All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 8, 2017

Frustration, insufficient information, and a lack of co-operation can ultimately lead to an unnecessary supply chain crisis – putting your brand reputation at risk. Procurement and supply chain leaders face common problems on a daily basis when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply chain 194

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. Regardless of what industry your company is in you are dependent on suppliers to operate your company. Thus it makes sense to have a Supplier Relationship Management program. Email Address. A History. All Rights Reserved.

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For today’s vendor viewpoint we asked Alan Day, CEO & Founder of supplier relationship management specialist State of Flux: Have you witnessed a significant change of appetite for risk-related tech over recent years from your customer base?

Risk management 116

Risk management Risk Supplier relationship management Management 116

Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Develop Long-term Relationships: Establish partnerships with key suppliers to foster trust and innovation. Workshops on negotiation and supplier relationship management. Negotiation Skills Actionable Steps: Prepare Thoroughly: Research suppliers’ market position and pricing strategies before negotiations.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 130

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Learning from Supplier Relationships. Do you really know what your Suppliers do?

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Suppliers Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

RPF360

AUGUST 11, 2022

Vendor onboarding is an essential element of successful supplier relationship management. Explore this topic as well as how RFP management software automates and centralizes the vendor onboarding process. The post Vendor onboarding: Process guide, checklist and tips appeared first on RFP360.

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management 219

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supplier relationship management is a business strategy utilized by organizations to strategically build relationships with their suppliers that are mutually beneficial. The entire relationship needs to be considered from the point of view of growth. The three pillars that are key to SRM are as follows: 1.

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Management 59

Art of Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

Relationships are the glue that bind the modern networked supply chain together. The post What is Supplier Relationship Management in Procurement? In a world where market conditions can change. appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Procurement 52

Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Improve supplier performance and on-time delivery rates by 15%.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Cost of ownership supply chain budgeting 130

Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The post Is Supplier Relationship Management the Key to Procurement’s Success? “If you want to be a customer of choice, it’s not going to come down to the contract, it’s going. appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Contract 52

ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Lack of shared data, visibility, and KPIs leads to disconnects, including poor supplier performance tracking and missed savings. Integrated platforms unify procurement and supply chain teams, improving collaboration, compliance, and supplier relationship management.

Supply chain management 130

Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Additionally, provide training on both the technical aspects of these tools and the strategic elements of supplier relationship management. He specializes in strategic sourcing, procurement process management, and supplier relationship management.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Procurement 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

State of Flux has launched the survey that will inform its 17th annual global Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Research report. The report is known for being the most thorough interrogation of supplier relationships in a market that mostly focuses on supplier management.

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Influencing Quality 103

ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

While the terms procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, they address different aspects of an organization’s spend management. Procurement is the strategic, big-picture approach to sourcing and supplier relationship management, while purchasing is the tactical execution of those plans.

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Purchasing Risk Procurement e2e 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Additionally, a crucial part of the selection process was finding partners who shared values of customer centricity and quality, which are central to the company’s identity, to be able to build a long-standing relationship.

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Purchasing Contract Sourcing Eprocurement 246

ABC of Procurement

JULY 14, 2023

Procurement does not have only SRM - Supplier relationship management. The post Stakeholder management first appeared on ABC of Procurement. We have an equally important element - our stakeholders.

Management 130

Management Supplier relationship management Procurement Suppliers 130

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Review Supplier Performance Performance Measurement: S&OP provides a framework for tracking supplier performance against agreed-upon metrics, such as delivery time, quality, and cost. Supplier Relationship Management: Regular performance reviews help build trust and strengthen relationships with suppliers.

Procurement 97

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of AnyData Solutions and its solution for spend analytics, contract management, supplier relationship management and ESG/performance tracking. In the world of business, procurement departments play a pivotal role in shaping an organization’s success.

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Contract management Contract Supplier relationship management Management 115

Procurement Leaders

MAY 2, 2024

We spoke a lot about value creation, about supplier relationship management and about how he was structuring his team with that purpose in mind. And it’s the reason why he shared that fewer than 20 suppliers were embedded formally into the company’s supplier relationship management (SRM) programme.

