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Procurence: Vendor Analysis, 2022 Update (Part 1) — SxM and main new modules overview, market analysis and tech selection tips

Spend Matters

It currently offers a SxM solution that is rapidly growing to cover other processes (sourcing, contract management, order collaboration, cost optimization). Procurence’s solution (Meercat) provides customers with rich features to manage their suppliers and their risk, emphasizing supply quality management and project-based procurement.

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Spot the mistakes Strategic Sourcing Framework

Procurement Templates

Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks associated with procurement activities is essential for effective planning and mitigation. Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc.

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How to build a successful procurement strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. A successful procurement strategy also mitigates risks inherent in the supply chain.

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Implementing a Spend Analysis Solution: Steps and Best Practices

Empowering CPO

One crucial aspect of procurement is gaining insights into spending patterns and optimizing expenditures. Through our commitment to quality, depth, creativity, and engagement, we strive to provide our clients with informative content that empowers them to navigate the complex world of spend analysis and procurement optimization.

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The Reality of Automation in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. Supply Chain Transparency. Email Address.

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Unleashing the Power of Spend Analysis in Procurement

Empowering CPO

It provides invaluable insights into spending patterns, supplier performance, and opportunities for cost optimization. Real-world success stories and case studies illustrating the significant impact of spend analysis on achieving tangible cost savings and procurement optimization.

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Business process management (BPM) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. Business process management examples BPM can help improve overall business operations by optimizing various business processes.