Una

APRIL 9, 2024

How to (Actually) Transform Your Business with Group Purchasing Learn how to transform your business with group purchasing and add an average of 18-22% savings per category to your bottom line. I’m known to buy things on sale and shop around for the best price when making a larger purchase. I also like a good deal.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

The Procuretech Podcast

JULY 11, 2023

In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by a multiple published author, procurement training business owner and SaaS entrepreneur - Jonathan O'Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing. Sustainability, supply chain risk, digital transformation and visibility. Category management is the first step.

Purchasing 40

Purchasing Category management Procurement supply chain budgeting 40

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

It aims to ensure that the goods and services that the business needs are delivered on time and purchased within the budget. When strategic procurement is done correctly, it can help an organization to optimize its profit margin, reduce risks, and streamline the process of purchasing goods and services needed to achieve business goals.

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Procurement Procurement strategies supply chain budgeting Contract management 238

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. With a Ph.D.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Why is spend analytics software so important? And yet, especially in many manufacturing industries, goods and services purchased from external suppliers can account for 60% of a company’s revenue. Some of the advantages that procurement analytics software can provide. Who will be the main users of the software?

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Data Category management 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Why is spend analytics software so important? And yet, especially in many manufacturing industries, goods and services purchased from external suppliers can account for 60% of a company’s revenue. Some of the advantages that procurement analytics software can provide. Who will be the main users of the software?

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Data Category management 52

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.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 72

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2022

The company provides packaging solutions to some of the world’s leading global food and beverage manufacturers including Coca-Cola, Heineken, Molson Coors, Nestle, and PepsiCo. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. About Ivalua.

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Sourcing Buying process Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Optimization 130

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Read More: Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career ] Accreditation and Industry Recognition Check to see if the training programme is acknowledged by the procurement sector or accredited by the relevant professional organizations. What is procurement and purchasing Lesson 2. Types of procurement.

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Cost of ownership Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions 81

Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Written by Jonathan O’Brien , leading procurement expert and CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd. Going forward, I think we need to be far more entrepreneurial in our mindset as we solve the challenges of an increasingly global supply chain and diversified supply base.

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Procurement supply chain budgeting Category management Budget 111

Procurement Software

MARCH 19, 2024

It will take time before we have dedicated generative AI-driven procurement software. Generative AI’s current impact in procurement is best illustrated by tech-savvy procurement category managers leveraging apps like ChatGPT and Bard to streamline the execution of routine tasks. Let’s look at each one separately.

Procurement 52

Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions Data 52

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.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 52

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . The Closed Loop Spend Management. For example, for everything that you procure, there will be a corresponding impact embodied in your purchase such as the water or carbon in its creation. What is closed loop spend management?

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It also provides real-time data and analytics that can be used to improve purchasing decisions. Procurement technology, or procuretech, refers to software which powers these digital tools which automate and streamline procurement. These in turn can be used to inform better purchasing decisions and improve operational efficiencies.

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Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting 52

Future Purchasing

JANUARY 11, 2022

2021 saw a massive amount of challenge for procurement teams; supply chain management challenges, political changes, trade barriers, COVID related staff shortages in all areas, blocked ports and working from home have thrown it all up into the air. At its heart lie a few easy to apply concepts.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Pere Sivecas , Spend Matters Development PM and Software Architect, has compiled a four-part video series that covers the basics you need to know, the first two of which are free while parts three and four require a basic Insider subscription.

Procurement 79

Procurement Risk management Raw materials supply chain software solutions 79

SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. eAuctions technology can reduce the cost of purchasing products and services by up to 20%. It’s time for the Auctioneer to take the stage!

Supply Chain Efficiency 139

Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding Procurement team supply chain software solutions 139

Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

Demand management embedded within the procurement process. 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. a purchaser of simple machine tools).

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Procurement Software

MAY 21, 2024

So, you’re going to need niche apps and niche solutions to be able to facilitate the younger generation who are replacing these retiring Category Managers. Their negotiation chops won’t be the same as the salesperson from the supplier in many cases, simply because their category knowledge won’t be as deep.

