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 87

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Built to combat issues caused by the lack of adequate space in cities and near major highways and interstates, SecurSpace enables on demand access to a rapidly growing network of industrial facilities and businesses searching for parking and storage solutions.

Demand 52

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

Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2022

Today I’m joined by Orderful , a forward-thinking EDI software provider, that is on a mission to modernize contemporary supply chains. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.41] Erik’s founder story, and the journey that led him to “experience the tension between small suppliers and giant buyers” first hand, and establish Orderful. “I

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supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic? This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains. The broader issue is that border controls and travel bans limit the ability of supply managers to identify and qualify new suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Inventory management starts with the fundamental in and out of your supply chain. Effective inventory management reduces costs for you, and for the consumer means faster delivery and lower shipping charges. Warehouse and distribution networks. ? Subscribe Here!

Inventory 98

Inventory supply chain software solutions Management Supply Chain Optimization 98

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.

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

SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

Supply Chain Efficiency 101

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

This not only leads to improved efficiencies and cost savings but also sparks innovation and creates opportunities for growth. In essence, SRM is a comprehensive approach to managing an enterprise’s interactions with the organizations that supply the goods and services it uses. Now, what are the benefits of effective SRM?

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

The Thomas Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

To start, industrial businesses will need an effective online marketing and sales strategy to help them achieve their business goals — because the B2B buyer behavior has changed. Buyers want to know as much about you as they can to help answer these questions: Are you reliable? Be Where Buyers Search For New Suppliers.

Buyers 64

Buyers Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 64

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

Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2022

Cargo Chief enables 3PLs and freight brokers to expand their carrier network, gain visibility into real-time pricing, and streamline their processes. 21.38] How better data and increased automation and efficiencies can help to increase carrier engagement, and why better carrier partnerships are so important.

Real-time Visibility 98

Real-time Visibility Price Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Emerging procurement theory suggests that creating win-win situations within buyer and supplier agreements are the best ways to create long-lasting, engaging, creative, collaborative, and innovative partnerships. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles!

Negotiation 69

Negotiation Buyers Bidding Collaboration 69

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

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we are seeing significant digital disruption in the business of trade and supply chain financing that is largely influenced by global events and geopolitics, changing regulations, compliance and control requirements, advancements in technology and innovation, and access to capital.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 77

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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

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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

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. undertakes a full assessment of the waste within the supply chain in relation to risk-based existing contracts.

Demand 130

Demand Management Buyers Purchasing 130

Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

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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. 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

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Spend Connect’s themes were generally focused on driving more value into SAP’s app stack and business network(s) individually. Similarly, the SAP Business Network Supplier Portal solution is also now embedded within SAP S/4HANA RISE Premium Plus Edition, providing access to key Network capabilities for PO and invoice automation.

Networking 85

Networking Spend management Suppliers Supply Chain Optimization 85

Procurement Tactics

JULY 14, 2022

Almost all professionals in supply chain and procurement know that it is part of the huge procurement process. The tendering follows a strict process to promote transparency and fairness among bidders. . Whether it is a public or private organization, it must ensure that the selection process is fair and transparent for all.

Procurement 130

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ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Recent trends have increased the strategic importance of an effective, transparent Invoice-to-Pay process, managed by AP. This is because the Accounts Payable teams have been expecting eInvoicing Networks to address this challenge. That is true innovation and a level of digital transformation just not possible in an eInvoice Network.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Networking Suppliers 130

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

By engaging in SRM practices, businesses can identify the best suppliers from which to source materials and services, optimize costs, mitigate risk, explore new opportunities for top-line growth through supplier innovation, streamline operational processes and receive preferential treatment as a customer of choice.

Supplier relationship management 40

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You can upload files directly, or via links from your own networks or cloud storage. Trackado’s built-in dashboards aim to provide convenient insights into upcoming activities – keeping you up-to-speed on recent costs, revenues and contract additions. These all help to drive supply chain impact.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Negotiation 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Recent trends have increased the strategic importance of an effective, transparent Invoice-to-Pay process, managed by AP. However, it is easy to forget that an Invoice is simply a payment request, and therefore it’s the job of technology to make this easy, fast and more efficient – for the Supplier and the Accounts Payable team.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

It serves the needs of purchasing managers, procurement professionals and senior buyers. It enables users to allocate, manage and monitor budgets. It automates the entire sourcing cycle, improves compliance and transparency, reduces cycle times, enhances teamwork, and promises a near-immediate return on investment.

supply chain software solutions 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Growing global complexity in supply chain management has forced organizations to look towards technology as their silver bullet; serving as the missing link between people (supply chain actors) and the ability to collaborate at scale. Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? Infographic).

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2021

And the journey towards a Source-to-Pay (S2P) transformation can produce tremendous efficiencies for Procurement by integrating and leveraging synergies across upstream sourcing and downstream Procure-to-Pay processes. Digital transformation of the source-to-pay cycle can help organizations maximize ROI and build a robust supplier network.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing e2e Contract supply chain budgeting 52

Pipefy

DECEMBER 10, 2022

No matter the size of your company, how you structure your purchase process has a direct impact on your company’s ability to control costs, manage risks, and maintain process resilience as supply chains evolve. Purchasing teams are able to maintain a close watch on budgets, requesters, and requests. Team efficiency.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 52

Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

This might seem like a simple and obvious way to improve your procurement operations, but maintaining a positive supplier-buyer relationship is a vital component in ensuring good delivery, service, and quality. Building and maintaining supplier relationships can streamline processes and improve your overall efficiency.

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HICX

MARCH 30, 2023

The impact of supply chains on climate change (and the World Economic Forum’s view that reducing greenhouse gas emissions within in them could be a game-changer) means there has been increasing scrutiny in this area and it is attracting more attention from those business executives committed to climate action.1

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Data supply chain budgeting 52

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 1, 2014

I was speaking at a large conference about the major impacts of globalization, technology, and supply chain on commerce. Suppliers who are not yet online risk being excluded from consideration by buyers at all spending levels. Failure to do so leads to turmoil and eventually bankruptcy.

Price 58

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Procurement Software

AUGUST 22, 2023

As Procurement moves away from being an administrative function that reactively delivers cost savings, the personnel leading it needs a makeover too. We’re gradually evolving into being the fulcrum of an organisation’s supply chain who strategically manages and controls supplier relationships. It’s not always our fault.

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