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CKS Benelux and Ivalua partner with Punch Powertrain to digitalise strategic sourcing

ivalua

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials.

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CKS Benelux and Ivalua partner with Punch Powertrain to digitalise strategic sourcing

ivalua

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials.

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How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process

Una

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers.

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Category Management in Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

By leveraging data analytics, procurement teams can identify areas for cost savings, such as negotiating better contracts with existing suppliers or consolidating purchases to leverage economies of scale. Strategic Sourcing: Develop a strategic sourcing strategy for each defined category.

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Boosting Business Growth With the Help of a GPO

Una

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Growth With the Help of a Group Purchasing Organization A playbook for boosting business growth, moving beyond the outdated perceptions of procurement, and turning it into one of your organization’s most important sources of value. Office Furniture Cost-First Crusader You decide to pinch pennies on office furniture.

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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Cost Avoidance: The Invisible Procurement Performance Metric

Procurement Software

In this post, we’re going to look at two areas where Procurement teams typically spend a lot of effort, but often struggle to get recognition: Cost avoidance (including price increase deferrals). Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration.