Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If you’re more of an audio person, we also ran a recent episode of the podcast covering some of these, which you can access here: What are the top 10 criteria to consider when buying procurement software? TOTAL COST AND PRICING MODEL So let’s start off with probably the obvious one, and that is cost.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 16, 2020

The Novel Coronavirus pandemic is absolutely playing havoc on supply chains globally and for numerous reasons. Here are three reasons why logistics management software like TMS, YMS Freight Audit and others is essential to the survival of business during events like global pandemic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Amazon Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Jae Jun. With newer technologies being founded, Amazon continually offers new services and breaks the rules of supply chain management to improve their service, margins, and for sellers.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Demand is affected by changes in supply and lower supply means higher prices and vice versa. Increases in prices mean increased production costs and higher inflation rates. Commodity Trading is also a vital aspect of the Global Economy; Providing price discovery, risk management, and efficient resource allocation.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The past few years have been challenging as far as supply chain goes, and it doesn’t look like things will improve any time soon. All three used to suffer from inefficient supply chains, which resulted from bad supplier relations. That’s precisely what these three companies used to suffer from.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Whether you outsource or buy one, working with one of these machines will greatly speed up your supply chain. Thanks to CNC machine technology, traditional manufacturing supply chains are gradually disappearing. Machine parts manufacturing companies must rely on their supply chains to obtain and transport raw materials.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. In 2022, inflation rates peaked at 9.1%

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Here are just a few examples of how top procurement software solutions can move the needle and drive better results from your existing procurement team. Purchase to pay software with a mobile-first interface that busy stakeholders actually enjoy using. Why now is the time to invest in digital procurement software.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Here are just a few examples of how top procurement software solutions can move the needle and drive better results from your existing procurement team. Purchase to pay software with a mobile-first interface that busy stakeholders actually enjoy using. Why now is the time to invest in digital procurement software.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

There are various tools and software that provide a template to create a job order document. Improved Supplier-Buyer Relationships Transparent relations with suppliers are also facilitated by clear and detailed job orders. Softwares Available for Creating and Managing Job Orders 1. How to Utilize Job Orders?

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2023

One quarter of buyers are spending the equivalent of one day every week researching IT purchases. We asked Ian Nethercot, head of supply chain: What are the buyers’ asks, what are their challenges and how can they be addressed? A close second to price instability comes stock availability as a big challenge for buyers.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 8, 2021

You might be thinking, we go out to the market to use the expertise of our supply chain to come up with a solution. Completion of the final component to Buyer on (as per above regarding the date). Costings/Prices The agreed-upon pricing should be included within the Statement of Work.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 24, 2022

It is a virtual platform where suppliers and buyers located anywhere in the world can collaborate together. It gives organizations numerous options from which they can select suppliers according to their preferences such as product, prices, and location. Benefits of Supplier Network for Suppliers and Buyers. Catalog management.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As an introduction or lead-in to that old post, I want to share the following excerpt from an article written in June 2023 responding to the question – What is AI in supply chain in 2023? Also, AI can locate potential risks in the supply chain, such as disruptions due to weather events or geopolitical factors.”

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

With tangible benefits for buyers, eAuctions could help your organisation survive the economic downturn. eAuctions are a negotiation method that allow buyers to leverage market-driven pricing opportunities. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. This delivers the buyer lower unit prices.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In this blog, Arkestro sat down with Jeoff Burris, the Founder and Principal of Advanced Purchasing Dynamics and Procure-Force solution team member, to get his thoughts on hot button topics such as: supply chain disruptions, quote fatigue, managing costs, and more – that are top of mind for automotive procurement teams.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The payment process required for international trade is complex, expensive and high risk for both suppliers and buyers. The partnership with TransferMate removes this friction, creating a transparent, rapid and low-cost solution to paying suppliers anywhere in the world. With global trade volumes expected to grow by 4.7%

