Spend Matters

JULY 21, 2022

It currently offers a SxM solution that is rapidly growing to cover other processes (sourcing, contract management, order collaboration, cost optimization). Procurence’s solution (Meercat) provides customers with rich features to manage their suppliers and their risk, emphasizing supply quality management and project-based procurement.

Market analysis 68

Market analysis Procurement Quality management Supply Chain Optimization 68

The Good Spending

APRIL 2, 2023

The business must provide specific requirements for each strategic category - need-by dates, critical technical requirements, quality management provisions, etc. As part of category planning, procurement will prepare the contract management plan to identify valid multi-year contracts and upcoming contract renewals.

Procurement 98

Procurement Demand Planning Budget Category management 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Understand the organization’s needs—whether it’s increased sales, managing cash flow, shorter time-frames, improved forecasting, quality management or sustainability—and how they align with the overall business strategy and long-term plan. Be flexible.

Procurement strategies 74

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 74

Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

May also have integrations with other data points, or offer vendor intake or contract management capability. Full Stack Contract Management Software Icertis Icertis as a platform not only optimises contract management but also provides deeper analysis and actionable insights, thanks to its AI-driven applications.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Procurement Budget 52

Jaggaer

JUNE 23, 2020

Next, teams must take a close look at the quality management process, making sure it covers the whole distribution flow. Contract managers must ensure clear rules are defined, specifically regarding product reception, batch recall, quarantine management and reverse logistics.

Networking 72

Networking Supply Chain Optimization Supply Supply chain 72

Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Quality Assurance : By evaluating suppliers’ past performance, certifications, and quality management systems, organizations can assess their ability to deliver goods or services that meet the required quality standards. This helps ensure that only reputable and reliable suppliers are considered for the contract.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Jaggaer

JULY 2, 2020

Negotiating is an important part of any relationship, including those with stakeholders and adjacent functions like logistics, research and development, and quality management. . It’s often said that the most challenging negotiations are not the ones with suppliers, but rather the internal ones. Be Prepared!

Negotiation 71

Negotiation Supplier negotiation Procurement Suppliers 71