Procurement Software

APRIL 25, 2023

This blog post is based on a video interview I gave about digital procurement back in January in Dubai with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed of SCMDOJO. Why procurement technology’s growth is not with enterprise suites Procurement technology is no longer the sole preserve of large enterprises. Change management is key.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 19, 2023

For our latest CPO Spotlight, Stephen spoke with Sagar Bhardwaj , Head of Practice – Consumer, about what has changed for him professionally since he last spoke with Procurement Heads. How much has changed for you professionally since your last Head2Head with us? How much has procurement changed since you first entered?

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Una

APRIL 11, 2023

Advantages and Disadvantages of ERP Systems Discover the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing ERP systems to drive efficiencies and cost savings in procurement. They also typically provide analytics and reporting tools that allow managers to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions in real time.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

These negotiations take place in real time, with all prospective suppliers at once. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business.

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HICX

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For this episode of the Supplier Experience Live Podcast, we were joined by David Yarkin , Founder and CEO of Procurated , and a former CPO. David is a procurement practitioner who has spent nearly twenty years working in a number of organizations both in the public and private sectors. Digital transformation in procurement.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. The company leverages a few key metrics and assures that data is available in many cases in real time.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at these stakeholders and their roles: Shippers: Shippers are businesses that produce or procure goods and require them to be transported to their intended destinations. They can be businesses or individual consumers who expect their orders to be delivered in a timely manner and in good condition.

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Claritum

MAY 2, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Key transactional areas of Procurement. Strategic focus areas of Procurement. If your procurement team is spending over half their time on transactional activity, what opportunities are they missing? 2 Key transactional areas of procurement. Change management.

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Pipefy

MAY 25, 2023

HR professionals are using digital transformations to phase out repetitive paperwork and increase face time with the employees who need them. Businesses that make the transition to digital tools to increase efficiency see huge benefits like: Visibility. With automated tasks, HR gets it right, every time. Time savings.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 21, 2023

To decrease procurement costs, improve efficiency, monitor compliance, and contribute to informed, strategic decision making. It’s about automating tedious tasks, enhancing data visibility, and providing more profound, actionable insights. This is where Spend Analysis comes into play. The primary aim?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Why have so few companies adopted a TMS (Transportation Management System) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. And they would not have the end to end supply chain visibility that can come with a TMS. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . Loss of Control.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

Let’s Talk Supply Chain gives them a platform to share what drives them and how they are igniting real progress at their organizations. We celebrate their breakout achievements and the beginnings that positioned them for their recent success stories, ushering change at businesses across the global supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

A good way to understand longer end-to-end transit times which under the current scenario have increased dramatically on most of the major trade lanes is to take a closer look at where delays are more likely to happen. The extreme need to traverse these nuances has propelled logistics companies to develop new solutions and expand services.

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Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

A successful and sustainable business transformation plan requires and is driven by various key factors, including effective change management, proper employee training and process optimizations, and an alignment with a company’s long-term growth strategy. Learn more about change management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 27, 2023

To navigate these challenges, industry players are turning to enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions. EAM is an invaluable tool that allows oil and gas companies to manage physical assets and infrastructure throughout their lifecycles—from design and procurement to maintenance and disposal. through 2030.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. At the same time, they must also develop strategies to significantly advance their capabilities in anticipation of overcoming their issues with the basics. You would measure lead time in days or even weeks. Mike Mortson.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

This extensive reach provides businesses with the opportunity to connect with various demographics and target markets, enabling them to broaden their brand’s visibility and potential customer base significantly. > Watch Now: Too Late for Change Management? > > Watch Now: 6 Characteristics to be a Good Buyer! >

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Advancement of Processes and Systems Is Key to the Future of Supply Chain Management. These skills gaps were forged in a time when manufacturing and supply chain management were seen as dirty, unforgiving professions. How Developers and Supply Chain Executives Can Protect the Future of Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Why have so few companies adopted a Transportation Management System (TMS) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. The service offering sold very well. Loss of Control.

