Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. The financial supply chain is new to many procurement professionals, especially those who have just started their journey in the procurement and supply chain industry. . For this article, we will tackle what a financial supply chain is.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

As recent times have shown us, political matters across the world can have an impact on shipping routes, thus affecting the prices of goods all around the world. But what steps can you take to a more resilient supply chain during disruptions? If you’re ready to learn more about creating stronger supply chains, read below.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The past few years have been challenging as far as supply chain goes, and it doesn’t look like things will improve any time soon. All three used to suffer from inefficient supply chains, which resulted from bad supplier relations. That’s precisely what these three companies used to suffer from.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Despite greater past media attention on pharmaceutical pricing, the single greatest contributor to overall healthcare costs (a whopping 18 percent of the U.S. As a result, there has been growing attention on hospital pricing. Various factors frustrate patients when it comes to hospital pricing.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Despite greater past media attention on pharmaceutical pricing, the single greatest contributor to overall healthcare costs (a whopping 18 percent of the U.S. As a result, there has been growing attention on hospital pricing. Various factors frustrate patients when it comes to hospital pricing.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Spend analytics software would be the first tech investment I’d make in a greenfield Head of Procurement role. To do this quickly and efficiently, spend analytics software is your best friend. Sure, but it won’t be very efficient and it’s prone to human error. Mithra-Ai Mithra-AI Solutions B.V.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

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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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . On the AI front, Ivalua enhanced its leading CLM solution with AI-Powered Contract Data Capture. AI-powered contract management.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. It allows businesses to track and improve their procurement activities and have a transparent outlook of their procurement process. What is Procurement Tracking?

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. Forrester’s study of 500 Procurement Professionals looked into the opportunities for SVM software to help return business to sustained growth.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! In today’s world, supply chains are more important than ever. In fact, 89% of businesses encountered a supplier risk event in the last five years. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Manufacturing.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. Effective supplier negotiations do not limit to the best price but a mutually beneficial agreement from both the parties that can have a profound impact on the company. It is a skill that needs a strategic approach and it is not something anyone can do.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. Inflation occurs when there is an imbalance between the supply and demand of money and goods. What is inflation?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. Resiliency is now the name of the game for supply chains. Supplier Diversification. Supplier Diversification.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. In 2022, inflation rates peaked at 9.1%

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 30, 2023

Procurement managers, also known as purchasing managers, supervise a company’s relationship with suppliers and the logistics of transportation. They also analyze market trends and make recommendations to senior management on how to optimize procurement processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

A sales order is a confirmation document a supplier/seller issued to the buyer. It is a document that confirms the buyer’s request, including the agreed-upon terms and details such as the prices, quantities, payment method, delivery terms, and any other relevant information. What is a Sales Order?

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

A formal contract document that contains the detailed requirement for purchasing and obtaining goods and services, a job order is utilized with a view to ensuring that the desired goods or services are acquired in an orderly and efficient way. What is a Job Order? A clear budget 4.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

European procurement software startups are growing fast, and we’re constantly seeing new ones landing onto the scene. If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. Procuretech in Europe is buzzing right now.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The software works with real-time and historical data, including user preferences, past buys, supplier performance, and market trends. Systems use this data to automate routine procurement tasks and make informed decisions about sourcing, pricing, and supplier relationships. Why is autonomous procurement important?

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 24, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Vendor Scorecards — Everything You Should Know Vendor scorecards simplify vendor management and are an important factor in monitoring supplier performance. However, what is it? What Are Vendor Scorecards?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

AI in logistics refers to the use of AI-powered solutions to optimize supply chain management, improve decision-making and enhance customer experience. The use of AI in logistics is becoming an essential element of supply chain management as the industry becomes more complex as it is.

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Arkestro

JULY 18, 2023

Unfortunately for supply chain and manufacturing executives, disruption is still the name of the game. Between volatile geopolitical environments, increasing regulations, and shifting consumer demand, economic uncertainty is hitting various areas of the supply chain and manufacturing industries hard.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations.

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Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains.

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HICX

AUGUST 31, 2023

Table of Contents What is Supplier Information Management? What are the benefits of Supplier Information Management? It is a pivotal component of supply chains for organizations of all sizes due to the increasingly complex dynamics of today’s global market that interconnects organizations, suppliers and consumers.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Predictive Procurement is crucial to solving a wide range of complex supply chain problems efficiently and effectively. Procurement teams that successfully align with their key suppliers have seen improved quality, reliability, cost savings, and other critical deliverables for evaluating supplier performance.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

There doesn’t seem to be a month go by without a new solution coming onto the market offering eSourcing software as part of their offering. Knowing which solution is suited to your business and level of procurement maturity is a minefield. Which eSourcing solutions are best suited to mid-market businesses?

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