Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

Having led multiple projects to select and deploy technologies and worked both as a practitioner and a consultant, he knows the amount of time and effort procurement puts into finding a practical solution to help them run more efficiently, and that spurred his move to form iKinetiq. “A

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Una

JULY 19, 2022

Developing a comprehensive procurement strategy ensures there is a vision for the sourcing function in place, helps guide procurement professionals through the decision making process, and clearly defines goals. Minimize costs and reduce sourcing errors. 3 Reasons to Develop a Comprehensive Procurement Strategy.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For the tenth year in a row, our analysts have debated intensely to determine which companies across the procurement technology market sectors deserve closer attention as best-in-class or up-and-coming. ‘50 Read our methodology here. Each year, some providers transition from being worth watching to ones that every CPO should know about.

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Barkers Procurement

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s expensive as well, so it’s essential to at least consider investing in the expertise of an IT procurement consultancy to help you get things right. An IT procurement consultancy can identify your requirements Do you need a new system? Here are 10 reasons why. Do you need a new service?

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The best performing companies now recognise that they must proactively adopt strategies to attract the very best in the field. The best performing companies now recognise that they must proactively adopt strategies to attract the very best in the field. There is an ongoing battle to secure top talent in procurement.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 2, 2024

Even despite the number of “best of” lists and other charts and diagrams already out there. First things first. It’s not our intention to make this a “best of” or “top 50 or 100 list”. I’m still a little surprised and humbled by just how many people shared, liked and commented on the initial post.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 23, 2024

In SAP® Ariba® Sourcing, for example, there are AI-driven tools that enable practitioners to automate the RFx process. This article was derived from an interview between Spend Matters analysts Pierre Mitchell and Bertrand Maltaverne based on research conducted in partnership with SAP.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 28, 2022

Broadly speaking, in companies that have got mature and well-trained procurement organisations, CPOs have always run a balance scorecard, they have always looked at the assurance of supply, quality, service, cost, innovation and environmental sustainability criteria. Businesses are looking to procurement to come forward with the solutions.

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Una

DECEMBER 6, 2022

8 No-Brainer Reasons to Join a Group Purchasing Organization. By Hugo Britt | December 6, 2022. In business, a “no-brainer” is a decision that is so easy or obvious that it requires very little debate. Procurement no-brainers include low-risk, high-return activities like centralizing data , paying suppliers on time, and optimizing processes.

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Una

JULY 13, 2023

The Definition of a Sourcing Hero Past guests from The Sourcing Hero podcast provide the definition of a sourcing hero and give examples of heroism in a business context. The definition of a sourcing hero At the close of every episode, it has become a tradition of sorts for Kelly to ask each guest a question.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. It involves assessing factors such as cost, quality, reliability, and location to ensure the best fit for the organization’s needs.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2024

This means they can benefit from the expertise of external pros while focusing on what they do best. This means they can benefit from the expertise of external pros while focusing on what they do best. Get things done faster Outsourcing helps businesses streamline their operations and use their resources more efficiently.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Marketing Procurement: Challenges and Best Practices. Consulting and creative services.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 25, 2023

Today, a new wave of targeted, best-of-breed solutions is emerging. And it no longer means having to bear heavy costs for consultancy over implementation and integration with your existing systems. This blog post is based on a video interview I gave about digital procurement back in January in Dubai with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed of SCMDOJO.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 30, 2023

In this episode of the ProcureTech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by Joël Collin-Demers, Principal Consultant at Pure Procurement. Joël has been working in procurement and sourcing for over a decade and now runs his own business. We then look at a framework for understanding readiness for digital change.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 23, 2022

For anyone that didn't listen to the original episode, Melissa has 28 years of industry and consulting procurement experience. Are best of breeds coming to replace full-suite solutions? From there, we talk about talent, strategic sourcing, direct category management, and the importance of leadership. “If

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I wanted to bring you the key criteria that you should consider when sourcing or considering a digital procurement solution. A lot of the best of lists and a lot of the white papers out there don’t really seem to consider these in their analysis. Do you want it to do one thing very, very well?

