Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . The Closed Loop Spend Management. You may ask yourself, why is closed loop spend management being brought up? Manage and monitor cost savings and sustainability impact for each initiative.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

There doesn’t seem to be a month go by without a new solution coming onto the market offering eSourcing software as part of their offering. Knowing which solution is suited to your business and level of procurement maturity is a minefield. Which eSourcing solutions are best suited to mid-market businesses?

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Written by.

Sustainability 52

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Also included: supplier improvement plans, innovation plans and overall supplier collaboration. Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured. The contracts govern the relationship between the buyer and supplier, an essential process to inform Procure-to-Pay.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

To new members of a Procurement & Purchasing team, it’s important to understand the role of managing spend and its impact on organizational success. At its core, managing spend refers to the process of strategically controlling and optimizing the financial resources allocated for procurement and purchasing activities.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. Teams will need to rely on greater investments in the right tools and technology to make these optimizations, from no-code automation to AI and data analytics. Purchase orders.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. Focal Point Focal Point is a growing Atlanta-based procurement startup offering a unique solution tacking three different challenges within procurement.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. AI, GenAI and Joule – SAP made some announcements about SAP Joule, its GenAI-powered copilot solution.

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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. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration? The acquisition proved to be mutually beneficial for both companies.

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Procurement Software

JULY 11, 2023

Bettina was a Finance professional before founding Berlin-based spend management startup Hivebuy. Rich Ham , CEO of outsourced indirect spend management company Fine Tune , puts it really well. CEOs spend very little time thinking about procurement (link) and supply chain in general.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

They know how to discover niches in the business where they can best add targeted value, and they see supplier relationships as a value-creating goldmine rich with the potential for innovation and competitive advantage. By actively seeking suppliers that bring innovation, quality, and reliability to the table.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. After a thorough selection process, Körber opted for Ivalua’s market-leading spend management platform.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 49

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Digitalization is no longer the leading edge of procurement innovation — it’s the new industry standard. Build better procurement processes with the Definitive Guide to Workflow Management Download now. Digital procurement is the use of technology to optimize and automate procurement processes and workflows.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Explanation of Spend Analysis and its Importance in Healthcare In the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare industry, optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency has become paramount. This is where spend analysis steps in as a powerful tool to help healthcare organizations gain deep insights into their procurement activities.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. A pivot towards simplifying complex data and process management. Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

New Risk Center adds capabilities and integrations to extend existing leadership in enabling holistic management of supplier risk. The latest innovations extend the existing strength of Ivalua’s Supplier Management solution, which had already been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc.

Risk management 20

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Whether it’s raw materials for manufacturing, software for operations, or services for customer support, procurement is the bridge that connects businesses to the resources they need to function and grow. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. S2C suites offer the software tools to achieve these objectives.”. in “ The Forrester Wave™: Source-to-Contract Suites, Q4 2019.”

Contract 20

Contract Sourcing Eprocurement Strategic sourcing 20

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. S2C suites offer the software tools to achieve these objectives.”.

Contract 20

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Claritum

OCTOBER 3, 2017

As featured in the ‘ The 10 Most Innovative Procurement Solution Providers ’ article published in the September 2017 Insights Success Magazine , Claritum discuss the drive for a New Wave of Easy-to-use Procurement Products…. Optimizing Spend Visibility, Control, Cost Savings and process Efficiencies.

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Planergy

AUGUST 2, 2022

Your systems become more efficient, reduce the negative byproducts of your operations, and create optimized business processes throughout the value chain that keep everything running like a well-oiled machine. You’ll strengthen your brand’s reputation as an innovative leader, too. Download PDF. What’s your goal today?

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