SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Comprehensive Curriculum: MCIPS covers a broad spectrum of topics, from procurement principles and strategies to contract management, negotiation, and ethical considerations. The interactive approach caters to learners who want to develop practical skills and gain real-world insights.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,

Real-time Visibility 52

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

Provides real-time visibility into procurement activities, ensuring transparency and accountability. Enables effective management of vendor contracts, including contract creation, monitoring, and renewal. Efficient contract management fosters better relationships with vendors.

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Contract Real-time Visibility Contract management Management 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Sustainable master data management and governance: As much as 55% of projects fail due to data management issues. ERP solutions often lack robust capabilities around managing all of the data attributes for products and vendors, and cannot update them in real time or in an automated fashion. The post ERP vs.

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 27, 2024

With automated systems, purchase orders can be generated based on predefined criteria, such as inventory levels or specific triggers, ensuring timely and accurate procurement. Procurement management tools offer features that enable businesses to track supplier performance, manage communications, and evaluate vendor reliability.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Introduction to Contract Management Contract management is the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution, and analysis to maximize operational and financial performance at an organization. Lease agreements - Contracts for renting equipment, real estate, vehicles, etc.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 20, 2023

The contract management software market is hot right now. Organisations seem to have finally realised that they’ve suffered from having a “desk drawer” approach to contracts. Being able to manage your contracts in one place, author them, approve them and sign them is a massive productivity boost.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ Source-to-Pay is typically broken into two parts – upstream and downstream. Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured.

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Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms.

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Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Insights

APRIL 12, 2025

ProcureTech Solution Providers and Agentic AI Stances Agentic AI in procurement involves AI agents handling tasks like sourcing, contract management, and supplier coordination with minimal human oversight, often integrated into platforms like SAP or Coupa. Human Replacement?: SAP emphasizes augmentation, not replacement. cosmetics $0.07/unit

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Ethics Contract Suppliers 52

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

To avoid this pitfall, it is necessary for public procurement teams to routinely review the entire process and challenge steps to ensure that requirements are necessary to meet rules or requirements and/or deliver real value. . It is vital that public procurement teams develop a data insight strategy to gain visibility into their operations.

Strategy 130

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team 130

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Overall, their strategy must move toward data-driven decision-making to provide real-time information visibility. Creating fuller visibility into supplier risks, Amrest has the power and intel to switch localizations or deliver from different warehouses, creating a stronger supply chain. .

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 130

ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

Data is central to successful digital transformation to relay real-time information and greater visibility into operations and resource allocation. Data builds the bridge between your own internal supply chain visibility and the information you provide to your stakeholders. Timeliness is also important.

Data 130

Data Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. These begin with enhanced visibility. Digital S2P platforms provide real-time insights into supplier performance, contract compliance, and spending patterns.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing e2e Real-time Visibility 52

TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry, characterized by intricate processes and substantial investments, constantly seeks ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely project completion. From sourcing construction materials to hiring contractors, a well-organized is essential for timely project completion and cost control.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Management Procurement supply chain budgeting 40

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2019

For the longest time, leading Procurement technology providers in my experience just ignored this space. The goal being to build in best practices that we’ve seen across our Public Sector customers, so that they are able to deploy and get up and running faster, thereby drastically reducing time-to-value.

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Procurement e2e Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 169

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Working within a resilient global supply chain results in complexities around basic matters like communication, time zones and languages, along with more challenging aspects like risk management, compliance and sustainability. Third-party risk management through a specialized vendor moves beyond the onboarding and intake process.

