Purchasing Related Topics 
ivalua
JUNE 5, 2025
Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. Procurement vs. Purchasing: What’s the Difference? What is Purchasing?
SCMDOJO
MARCH 24, 2025
Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 28, 2025
Finding the finest eyeglasses vendor is difficult for many individuals, particularly for those who purchase them conventionally, as it is difficult to visit several stores. Therefore, purchasing eyeglasses online is the most advantageous option. You are not need to leave your home and visit any shop.
TYA Suite
JUNE 2, 2025
From raw materials for manufacturing to office supplies or software subscriptions, these purchases keep the business moving. But purchasing is more than just placing orders, it's a structured process that ensures the right items are bought, from the right sources, at the right price, and at the right time.
Advertiser: GEP
It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 7, 2025
But cutting back on these costs never feels quite as urgent as purchases tied directly to revenue. Employees are bypassing approvals Rogue spending occurs when employees make purchases without following established approval chains or proper authorization. This leads to redundant purchases, budget overruns and a lack of accountability.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MAY 19, 2025
With an extensive online portfolio valued for its depth and scope, ProcurementIQ equips procurement professionals with the insight necessary to make better, faster purchasing decisions.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Steps your buying committee must go through when purchasing a prospecting solution. Using ZoomInfo’s exclusive research, third-party studies, and analyst briefs, this eBook aims to help B2B sales leaders better understand: Different ways prospecting solutions maximize sales productivity and effectiveness.
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Whether you are just launching a sustainable purchasing program or looking to expand and strengthen your current efforts, you’ll need the support of multiple diverse stakeholders.
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest.
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