Positive Purchasing

MARCH 20, 2024

At Positive Purchasing, we’re actively building our tech partner network to leverage the best complementary software to assist users of our products to solve other common procurement challenges. Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing, says: “We are delighted to be partnering with Matchory.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

From driverless cars to smarter cities, farms, and even shopping experiences, the latest standard in wireless networks is poised to transform the way we interact with information, devices and each other. 5G (fifth-generation mobile technology) is the newest standard for cellular networks. What is 5G? How does 5G work?

Networking 102

Networking Data Demand Quality 102

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Finally, the all powerful e-Invoice network emerged to magically automate all before it. But AP has become stuck in a rut created by system providers, and has been taken down a dead end alleyway called the e-Invoicing Network. We needed an Invoice Hub, not a fancy network, something embedded within the AP process.

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supply chain budgeting Purchase orders Networking Buyers 237

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The year 2016 marked a pivotal moment for Tradeshift as it ventured into strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of IBX Business Network and Merchantry. By 2018, Tradeshift had evolved into a global business network that connected buyers and suppliers across diverse industries and regions.

Market analysis 80

Market analysis Buyers Networking Suppliers 80

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 29, 2019

Sustainable Purchasing Leaders Recognized in Portland. Leading organizations acknowledged for effective and impactful sustainable purchasing. The awards and awardees include: Leadership Award for Overall Sustainable Purchasing Program: . Leadership Award for a Special Sustainable Purchasing Initiative: . Air Liquide.

Leadership 40

Leadership Purchasing Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 5, 2023

It allows them to have a purchasing experience that provides process improvement and better spend management for the entire organization without leaving their e-procurement system. Approved purchasers from the buying organization can access hosted catalogs as part of the purchasing process. Smooth purchasing transactions.

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Buyers Purchasing Suppliers Procurement 179

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The evolving role of procurement Procurement has come a long way from its traditional role of simply purchasing goods and services. Read procurement articles and blogs, attend conferences and events, and network with your peers to stay informed about the latest developments.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 6, 2022

From then I started exploring purchasing and the different career avenues I could get into. We are responsible for the procurement of strategic purchases and what that means for us is anything that is high value, high-risk, third-party engagements. Recently I created a LinkedIn group called ‘Black Women in Procurement.’

Networking 241

Networking Supplier relationship management Procurement Risk 241

ivalua

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Cyrille Chouvet Supplier Quality and Responsible Purchasing Manager. From setting up subcontracting networks in Tunisia, to setting up and managing production units in India, to the deployment of sales subsidiaries in Eastern Europe, Cyrille has always been in charge of structuring and international projects.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Quality Networking Suppliers 100

Una

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Basics of Group Purchasing Learn how Una can help turn your sourcing function into a hub for value creation for business leaders and procurement professionals alike. The power of group purchasing Let’s kick things off with the bottom line – savings. Think about the time and effort saved.

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Negotiation Purchasing Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Since internet queries can only travel so fast, delivering “standard” site performance requires a worldwide network of servers (called “points of presence”). These networks deliver answers to DNS queries at scale— a significant investment for most companies.

Management 97

Management Networking Data Quality 97

Positive Purchasing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Since February 2001, more than 10,000 procurement professionals have attended this unique platform for learning and sharing knowledge about the myriad of developments that have transformed purchasing and supply chain processes in the 21st Century.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Innovation Strategy Procurement 52

Una

AUGUST 3, 2022

Procurement has been on a two-year hiatus from these networking opportunities, so now that events are back on the calendar, what are CPOs talking about? Episode 74: Creating Opportunities for Networking & Education with Kathy Perna. Do you have questions about group purchasing? Get in Touch.

Purchasing 98

Purchasing Networking Sourcing Procurement 98

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 18, 2018

2018 LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING. Seven Organizations Recognized by Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. Each winner employs a wide range of sustainable purchasing strategies and documented the resulting environmental, social, and/or economic benefits in a case study. More about this case study.

Leadership 40

Leadership Purchasing Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency 40

The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 27, 2020

Marketing & Promotional Spend – Sarah Scudder from Real Sourcing Network 2:47 Sarah explains how buying marketing services is different to many other categories, and how bringing procurement in to manage their vendors can often be contentious.

Networking 40

Networking Sourcing Budget Influencing 40

ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

These credit cards issued by banks provide quick payments and improved automation – plus there’s the potential of rewards with each purchase! What is a Purchase Card (P-card)? A Purchase Card or P-Card represents the physical plastic cards associated with a user.

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Innovation Purchasing supply chain budgeting Contract 130

Positive Purchasing

JULY 27, 2023

The Summit also offers a unique opportunity for information sharing, benchmarking, international networking, cultural exchange, and advanced training. Register here The post We are attending The IFPSM World Summit 2023 appeared first on Positive - Procurement transformation, expert training for improved purchasing and procurement.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Networking Procurement Management 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Alternatively, customer service refers to the actions that an organization takes to ensure that customers are satisfied with their products post-purchase. Customer service is focused on post-purchase. Purchase : When a customer is ready to make a purchase, customer service activates.

