Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

They spend much of their time analyzing inventory levels, assessing current and anticipated needs, and identifying potential gaps in the supply chain. Procurement management isn’t associated with one specific degree, but many majors could prepare someone for the industry, such as business, economics, supply management, or finance.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 6, 2023

As global supply chains become more complex and interconnected, procurement professionals play a critical role in ensuring businesses remain competitive and resilient. Predictive analytics, for instance, allows procurement professionals to forecast demand, identify potential supply chain disruptions, and optimize inventory levels.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Monitoring supplier relationships : AI can track supplier performance metrics, analyze contract terms for risks, and identify opportunities to improve supplier relationships. Enhancing contract management : Natural language processing enables AI to extract key data from contracts.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Intelligent Procurement Software Uncertain business outlooks shine a spotlight into every function. The right digital procurement technology can centralise spend data, identify trends and compliance to metrics, pinpoint opportunities, and simplify supply chain decisions as a result.

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World of Procurement blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

With solutions such as Tealbook , which creates a supplier data foundation that isn’t dependent on a supplier going into a portal and updating information, we will see a shift in procurement teams opting for options such as this. With better data comes more precise insights into your Supply Chain.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

By integrating sustainability into procurement decisions, organizations can reduce waste, conserve resources, support ethical labor practices, and promote local economies. Sustainable procurement practices can encourage ethical behaviors and foster a more equitable global trade system. Incorporating Social Factors in Procurement A.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Gain valuable insights and knowledge to effectively manage total cost of ownership in today’s evolving business landscape.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. The slow supply chain recovery post-pandemic, along with increased volatility and disruptions due to factors like climate change – means key partnerships can make or break your business moving into the new year.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Supplier management systems: Tools that help track, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships and performance.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2023

Join host Kelly Barner as she brings you stories from leading sourcing and supply chain professionals, all in the name of creating exceptional value within sourcing. This procurement podcast from B2e Media Ltd covers topics on technology, supply chain and procurement.

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The Procuretech Podcast

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

During that time he started looking into procurement tech and contract tech. In that role, he sourced and implemented a contract management product called Gatekeeper, then decided he wanted to join that company. So the contract side of procurement comes naturally to him. Sign up for the Procurement Software Newsletter.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Whether it’s raw materials for manufacturing, software for operations, or services for customer support, procurement is the bridge that connects businesses to the resources they need to function and grow. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

By proactively addressing these risks, organizations can minimize disruptions and ensure a reliable supply chain. Compliance and Governance: Analyzing spending data enables organizations to monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards.

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