Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Procurement extends beyond simple purchasing to include activities such as sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationships. The Importance of Managed Procurement Services Managed procurement services bring much-needed expertise, strategic vision, and efficiency to the intricate process of procurement.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. To thrive, procurement functions need to become strategic partners within the organization, actively driving growth and efficiency.

Category management 52

Category management Management Procurement Supplier relationship management 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Continuous Improvement and Risk Management Systems have long been essential to realizing supply chain and organizational success. This is especially true at a time when organizations are preoccupied with ensuring reliable supply lines, cost reduction, risk mitigation, business continuity, and so on. .

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Risk Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk management 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Procurement extends beyond simple purchasing to include activities such as sourcing, negotiation, contracts management, and supplier relationships. The Importance of Managed Procurement Services Managed procurement services bring much-needed expertise, strategic vision, and efficiency to the intricate process of procurement.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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Supply Chain Efficiency 78

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Cost of ownership Supply chain 78

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

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

It involves segmenting spending into areas that contain similar or related products, allowing for a focused approach on categories that offer opportunities for consolidation and efficiencies. Use appropriate technology to manage the categories. The use of a digitized system is very critical to managing a category management strategy.

Category management 76

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 76

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Properly identifying and mitigating risks is essential to ensuring success and sustainability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Procurement teams are in a unique and important position to drive such initiatives forward as these improvements are only possible through actions taken in the supply chain. And there’s a payoff: procurement teams are most concerned with cost savings and risk management, both of which can be addressed by sustainable procurement.

Sustainability 91

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions 91

Una

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Understanding cost savings Cost savings, as the term suggests, refers to the reduction in expenses achieved through various procurement actions. These actions typically involve negotiating better deals with suppliers , optimizing procurement processes, and finding cost-efficient alternatives for goods and services.

Competitive bidding 52

Competitive bidding Ethics Supply Chain Optimization Strategy 52

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.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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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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 includes things like cost per unit (CPU), the total cost of ownership (TCO), scrap/rework costs, etc. Collect Performance Data.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management Supplier relationship management supply chain budgeting 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

With our extensive expertise and innovative approach, we empower organizations to harness the true potential of spend analysis and unlock hidden opportunities for savings, efficiency, and growth. By proactively addressing these risks, organizations can minimize disruptions and ensure a reliable supply chain.

Procurement 40

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supplier consolidation Suppliers 40

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

The EU AI Act provides a much-needed framework for ensuring transparency, accountability and human oversight in developing and deploying AI technologies. Easily automate payments and manage cash across the SEPA zone by using your existing banks.

Innovation 62

Innovation Cost of ownership Data Risk 62