Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

As companies grapple with economic uncertainties and rapidly evolving market dynamics, the focus is shifting from mere cost-cutting to strategic cost management. In this context, Managed Procurement Services offer an effective path to achieve this objective, leveraging innovation, process efficiency, and expert insights.

Management 40

Management Supplier relationship management Procurement Strategic sourcing 40

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management. They also manage the organization’s supply base to ensure coordination and efficiency.

Procurement 87

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 87

Procurify

JULY 20, 2022

Although this is still an important part of their job, strictly working with low-cost suppliers isn’t always the best way to manage spending. Companies that adapt to supply chain volatility can swim against the tide. . With the current state of supply chains, purchasing managers need transparent market and supplier intelligence.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2021

How is Source to contract affected during a crisis? Supply chains were severely disrupted on a global scale as countries closed their borders. Contracting was also impacted as employees could no longer come to the office and conduct paperwork. As linear supply chains evolve into interconnected DSNs, A.I.

Contract 52

Contract Sourcing Chief Procurement Officer Contract management 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

A process flow or framework becomes a crutch when Procurement Professionals either don’t know what else to do or don’t have enough experience with varied approaches to recognize the signals in a supply market or competitive landscape suggesting that an RFP isn’t the best way to maximize results.

Strategic sourcing 147

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Suppliers 147

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

Claritum

MARCH 10, 2020

“As such, a category manager is the ‘CPO of their category’ and carries a weight of responsibility for their organisation’s application of the category – especially for direct categories that support strategic supply lines.”. Focusing by category allows optimisation of the supply chain for that specific category.

Procurement 41

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Purchasing Category management 41