ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Furthermore, the Covid-19 crisis has led to the realization that paying suppliers on time, no matter where they are, is critical to maintaining a strong and reliable supply chain and a preferred customer status. All within the same automated workflow, tightly linked to the invoice and procure-to-pay process.

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Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

Resources / Blog / What Does Finance Think of Procurement? What Does Finance Think of Procurement? Procurement and finance are two sides of the same coin. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Procure-to-pay analytics draws meaningful insights and identifies risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to streamline or optimize P2P workflows for better, more data-driven business decisions. The procure-to-pay process is a complex series of workflows that spans various systems, departments, and operational business units.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Procurement has a direct impact on a company’s financial health. From reducing waste and containing costs to mitigating risks such as procurement fraud and inflated expenses, procurement’s insights and expertise can help businesses navigate some of their most pressing challenges.

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? The huge growth in the use of technology has been the most visible part of that developing picture.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises. Leveraging Technology to Transform The Supply Chain.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 2, 2023

Murphy & Sons and advice to individuals starting their journey within Procurement. I have spent over 30 years in the Procurement and supply chain in the construction industry. Additionally, it felt like the right time for a new challenge, as I had spent nearly 24 years with my previous employer. It was set up in 1951.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. However, this approach is very time-consuming and costly.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. As TikTok and influencers gain prominence, they’re reshaping consumer behavior and marketing. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. Procurement tools will plug those leaky holes in your spend with external suppliers.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. Procurement tools will plug those leaky holes in your spend with external suppliers.

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Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

Harvard Business Review has a number of articles that provide an excellent primer on the background of procurement in the health and pharma industries and the extraordinary challenges they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Done Right, Going Digital Enables Procurement to Be Strategic to the Business.

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Arkestro

MAY 16, 2022

Predictive procurement is a must-have in chemical manufacturing. And this is why predictive procurement is a must-have. How Complex is Procurement in Chemical Manufacturing? . It’s one thing to cite the various ways that procurement and sourcing are complex for chemical manufacturing companies. You might be asking why.

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Una

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Change Management Tips for Procurement Professionals Practical change management tips for overcoming resistance from stakeholders and getting your procurement changes to stick for good. Unfortunately, implementing changes in procurement can be a bit like that. Change management tips for procurement To fear change is human.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction Have you ever wondered how much time, effort, and money your company spends on procurement? According to the Hackett Group, companies that leverage procurement outsourcing services can reduce their procurement operation costs by 15% to 25%. Allow us to introduce ourselves.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Introduction In today’s dynamic business landscape, effective procurement strategies are crucial for organizations to achieve sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge. Data-driven Decision Making In today’s data-driven world, the role of data in procurement has become increasingly significant.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. But what is procurement’s role in managing something as technologically complex as cyber risk across the supply chain?

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Empowering CPO

MAY 15, 2023

Introduction Welcome to a journey into the heart of successful businesses – the procurement function. Procurement is not just a corporate department; it is a critical business function that has the potential to influence an organization’s profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic success.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services. As the name suggests, Managed Procurement Services involves the strategic outsourcing of procurement processes to expert providers. This is where EmpoweringCPO stands apart.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer?

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 26, 2023

Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. Here it is – take some time to look at it and how it flows, then read on.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

One area where digital transformation has had a profound impact is in procurement, and specifically, in the realm of spend analysis. Procurement is a strategic function that encompasses the acquisition of goods and services required to support an organization’s operations.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Brief Overview of Procurement Welcome to our deep dive into the world of procurement. But before we venture into the depths of innovation in this field, let’s first establish what procurement really is. This is especially true in procurement, where the landscape is rapidly evolving. Understanding Procurement A.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction In the globalized and rapidly evolving business landscape of the 21st century, the strategic importance of procurement cannot be overstated. However, procurement can also be complex, time-consuming, and fraught with challenges. However, procurement can also be complex, time-consuming, and fraught with challenges.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 27, 2021

Procure to pay automation has come a long way in the world of procurement. The influence of automation is increasing day by day. Although, this “a-ha” moment makes for great viewing, but we know that crimes are solved based on hard facts in real life. PROCURE-TO-PAY AUTOMATION: IDENTIFYING PROCESS GAPS.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Time is really important in business. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 21, 2023

In the world of procurement, it’s the compass that guides decision-makers, pointing the way to smart, strategic purchases and partnerships. Enter EmpoweringCPO, a company dedicated to offering services that elevate procurement processes to a new level of efficiency and effectiveness.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. This is not to say that they believe Procurement doesn’t play a role, but rather that they don’t view Procurement as playing a critical role beyond cutting costs and finding suppliers.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

These negotiations take place in real time, with all prospective suppliers at once. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

Let’s Talk Supply Chain gives them a platform to share what drives them and how they are igniting real progress at their organizations. The premise for the company was working with local companies across Alabama, Georgia, and Northern Florida developing tools to provide more visibility into their suppliers across their supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. With AI in forecasting, not only is the number of full containers clearer, but an estimation of available empty containers is also procured.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

In the realm of procurement and supply chain management, one tool stands out as a game-changer — Spend Analysis. Spend Analysis is a process where procurement data from various sources are collected, cleansed, categorized, and analyzed. The significance of Spend Analysis in procurement and supply chain management cannot be overstated.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. This isn’t just about whether to embrace the digital supply chain , because that will inevitably happen over time for everyone.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 15, 2022

A robust ESG strategy can also help influence consumer preference. There are four main pillars where procurement can inspire change. These insights allow you to pinpoint broken procurement habits or identify the lack of known suppliers in a specific category. They needed to demonstrate superior ESG execution. Lower Costs.

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Claritum

JANUARY 25, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. The level of understanding of procurement automation within a company influences significantly the adoption. There are many benefits for SMEs adopting Procurement automation. Including: Better Cash Flow associated with payments and inventory management. Introduction.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. Getting Started with Environmental, Social and Governance Practices ESG leadership begins with the top but it can’t stay there if you want to make a real impact. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Written by.

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