Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

Supply chain management 52

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 30, 2023

I am an IT Buyer and procure software and hardware. You’ve previously worked on the supply chain side of retail, how much of a shift was it to procuring IT for a leading infrastructure company? Procurement is more about contract management and negotiating great commercials for your business. Negotiation is a hobby for me.

supply chain budgeting 130

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Negotiation Real-time Visibility 130

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Categories: Analysis , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Spend Management , Supply Chain , Supply Chain Management , Trade Financing Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Trax, a Transportation Spend Management (TSM) solution. Read more. ).

Spend management 64

Spend management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Management 64

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

That includes quite a range of issues now, ranging from climate change and de-forestation to modern slavery or supporting diversity in our supply chains. Sometimes action can be taken by the buyer that either does not affect the supplier or just requires their agreement.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 24, 2022

It is a virtual platform where suppliers and buyers located anywhere in the world can collaborate together. Thus, it reduces costs and increases the profits of organizations. . Usually, organizations like supplier networks due to the following reasons: Reduced purchasing cycle times. Improved contract terms.

Networking 130

Networking Suppliers Buyers supply chain budgeting 130

Spend Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

The recent Deloitte Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey tells us, “CPOs have definitively indicated that risk is here to stay, as evidenced by the greater than 70% in our survey who indicated that procurement-related risk/supply chain disruption has increased in the past 12 months on top of an already elevated baseline.”

Risk management 90

Risk management Risk Management supply chain budgeting 90

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

E-procurement IT solutions improve process automation, increase spending under management, reduce maverick spend, improve cross-functional process/data integration (e.g., budget compliance and inventory availability), enable effective spend, preferred supplier and category management.

Procurement solutions 87

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 87

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. Negotiates cost-effective contracts with suppliers while following organizational policies and guidelines.

Procurement 87

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 87

Spend Matters

JUNE 21, 2023

That is, a list of chosen suppliers where some overarching terms and conditions had been agreed in advance of specific contract formation. But over the next 20 years, we gradually saw clearer regulation and guidance about the use of these important tools for public sector buyers. Using frameworks was a bit of a free-for-all.

Buyers 77

Buyers Suppliers supply chain budgeting Contract 77

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. It streamlines the procure-to-pay and source-to-contract processes.

Procurement 108

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 108

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

BPR examples: Use cases Streamlining supply chain management Using BPR for supply chain optimization involves a meticulous reassessment and redesign of every step, including logistics, inventory management and procurement. This can enable significant cost savings and improve profitability.

Supply Chain Efficiency 54

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 54

Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

Organizations in every state, however, are still faced with challenges related to ongoing supply chain disruptions and skyrocketing inflation, both byproducts of an unprecedented black swan event. Industries seeking a new cost reduction strategy. but face higher costs in doing so.

Purchasing 96

Purchasing Strategy supply chain budgeting Procurement team 96

Spend Matters

MAY 30, 2023

That is, a list of chosen suppliers where some overarching terms and conditions had been agreed in advance of specific contract formation. But over the next 20 years, we gradually saw clearer regulation and guidance about the use of these important tools for public sector buyers. Using frameworks was a bit of a free-for-all.

Buyers 52

Buyers Suppliers supply chain budgeting Contract 52

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The purpose of why he created the Matrix was to help companies in maximizing supply security and reduce costs by using most of their purchasing power. Kraljic Matrix is a strategic tool used by procurement and supply chain professionals to find and minimize supply risks nowadays. Leverage items.

supply chain budgeting 130

supply chain budgeting Purchasing Risk Market analysis 130

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. The reason can be found in their high margins and thus, cost and vendor management not being at the forefront of their critical business priorities. Typically, this is the CFO.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Chief Procurement Officer supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management. This approach often resulted in inefficient use of resources, limited visibility into supplier performance, and difficulty in managing complex supply chains.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Procurement Real-time Visibility 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. We negotiate contracts, terms, and specifications in our professional lives and we negotiate dinner plans, curfews, and allowances in our private lives. Language like ‘supplier shall’ and pre-defined performance/penalty metrics are classic terms within buyer-supplier agreements.

