Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

Introduction In today’s interconnected world of business, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands as a pillar of success for organizations across the globe. It’s the concerted effort of strategically planning and managing all interactions with suppliers that supply any goods and/or services to an organization.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Job Description and Requirements ] At a glance: What is Category Management in Procurement? Category Management Software What is Category Management in Procurement? This strategy also ensures strategic supplier relationship management as per the various categories.

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Procurement professionals are now celebrated for their innovation, creativity, agility, and cost-saving initiatives. And let’s not forget the crucial role they play in driving diversity and sustainability within the supply chain. Reducing suppliers also helps mitigate risk throughout the supply chain.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

Furthermore, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) , e-Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) apps often contain supplier portals. Three-way communication between Buyers, Stakeholders and Suppliers avoids the need for unnecessary emails. Digital procurement tools are the enabler to free up time for these.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

Procurement process automation can involve anything from automated supplier discovery, risk monitoring, payment processing, spend analytics , and contract approval. The exciting part is that automation frees up your team for big-picture projects, supplier relationship management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. In a landscape shaped by inflation, supply chain fragility, regulatory pressure and digital transformation, orchestration is more than a buzzword.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Also included: supplier improvement plans, innovation plans and overall supplier collaboration. Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured. The contracts govern the relationship between the buyer and supplier, an essential process to inform Procure-to-Pay.

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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. Supplier relationship management: Procurement manages relationships with suppliers to ensure coordination and effective workflow.

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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.

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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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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Future of Procurement Technology Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Enhancement: Justification : Strengthening supplier relationships through SRM initiatives fosters collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth. The Drive to an Automated World: Is it the End of the Road for Procurement?

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World of Procurement blog

JULY 27, 2021

We’d even go so far to say that the modern procurement pro doesn’t focus that much time on the actual buying, as roles have grown to focus on Supply Chain Management, Contract Management and Relationship Management. You’ll also notice that Procurement is often talked about as part of the Supply Chain.

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Positive Purchasing

MAY 9, 2023

Once we knew what we had, we could start to think about coordinating and bringing together all the data points that would allow our buyers to make different data-based decisions and possibly act quicker. It would also warn of supply chain impact as a result of geopolitical or natural catastrophe events.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating ESG, Supply Chain Risks & Polycrisis Procurement and supply chain executives face a complex landscape of polycrisis : resource scarcity, disruptions resulting from geopolitical tensions and climate change, rising ESG due diligence and reporting requirements, and looming corporate net zero commitments.

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Planergy

JANUARY 18, 2024

It ensures that suppliers’ products, services, and pricing are consistent, accurate, and up-to-date. This vital process streamlines purchasing, enhances spend visibility, and improves supplier relationship management. For example, does it connect to your ERP, e-commerce platform, and inventory management system?

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Fast Moving Consumer Goods FMCG businesses (or CPG to our American readers) are built on slick supply chains which foster brand value and delight customers. That’s why Procurement often sits within the Supply Chain function. The fundamental case for doing this is that it’s not a COST.

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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. GPOs leverage the collective buying power of their members to obtain volume discounts from suppliers and vendors.

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Procurement Software

JULY 9, 2024

Procurement tools for direct spend need to be tailored to work with your supply chain, quality and production teams. Indirect procurement software, however, centres around purchase order management , expense tracking, and vendor management for non-production items.

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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. In summary, procurement is a strategic function focused on maximizing value, reducing costs, and building competitive advantage.

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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. Catalogue Management allows you to enjoy the e-commerce experience for your corporate supplies as you create requests faster and easier.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Kodiak Hub Kodiak Hub is a growing startup based in Sweden that offers an ecosystem of supplier relationship management (SRM) apps. These assist with management of supplier information by improving supplier insights, providing business intelligence, and enhancing buyer-supplier innovation.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Weproc offers features for: Procurement Management Product Management Contract Management Supplier Management Budget Management Accounting Basic Analytics Weproc also aims to put user experience first. Daato targets companies with complex supply chains and operations.

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Procurement Software

MAY 21, 2024

None of them are budget tools, but they exist. Instead of a Buyer calling up or emailing suppliers to squeeze a couple of percent out of a non-strategic, non-core purchase, you can now engage some tech do automate this process. This avoids you, the Buyer, having to do as much research, forecasting or modelling.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

They can also create adversarial relationships between buyers and suppliers, as they often involve tough negotiations and a focus on short-term gains rather than long-term collaboration. These relationships also allow Walmart to work closely with suppliers to ensure products meet their standards.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Procurement solutions encompass a wide range of specific functions due to the many aspects of the procurement process, including purchase requests centralization, procure-to-pay, sourcing, budget management, supplier management, and forecasting. It’s most useful for businesses with complex procurement requirements.

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World of Procurement blog

JUNE 17, 2021

What is Contract Management? Contract Management is the process of managing all of your contracts. For this article, we’re going to focus on Contract Management related to your Supply Chain Contracts, or Procurement Contracts. This is the management of the entire contracting process though.

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Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Very few CEOs come from Procurement or Supply Chain. In a world of hyper connectivity created by rampant globalisation, Apple had shown itself to be a master of procurement, working with suppliers around the world to create the highest quality and most innovative products, all for the best price. 50% of a company’s spend.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. Yes, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) , supplier partnerships, and deeper collaboration with core vendors will deliver ongoing value over the long term and are an absolutely essential piece of ammo in every large organisation’s arsenal. Risk is zero.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. Yes, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) , supplier partnerships, and deeper collaboration with core vendors will deliver ongoing value over the long term and are an absolutely essential piece of ammo in every large organisation’s arsenal. Risk is zero.

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Now that your workflows have been defined and mapped, use your digital procurement software to bring them to life with automations, which are the key to producing faster, more accurate, and cost-effective POs. Life cycle management. Risk reduction. Regulations and requirements can change over the duration of a contract.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2025

Post pandemic, we all realized how fragile our supply chains had become. Add to that, wars and geopolitical instability, and distance sources of supply have become more problematic than promising. However, there is more to this than shoring up supply chains in the US.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The economic buyer in this case is undoubtedly going to be the CFO. The Head of Procurement isn’t going to have his / her own software budget : let’s be frank. Example: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) SRM solutions will plug into an orchestration layer. Sales cycles for procuretech are long.

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