Una

AUGUST 2, 2023

EPISODE 126 Making Procurement Research Actionable with Denis Wolowiecki By Kelly Barner | August 2, 2023 According to CAPS Research, two thirds of Chief Procurement Officers and Chief Supply Chain Officers – the top spend management executive in a company – sit two levels below the CEO.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We will also look at how spend management software , like Planergy, can help keep track of expenses and control spending within budget limits. Using spend management software, like Planergy, will allow you to gain real-time spend visibility and make better decisions. Why is Business Budgeting Important?

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Una

MAY 23, 2023

Indirect Procurement Mistakes to Avoid How to Overcome the Top 5 Challenges of Managing Indirect Spend Managing Indirect Spend to Maximize Business Savings Share on Social Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You might also like: Group Purchasing and Indirect Spend: a Fairy-Tale Romance How to Manage Risk Using a Group Purchasing Organization How to Use GPOs (..)

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Tail Spending — Everything You Should Know. Many people in procurement do not have an idea what tail spending is. The tail spending management process can help organizations to find opportunities for continuous improvement. . 33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 20, 2023

In this episode of The Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined again by Ward Karson, Chief Operating Officer of Raindrop – an enterprise spend management suite based in California. Raindrop as a full suite enterprise spend management solution. Getting started in procurement 30 years ago. Stay in touch!

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The Procuretech Podcast

JULY 25, 2023

In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined once more by Ward Karson, Chief Operating Officer of Raindrop – an enterprise spend management suite based in California. Today they discuss the pros and cons of tackling supplier risk management from within an S2P Suite. Stay in touch!

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Una

MAY 23, 2023

Indirect Procurement Mistakes to Avoid How to Overcome the Top 5 Challenges of Managing Indirect Spend Managing Indirect Spend to Maximize Business Savings Share on Social Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You might also like: Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Group Purchasing and Indirect Spend: a Fairy-Tale Romance How to Manage (..)

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Una

JANUARY 25, 2023

Market Basket and Sample Food Cost Analysis Food Service GPO Food Cost Reduction Program Share on Social Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Join for free and start saving today.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 16, 2023

In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by Ward Karson, Chief Operating Officer of Raindrop – an enterprise spend management suite based in California. If you want to learn more about Ward, Raindrop, or Procurement Software, check out the useful links below. Stay in touch!

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For businesses, a dedicated spend management software , like Planergy, with automated spend analytics and drill down reporting makes this much easier. Using Software to Manage Discretionary Expenses Software solutions, such as Planergy’s spend management software, can be instrumental in better management of discretionary costs.

Budget 52

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

SAP Ariba SAP Ariba is a cloud bases procurement software that provides spending management, and supply chain services that allow suppliers and buyers to connect and do business, worldwide. Provides other functions such as sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and payment management.

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Una

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Traditional means of creating value include things like managing contracts with preferred suppliers , controlling maverick spend, and minimizing warehouse costs. Focusing on sustainability and partnering with a GPO can lead to greater cost reduction and better spend management, as well.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In eWorld dispatch 2 we covered the new procurement tech vendors exhibiting at eWorld and gave a run down of their key capabilities and plans, including Advanced spend management suite, PAID tail spend procurement automation, and Vendr SaaS buying platform. For non-members, please subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date.

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Una

JANUARY 17, 2024

Our experts bring another layer of valuable expertise when it comes to all things procurement and spend management. Sourcing advisors become your partners in navigating the intricate landscape of procurement, offering insights, recommendations, and a proactive approach to managing spend effectively.

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Una

JUNE 22, 2023

Partnering with the right GPO will help optimize your existing procurement strategy in a way that leads to increased cost savings and better overall spend management. The Una Difference Group purchasing can be a complex process and not all GPO partners are created equal.

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Una

MARCH 14, 2023

Risk-taking Intrapreneurs are willing to challenge the status quo. They are comfortable with uncertainty and willing to take calculated risks to achieve their goals.

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Una

JANUARY 1, 2024

Our sourcing experts can promptly and efficiently comb through your spend categories and identify which ones would benefit most from our collection of pre-negotiated contracts. Save an average of 18-22% and obtain better overall spend management within your direct and indirect procurement spend categories – for free.

