibility and help leaders identify potential weak links. And hold regular compliance reviews of the agreed-upon contract, so that everyone is on the same page and risk is averted.

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The 25 Hottest US Procurement Startups

Procurement Software

The software was founded by a group of seasoned procurement professionals who have developed a full-suite spend management platform with two overriding principles: time to value and ease of use. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management.