Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Ensuring supply continuity requires timely and open sharing of information.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Effective planning can begin by setting clear objectives, defining the scope and deliverables, estimating the timeframe of the procurement process, and identifying potential risks and inconveniences. Budget Control When it comes to maintaining budgetary control throughout the entire procurement process, job orders are crucial.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! These challenges include stakeholder resistance, lack of clear project objectives, execution roadblocks, poor adoption, and risks to governance.

Procurement 239

Procurement Change management Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 239

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

The Impact on Procurement & Purchasing Teams Managing spend has a direct impact on the success of Procurement & Purchasing Teams. Resource Allocation: By strategically managing spend, teams can allocate resources in a way that aligns with the organization’s objectives and priorities.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from: Donna Wilczek, EVP Strategy and Innovation at Coupa , spend management suite provider and one of Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know. So, 2024 … are you ready for it? Coupa and our customers are ready.

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Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 74

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices. 16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainability 130

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. To put that in perspective, the US GDP that year was just over $21 trillion and federal spend was $4.4 trillion, making grants roughly 17% of the total federal budget. .

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Management supply chain budgeting Budget 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Its approach uses an all-in-one spend platform that combines expense management, corporate cards, travel and business accounts. Gatekeeper combines contract lifecycle management with third-party risk management, two areas that are related but usually addressed with disparate software tools.

e2e 78

e2e Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 78

ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Payment Cards FAQ: More Cash Rewards, Less Effort April 28, 2023 | | Innovation by Steve Carter Unlock your Payment Solution Organizations are rethinking their traditional payment methods as they seek to maximize savings while securely streamlining the invoicing process.

Innovation 130

Innovation Purchasing supply chain budgeting Contract 130

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. As Forrester’s VP and Principal Analyst Duncan Jones noted, while avoiding risk is impossible, preparing for it is critical. But cost reduction is no longer sufficient.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Their platform is particularly noted for its capabilities in spend data classification, risk and opportunity identification, and supplier data enrichment. What sets Mithra-AI apart is its real-time, continuous visibility of spend data, coupled with proactive alerts for opportunities and risks.

supply chain software solutions 52

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

To succeed in this field, procurement professionals must possess a variety of competencies, ranging from negotiation and supplier management to risk assessment and financial analysis. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Procurement is perfectly placed to help manage this growing risk landscape, support innovation and create sustainable cost savings. Purchasing (45%), invoicing (41%) and budget management (39%) are the most digitised processes to date. Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes .

Procurement 164

Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply chain 164

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

” Here is the first post on Zycus – “ Doing What Comes Naturally: Accessing Zycus Spend Management Innovation Through A Simplified and Practical User Interface (Zycus Inc. Ensuring they are best placed to reduce costs, manage risk and increase their efficiency, helping to maximise margins.”

Raw materials 61

Raw materials Price supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 61

Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

On the one side, finance is concerned with keeping the company budget in the black. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets. Ultimately, both want the same goal — ensuring business outcomes are positive, timely, and on-budget.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 52

Planergy

MARCH 2, 2023

Tail spend analysis helps companies identify areas of spend that are falling through the cracks, allowing them to make more informed decisions and achieve greater savings. Introduction To Tail Spend Analysis Tail spend analysis examines a company’s spending patterns and identifies opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments.

Procurement strategies 52

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

But don’t be fooled by their size – when accumulated, these costs can form a substantial part of a company’s expenditure, and a large number of suppliers can add complexity and risk to the supply chain. While tail spend is often neglected, it holds a gold mine of untapped savings opportunities.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Spend management Risk 40

Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

Strategic sourcing 52

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Una

APRIL 25, 2023

Here are some of the factors that cause time constraints in procurement: Increased complexity The globalization of markets and the expansion of the supply chain bring cost benefits, but have also led to an increase in the volume and complexity of procurement activities. Why are Sourcing Heroes so often time-poor in procurement?

Procurement 94

Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Contract 94

Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From reducing waste and containing costs to mitigating risks such as procurement fraud and inflated expenses, procurement’s insights and expertise can help businesses navigate some of their most pressing challenges. Procurement has a direct impact on a company’s financial health. Profitability. Resilience.

Innovation 52

Innovation Strategy e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Barkers Procurement

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Procurement can drive innovation, build resilience in the supply chain and reduce risk, and it must align with the strategic goals of the business. This is a fundamental part of our approach to optimising procurement within any business. You can achieve this with our winning approach to procurement.

Procurement 52

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Una

JANUARY 17, 2024

Addressing the Possible Risks Associated with GPOs The Basics of Group Purchasing Buying Group vs Group Purchasing Organization The unmatched security of price protection Having a stable anchor is priceless in a sea of market fluctuations. Think of it as a risk mitigation strategy. Consider the value this expertise brings.

Negotiation 52

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

We’re seeing the tactical, day-to-day aspects of procurement increasingly automated as artificial intelligence gets smarter, meaning an old-school purchasing manager risks obsolescence. You snag a bunch of budget-friendly printers without considering the long game. The initial savings pale in comparison to the ongoing expenses.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing 52

Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

This would mean that 70% of your spending is going toward one type of product—in this case, stationery—and 30% is being spent on other types of office supplies. Pareto Spend Analysis is an incredibly useful tool for optimizing supply chain management processes, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency.

supply chain budgeting 52

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Planergy

AUGUST 16, 2022

Supplier development is an important part of a company’s overall supply chain management strategy and is essential for ensuring that the right suppliers are selected to deliver quality products and services. The goal of these teams is to work with suppliers to identify ways to reduce costs and improve quality.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management supply chain budgeting Supplier relationship management 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Spend analysis refers to the process of examining and categorizing an organization’s spending patterns, supplier relationships, and purchasing behavior to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and strategic decision-making.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier consolidation 52

Procurify

JULY 20, 2022

So, what are the common challenges purchasing managers face today, and how can they address them? Risk management and mitigation. Risk management and mitigation is a primary purchasing challenge today. Before, purchasing managers often prioritized spend management. Implementing compliance.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

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.

Procurement 40

Procurement Management Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

February 17, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year in 2020. Empowering Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe. in “The Forrester Wave : Supplier Risk And Performance Management (SRPM) Platforms, Q3 2020.”.

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Una

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Amplify Your Business Spend Management Strategies with a GPO. Any business, regardless of size, can take advantage of the “strength in numbers” concept and access pre-negotiated contracts with some of the nation’s top suppliers and vendors , saving big on their portion of spend. GPOs aren’t just about generating cost savings.

Spend management 97

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Purchasing 97

Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

It not only helps businesses to reduce costs and increase efficiency, but also strengthens supplier relationships, and enhances value creation. The answer lies in the powerful tool of spend analysis. Now, let’s introduce EmpoweringCPO’s spend analysis offerings.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a procurement professional, you know how important it is to have a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. One way to ensure that your supply chain runs smoothly is by utilizing supplier tiering. Supplier tiering also helps reduce costs by eliminating inefficient or unnecessary processes in the supply chain.

Suppliers 52

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Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

By finding the right partnerships and putting together a comprehensive plan, businesses can ensure they’re getting the most out of their marketing budget. It should also provide details on the specific services you’re looking for and any budget or timeline constraints you may have. Identify Your Core Target Market.

Procurement 52

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