ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

According to the panelists, there are some key features and functionality that make best-in-class supply chain solutions a better choice for healthcare organizations: Guided procure-to-pay compliance: The concept of compliant purchasing in healthcare encompases the front-end user experience. Efficient warehouse management.

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5] What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software.

Strategy 52

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Inflationary pressures can cause frustration levels among suppliers due to increased costs or reduced demand from customers, particularly when it comes to repeated orders or fixed pricing contracts. This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

These could be service requests, inquiries, demand planning, or purchase needs. Many procurement teams are being asked to deliver value beyond savings alone , strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing compliance risk, and advancing ESG and sustainability goals, at greater speed and without headcount increases.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

This is due to factors such as fragmented procurement, lack of centralized contracts, supply chain disruptions, and rapid adoption of new technologies 3 5. Direct materials are usually managed with formal procurement processes and long-term contracts, which dampen price volatility and create predictability.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. Resilience and that ability to react quickly to change makes Procurement a much more strategic part of the organization, than if they focus only on reducing costs,” he said.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The complexity of today’s supply chain makes it more prone to severe impacts from disruptions, just like what happened at the start of the pandemic. . Due to this, many organizations have put supply chain resilience as a top priority. Toyota’s defined target approach.

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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. Think of it as the gold standard for procurement professionals. It provides a holistic view of the procurement landscape.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. What's PLANERGY? directly impact procurement budgets.

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Automate and Plan the Purchase Process In my experience as the CEO of NetSharx Technology Partners, one of the primary features businesses should look for in procurement systems integration capability. With the data in front of us, we had a clear picture of their performance and were able to renegotiate the contract.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Recent reports pictured about from Deloitte’s CPO Survey in 2019 found that 81% of Procurement Leaders aren’t satisfied with their solutions for Supply Chain Risk & Compliance, 71% aren’t satisfied with existing solutions for SIM, SRM & SPM, 64% aren’t satisfied with their solutions for Contract Management. Publications.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

10 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, the tobacco market in particular. Provide different consulting projects in procurement and purchasing Proven experience in the negotiation process. Maryna has: 5 years of experience in procurement training and consulting.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here are the 7 supply chain management trends for 2023 – Building agile supply chain ecosystems. Managing supply chain risk. Improving supply chain analytics. Integrating flexible contracts. Enhancing supply chain resilience. Integrating flexible contracts: .

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

However, being cautious when extending payment terms to suppliers is extremely importantdelaying payments may relieve short-term cash pressure but can jeopardize supplier relationships or trigger broader supply chain failures. Consider alternative financial arrangements, such as risk-sharing agreements or advance purchasing contracts.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

By analyzing supply chain data, businesses can detect anomalies, potential risks, and deviations from their standard operating procedures. By doing this, they can make corrections fastly which will help avoid costly disruptions and improve supply chain resilience.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Companies that had invested in semiconductor supply chain resilience were able to maintain production and avoid costly delays. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? By fostering strong relationships and aligning on shared goals, you can build a more resilient and responsive network. The lesson?

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Collaborative efforts can also identify cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk purchasing or optimized logistics, resulting in overall cost reductions for both parties. Supplier collaboration tools should allow businesses to easily upload, share, and track documents such as contracts, invoices, orders, and performance reports.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 30, 2024

This safeguards your supply chain from financial repercussions. Strengthen Contractual Agreements Review contract terms and incorporate force majeure clauses to protect your business from unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, it encourages suppliers to develop robust business continuity plans.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

S2C Simple, user-friendly and easy-to-implement RFQ, supplier repository, and contract administration platform designed for the SME market. This allows you to get a pretty heavy-hitting tool without signing a long-term contract. What you can get is some basic Source to Contract (S2C) software.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments. Key processes to automate include contract management, vendor management, invoicing, purchase orders, purchase requisitions.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

This strategy outlines the methods and processes for selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, , and ensuring that procurement activities align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives. Relies on manual processes for sourcing, negotiation, and Focuses on cost reduction through competitive bidding and bulk purchasing.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing. But, it’s far more than just buying.

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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. But in today’s complex business environment, procurement services have evolved beyond these basic functions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 18, 2021

Centralized supplier, contract & spend control is difficult in any organization. But, as the complexity of a global supply network grows, so do the challenges associated with a growing supplier base; such as decreasing supply visibility, and increased supply chain risk. Source: Deloitte CPO Flash Survey 2020.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Spend analysis involves the systematic examination of purchasing data to gain insights into spending patterns, supplier performance, and potential areas of improvement. This granularity allows procurement teams to identify specific areas for improvement, negotiate better contracts, and optimize supplier relationships.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 9, 2023

It is the process of sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the goods and services a business requires to carry out its operations. This can range from raw materials for production, to office supplies, to strategic partnerships. Examples include cost savings, cost avoidance, and purchase price variance. Introduction A.

Procurement 52

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Predictive Procurement Supports Supply Chain Resilience and Visibility. Westfall Technik is a global contract manufacturing company that provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the complete lifecycle of molded plastic parts. The result is a reduced reliance on manual intervention for repetitive tasks.

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