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Supplier negotiation Negotiation Suppliers Procurement 52

Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

In fact, 71% of all companies said the cost of raw materials is the biggest threat to their supply chain in 2023. Project Complexity Construction projects involve numerous stakeholders, including architects, engineers, category managers, contractors, suppliers, and clients. from February 2020 to August 2022.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Procurement Software

MARCH 12, 2024

It will also be able to assist in monitoring supply chain disruptions by being able to quickly summarise foreign language news sources and weather reports. It can perform, or drastically reduce, the workload for a lot of tasks that are not only administrative in nature, but also those being performed by Buyers and Category Managers.

Procurement 52

Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions Data 52

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management.

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Procurement solutions Procurement e2e Real-time Visibility 79

Barkers Procurement

MARCH 26, 2023

You’re likely keen to cut costs, and a look at spending across the supply chain is one obvious way to do it, which can lead to significant savings. It’s essential for there to be clear communication between the top level management of the company and everyone involved in procurement.

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Procurement Purchase orders Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With an ever-changing industry requiring staying up to date with technology developments, current trends, and new regulations, it can be difficult to manage costs while still ensuring quality parts. Purchasing 3.0 So fasten your seatbelt as we take a look at what lies on the road ahead! Jeoff: Glad to be here!

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Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Buyers 52

Planergy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Using a dynamic punchout catalog ensures customers can access data directly from their procurement software, and the data is always correct. What's Planergy?

Management 52

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Real-time Visibility 52

EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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Strategy Supply Chain Optimization Inventory supply chain software solutions 52

Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Best Practices & Tips Category Management Procurement. Managing the challenges with best practices, including using procurement software for the marketing spend category helps simplify your process.

Procurement 52

Procurement Raw materials supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Software

AUGUST 22, 2023

We’re gradually evolving into being the fulcrum of an organisation’s supply chain who strategically manages and controls supplier relationships. If you’re hiring “policeman” roles while firing front line Category Managers or Analysts, then please stop and think. That is to the detriment of the business as a whole.

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement team Category management 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Instead of looking at direct materials and purchased parts, the hidden opportunity is often found in effective tail spend management. The typical characteristics of tail spend are poor spend data and a relatively low value per purchase order. 2) Uncontrolled purchases. 3) Vendors not actively managed.

Spend management 52

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Instead of looking at direct materials and purchased parts, the hidden opportunity is often found in effective tail spend management. The typical characteristics of tail spend are poor spend data and a relatively low value per purchase order. 2) Uncontrolled purchases. 3) Vendors not actively managed.

Spend management 52

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Unlike for those who purchase direct materials, it’s much trickier to measure hard savings – i.e. those which are easily visible on the P&L statement – in the indirect space. Many companies only acknowledge savings based on Purchase Price Variance , or PPV. Great for repeatable purchases.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Unlike for those who purchase direct materials, it’s much trickier to measure hard savings – i.e. those which are easily visible on the P&L statement – in the indirect space. Many companies only acknowledge savings based on Purchase Price Variance , or PPV. Great for repeatable purchases.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

World of Procurement blog

JULY 27, 2021

You were probably expecting us to state it is “to buy or purchase a service or an object”. Whilst Procurement can often be carried out via a purchase, it is more than just purchasing. You’ll also notice that Procurement is often talked about as part of the Supply Chain. How to do Procurement?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2021

And the S2P software enables multiple activities such as auctions, spend analysis, purchasing categories management, purchase requisitions, sourcing events, billing and vendor relations within the same solution. A Source-to-Pay cycle is a holistic approach that covers end-to-end procurement lifecycle.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing e2e Contract supply chain budgeting 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Some of the key capabilities and use cases for AI in procurement include: Automating repetitive and routine tasks : AI can take over low-value tasks like invoice processing, purchase order creation, expense report auditing, and other administrative workflows. This frees up procurement professionals to focus on high-value strategic activities.

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Procurement team Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a procurement professional, you know how important it is to have a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. One way to ensure that your supply chain runs smoothly is by utilizing supplier tiering. Supplier tiering also helps reduce costs by eliminating inefficient or unnecessary processes in the supply chain.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials supply chain budgeting 52

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Travel and Expense management leveraging SAP Concur is an easy plug in for travel spend management and all spend flowing through expense reporting. baking in benchmarking opportunity analytics more deeply and formally into the analytics, sourcing and category management applications).

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Networking Spend management Suppliers Supply Chain Optimization 84