Planergy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Thanks to AI and other tools, you can now make better decisions with real-time data. Let’s delve into the details.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With a real-time connected network of 12 million drivers, OneRail matches the right vehicle for the right delivery so brands lower expenses and increase capacity to rapidly scale their businesses. Today Peter Cyr, Senior Vice President of Logistics Optimization and Procurement at OneRail, joins me to talk all about the final mile.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's competitive business environment, procurement isn't just a necessity; it's a strategic function that can significantly influence a company’s bottom line. Technology has transformed procurement operations from a complex, manual process into an automated, streamlined function that enhances decision-making and transparency.

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Una

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. But why does achieving comprehensive visibility remain a pressing challenge for so many businesses? Why is visibility so important?

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. Effective procurement strategies require a deep understanding of market trends, supplier landscapes, and the latest technologies.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. Effective procurement strategies require a deep understanding of market trends, supplier landscapes, and the latest technologies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

While making these changes is now imperative for helping prevent climate change, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to sustainable procurement. In fact, most organisations report emissions from their supply chain are several times greater than from their direct emissions. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 23, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter What Are the Benefits of Having a Transport Management System? This will improve visibility and analytical capabilities, which will result in better decision-making.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Integrated Logistics — What You Should Know Integrated logistics is gaining popularity throughout the years to the point of replacing the traditional logistics concepts. However, what is it?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter AI in Logistics — The Ultimate Guide Artificial intelligence is rapidly revolutionizing industries and logistics is not an exception. Do you want to improve inventory management, or optimize routes?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! For a supply chain to run smoothly it needs to be well managed under the right strategy for your business objectives. Below are three building blocks of a well-managed supply chain strategy to help you boost efficiency and lower costs. Visibility.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

The need for efficient and error-proof procurement processes has never been greater. Following recent unprecedented events and disruptions, one thing has become clear: procurement optimization is no longer just about cost-effectiveness or efficiency. . What is procurement transformation?

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI Use ChatGPT to automate procurement processes 5. Supplier Order Management Software: What it is?

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This comprehensive guide will go over tail spend in procurement and provide resources for how to implement an effective tail spend management strategy. This shape represents your entire procurement spend. It's decentralized by buyers in the business (not procurement people). Taming Tail Spend. Next is the tail.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This month Gartner published its eagerly awaited Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Suites , ranking the top 14 vendors based on ability to execute and completeness of vision. This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Procurement has a direct impact on a company’s financial health. From reducing waste and containing costs to mitigating risks such as procurement fraud and inflated expenses, procurement’s insights and expertise can help businesses navigate some of their most pressing challenges.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 31, 2023

51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Success! First Name Email Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Control — What You Should Know Inventory control allows businesses to ensure that the right amount of supply is available to meet the customers’ demands.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 23, 2023

51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download ChatGPT PDF Procurement Courses  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Last Mile Logistics — What You Should Know Last mile logistics is often associated with e-commerce due to its rising popularity in the modern market. CERTIFICATE COURSES 1.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation. A well-established sourcing strategy helps businesses secure the best quality materials at the most competitive prices. Warehousing: Warehousing involves the storage and management of inventory.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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Una

MAY 11, 2023

Building a Procurement Function From Scratch With the right approach, building a procurement function from scratch can create streamlined and efficient processes that deliver real value to your organization. Defining your goals and objectives will help you create a roadmap for building your procurement function.

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Una

JUNE 29, 2023

5 Types of Supply Chain Strategies for Every Sourcing Hero Explore the superpowers offered by various types of supply chain strategies that businesses can adopt to meet their objectives. By Hugo Britt | June 29, 2023 Search Search At Una, we lovingly refer to procurement professionals as “sourcing heroes.”

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Here’s what you need to know in order to build a successful strategy. Decision-makers must take into account many different pieces of information in order to gauge this, including the assets likely length of useful life, its projected performance over time and the cost of disposing of it. What is an asset?

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Management — Everything You Should Know Inventory management enables companies to ensure that they always have enough stock to fulfill customer orders. However, what is it?

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Una

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Three Steps to Making an Impact When Starting a New Procurement Role. Now, I know settling into a new role can take a little time, so I don’t want you to feel under any pressure to make any significant impact straight away. Make an impact right away when starting a new procurement role. Step 1: Gain visibility of spend data.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Periodic Inventory System — Everything You Should Know Periodic inventory system is a method in accounting that is usually easier and more cost-effective. However, what is it?

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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. You have to know what you’re spending your money on before you can start to transform your procurement operations. To do this quickly and efficiently, spend analytics software is your best friend.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

One of the common themes I’m hearing from large organisations is that they are finding a lack of visibility looking ahead for energy spend. They want to centralise energy procurement and increase the use of on-site renewables, all while working towards their ESG and reducing reliance on the external grid. So, what can businesses do?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Cognitive procurement is a hot topic in the business world today. In simple words, cognitive procurement is the process of using disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with procurement. But why is cognitive procurement becoming so popular, and what impact does it create on businesses?

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? The time is now – let’s get an action plan together! What are the implications?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. However, what is it?

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 30, 2023

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Portcast and its solution for cargo tracking. It is a data-first company that prides itself on near-instant updates and exceptional logistics visibility. Read more. )

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Una

APRIL 27, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series The Consequences of Getting Procurement Involved Too Late Avoid getting procurement involved too late in the purchasing process. Learn how to engage stakeholders early to amplify the value procurement brings to the table. The phone rings at the local fire station.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

. ​ Automotive supply chain facts Up to 50 percent of unscheduled downtime is due to a lack of spare parts or stockouts ( The Importance of Inventory Optimization in MRO, July 2015 , Aberdeen Group) Generally, 99% of [semiconductor] manufacturing foundries have no visibility where the part is going. Why is this happening?

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