Una

DECEMBER 20, 2022

But the reality is that project-based organizational structures are replacing top-down, role-based hierarchies in businesses of every size. Ask yourself if you’ve noticed any of the following trends in your workplace. Your organization (including the procurement function ) seems to be in a never-ending cycle of transformations.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. In this dynamic environment, traditional procurement practices that focus on transactional tasks are no longer enough.

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Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

You may have had a hint of its size from the dozens of ads that pop up as you browse the internet, or the number of technology vendors clamoring for your attention at procurement conferences. Procurement is noticeably lagging behind other functions in terms of digital transformation. Take B2B services purchasing as an example.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 98

Una

JULY 26, 2022

As a rule, the business case for investing in IT is well-understood. Organizations are creating value from IT spend in three key ways that contribute to top-line growth: Investing in back-end systems and infrastructure to support business operations with automation, Cloud hosting , AI, Machine Learning, data analytics, and more.

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Una

JANUARY 24, 2024

He shared his perspective on how to successfully manage suppliers and stakeholders in highly complex sourcing environments, and how the lessons he has learned along the way are informing his MBA research into improving procurement processes in the automotive industry.

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Una

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Today, they are thoroughly integrated with the business and play a key part in ensuring resilience and minimizing supply chain interruptions. You are doing risk assessments on what this vendor is doing, how it is helping the organization, and what kind of data [they] would have access to. By Hugo Britt | October 20, 2022.

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Procurement Software

JULY 25, 2023

So, you’re about to embark on a digital procurement transformation in your organization. You’ve read lots of articles, listened to a few of the best procurement podcasts , maybe been to a conference or two , and networked with some of your peers. So, you’re well informed and ready to set out on your journey.

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Una

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Human Factor in Strategic Sourcing How to allow for the human factor in strategic sourcing to drive the success of procurement process optimization and cost efficiency efforts. Allowing for the human element in strategic sourcing will help ensure your plan will stay on track. Clear communication about your strategy is essential.

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Una

JULY 3, 2023

By Hugo Britt | July 6, 2023 Search Search Some leadership experts argue that when you reach a certain level of seniority, the skillsets you’ve gained over the course of your career fade into irrelevance to be replaced by generic leadership skills that are indistinguishable and interchangeable across professions.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. As discussed in our article What is Procurement’s Place in the Value Chain? This has been a long standing view of Procurement and in many cases is how many still view Procurement today. ” Ouch!

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 26, 2023

Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. Here it is – take some time to look at it and how it flows, then read on.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction. Remove the noise. Address Procurement Strategy. Keep Procurement up to date.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Read the article at claritum.com. multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. resource within the business. the procurement function.

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2020

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This article explores the use of technology to provide a platform for Buyers and Sellers to interact during a major disruption resulting in the absence of face to face or event-based exploration of partnerships. Business ecosystems rely on engagement between all parties. Introduction.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Basing this on the many articles I have read covering this subject. Basing this on the many articles I have read covering this subject. I believe the issue with these articles is the broad range encompassed by the word Procurement and the constant change within this domain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. As discussed in our article What is Procurement’s Place in the Value Chain? This has been a long standing view of Procurement and in many cases is how many still view Procurement today. ” Ouch!

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

AUGUST 24, 2017

We hope you enjoy reading about his story and work on sustainable purchasing. How did your passion for sustainable purchasing develop? I then began working with my management and Human Resources partners to seek a role within our sustainability organization. Bill’s Story. Achievements and Challenges.

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2020

This article explores the use of technology to provide a platform for Buyers and Sellers to interact during a major disruption resulting in. engagement of potential partners in the buying and supplying ecosystem, is essential if we are to ensure our businesses are resilient to global. as a result of furloughing some resources.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2023

Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start your search. This covers shows with enough episodes to be useful resources, and also from a broad range of procurement angles. This covers shows with enough episodes to be useful resources, and also from a broad range of procurement angles. NOTE: We will update this article approx.

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Una

APRIL 9, 2024

How to (Actually) Transform Your Business with Group Purchasing Learn how to transform your business with group purchasing and add an average of 18-22% savings per category to your bottom line. looking for innovative ways to reduce costs for your business.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

Claritum

JANUARY 8, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This Accenture White Paper looks closely at how companies could generate higher levels of value by re-imagining their supply chains as “digital supply networks.” Make visibility into your indirect spend a corporate priority. How to define the right tail end management process.

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Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You may already be challenging what the business is specifying and have questioned the ‘needs’ versus ‘wants’ within each buying decision. There can and must be, an element of advancing or supporting sustainable best practice in everything you do as a business. We will need to elevate our perspective to a whole new level.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

Are you struggling to reach your target audience and maximize your revenue? Distribution channels are the key to expanding your reach and boosting your bottom line. By effectively leveraging these channels, you can tap into new markets, connect with potential customers, and accelerate your growth.

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How to Improve Procurement Efficiency. Procurement was once known for imposing clunky purchasing processes. To make meaningful changes, you’ll first need to conduct a thorough review of your existing processes. To make meaningful changes, you’ll first need to conduct a thorough review of your existing processes.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Purchase orders Real-time Visibility 105

Una

AUGUST 30, 2022

Whether you have a P2P, S2C, or SRM focus, there’s little doubt that you are leveraging the data flowing into your systems to optimize business intelligence and ultimately make better decisions based on real evidence. How to Improve Strategic Supplier Relationship Management. Digital procurement game-changers.

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Una

JULY 28, 2022

Without collaboration , business goals are difficult to reach, innovative ideas cannot be put into practice, and business transformation initiatives will not stick. Is your procurement team territorial? Does your procurement team behave like a snapping saltwater crocodile? By Hugo Britt | July 28, 2022.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

There are so many, in fact, that we expanded our article to include 25 of them. What started out as a top 10 article quickly became obvious that we needed to cover more! It directs incoming requisitions and queries to the appropriate resources based on specific metrics. Hot diggity dawg! US procurement startups are killing it.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

When customers have transparency into product availability, delivery timelines, and order status, they are more likely to complete purchases and continue shopping with a business. At the same time, it makes excellent sense to have a good SEO software solution to keep track of how your marketing strategies perform.

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Planergy

JULY 14, 2022

Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. How to capture early payment discounts and avoid late payment penalties. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo.

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Claritum

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Are you a 2-dimensional or a 3-dimensional purchasing organisation? Automation for the 3-dimensional purchasing organisation. Procurement needs to transform and continue to transform to align to the business. Introduction. Defining the Perfect Procurement World.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 17, 2023

IBM software products are embedding watsonx capabilities across digital labor, IT automation, security, sustainability, and application modernization to help unlock new levels of business value for clients. How can you get started today? There are huge possibilities including connecting your controls to your internal policies.”

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. A group, eligible to comment on the current state of S&OP.

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Claritum

MARCH 29, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This article questions whether the answer to automation is to support a wealth of feature “widgets” or whether automation should focus on the core business processes and ensure that simplicity is the primary goal. Introduction. Crazy World of Procurement. Automation in this Crazy World.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. MATs aim to band multiple schools together to strengthen all of them.

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