World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

The goal of supplier consolidation is to streamline procurement processes, reduce costs by leveraging economies of scale, strengthen relationships with top-performing suppliers, and drive performance improvements through better coordination. This reduces administrative costs of procurement.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

The purchase order is written in great detail and should follow a process that is defined by the company’s procurement team. If your company depends on the daily procurement of materials or services, any delay will cause interruptions in the daily operations of your company or organization.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Filling the gaps left by digital procurement software: because conversational AI seamlessly integrates into procurement workflows, it addresses the limitations of existing software solutions and automates tasks that would otherwise require manual intervention, like supplier queries, quotation analysis and order processing.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. 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.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. 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.

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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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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.

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Positive Purchasing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Jonathan: We set the business up because we were convinced the World needed and was ready to embrace sustainability in both immediate suppliers and right down their extended supply chain – and a heap of conversations with prospective clients confirmed that this was indeed the case. How do we manage risk?

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Resources / Blog / The Road Ahead: Navigating Procurement Challenges with an Automotive Industry Expert The Road Ahead: Navigating Procurement Challenges with an Automotive Industry Expert For automotive procurement teams, navigating the complex landscape of procuring components for vehicles is no easy feat.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Some cite budget constraints, some cite dealing with legacy systems, some cite getting senior management support, some simply don’t know where to start with a business case and others don’t know what systems to go for or what they actually need. One quarter of buyers are spending the equivalent of one day every week researching IT purchases.

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Una

JUNE 8, 2023

The fact is that procurement teams can only do so much. We need to focus on those that are critical for maintaining a reliable supply chain, optimizing costs, driving innovation, improving efficiency , and supporting strategic objectives. You can listen to the full episode here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! 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!

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Procurement Software

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In the latest years, the need for digital procurement tools has arisen as businesses have entered a more rapid digital transformation process. The experience of COVID-19 also showed that poorly managed vendor master data contributed to some of the delivery delays and supply chain disruption. Typically, this is the CFO.

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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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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

For more, and to learn about all four steps of the autonomous procurement process, register for our webinar, “ Four Steps to Autonomous Procurement “ In modern procurement teams, many are wondering what will happen when AI technology is truly integrated into purchasing systems.

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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. Creating a procurement function out of nothing may sound like a daunting task to some.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 14, 2020

By optimizing the areas where you spend the most, your compan y and organization can drive significant savings in your supply chain. When direct spend is already managed efficiently and teams work harder for every penny saved, indirect spend often sits ignored, with quick wins sitting untouched.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. As a believer in the power of procurement, this recognition makes me happy. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Responsible Sourcing.

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Supplier relationship management Tension is never pleasant, but only those procurement professionals who pinpoint lacking supplier relationships can evaluate and rectify the situation. Many procurement processes require knowledgeable, experienced professionals at the helm. E-procurement eliminates both. Risk reduction.

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How to Improve Procurement Efficiency. Procurement was once known for imposing clunky purchasing processes. In recent years, however, many teams have managed to successfully shake off this long-outdated reputation. 8 Steps to Improve Procurement Efficiency. Internal buyers are unaware of existing processes.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 28, 2022

In particular, Wolfgang says that he enjoys expanding the mandate for procurement for wider value generation, using technology. I ask Wolfgang about common mistakes in how organisations manage their procurement teams internally. Or is it more simple, that procurement just needs a bigger training budget?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

This is not just about understanding the current trends, but about envisioning the future of procurement. Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 10, 2022

He proposes an example where a company is using Ariba: They get a first quote, put it into the system as a free text request, and then put this to the procurement team to action. In this example, the procurement team is effectively doing a job a robot could do. ESG Compliance - How Lhoste handles the elephant in the room.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement specialists can use eAuctions to engage and negotiate with more vendors utilizing an organized approach which thus eliminates any need for cumbersome one-on-one meetings. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Procurement KPIs continually measure the progress of all things related to buying and obtaining goods and services necessary for a business’ operation. Monitoring procurement KPIs is a vital part of keeping track of an organization’s overall health and the smaller endeavors that contribute to that.

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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. The 7 Steps of Source-to-Pay Source-to-Pay is an interconnected cycle that gives Procurement the means to drive value for their business.

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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.

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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.

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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

JULY 4, 2023

Digital procurement is a process where technology is used to streamline the procurement process, both operational and strategic. It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective. What is procurement tech? What technologies power digital procurement tools?

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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.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2024 State of Procurement report, 95% of decision makers believe that procurement has room for optimization. Today, procurement tools are too useful and readily available to ignore. What are procurement tools? What are e-procurement tools? The features of these solutions can vary widely.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Their pricing is transparent and you can also use a free version to store limited contracts with just one user. These assist with management of supplier information by improving supplier insights, providing business intelligence, and enhancing buyer-supplier innovation. These all help to drive supply chain impact.

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