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Unfortunately, the majority of them miss one of the critical aspects of the supply chain – the Return Management of goods. But nowadays, it is an integral part of the supply chain. The company arranges to pick up the items from the end buyer and take them to the warehouse. What is Returns Management?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Litecoin is a peer-to-peer currency with open-source software. Price predictions for Litecoin. In the starting period of 2021, the price of Litecoin was at the rate of 124.09 In the year 2022, the price of Litecoin is expected to be 267 dollars in the first half.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MARCH 15, 2022

Today is a very proud and special day for me as I launch our new venture: Procurement Software. I've listed 10 reasons why I believe that Procurement Software provides a solution that nobody else out there is offering.here goes: 1. We don't charge any subscription to buyers. Completely FREE to access for the buy side.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 14, 2022

Procurement executives are known as purchasing agents or buyers in some organizations. Additionally, it is their job to get the best products at the lowest possible prices. They must have a keen eye for seeing opportunities with their potential suppliers to get the lowest price possible. Procurement Executive Salary .

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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. And Hubtek is a tech-enabled talent and automation solutions provider for transportation companies across North America. We solve some of the industry’s biggest issues….

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2022

Ensure your company has a steady supply of what it needs to produce its end product on time and at the lowest possible price. Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges. In a March 2022 article in The Harvard Business Review titled “ Are the Risks of Global Supply Chains Starting to Outweigh the Rewards?”

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

As supply chains flip from a buyer to seller driven market, maximising the benefits of CTCs will remove the gaps from the process. In software development, adaptability is the key and Steve’s commitment to the future of procurement is propelling Ivalua toward the next generation of strategic payment solutions.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. For the operational and transactional columns, how many of these tasks could be done by an Admin Assistant, Data Analyst or a Junior Buyer? for the same price as the salary of a Category Manager. Reductions in energy or material consumption. Supplier innovation.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The payment process required for international trade is complex, expensive and high risk for both suppliers and buyers. The partnership with Transfermate removes this friction, creating a transparent, rapid and low-cost solution to paying suppliers anywhere in the world. With global trade volumes expected to grow by 4.7%

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Effective supplier negotiations do not limit to the best price but a mutually beneficial agreement from both the parties that can have a profound impact on the company. Price Negotiation: This negotiation focuses on haggling over the cost of goods or services to obtain the best price for procuring products or services.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. For the operational and transactional columns, how many of these tasks could be done by an Admin Assistant, Data Analyst or a Junior Buyer? for the same price as the salary of a Category Manager. Reductions in energy or material consumption. Supplier innovation.

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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. Project price and payment terms.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Recent technological developments, political relations, strict compliance mandates, and uncertain times have resulted in what Bernard talks about changing roles of buyers and suppliers in this VUCA world. Changing Roles of Buyers. This was the first significant change in the buyers’ role. New Competencies for new roles.

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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.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To mitigate the issues of the end-to-end supply chain and cope with customer expectations, organizations are constantly focusing on reducing the delivery lead time. Main Causes of Inventory Discrepancy Managing inventory throughout an e-commerce supply chain may sound easy, but it is a daunting task.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 19, 2024

It will take time before we have dedicated generative AI-driven procurement software. Software applications such as Cirtuo and Capella are already offering guided category strategy creation. Contract Management We’re already seeing AI-driven redlining of contracts, and suggested clauses from inbuilt libraries in existing CLM software.

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Una

JANUARY 1, 2024

There are dozens of excellent survey software alternatives on the market, ranging from webpage pop-ups to app-based mobile surveys and plug-ins for platforms like Slack and Teams. Get control of IT procurement Two key IT procurement challenges that will test your resolve in the new year are shadow IT and auto-renewing software subscriptions.

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Skill Dynamics

AUGUST 15, 2022

It’s both the responsibility of the supplier and the buyer to foster good behaviors that will ensure a positive relationship, resulting in win-win situations. They cannot be managed on mass in eAuctions systems or be subjected to blanket demands for price reductions. It’s essential to discuss any potential barriers with your suppliers.

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