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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Sourcing : Procurement uses competitive bidding, e-sourcing, and supplier development. What is Procurement?

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Top 4 Business Drivers for Investment in Procurement Transformation 2023

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN) 2023 aimed to help organizations realize a continuously improving procurement function by exploring the latest trends and challenges in the sector.

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Onventis makes the leap from a ‘Provider to Watch’ to a ‘Provider to Know’ in the 2023 best-in-class procurement solution lists

Spend Matters

This year, our analysts identified three solution providers that have proven their potential to be considered best-in-class, one of which is source-to-pay suite provider Onventis. Here’s how Onventis describes itself: “We are pioneers in cloud-based solutions, transforming purchasing and finance processes since 2000.

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Top 4 Business Drivers for Investment in Procurement Transformation 2023

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

At its core, procurement transformation is all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN) 2023 aimed to help organizations realize a continuously improving procurement function by exploring the latest trends and challenges in the sector.

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5 Big Ideas for CPOs in Europe to Develop Procurement Strategies for 2023

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Zycus recently conducted a virtual event for CPOs, Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN 2023), where we invited industry experts and procurement thought leaders across the Europe to discuss the upcoming technology trends and procurement strategies for 2023.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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The Impact of Digital Transformation on Spend Analysis

Empowering CPO

Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities. This enables better analysis, identification of trends, and informed decision-making.