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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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5 Big Ideas for CPOs in Europe to Develop Procurement Strategies for 2023

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Digital Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Sometimes, digitalization requires change management, process shifts, and organizational restructuring. SpendMatters Supply Chain Dive Supply Chain Digital Art of Procurement (Podcast).

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Innovative Procurement Models: Exploring Different Approaches

Empowering CPO

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. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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The Impact of Digital Transformation on Spend Analysis

Empowering CPO

As organizations strive to stay competitive, they are increasingly recognizing the need to leverage digital technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive growth. This facilitates better supplier relationship management, enhances transparency, and enables effective supplier performance monitoring.

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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

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Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?

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