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Taking an Advisory Approach to Procurement

Una

Taking an Advisory Approach to Procurement An inside look at how Una, the nation’s fastest growing group purchasing organization, works to take an advisory approach to procurement. Far too often, however, procurement departments are overworked and understaffed.

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Business process reengineering (BPR) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The purpose of BPR is to streamline workflows , eliminate unnecessary steps and improve resource utilization. The purpose of BPR is to streamline workflows , eliminate unnecessary steps and improve resource utilization. BPR involves business process redesign that challenges norms and methods within an organization.

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Strategic Sourcing for SMEs

Una

Overcoming Challenges with Strategic Sourcing for SMEs Explore how strategic sourcing for SMEs can help procurement professionals overcome the unique challenges of operating a small business. With limited resources, time, and purchasing power, every decision needs to be well-planned and supported by data.

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How to Repair Damaged Supplier Relationships

Una

In this article, we explore how supplier relationships become damaged, why these relationships are often worth saving, and offer advice on how to repair them effectively. Similarly, procurement professionals often face pressure to cut costs, and price negotiations can become heated, potentially souring the supplier relationship.

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Procurement Experiences, Trends and the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? What are companies thinking at the executive level and what type of actions are they taking? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).