SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. 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.

Procurement 87

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 87

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

procurement is a critical business function that requires a unique set of skills and expertise. To succeed in this field, procurement professionals must possess a variety of competencies, ranging from negotiation and supplier management to risk assessment and financial analysis.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Like it or not, cost avoidance is a hard sell to most CFOs. Procurement organisations are still primarily measured on cost savings. For anyone working in indirect procurement, this is especially frustrating. Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Like it or not, cost avoidance is a hard sell to most CFOs. Procurement organisations are still primarily measured on cost savings. For anyone working in indirect procurement, this is especially frustrating. Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Skill Dynamics

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In our experience of working with supply chain and procurement organizations around the world, there are three things every organization can do to ensure training not only sticks but becomes a way of work. Tie training to objectives.

supply chain budgeting 96

supply chain budgeting Cost of ownership Supplier negotiation Supply chain 96

Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Procurement Experiences, Trends and the Future! In the book, The Living Supply Chain , the authors argue that, “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory.

Supply Chain Efficiency 45

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 45

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function. The Evolution of Procurement’s Value Proposition. Are we witnessing the dawn of a big shift in the way strategic procurement is done? Subscribe Here!

Strategic sourcing 73

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement supply chain budgeting 73

Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Boosting Business Growth With the Help of a Group Purchasing Organization A playbook for boosting business growth, moving beyond the outdated perceptions of procurement, and turning it into one of your organization’s most important sources of value. What if procurement wasn’t just about cutting costs and securing deals?

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. As a believer in the power of procurement, this recognition makes me happy. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Responsible Sourcing.

Procurement 50

Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 50

Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. Strategic sourcing takes into account a few key concepts: Total Cost of Ownership TCO shows how strategic sourcing looks beyond the initial purchase price.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Money buys less than before How should procurement manage inflation? ChatGPT Procurement departments can take several steps to manage inflation effectively. Procurement professionals should consider diversifying their supplier base to have alternative options available.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Raw materials 130

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If suppliers feel like you’re constantly criticizing them or looking for ways to reduce costs, they may be less likely to want to do business with you in the future. This allows procurement organizations to identify which supplier is not meeting expectations and adjust their purchasing accordingly. Supplier’s location.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management Supplier relationship management supply chain budgeting 52

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.

supply chain budgeting 221

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

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. Improved data accuracy: Digital systems reduce the risk of human errors, ensuring accurate data for better decision-making.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement strategies Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

Category management 76

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 76

SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement specialists can use eAuctions to engage and negotiate with more vendors utilizing an organized approach which thus eliminates any need for cumbersome one-on-one meetings. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

Supply Chain Efficiency 138

Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding Procurement team supply chain software solutions 138

Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Numerous platforms and needs, on top of a multi-tiered supply chain, have made origin tracing even more challenging. Nonetheless, there is a whole lot more to opimizing procurement processes than just cutting costs and then increasing efficiencies. As a result, training on how to navigate these complexities is a must.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Strategy Procurement Vendor management 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

With device lifecycle, James and his colleagues configure endpoints during procurement and provisioning. UEM provides real-time data on the endpoints, patches and updates, user security and device security, while device lifecycle management offers data on the device lifecycle and usage, helping decision-makers with take action on budgets.

Management 88

Management Cost of ownership Inventory Data 88

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Typically, EAM solutions cover work orders, contract and labor management, asset maintenance, planning and scheduling, condition monitoring, reliability analysis, asset performance optimization, supply chain management, and environmental, health and safety (EHS) applications.

Management 65

Management supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 65