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 Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

This can be beneficial in procurement when building relationships with suppliers, negotiating deals, and resolving conflicts. Communication: Good communication skills are often associated with extraversion, which can aid in conveying requirements clearly to suppliers and understanding their offerings effectively.

Influencing 130

Influencing Negotiation Risk Innovation 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

This allows for the identification and implementation of measures to mitigate any delays or obstacles in the supply chain by organizations. Procurify Procurify is equipped with a variety of tools that optimize your Procurement tasks. This approach promotes efficiency throughout the whole procurement process.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 178

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. A successful procurement strategy also mitigates risks inherent in the supply chain.

Procurement strategies 70

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 70

Una

APRIL 13, 2023

Identify your top 20% of suppliers The benefits of cultivating relationships with strategic suppliers are clear, but which suppliers should you choose? These vendors are now a part of your Supplier Relationship Management program. What does Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) involve?

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Suppliers Supplier relationship management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 98

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Stocking: Stocking relates to the physical storage and management of inventory within a supply chain.

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Una

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Procurement professionals are abandoning traditional sourcing practices in favor of more responsive strategies to supply chain management in pursuit of more significant cost savings and organizational efficiencies. Market & supplier intelligence.

Strategic sourcing 98

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Cost of ownership 98

SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

A procurement manager is deeply involved in identifying the procurement needs of the organization, researching potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that procurement needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Management 95

Management Procurement Contract management Supply Chain Optimization 95

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Our mission is clear: to empower businesses by optimizing their procurement processes, driving cost savings, and enabling a focus on core competencies. These services typically encompass strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract management, procure-to-pay processes, spend analysis , and process optimization.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing 52

Una

JUNE 1, 2023

By strategically managing the acquisition of goods and services, they have the power to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiency , and boost overall profitability. Procurement professionals play a vital role in shaping the success of organizations.

Procurement 98

Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability Negotiation 98

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Inflation, a complex and constrained supply chain, and threats of recession all impacted how procurement processes played out externally. How predictive orchestration has the potential to transform procurement First, let’s dive into the current landscape of procurement, and what’s changed in the past year.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Utilising AI, particularly through their Cassian AI system, Spendkey automates spend and contract analytics, providing comprehensive insights that enable cost reductions and efficient supplier negotiations. Ignite’s tools help organisations gain a holistic view of their suppliers, manage risks, and achieve sustainability goals.

supply chain software solutions 52

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

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. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Una

AUGUST 31, 2023

This constraint can hinder their ability to analyze spend data, discover suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and find cost savings. Supplier diversity Maintaining a diverse supplier base is important in terms of risk mitigation and ESG. With Una’s assistance, strategic sourcing for SMEs is possible.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supplier relationship management 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

Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Our offerings, from spend analysis and sourcing support to contract and supplier management, are designed to optimize procurement operations, improve efficiency, and drive cost savings. The latter involves using technology to automate, streamline, and optimize procurement processes.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement Real-time Visibility 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

By taking on the complexities of procurement, these services allow businesses to focus on their core competencies, while reaping the benefits of optimized supply chains, cost savings, and improved vendor relationships. Providers use their market knowledge and negotiation skills to obtain the best prices and contract terms.

Management 52

Management Procurement Vendor relationships Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

So where and how is this great leveller of procurement effectiveness being used in the real world (the practical) and how is it viewed by the CPOs and heads of procurement and supply chain who are on the front line fighting the daily efficiency battle. The actual cost of doing nothing may be quite substantial.

Procurement 80

Procurement Negotiation Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 80

Una

JUNE 1, 2023

By strategically managing the acquisition of goods and services, they have the power to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiency , and boost overall profitability. Procurement professionals play a vital role in shaping the success of organizations.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability Negotiation 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

This approach allows businesses to leverage the expertise of procurement specialists to streamline operations, optimize supplier relationships, and most importantly, reduce costs. It plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operational continuity by securing the required resources and managing the supply chain effectively.

Management 40

Management Supplier relationship management Procurement Strategic sourcing 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

As a leading procurement services company specializing in spend analysis, EmpoweringCPO understands the vital role that insightful data plays in driving informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes. Stronger supplier relationships lead to better pricing, improved service levels, and a more reliable supply chain.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Collaboration 40

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Managing the supply chain involves the delicate art of aligning your product supply precisely with customer demand. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. Planners do exactly that.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

It’s a crucial process that enables a company to understand how its funds are distributed and how this allocation can be optimized. On the other hand, Sustainable Procurement is an ethical purchasing and supply chain strategy that integrates environmental, social, and economic aspects to add overall value.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supplier consolidation Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

We are EmpoweringCPO, a leading provider of managed procurement services, dedicated to helping businesses optimize their procurement processes and achieve exceptional results. Lack of Expertise: Procurement requires a broad set of skills—market research, contract negotiation, supplier management, risk assessment, and more.

Management 40

Management Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks. Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Navigating Complex Negotiations: When the intricacies of supplier negotiations become overwhelming, a sourcing agency can be your strategic ally. This constant flow of information helps address any concerns that may arise promptly. When do you need the Sourcing Agency? Hire the Expert Now or Start a Chat!

Sourcing 73

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation 73

Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

In the labyrinth of suppliers, contracts, transactions, and compliance requirements, data serves as the guiding light, illuminating the path to optimized procurement strategies. From selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, to identifying cost-saving opportunities, data underpins all these aspects.

Data 52

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Within this domain, spend analysis plays a pivotal role in enabling informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes. By analyzing and understanding how an organization spends its resources, businesses can identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance supplier relationships, and drive overall efficiency.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40

Una

JUNE 6, 2023

The folks at GEP put together a useful list of use cases for ChatGPT in procurement, including: Doing rapid research such as analyzing huge amounts of data or searching for new suppliers Create the first draft of documents such as RFPs, SOWs and other contracts Cleansing and analyzing spend data.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation Suppliers Strategy 52

Una

JUNE 6, 2023

The folks at GEP put together a useful list of use cases for ChatGPT in procurement, including: Doing rapid research such as analyzing huge amounts of data or searching for new suppliers Create the first draft of documents such as RFPs, SOWs and other contracts Cleansing and analyzing spend data.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation Suppliers Strategy 52

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Access to data on supplier performance, market trends, and cost analyses enables leaders to optimize procurement strategies for improved efficiency and effectiveness. Through detailed analysis of procurement processes, expenditures, and supplier negotiations, organizations can identify opportunities for cost reduction.

Supply Chain Efficiency 16

Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders Procurement Bidding 16

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

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Last Spring, Arkestro, the leading Predictive Procurement Orchestration platform, held Optimal: The Leadership Summit for Predictive Procurement. If you missed the spring Optimal conference in New York or Optimal ’21 , now is your chance to attend Optimal ’22 Las Vegas , the best procurement event of the year!

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer Networking 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. But in response to supply chain disruptions over the past year and a half, many store managers had to go rogue. Optimize New Spend .

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Procurement team Purchasing 130

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

It provides invaluable insights into spending patterns, supplier performance, and opportunities for cost optimization. Real-world success stories and case studies illustrating the significant impact of spend analysis on achieving tangible cost savings and procurement optimization.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Procurement strategies 52

Una

MARCH 6, 2023

Negotiate in areas other than pricing If a supplier negotiation has reached an impasse, this doesn’t necessarily mean it is doomed to failure. They can take an integrated approach to supply-chain optimization, redesigning their processes together to reduce waste and redundant effort, or jointly purchasing raw materials.

Innovation 98

Innovation Purchasing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier relationship management 98