Purchasing 92

Purchasing supply chain software solutions Strategy Influencing 92

Una

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

One such readily available tool is (you guessed it): group purchasing. Working with a GPO In our many conversations with procurement professionals, we’ve often encountered a concern that partnering with a group purchasing organization (GPO) will somehow make the individual less effective at their job. Is it Right For My Business?

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Purchasing Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Una

AUGUST 10, 2022

Episode 74: Creating Opportunities for Networking & Education with Kathy Perna. Do you have questions about group purchasing? Wondering how a group purchasing organization can help you save money, time, and effort? Episode 75: Turmoil Around the Globe – Sri Lanka and the Netherlands with Kris Lance. Get in Touch.

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Strategic planning Purchasing Sourcing Networking 111

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing.

Logistics 79

Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Inventory 79

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Electronic procurement or e-procurement is the process of acquiring, ordering, and purchasing goods and services online. . When electronic procurement is implemented properly, it opens the lines of communication between the organization and the supplier by creating a link and facilitating interactions like bids, emails, and purchase orders.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Purchasing Suppliers 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You’re a network administrator going about your normal business. Plenty of network administrators will say “must have been a DDoS attack of some kind” when there’s a notable increase in traffic, even if they don’t have any direct evidence to support the claim.

Networking 67

Networking Data Sourcing Purchasing 67

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

Defining Global Supply Chain Global supply chain refers to the network of companies and resources involved in the production, distribution, and delivery of goods and services around the world. Organizations may also refer to them as global production networks or global value chains.

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supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 192

Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. in your value network can be significantly automated to take place in almost real-time, or at least, in relevant time. Logility recently purchased Halo which embeds ML. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail.

Networking 40

Networking Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 40

Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. in your value network can be significantly automated to take place in almost real-time, or at least, in relevant time. Logility recently purchased Halo which embeds BI. In Part 2, I defined the 3-D Cycle in more detail.

Networking 40

Networking Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 40

Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

Though the regulations are set there they can govern any type of purchase with lots off different operating factors, there each procurement manager to a certain extent will apply their own views including their training (when I say training the organisations where they worked previously) and their own interpretations.

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Influencing Negotiation Risk Innovation 130

The Thomas Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

The goal of lead generation is to gather reliable contact information and rank them based on their likelihood to make a purchase or engage further. This includes: digital marketing, advertising, networking, and outbound prospecting. How To Generate Leads in Sales Listed below are the steps to generating sales leads : 1.

Strategy 52

Strategy Real-time Visibility Networking Buyers 52

Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

The opportunity of the Group Commercial & Procurement Director came up because Network Rail was looking for someone to do a full transformation on the procurement function and change it from a transactional organisation into a much more strategic business partnering function.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Networking Innovation 130

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 21, 2022

Purchasing Group — Everything You Should Know. You may have a hint of what purchasing group is due to its name. In this article, we will discuss what purchasing group is. We will check how it differs from purchasing organizations. Additionally, we will also examine the advantages of purchasing groups. . ENROLL NOW.

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Negotiation Suppliers Networking 130

Una

MAY 11, 2023

Join a group purchasing organization Engaging with a group purchasing organization (GPO) should be one of the first things you do when building a procurement function from scratch. A GPO can help you leverage their awesome purchasing power to access otherwise out-of-reach discounts with suppliers.

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Procurement Real-time Visibility e2e Purchasing 98

Una

AUGUST 4, 2022

The term refers to the common situation where employees purchase software that hasn’t been authorized by the central team. TechTarget advises that shadow IT can cause: Slower response times and application execution times Network throughput delays Missed dates and times for execution of batch jobs, and Short-duration system outages.

Buyers 98

Buyers Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 98

Positive Purchasing

AUGUST 18, 2023

As proud sponsors, our CEO, Jonathan O’Brien , Operations Director, Iain Anderson , and Business Development Manager, Sarah Stevenson will be networking at the event. DPW is expected to attract over 5,000 attendees, 80 speakers, and 90 exhibiting startups from over 80 countries.

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Supply chain Procurement Networking Purchasing 52

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Sustainable Purchasing — The Ultimate Guide. Sustainable purchasing might be a term that many people are not familiar with. However, this kind of purchasing is important, especially in the supply chain. . In this article, we will talk about what sustainable purchasing is. What is Sustainable Purchasing?

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Sustainability Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Una

APRIL 15, 2024

Outsourcing the task to a group purchasing organization Monitoring and analyzing suppliers for signs of financial trouble is time-consuming. So, why not outsource this job to a group purchasing oganization (GPO)?

Suppliers 52

Suppliers supply chain budgeting Quality Risk 52

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 26, 2024

To fully benefit from the innovation potential of a supplier network, buyers should ensure following conditions are in place: Strong competences in supplier / supply market scouting of the innovation potential,to bring innovative solutions from the supply base to the business.

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Suppliers Product development Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 30, 2023

I am responsible for the purchasing activities of Balfour Beatty on a large scale worth millions of pounds and have to make important decisions on what to recommend to our internal stakeholders and CIO. Through studying CIPS you also have the opportunity to expand your wider network which is key.

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supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Negotiation Real-time Visibility 130