Supply Chain Efficiency 113

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Management supply chain software solutions 113

Procurement Insights

MAY 13, 2025

Hansen: Specializes in supplier relationship management through his Relational Contracting Model, emphasizing collaboration to mitigate risks. using e-procurement for visibility) support organizations facing disruptions. contract management), and his operational experience adds a grounded perspective.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

It integrates with cost accounting systems to track spending, ensures smoother workflows for accounts payable and accounts receivable, and provides real-time visibility into purchasing activities. By providing real-time insights, it helps businesses identify unnecessary spending and make informed decisions to optimize budgets.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 30, 2023

Procurement is more about contract management and negotiating great commercials for your business. The roles were different in nature as one involved closely managing warehouse colleagues whereas IT procurement is more office-based and strategic. CIPS is valuable because it allows you to apply your theory to the real world.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For example, the IBM Sterling Transaction Manager automates manual transactions between businesses and suppliers. This helps reduce errors to improve data quality and response times to questions, which improves customer and supplier satisfaction. Try out cognitive intelligence free for 30-days.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. These indices track the average price changes of a basket of goods and services over time. What is inflation?

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Another feature to prioritize is real-time data analytics and reporting. This level of analysis helps organizations make informed decisions quickly, cutting down on time-consuming vendor meetings and negotiations. Automation cuts down on errors and gives your team more time to focus on what really matters.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Jaggaer

JULY 7, 2020

Over time, this engagement has expanded globally and is still focused on one of the most testing categories of sourcing and contract management within procurement: transport and logistics. In 2019 the company decided to embark on a project to implement global dashboards for sourcing and contracting events. The Solution.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility e2e Contract Contract management 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Streamlined Contract Authoring: By starting contracting during sourcing, customers can reduce the cycle time from quote to contract and consider negotiated terms in sourcing decisions. Now, customers can create and iterate on a draft contract during an RFX.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Innovation 100

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Efficient transportation systems minimize delays, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery to customers. This involves supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement. Customer Service: Customer service is an integral part of supply chain management.

Supply chain management 98

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 98

Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

Harnessing Advanced Technologies & Proving Benefit Modern procurement systems must integrate advanced technologies to streamline processes and enhance decision-making: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): AI and ML are now indispensable for automating repetitive tasks, such as supplier evaluations and contract management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability 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 113

Spend Matters

MARCH 26, 2024

The trials of traditional spend management technologies Traditional spend management technologies often present a myriad of challenges that impede efficiency and productivity. Employees may find themselves spending valuable time trying to decipher how to complete tasks within the system, detracting from their core responsibilities.

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Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Innovation 116

Procurement Software

MAY 16, 2023

The software automates workflows and approvals, manages supplier catalogues, and provides real-time analytics for better decision-making. The module also includes features such as contract management, invoice processing, and payment processing.

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Procurement Purchase orders Real-time Visibility Purchasing 96

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. Implementation of new supply structure Track results and restart assessment This model has essentially stood the test of time.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Digital Transformation Matures : Advanced technologies such as AI , machine learning , and automation enabled procurement to provide predictive insights , scenario planning , and real-time decision-making. Procurements success was measured through metrics like cost savings , budget compliance , and spend under management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In this article, we’ll go over a few ways to improve the process: education, gaining spend visibility , categorizing spend by supplier or department, etc. What Happens When Indirect Spend Isnt Managed? Facilities management : Maintenance, cleaning, and security services. What’s Behind This Disconnect?

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

From reducing fraud to improving and automating contract management, blockchain is shaping the future of procurement in ways previously unimaginable. This transparency is a game-changer because it enables all parties to view the same information in real time. This level of visibility is invaluable for several reasons.

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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.

Real-time Visibility 54

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

The two next-highest ranked trends are also closely related: Deep Real-time Data and Insights Visibility (50%) and Broadening the Scope of Procurement Responsibility. In third place, cited by 56% of respondents, was the Changing Profile of Procurement Skills needed to adapt to these developments.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Contract Real-time Visibility 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

what/who is driving the spending by how much), trending/time-phased analysis and drill downs through master data taxonomies, e.g., category and supplier taxonomies. The top vendors extend the analytics schema to also support predictive data analysis, AI/ML models or real-time visibility across many systems.

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