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.

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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 is more transactional and tactical.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

Embracing digital technologies has become a necessity for companies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and increase overall efficiency. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

A formal contract document that contains the detailed requirement for purchasing and obtaining goods and services, a job order is utilized with a view to ensuring that the desired goods or services are acquired in an orderly and efficient way. To continue to optimize procurement processes, implement these lessons in future job orders.

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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. The purpose of BPR is to streamline workflows , eliminate unnecessary steps and improve resource utilization.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Calculum — Calculum is a cloud-based analytics solution that specializes in optimizing payment terms. It currently supports buyers (suppliers are on the roadmap) and can be integrated into procurement and accounts payable IT solutions. Its founders have extensive supply chain and enterprise technology experience.

Supply Chain Optimization 91

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

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Arkestro’s Personal Touch Across the Globe When a large organization with a complex supply chain came to Arkestro to implement our PPO platform, our professional services team traveled to three of their global locations to make sure PPO could be their strategic superpower this year.

Competitive bidding 52

Competitive bidding Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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. Purchasing: Purchasing is the act of buying goods or services from suppliers or vendors.

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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. Ready to give it a try?

Procurement 52

Procurement Price Negotiation Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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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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

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The modern business landscape is constantly evolving, and this dynamism is especially evident in the areas of purchasing and supply chain management. In today’s connected world, supply chains have become more complex, with global reach, sustainability concerns, and rapidly changing market dynamics.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Purchasing 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is one of the sole functions in an organization that can truly implement and realizes quality and sustainability initiatives in the line; considering procurement’s ability to impact the global supply chain network at the supplier level. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Suppliers 98

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group purchasing and indirect spend Indirect Spend, with her diverse and multifaceted nature, longed for a Sourcing Hero to swoop in and optimize her procurement processes. She yearned for someone who could bring her cost savings , efficiency , and strategic value.

Purchasing 97

Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 97

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security Options for Supply Chain! Use the collected data to build buyer personas. Buyer personas give you an insight into your customers’ needs. And when prospects see your ratings online, they may sign a contract with you. Subscribe Here!

Supply Chain Optimization 87

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Skill Dynamics

AUGUST 15, 2022

There are various models for supplier relationship management and it’s a complex function involving assessment, advanced evaluation, and subsequent action planning to continuously optimize long-term relationships. When buyers invest in their relationships they are typically reciprocated by the supplier, and with a diverse array of benefits.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

PO orchestration The ability to optimize ordering efficiency while supporting category needs and remaining compliant with budgets, contracts and accounting. They can consolidate POs from different users, check compliance with contracts, see budget availability and ensure correct financial accounting.

Procurement solutions 88

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 88

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).

Suppliers 61

Suppliers Buyers Risk management Supply Chain Optimization 61

Una

JANUARY 1, 2024

Resources to help: How to Improve Procurement Efficiency 5 Essential Technology Solutions for Businesses Tips for Building an Effective Procurement Data Strategy 29 Questions To Ask In A Voice Of Supplier Survey 2. Organizations can combat auto-renewing contracts with IT spend visibility. Second, give Una a call.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract Suppliers 52

Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures for organizations to diversify their supplier bases.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Optimizing cost, in the order of a 20-25% reduction on the current situation, is therefore a must in order to survive. Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added. You can view a full recording of the webinar here.

Strategy 52

Strategy Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group purchasing and indirect spend Indirect Spend, with her diverse and multifaceted nature, longed for a Sourcing Hero to swoop in and optimize her procurement processes. She yearned for someone who could bring her cost savings , efficiency , and strategic value.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 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. Textiles, retail and automotive immediately spring to mind.

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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

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. Optimization of internal data resources to support ALL spend profiles. A range of receipt methods to support the capabilities of ALL suppliers.

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Below we’ll cover digital procurement solutions, essential features, and their benefits for optimized digital procurement workflows. Document management Digital contract management should be included in any e-procurement tool; it’s that important. Regulations and requirements can change over the duration of a contract.

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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

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Customers can now ensure greater supply chain resilience through improved supplier discovery and collaboration, increase efficiency across each step of the source-to-pay process and better understand and optimize cost drivers for goods and services purchased. About Ivalua.

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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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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 29, 2019

By establishing an internal green procurement committee and a guidebook for purchasing energy efficient motors, they were able to mandate a minimum of 30% green procurement and then exceed their own mandate by having 83% of their procurements qualify as “green.” John Ferraro Building Efficiency Case Study. They saved $19.4

Leadership 40

Leadership Purchasing Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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

Sourcing 74

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation 74

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?

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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 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

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. Teams will need to rely on greater investments in the right tools and technology to make these optimizations, from no-code automation to AI and data analytics. Purchase orders.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

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