Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

As a longtime Procurement Insights subscriber, you already know what I think about most ProcureTech salespeople (and salespeople in general): They aren’t worth more than the gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe. Of course, I feel that way about 90% of all salespeople across all industries. Rather than rolling up their sleeves to become problem-solvers, most salespeople are like baby birds waiting for marketing to feed them the magical combination of words and catchphrases that will magical

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The Network Effect

MAY 3, 2025

The post Modern Defense Supply Chains: The Essential Capabilities for Multi-Domain Operations appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Here is the link to everything I have written about spreadsheets in the Procurement Insights blog since 2007. So, here is the big question: Is procurement’s use of spreadsheets on the decline? Estimated Year-by-Year Spreadsheet Usage (20052025) Below is an estimated percentage of organizations using spreadsheets for procurement or related tasks, based on available data and inferred trends.

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Ever confused purchase orders with sales orders? Youre not alonemany businesses mix up these two important documents, leading to costly mistakes. In any business, whether you're buying goods or selling them, it's essential to understand how purchase orders (POs) and sales orders (SOs) work. These two documents are key to keeping things running smoothly, but they serve very different purposes.

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

There is definitely a reason why a handful of us are still around after all these years: quality over quantity. Below are the oldest procurement blogs identified from the web results, ranked by their earliest documented or implied launch date, with details on their content, longevity, and relevance to procurement professionals. Where exact dates are unavailable, I estimate based on context (e.g., organizational founding, industry presence).

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

The procure-to-pay (P2P) process isnt glamorous. Its the behind-the-scenes work that keeps businesses runningordering supplies, approving invoices, paying vendors. But when its broken, everyone feels it. Teams drown in paperwork. Suppliers get paid late. Finance wastes hours fixing avoidable errors. And money? It quietly slips away. Our team analyzed data from 500+ companies to understand why this happens.

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Back then, businesses relied on paper purchase ordersphysical forms filled out by hand, signed, mailed, or faxed to suppliers. This process was slow, subject to human error, and made tracking orders a logistical nightmare. As technology advanced, spreadsheets and email brought minor improvements, but the real game-changer arrived with the rise of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and in the 2000s.

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Vendor management is a crucial part of any business, but its also one of the most challenging. Many companies struggle with delayed deliveries, rising costs, compliance issues, and communication gaps with their vendors. When vendor management is handled manuallythrough endless emails, spreadsheets, and phone callsit often leads to errors, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. simplifies this process by providing a centralized platform where businesses can onboard vendors, track performance,

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

is critical; this article offers expert insights into the essential features that streamline operations and enhance security. It outlines practical advice on automation, integration, and process simplification to help businesses make informed decisions. Discover the pivotal elements that can transform procurement into a strategic asset for any organization.

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