World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. This technology helps identify bottlenecks, optimize inventory levels, and improve supplier relationships. Spend analysis enables informed decision-making and strategic sourcing.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. Their platform is particularly noted for its capabilities in spend data classification, risk and opportunity identification, and supplier data enrichment.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. These indices track the average price changes of a basket of goods and services over time. Supplier relationships: Building strong relationships with suppliers is crucial.

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Arkestro

JULY 11, 2022

As part of Box’s continuous advocacy towards ESG and Supplier Diversity, previous visibility into their supplier diversity spending was limited. Supplier Diversity — Procurement’s Crucial Key Performance Indicator . More potential suppliers means a decrease in cost and better products. . Until now. .

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data.

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Una

JULY 25, 2023

7 Supplier KPIs You Should Be Monitoring What are supplier KPIs? This article explores the importance of monitoring supplier KPIs and why having them in place is key for reducing costs and improving your bottom line. Every free resource is dedicated to empowering procurement to save more money, time, and effort.

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Una

AUGUST 30, 2022

Modern sourcing experts are more likely to point to Cloud-based , end-to-end procurement platforms, while those on the leading edge will list all sorts of disruptive technologies ranging from predictive AI to machine-learning enabled chatbots, IoT wearables, and more. How to Improve Strategic Supplier Relationship Management.

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HICX

AUGUST 4, 2022

The era of Supplier Experience is here. Accelerated by recent global events and propelled by today’s need to fundamentally change the way in which organizations interact with their suppliers, there is a realization in the industry that the enterprise-supplier relationship cannot be treated as a zero-sum game.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And yet, especially in many manufacturing industries, goods and services purchased from external suppliers can account for 60% of a company’s revenue. through strategic sourcing and targeted cost savings is a lot easier to accomplish than a sales force increasing their revenue by 10%. Supplier ESG analytics.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And yet, especially in many manufacturing industries, goods and services purchased from external suppliers can account for 60% of a company’s revenue. through strategic sourcing and targeted cost savings is a lot easier to accomplish than a sales force increasing their revenue by 10%. Supplier ESG analytics.

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Jaggaer

JULY 7, 2020

Over time, this engagement has expanded globally and is still focused on one of the most testing categories of sourcing and contract management within procurement: transport and logistics. In 2019 the company decided to embark on a project to implement global dashboards for sourcing and contracting events. The Challenge.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

As the risks that trigger supply disruptions, regulatory non-compliance and missed corporate objectives continue to gain visibility, an ‘eyes wide open’ attitude towards supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies has become imperative to improve operational resilience. And so it should.

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Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

For many of them, their organizations have invested a lot of time and money in ERP systems that do many things well and are there to stay. Limited supplier reach: ERP systems don’t go far enough when it comes to reaching and managing suppliers. Here are the specific areas where they tend to fall short: 1.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

By embracing these trends, businesses can unlock a world of opportunities, drive cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and ultimately achieve procurement excellence. Procurement data encompasses a wide range of information, including historical spend, transaction details, contracts, supplier information, and market intelligence.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2021

Leveraging relevant technology in the supply chain from the moment your suppliers bring in raw materials, during storage of the materials and manufactured products in the warehouse, and distribution of products to the final consumer can increase efficiency, boost production, reduce time wastage and improve business revenues.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

This approach allows businesses to leverage the expertise of procurement specialists to streamline operations, optimize supplier relationships, and most importantly, reduce costs. This involves everything from identifying requirements and sourcing suppliers to negotiating contracts, placing orders, and managing supplier relationships.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

By analyzing and understanding how an organization spends its resources, businesses can identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance supplier relationships, and drive overall efficiency. Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility.

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Planergy

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. Catalog management in procurement is the strategic process of managing and maintaining a product catalog within an organization.

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Procurement Software

MAY 16, 2023

The software automates workflows and approvals, manages supplier catalogues, and provides real-time analytics for better decision-making. Additionally, the platform provides real-time analytics and reports, allowing users to gain valuable insights into their procurement operations.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 1, 2022

Five years ago, global logistics company UPS’s procurement function was far from playing a strategic role. This team has 200 members, although some of these are focused specifically on systems and data, and source-to-pay modernisation programme and transactional purchasing.

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Pipefy

JUNE 14, 2023

Key takeaways Spend data is the information related to a company’s spending, specifically goods and services purchased from external suppliers or vendors. Visibility into procurement categories and effective management of categories fosters benefits like greater risk management and less costly supplier redundancies.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Managed procurement services leverage expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology to not only simplify the procurement process but also to identify cost-saving opportunities, ensure supplier compliance, and manage risks.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Using real-time data and analytics will give you the insight you need you to save money and gain efficiency. It is used to visualize all of your data so you can make better sourcing and supplier decisions. Additionally, it can also lead to improving compliance, reducing cycle times, and uncovering maverick spend.

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ivalua

MARCH 15, 2016

He said he had seen it all in supply base management and had experienced the feeling of victory leaving plenty of blood on the floor in negotiating with suppliers in his day. He talked about how that experience with power was a real high at times. In essence, his point was that supplier collaboration is not altruistic.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

We believe in the power of strategic sourcing and procurement to drive significant value across organizations. Our offerings, from spend analysis and sourcing support to contract and supplier management, are designed to optimize procurement operations, improve efficiency, and drive cost savings.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Next, the cleansed data is classified into categories according to a specific taxonomy, such as by supplier, product, or service. This is where the real magic happens. It’s not just about cost-cutting—it’s about cost optimization and strategic decision-making. Finally, the classified data is analyzed.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

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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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Sourcing managers play a vital role in a business’s procurement process by identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers. Sourcing managers have other remits, too, such as needing the ability to assess current market trends – together with a comprehensive understanding of supply and demand dynamics.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

At the same time, it also provides AI-powered management of contractual obligations and deliverables. Specific and sustainable supplier catalogues are included, allowing users to benefit from Hivebuy’s bulk buyer conditions. Matchory Matchory is a German procurement startup offering a data-driven strategic sourcing solution.

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Planergy

MARCH 2, 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. Tail spend analysis helps companies identify areas of spend that are falling through the cracks and gain visibility into their overall spending.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

It’s a strategic function that requires careful planning, selection, and negotiation to ensure that businesses get the best value for their money. It’s a delicate balancing act, where businesses must juggle quality, cost, supplier relationships, and risk management, all while keeping an eye on their bottom line.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 15, 2023

It’s the art of sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing, all while maintaining a keen eye on quality and cost. But in recent times, this function has evolved far beyond the simple act of purchasing. When a company commits to buying large quantities from a supplier, it often gets a better per-unit price.

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