NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

To new members of a Procurement & Purchasing team, it’s important to understand the role of managing spend and its impact on organizational success. At its core, managing spend refers to the process of strategically controlling and optimizing the financial resources allocated for procurement and purchasing activities.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Its approach uses an all-in-one spend platform that combines expense management, corporate cards, travel and business accounts. Spend Analytics AnyData Solutions is used for spend analytics, contract management, supplier relationship management and ESG/performance tracking.

e2e 74

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. It involves the process of identifying, selecting, acquiring, and managing resources that a business needs to fulfill its operations and meet its goals.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management Software — Everything You Should Know. Supplier relationship management software is a very important factor for procurement managers to strengthen their relationship with their suppliers. However, what is this supplier relationship management software?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Explanation of Spend Analysis and its Importance in Healthcare In the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare industry, optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency has become paramount. In healthcare, where budgets are tight and patient care is the top priority, effective spend analysis holds tremendous value. Introduction A.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Through these services, businesses can leverage the provider’s expertise, technologies, and relationships to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their procurement operations. From supplier relationship management to purchasing and payment processing, MPS providers cover a wide spectrum of procurement-related activities.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation.

Supplier relationship management 40

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

These experts don’t just handle the purchasing, but they also bring in their knowledge, skills, and technology to streamline the process, manage risks, and ultimately, unlock greater value for the business. Risk Management: Procurement involves a variety of risks, from supply chain disruptions to compliance issues.

Management 40

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Traditionally, procurement was seen as a tactical, back-office process, primarily focused on buying goods and services at the lowest possible cost. However, with time, the function evolved, incorporating strategic elements such as supplier relationship management, risk management, and sustainable sourcing.

Management 52

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services.

Innovation 52

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost.

Innovation 52

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

These solutions — sometimes referred to as e-procurement — relieve procurement professionals and other stakeholders of manual and repetitive tasks, which saves time, cuts costs, decreases errors, and increases revenue for their businesses. Life cycle management. Regulations and requirements can change over the duration of a contract.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A well-defined procurement strategy is the key to optimizing your procurement process. Strong contract negotiation helps manage risks. Supplier Relationship Management : Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers. This reduced costs and fostered supplier innovation.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Also included: supplier improvement plans, innovation plans and overall supplier collaboration.

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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. Cost savings: Digital procurement systems can help identify opportunities for cost reduction, enabling businesses to optimize their spending.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Their solution is made up of five modules: Payables Supplier management Analytics (spend, contract, and supplier intelligence) e-Sourcing Contract management Key Data: Founder / CEO: Vijay Caveripakkam Date Founded: 2019 Visit Raindrop profile in our Software Finder 4.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

DeepStream DeepStream Technologies is a rapidly growing source-to-contract software based in London, providing an e-sourcing and contract management platform. They place a high focus on providing a great user experience and easy onboarding for suppliers. It enables users to allocate, manage and monitor budgets.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2024 State of Procurement report, 95% of decision makers believe that procurement has room for optimization. In fact, 98% have plans for investments or upgrades in analytics and insights tools, automation, and AI-driven optimization of purchasing decisions. This requires continuous process improvement.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.

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