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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

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The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Procurement

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Hug a maverick Instead of creating a resolution along the lines of “ eliminating maverick spend ”, how about you hug a maverick instead? Identify your serial mavericks – those who consistently purchase without following procurement policy – and approach them for a chat. Look for contract hurdles that exclude small, diverse suppliers.