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Strategic sourcing enters a new age. Are you keeping up? (Part 2)

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In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability.

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Webinar Recap: Procurement 2022, Big Trends and Predictions

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in October 2021*, the highest in more than three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? More on that here.

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The Reality of Automation in Procurement!

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It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Automation of procurement processes, along with a seamless integration of the other systems such as ERP, WMS, and TMS, will ensure enhanced supply chain visibility.

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The 25 Hottest US Procurement Startups

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Their platform also offers thorough spend intelligence, allowing for in-depth strategic sourcing. It is optimised for sourcing raw materials and purchased parts in manufacturing businesses. LightSource LightSource is an early stage startup offering an online strategic sourcing platform aimed at mid-market businesses.

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Episode 137: Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney

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Frank is the Director of Market Strategy at Cleo, where he is focused on helping companies get ahead and stay ahead despite persistent supply chain complexity. The basics of group purchasing Group purchasing refers to the practice of businesses or organizations coming together to purchase goods or services at a discounted price.

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Procure-to-Pay (P2P) vs. Source-to-Pay (S2P)

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However, procure-to-pay is definitely a subcomponent of the entire source-to-pay process. The key difference is that S2P includes the important stage of strategic sourcing, which is performed before you. Industry jargon refers to sourcing and the negotiation of terms and conditions as the “upstream” part of the process.

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Procure-to-Pay (P2P) vs. Source-to-Pay (S2P)

Procurement Software

However, procure-to-pay is definitely a subcomponent of the entire source-to-pay process. The key difference is that S2P includes the important stage of strategic sourcing, which is performed before you. Industry jargon refers to sourcing and the negotiation of terms and conditions as the “upstream” part of the process.