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Planergy

MARCH 2, 2023

Establishing Tail Spend Analysis Metrics Companies should establish metrics to measure their progress to ensure they get the most out of their tail spend analysis. Planergy’s procurement system helps you with tail spend analysis with our comprehensive spend management tools and spend analysis software.

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Una

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Beyond finding cost savings , group purchasing organizations can also help with category management, tail spend management, developing supplier relationships, running cost analyses, mitigating supply chain risks, and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter The post The Procurement Talent Shortage appeared first on Una.

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Una

AUGUST 31, 2023

Partnering with Una means you gain immediate access to a team of indirect spend management experts offering procurement and supply chain knowledge, category advisory, insight into spend data and cost comparisons, supplier relationship management, and more.

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Planergy

AUGUST 18, 2023

Both also integrate with other tools, like Planergy for Spend management and AP Automation. Spend Management Software Ensuring spend is managed with correct approval processes ensures only correct purchases are made adhering to budgets and internal controls for purchasing.

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Planergy

AUGUST 18, 2023

Both also integrate with other tools, like Planergy for Spend management and AP Automation. Spend Management Software Ensuring spend is managed with correct approval processes ensures only correct purchases are made adhering to budgets and internal controls for purchasing.

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Planergy

AUGUST 21, 2023

Improve Visibility of Committed Spend Committed spend is part of the spend management process, which is used to manage company funds using measures such as procurement, outsourcing, and supply chain management to better meet established company spending goals. Download PDF What’s your goal today?

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Una

APRIL 25, 2023

Share on Social Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You might also like: How to Use GPOs as a Cost Savings Strategy Elements of a Diversified Procurement Strategy Introduction to Una’s Food Category Experts Subscribe to our Newsletter The post Time-Poor in Procurement appeared first on Una.

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Planergy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Download our “Indirect Spend Guide” Download a free copy of our guide to better manage and make savings on your indirect spend.

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Planergy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. With a well-implemented travel policy in place, you’ll be better equipped to manage costs, ensure employee safety, and optimize your business travel experience.

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Una

JUNE 15, 2023

Compliance and risk management: Service providers can be tasked with ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies, as well as managing supplier risks. Inventory management: Outsourcing forecasting and managing inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing costs.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Download our “Indirect Spend Guide” Download a free copy of our guide to better manage and make savings on your indirect spend.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Download our “Indirect Spend Guide” Download a free copy of our guide to better manage and make savings on your indirect spend.

Inventory 52

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The Procuretech Podcast

JULY 5, 2022

Thomas started working in IT, then moved to working in procurement for the shipping line Maersk, where one of his projects was in spend management. So how can he create a spend management platform that gives more? Sign up for the Procurement Software Newsletter. Stay in touch! Visit ProcurementSoftware.site.

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Planergy

JULY 27, 2023

Spend Management Analysis Expense reports can provide valuable insights into how employees are using company resources. By analyzing the spend data , companies can identify trends and patterns in employee spending , which can help them make informed decisions about budgeting, procurement, and other business processes.

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Planergy

MAY 30, 2023

Implementing an automated travel and expense management solution is the best way to overcome this challenge. With such a solution, you’ll always have visibility into employee spending, no matter where they are in the world, for more efficient spend management. Download PDF What’s your goal today?

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Planergy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Download our “Indirect Spend Guide” Download a free copy of our guide to better manage and make savings on your indirect spend.

Purchasing 52

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Download our “Indirect Spend Guide” Download a free copy of our guide to better manage and make savings on your indirect spend.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Use PLANERGY to manage purchasing and accounts payable. We’ve helped save billions of dollars for our clients through better spend management, process automation in purchasing and finance, and reducing financial risks. Download PDF. What’s your goal today? download a free copy of our guide.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With our business travel and expense management software, you can easily track and manage employee travel, allowable expenses for reimbursement, create expense reports, and more. Embrace the power of technology and make your business travel management a breeze with these innovative tools. Download PDF What’s your goal today?

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Having real-time spend visibility , carrying out budget variance analysis , reviewing spend analysis on procurement activities , and following budget reporting best practices by using a dedicated spend management software that incorporates business budgeting software , like Planergy, can help.

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