Negotiation 69

Negotiation Buyers Bidding Collaboration 69

World of Procurement blog

JULY 27, 2021

We’d even go so far to say that the modern procurement pro doesn’t focus that much time on the actual buying, as roles have grown to focus on Supply Chain Management, Contract Management and Relationship Management. You’ll also notice that Procurement is often talked about as part of the Supply Chain.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team supply chain budgeting Contract management 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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. Solutions that provide better alignment between supply chain and procurement management. There are real cost savings and efficiency gains to be made here.

Collaboration 78

Collaboration Suppliers Data supply chain software solutions 78

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

Invoice to Pay sits at the end of a Procurement process that starts with a need, moves through selecting and contracting with a supplier and ends with delivery of goods or services. . If at any stage buyer interaction is required, this is provided via a low touch email or mobile friendly interface. Advanced Accounts Payable Journey.

supply chain software solutions 130

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Suppliers supply chain budgeting 130

Planergy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Sourcing Supply Chain Management. RFX – request for X – can refer to any request a buyer issues a vendor – thereby applying to any of these documents. Buyers can provide information about prices, quality, delivery times, and other important factors when purchasing. Lyle Del Vecchio. 15 min read.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Price 52

Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the concerted effort of strategically planning and managing all interactions with suppliers that supply any goods and/or services to an organization. However, SRM isn’t just about contracts and commerce—it’s about people. Effective risk management is crucial in maintaining a stable, reliable supply chain.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Typically, the value that a procurement professional contributes to a business can usually be measured either in: Hard cost savings, or; Other, less tangible but equally important forms of value: Cost avoidance. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Contract lifecycle management. Supplier innovation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 72

Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Document management Digital contract management should be included in any e-procurement tool; it’s that important. The feature allows procurement teams to monitor and control a contract’s lifecycle, access previous versions, and keep documents up-to-date for everyone involved. This process game-changer is known as stack extensibility.

Procurement solutions 52

Procurement solutions Procurement e2e supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Despite the movement towards a broader value-driven view of procurement excellence and how we contribute to the wider business (people, planet, profit), the reality is that even though there is a tacit, newly found appreciation that buyers deliver more than just bottom line savings, it often isn’t reflected in their annual objectives.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Despite the movement towards a broader value-driven view of procurement excellence and how we contribute to the wider business (people, planet, profit), the reality is that even though there is a tacit, newly found appreciation that buyers deliver more than just bottom line savings, it often isn’t reflected in their annual objectives.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Typically, the value that a procurement professional contributes to a business can usually be measured either in: Hard cost savings, or; Other, less tangible but equally important forms of value: Cost avoidance. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Contract lifecycle management. Supplier innovation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

Leadership 52

Leadership supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? As we have all seen in the last few years, school districts across the United States are not making budget and there have been a lot of cuts. Federal Government is stepping up cutting budget dollars for programs. What are We Seeing Firsthand?

supply chain budgeting 63

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 63

Una

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Procurement leaders feeling the constant pressure to deliver cost savings may be inclined to reach for the "low-hanging fruit" first. Fastest ways to reduce costs Some procurement professionals have it made. Any business can join a group of other buyers who are interested in the same products and services.

Strategy 52

Strategy Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier consolidation 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Procurement is central to a business’s operations, with a purpose that encompasses cost-efficiency, quality control, risk management, and strategic sourcing.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

HICX

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

That buyer who squeezed them for every little cent or that buyer who was actually seeing them as a human, who listened to them, who listened to their ideas, who was there and who treated them as someone important?” In Charlotte’s words, “There was a massive shift because suddenly the supplier was leading. What is your CDP rating?’”

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Procurement Buyers Collaboration 52

Jaggaer

JANUARY 14, 2020

Whether your organization is purchasing raw steel, injection molded plastics, or fully finished office supplies and IT equipment, a st reamlined P2P system can be a game changer. By optimizing the areas where you spend the most, your compan y and organization can drive significant savings in your supply chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. I would call myself an accidental supply chain executive!

Leadership 40

Leadership Networking supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 40

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Many categories or contracts have never been interrogated by a procurement professional. And even if they have, then it’s often just in the form of a global frame contract issued by someone in corporate procurement. Even if budgets have been set, there is very little control that a CFO or a procurement team can yield.

Spend management 52

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Many categories or contracts have never been interrogated by a procurement professional. And even if they have, then it’s often just in the form of a global frame contract issued by someone in corporate procurement. Even if budgets have been set, there is very little control that a CFO or a procurement team can yield.

Spend management 52

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52