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Procurement Best Practices You Should Know

World of Procurement blog

By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Leverage Technology and Automation Adopting procurement software and technologies can significantly streamline processes, from e-sourcing to electronic payment systems.

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Procurement Best Practices You Should Know

World of Procurement blog

By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Leverage Technology and Automation Adopting procurement software and technologies can significantly streamline processes, from e-sourcing to electronic payment systems.

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6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement

SCMDOJO

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Gain valuable insights and knowledge to effectively manage total cost of ownership in today’s evolving business landscape.

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

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. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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Boosting Business Growth With the Help of a GPO

Una

Here are some examples of how a Cost-First Crusader and a Value-Creation Maestro might approach the same purchasing needs in different ways: Office Printers Cost-First Crusader You're on a mission to save on printers. You snag a bunch of budget-friendly printers without considering the long game.

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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. How organisations should recognise the “invisible” benefits.

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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. How organisations should recognise the “invisible” benefits.