World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Purchasing measures transactional volume and costs.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Business process reengineering (BPR) is the radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in performance, efficiency and effectiveness. This can lead to can significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy and scalability and enable the organization to operate more effectively.

Supply Chain Efficiency 63

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

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 91

Risk management Risk Management supply chain budgeting 91

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

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. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Contract lifecycle management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 72

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

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.

Procurement 87

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 87

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

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. Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. Contract lifecycle management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 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

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 88

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 88

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

Invoice to Pay is a request for payment by a supplier, and technology helps to make this simple, fast and more efficient for the Supplier and the Accounts Payable team. If this is done in a coordinated way, Invoice to Pay is more powerful than the traditional silo’s of Invoice software management, budget allocation and payments.

supply chain software solutions 130

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

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

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

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

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. Blog post originally published at [link] Permission to publish provided by Theodore T. Another $1.5

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

Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Achieve a more efficient and integrated end-to-end P2P experience Pipefy for Procurement 7 must-have e-procurement features The prospect of implementing an e-procurement solution that comes up short of the functions you need is disheartening and frustrating. Regulations and requirements can change over the duration of a contract.

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

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

Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How to Improve Procurement Efficiency. Procurement professionals are now celebrated for their innovation, creativity, agility, and cost-saving initiatives. Procurement professionals are now celebrated for their innovation, creativity, agility, and cost-saving initiatives. 8 Steps to Improve Procurement Efficiency.

Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Purchase orders Real-time Visibility 105

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. The verdict?

supply chain budgeting 221

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here, the agency seeks to understand the client’s specific needs, budget constraints, and quality standards. 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.

Sourcing 74

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation 74

SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

They are far more convenient than conventional discussions and negotiations, providing procedural integrity and transparency while also lowering final prices owing to enhanced supplier competitiveness. Digital bidding, or eAuctions, are a more efficient way of negotiating with vendors in the international market. Macfarlane, 2017).

Supply Chain Efficiency 139

Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding Procurement team supply chain software solutions 139

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

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

It involves segmenting spending into areas that contain similar or related products, allowing for a focused approach on categories that offer opportunities for consolidation and efficiencies. Using category management software is ideal as it creates visibility and efficient management.

Category management 77

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 77

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

As we noted in the report, the digital transformation of procurement involves many processes working in tandem rather than sequentially; data integration would also allow analytics applications to exploit data from one area of the value chain to improve performance and efficiency in another. 4) The “Day of Digitalization”.

Procurement 40

Procurement e2e Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 40

Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Procurement technology landscape Procurement technology is primarily designed to simplify procurement processes and reduce costs, but it’s grown to offer so many more benefits than that, with the greatest one being transforming procurement into a source of reliable strategic influence. Contract and compliance management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. Through its sophisticated series of processes, organizations can unlock efficiencies and maximize profits like never before. What is Source-to-Pay?

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

Procurement Tactics

JULY 14, 2022

Almost all professionals in supply chain and procurement know that it is part of the huge procurement process. A procurement tender is a document that the supplier needs to complete when bidding for a contract. . Conditions of the contract. Organizations commonly request for tender to get the best out of their budget.

Procurement 130

Procurement Bidding Supply Chain Efficiency Contract 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

A purchase order is simply a document that a buyer sends to a supplier to request goods or services, which outlines the order’s details, including the quantity, price, delivery, and payment terms. First, it ensures clear communication between the buyer and the supplier, eliminating potential misunderstandings or disputes.

Purchase orders 191

Purchase orders Purchasing Quantity Buyers 191

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Spendkey is one of few spend analytics platforms which also offer transparent pricing on their website. You can configure costs based on your spend and number of data points to be analysed. Weproc aims to facilitate the management of Purchase Orders and invoices through a simple and efficient interface.

Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility 59

Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

On-going review throughout the lifetime of a contract. How is this considered throughout the supply chain and reported at a senior level. Organisation undertakes a full assessment of the waste within the supply chain in relation to risk-based existing contracts. DM reported at a senior (i.e. SMT) level.

Demand 130

Demand Management Buyers Purchasing 130

Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Raindrop has also been recognised as a cloud-enabled procurement focused Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) application. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52