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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. In summary, procurement is a strategic function focused on maximizing value, reducing costs, and building competitive advantage.

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Business process management (BPM) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Benefits: Automated claim processing Reduced processing times Enhanced visibility Compliance and risk management By automating routine tasks and implementing predefined rules, BPM enables timely compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.