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How to implement a future-ready e-procurement function

Spend Matters

Mobile procurement and warehouse integration: Enables RFID and IoT-based inventory tracking to improve order fulfillment accuracy. To maintain efficiency and adapt to market changes, organizations must leverage AI-driven insights, benchmarking and strategic automation.

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What is a Purchase Requisition? Definition and Process

ivalua

Routes to procurement for PO creation, vendor engagement, and eventual order issuance Sent to the supplier to initiate order fulfillment, shipping, and eventual invoicing Now that we understand the difference between purchase requisitions vs. purchase orders, let’s walk through the purchase requisition process, step-by-step.

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Business Performance: The 3 Key Boosters of Procurement

Jaggaer

From Order Fulfillment to Strategic Value Creation Partner This realization is relatively new and comes with a fundamental shift in how the role of procurement is understood. Looking back just 30 years, procurement was mainly seen as an ordering department. Yet its still not commonly perceived as a true driver of value.

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ERP Procurement: Unify Procurement Workflows Across Multiple ERPs

ivalua

Built for Manufacturing and Logistics, Not Procurement ERP systems were originally designed for manufacturing, and logistics teams, to handle transactional processes like order fulfilment, order management, inventory management, and bookkeeping. No-Code Workflows That Reflect Your Organization Every organization is different.

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Supply Chain Issues: Causes, Impacts & Mitigation Strategies

Finale Inventory

These disruptions translate directly to business pain: rising procurement costs, delayed order fulfillment, and lost Amazon Buy Box positioning when inventory becomes unreliable. AI-assisted procurement will move beyond simple reordering to strategic sourcing decisions.

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Strategic sourcing: Improve your buying power

TYA Suite

What is strategic sourcing and how does it work? Strategic sourcing is a method used by businesses to buy goods and services in a way that focuses on long-term value, not just short-term savings. Strategic is about building strong, lasting relationships with suppliers that deliver the best overall value.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Order Fulfillment Once a contract is signed, the supplier begins delivering goods or services as per the agreement. The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. High compliance reduces maverick buying.