Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Consider which projects or contracts require a plan B. In first instance you need to get your procurement house in order to deliver projects on time but once a contract is awarded you can work with stakeholders to track project delivery, whether if these are delivered to the agreed timescales.

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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. The verdict?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Consider this your business suddenly faces a major supply chain disruption. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 5, 2025

Subscribe The Complexity of the Lego Supply Chain! Supply chains in the energy sector are among the most complex and capital-intensive in the world. Each of these actors introduces interdependencies, legal considerations, and transaction costs. It’s about capital flow, asset risk, and regulatory layering.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Most organizations continue to suffer from severely limited visibility in the lower levels of their supply chains.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies. AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Unfortunately, outdated tools and fragmented processes make it difficult to maintain visibility across the supply chain and adapt at the pace of business. They increase an organization’s efficiency during processes like sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and spend analysis.

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Skill Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence.

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Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

It is now a strategic enabler of operational efficiency, cost savings and supplier innovation. A well-structured transformation journey ensures organizations progress from basic digitalization to advanced AI-driven procurement, enabling smarter decision-making, better compliance and optimized supply chain performance.

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Procurement Templates

AUGUST 28, 2024

The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. In this post, we will explore the major procurement supply chain shocks in 2024, their causes, and the potential responses organizations are adopting to mitigate their impact.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

While traditional KPIs often emphasize cost savings or budget control, aligned organizations take a more strategic approach, tracking performance indicators that reflect the joint impact of finance and procurement on business outcomes. Compare actual procurement costs against financial forecasts to improve budget accuracy.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

How can you ensure that your supply chain team are consistently up-to-speed with the modern supply chain landscape? A well-defined supply chain competency framework can be extremely useful. It typically covers key supply chain areas including procurement , logistics, demand forecasting , and much more.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). Benefits of No-code Platforms.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. For the third piece of tech, a contract management system, the Legal Department was a strong ally. It has been a home run.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 16, 2023

Thus, you will know what operational model will work better for your supply chain. A fourth-party logistics , typically known as 4PL, is an operational model where a business outsources its entire supply chain and logistics to a single external provider. 4PL: What is it?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

Finance and procurement play critical roles in shaping an organizations financial health and operational efficiency. Technology is a powerful enabler of finance-procurement collaboration, bridging gaps in spend visibility, cost control and data integration. This series shapes a five-phase approach to aligning finance and procurement.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Download Free Copy Supply Chain Disruptions in Schools: Challenges and Solutions Category Inventory Written by Keith Murphy 17 min read Tags Education Risk Management Supply Chain Management Last edited March 18, 2025 Download PDF KEY TAKEAWAYS Efficient school supply chains are critical for maintaining consistent educational services.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

In a whirlwind of market turbulence, teh auto supply chain is grappling with the aftermath of a tariff blitz that‍ has sent shockwaves through component suppliers worldwide. Key strategies being adopted by component suppliers include: Diversifying the supply chain to reduce reliance on single sourcing.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 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 helps ensure your contracts remain favorable and that all stakeholders comply with the negotiated terms.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. These begin with enhanced visibility.

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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

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . AI-powered contract management. On the AI front, Ivalua enhanced its leading CLM solution with AI-Powered Contract Data Capture. Procure-to-Pay.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

It aims to ensure that the goods and services that the business needs are delivered on time and purchased within the budget. Additionally, it involves a careful analysis of supplier selection, payment terms, contract negotiation, and acquisition of goods. It can also help you with contract management and compliance processes.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. Maximizing Value Through Continuous Improvement The role of strategic sourcing doesnt end once the contracts are signed.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

Its unique technology enables shippers to break free of expensive parcel shipping consultants with an easy-to-use software app that brings transparency to the black box of carrier agreements. With over 8 years of experience in strategic partnerships, Jack drives innovative collaborations that advance supply chain and logistics technology.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Across industries, AI is capable of reshaping procurement, making it smarter, more predictive and highly efficient. Manufacturing and industrials: Strengthening the supply chain backbone In the manufacturing world, procurement is about much more than just tracking spend its the heartbeat of supply chain management.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

Advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and predictive analytics are playing a pivotal role in optimizing procurement processes, enhancing transparency, and driving efficiency. Traditional procurement methods can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and cost overruns.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

By using data, automation and better processes, procurement can improve financial reporting, cut costs, support budgeting and manage risks. Use procurement data to provide realized savings, supplier performance and compliance metrics for financial transparency. Number of contracts aligned with compliance requirements.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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