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Supplier relationship management Risk management Leadership Sustainability 130

ProcurePort

MAY 31, 2023

However, the process of onboarding new suppliers, gathering their information, and managing supplier data can be time-consuming and prone to errors when done manually. This is where automated supplier relationship management software comes into play.

supply chain software solutions 130

supply chain software solutions Suppliers Data Management 130

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Learning from Supplier Relationships. Do you really know what your Suppliers do?

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 130

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

The framework we’ve shared in this blog supports a more resilient and performance-driven approach to the entire procurement lifecycle, from determining your goals to digitizing workflows and strong supplier relationship management.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement 130

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

The framework we’ve shared in this blog supports a more resilient and performance-driven approach to the entire procurement lifecycle, from determining your goals to digitizing workflows and strong supplier relationship management.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2025

Improving Supplier Relationship Management for Resilient ‍Supply Chains During the supply chain roundtable organized by the Institute for Supply Management, industry experts delved into the pressing need for improving supplier relationship management to ensure the resilience of supply chains.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply management 52

Spend Matters

APRIL 22, 2025

Enlighta Spice, a solution tailored for mid-sized companies, addresses these challenges by combining ease of use with a focus on third-party risk management (TPRM), supplier relationship management and contract management.

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Risk Suppliers Risk management Supplier relationship management 68

Procurement Insights

MAY 8, 2025

The procurement AI landscape continues to evolve, with emerging trends pointing toward deeper integration of generative AI for supplier relationship management, contract intelligence, and predictive spend analytics across the procurement lifecycle.

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Supplier relationship management Contract Procurement Innovation 83

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Engaging suppliers in these processes ensures that they remain committed to improving their performance and contributing to mutual success. Want to take a deeper dive into supplier development? Automate with supplier relationship management software Technology plays a pivotal role in modern supplier relationship management.

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Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In the past, cash management was not considered part of purchasing and physical supply chain management. However, as time passes by and new technologies are made, professionals are now embracing the entire process and appreciating the connection between supplier relationship management and cash management. .

Supply Chain Efficiency 181

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 181

Una

APRIL 18, 2023

Mark is an experienced procurement leader with a broad area of focus including sourcing, supply management, contracts management, supplier relationship management, risk management, and inventory management.

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Risk Supplier relationship management Contract management Supply Chain Efficiency 133

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Mastering Strategic Sourcing: Efficiency and Cost Savings in Procurement Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach that focuses on long-term supplier partnerships rather than one-time cost reductions. Key elements include total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supplier relationship management, and category management.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Real-time Visibility 52

Positive Purchasing

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The survey also identified a significant need for training, particularly in regard to supplier relationship management and negotiation skills. Impact on Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) will play a pivotal role under the new act.

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Procurement Supplier relationship management Negotiation Contract 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success. Supplier Collaboration vs. Supplier Relationship Management What good is having the best suppliers if you can’t communicate well enough to leverage their products and skills?

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Job Description and Requirements ] At a glance: What is Category Management in Procurement? Category Management Software What is Category Management in Procurement? This strategy also ensures strategic supplier relationship management as per the various categories.

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Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 108

ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With new teams and processes to be integrated in the future, Crelan required a platform that would help structure a more complex Procurement organization while remaining EBA and NBB compliant throughout every step of the Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management journey.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supplier relationship management 130

Procurement Insights

MAY 14, 2025

Ramos: Generative AI can streamline supplier interactions (e.g., contract compliance), but his focus is less on risk management, offering limited support for supply chain volatility. Hansen: Specializes in supplier relationship management through his Relational Contracting Model, emphasizing collaboration to mitigate risks.

Supply Chain Optimization 72

Supply Chain Optimization Contract Supplier relationship management Procurement strategies 72

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Capability 2: Supplier Relationship Management A supply chain is only as strong as the relationships within it. Developing strong relationships with the key stakeholders throughout your supply chain can lead to cost savings, a better customer experience, and higher resilience to any potential challenges that may arise.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

Conflicting performance metrics Finance and Procurement often measure success with different and sometimes even opposing KPIs, leading to inefficiencies in cash flow management. While finance prioritizes DPO extension to optimize working capital, procurement focuses on supplier relationship management and cost reduction.

Real-time Visibility 84

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Suppliers 84