Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. There are various tools and software that provide a template to create a job order document. To continue to optimize procurement processes, implement these lessons in future job orders.

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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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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. Focal Point Focal Point is a growing Atlanta-based procurement startup offering a unique solution tacking three different challenges within procurement.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

By gaining visibility into spending patterns, demand, supplier performance, and supply markets–opportunities will be uncovered. Spend under management: S2P software can help procurement teams better manage the percentage of company spend that is under contract and under management.

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Planergy

AUGUST 2, 2022

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Circular Economy: Sustainability Challenges and Benefits. Business Opportunity Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility. The traditional linear economy, based on the “take-make-dispose” model, is no longer sustainable.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. AI, GenAI and Joule – SAP made some announcements about SAP Joule, its GenAI-powered copilot solution.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Travel and Expense management leveraging SAP Concur is an easy plug in for travel spend management and all spend flowing through expense reporting. AI, GenAI and Joule SAP made some announcements about SAP Joule, its GenAI-powered copilot solution. EcoVadis), the SAP Business Network and/or GenAI.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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Procurify

JULY 20, 2022

Before, purchasing managers often prioritized spend management. Although this is still an important part of their job, strictly working with low-cost suppliers isn’t always the best way to manage spending. Companies that adapt to supply chain volatility can swim against the tide. .

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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. 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.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

The concept is fundamental to sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and long-term success. The initial investment pays off not just in the quality of prints but in lower servicing costs and a nod to sustainability. Company Vehicles Cost-First Crusader As the fleet manager, decide to go for the cheapest company vehicles available.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Explanation of Spend Analysis and its Importance in Healthcare In the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare industry, optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency has become paramount. This is where spend analysis steps in as a powerful tool to help healthcare organizations gain deep insights into their procurement activities.

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Pipefy

JUNE 15, 2023

This is especially true for leaders and teams wanting to become much more agile and resilient in light of the challenges created following recent supply chain disruptions. Build a more efficient procurement with the Definitive Guide to P2P Optimization Download free guide What is cloud procurement?

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. After a thorough selection process, Körber opted for Ivalua’s market-leading spend management platform.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2019

What Is the Best Way to Secure Sustainable Competitive Advantage from New Technologies? “Product managers have traditionally implemented AI technologies to enhance procurement processes through automation or augmentation, or by improving user experience. . Operational Benefits.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

New Risk Center adds capabilities and integrations to extend existing leadership in enabling holistic management of supplier risk. The latest innovations extend the existing strength of Ivalua’s Supplier Management solution, which had already been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc.

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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. Read on to learn more about how effective vendor analysis can help you streamline your supply chain management efforts! What's Planergy?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Whether it’s raw materials for manufacturing, software for operations, or services for customer support, procurement is the bridge that connects businesses to the resources they need to function and grow. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Introduction Grabbing attention and introducing the importance of spend analysis In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and drive sustainable growth. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is spend analysis.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It is particularly useful for companies in a competitive industry or interested in sustainability. Demand forecasting is an important part of supply chain management. The two models are used in different industries to help businesses make better decisions and improve their supply chain practices.

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Claritum

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Today, Claritum’s cloud based spend management platform streamlines the buying and selling of products and services. Optimizing Spend Visibility, Control, Cost Savings and process Efficiencies. Over 150,000 users in 35 countries rely on Claritum to deliver significant, measurable and sustainable savings.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. S2C suites offer the software tools to achieve these objectives.”. in “ The Forrester Wave™: Source-to-Contract Suites, Q4 2019.”

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. S2C suites offer the software tools to achieve these objectives.”.

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