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Supplier Relationship Management: A Comprehensive Guide 2023

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation.

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11 Best eSourcing Software for Mid-Market Companies

Procurement Software

There doesn’t seem to be a month go by without a new solution coming onto the market offering eSourcing software as part of their offering. Knowing which solution is suited to your business and level of procurement maturity is a minefield. Which eSourcing solutions are best suited to mid-market businesses?

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How effective Tail Spend Management can drive cost savings

Procurement Software

Instead of looking at direct materials and purchased parts, the hidden opportunity is often found in effective tail spend management. The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. This is usually areas of indirect spend which have previously been relatively unexplored. What is tail spend?

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How effective Tail Spend Management can drive cost savings

Procurement Software

Instead of looking at direct materials and purchased parts, the hidden opportunity is often found in effective tail spend management. The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. This is usually areas of indirect spend which have previously been relatively unexplored. What is tail spend?

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Beginner’s Guide to Managing Spend

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

The Impact on Procurement & Purchasing Teams Managing spend has a direct impact on the success of Procurement & Purchasing Teams. Supplier Relationships: Managing spend involves evaluating, selecting, and nurturing relationships with suppliers.

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Procurement Strategy: Optimizing Your Path to Success

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Strong contract negotiation helps manage risks. Supplier Relationship Management : Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers. Case Studies in Action Walmart’s Transformation : Walmart leveraged its procurement strategy for cost savings and supply chain efficiency.

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SAP Ariba and Coupa Marketplaces: Too little, too late?

Procurement Software

Business spend management suites, including SAP Ariba and Coupa software, offer marketplaces with App-Store like functionality. This is a well-trodden route, with Salesforce probably the most famous example to successfully do this in the B2B software space.