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ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Processes and Compliance. Scalability. Data Insight Strategy.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

No matter the size of your organization, the outcome is the same: supply chain operators are empowered to make quick, informed decisions without needing to waste time waiting for approvals from different layers of management. Learn more about building agility with real-time transportation visibility.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2022

We're continuing our series of interviews with industry experts and thought leaders to get their take on digital procurement. FinTech content at the time was a lot more attractive: Punchy articles, simple “How To.” What impacts has Muddassir seen from disruptive procurement technology? This takes consultation and a lot of time.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Spend analysis, a cornerstone of procurement and supply chain management, is the process of collecting, cleansing, classifying, and analyzing expenditure data with the goal of reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring compliance. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing?

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Procurement Software

MAY 16, 2023

Buying Procure-to-Pay software (P2P) can bring huge benefits to your business. Having a single platform for the entire procurement process is not only a simple and efficient way to work. It can liberate procurement professionals by automating much of the drudgery zone of administrative and operational procurement.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Overall, their strategy must move toward data-driven decision-making to provide real-time information visibility. Suppliers can support company growth as part of the Amrest procurement journey. To streamline activity, all regular services and shipments could be entered into the system annually, rather than weekly.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Spend analysis is the process of collecting, cleansing, classifying, and analyzing expenditure data with the purpose of reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring compliance. It’s what enables businesses to gain visibility into their spending, identify inefficiencies, and uncover opportunities for cost savings.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 1, 2022

Five years ago, global logistics company UPS’s procurement function was far from playing a strategic role. Delivering on these ambitious goals required the team to implement a dramatic overhaul of the procurement function that would bolster its capabilities and help cement a new relationship with the wider organisation.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. By establishing standardized workflows and decision rules, BPM streamlines the claims process by reducing processing times and minimizing errors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Time Will Tell What Is Really Going On! Over time however weaknesses in the Lean program became apparent. At the Global level I learned that the Lean Council meeting had not even happened for some time. Visibility to the metrics should thus be an additional catalyst for more improvement as well as shared learning.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Advantages of digital procurement systems The digital transformation of procurement processes offers numerous advantages to businesses.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

Thank you Bronwen for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. I decided to dig in and learn everything I could about the field, and that led me to found Argentus – a search firm focused entirely within Supply Chain Management.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Understanding Procurement and its Business Significance At the heart of every thriving business is an effective and efficient procurement process. Procurement, in its simplest form, is the process by which businesses acquire the goods, services, or works they need from external sources. Introduction A.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 30, 2023

They say that, like truth, good ideas stand the test of time. Considered to be a breakthrough assessment of the purchasing industry at the time, I felt that there were several gaps in the study. The right technology will enable enterprise-wide supply management, external supply chain visibility, and internal and external collaboration.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This would prove to be my first real lesson in Cash Management which could not have been made more intense and immediate! The fact that we reached out to them and talked to them, as opposed to just not paying our bills and not telling them, bought us some goodwill and time. Visibility and Responsibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

One technique that can help you and your Company is to solicit and acquire visible and active Executive Sponsorship ! In my experience a clear hand shake with my Sponsor and Boss on providing air cover has gone a long way in giving me the room and time I need to drive change. Business #Change #SupplyChain #SCM #Leadership.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2023

At the time, it was as much whimsy as it was reasonable contemplation. I say reasonable because that was the time when many people started asking the question, “Why can’t buying at work be as easy as it is at home on Amazon? .” ” Comparison Results: Amazon AWS is the clear winner in this comparison. .

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Pipefy

AUGUST 10, 2023

In contrast, process intelligence automatically and continuously acquires data at scale, resulting in clear visibility into an organization’s journey towards improving its processes. Reading recommendation: What Is Workflow Management? These tools may work with both historical and real-time data.

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