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

You’ll hear from industry experts who have been there, done that, and can share best practices for managing tail spend. You’ll hear from industry experts who have been there, done that, and can share best practices for managing tail spend. Cat’s aren’t your thing? (We Understanding and Taming Tail Spend.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Bryce Boothby, Board Advisor and Consultant. Your customers will tell you what you need to do Don’t overthink things – take action early Communicate, communicate, communicate Be absolutely clear on roles and responsibilities With new Customers, manage expectations from the start Have the courage of your convictions.

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Procurement Software

JULY 25, 2023

You’ve read lots of articles, listened to a few of the best procurement podcasts , maybe been to a conference or two , and networked with some of your peers. And don’t forget, if you’re struggling with the plethora of digital procurement tools out there, schedule an initial free consultation. Well, not quite. This is not good enough.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In the simplest sense, a cybersecurity threat, or cyberthreat, is an indication that a hacker or malicious actor is attempting to gain unauthorized access to a network for the purpose of launching a cyberattack. Almost every modern cyberattack involves some type of malware.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 9, 2023

Join procurement content creator and consultant James Meads as he hosts weekly conversations with experts in the digital procurement space. We'll look at how funding difficulties and the rise of millennials to leadership positions is driving change. Look at Penny, setting a great example in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

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Bonfire

MARCH 24, 2022

Coming from the vendor side, I knew our eProcurement platform had the potential to transform sourcing and purchasing in the public sector. Before joining the team, I was a consulting engineer for a small firm and part of my job was submitting RFX responses to the public sector. Reflecting on the journey. Collaborating to find a way.

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Bonfire

JUNE 21, 2022

Recently, we set up a panel discussion with Craig Milley , Principal Consultant at Wayfinder Consulting Inc., and Joe Fagan, an eProcurement consultant with many donor banks, who both work directly with Caribbean procurement departments. Best-of-breed, what does it mean? This is the “best-of-breed” approach.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 8, 2023

Below is a look at these principles in more depth. You have to take a holistic view of your requirements and the pipeline when it comes to sourcing, and at all times know exactly where you and your suppliers stand. Cross-functional working. Cross functional working is crucial. Fact- and data-driven decision making. Data is your friend.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 31, 2022

This week we’re doing something a little bit different: A quick solo episode, bringing you ten key criteria to consider when sourcing a digital procurement solution. I’m particularly talking about best of breeds here, rather than legacy suites. Let’s dive into the list… 10 Key Factors When Choosing A Procurement Solution.

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The Procuretech Podcast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

They were recently acquired by German source-to-pay technology company Onventis. Being best-of-breed and focusing on one specific solution often means that it's more difficult to get warm leads who are looking for exactly what you're offering. Spend analytics is a pretty mature (and competitive) market.

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Planergy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo. Download Free Copy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! If you’re new to the world of stock counting and supply chains or are simply looking to hone your existing processes, we’ve put together a handy guide to inventory management below. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Get Our EBOOK HERE.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

How to Adjust to Evolving Technology Costs & Avoid IT Spending Mistakes. By Eric Edwards | September 20, 2022. As the ball dropped in Times Square heralding the start of 2022, a once technological juggernaut passed quietly into the history books—BlackBerry. It’s enough to make an IT staff overdose on their Mountain Dew. IT spending mistakes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 25, 2022

Are you looking for ways to increase your returns and profits? To learn more about lean manufacturing and get advice on adopting this technique, Lean Consultants in Australia or any other similar professional in your area can assist you. The other source of waste is your team failing to utilize your resources fully.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 26, 2023

As AskHR continues to learn and expand its capabilities, human employees can look to save time on tasks and focus on more important work. The emergence of generative AI and foundation models has revolutionized the way every business, across industries, operates at this current inflection point.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 10, 2022

Henning explains how the team realised that Lhotse works best when implemented in large, existing structures like the ones mentioned in the podcast’s intro - for example SAP Ariba. This week we’ve got a sponsored episode, welcoming back a guest we last spoke to in September 2021, Henning Hatje from Lhotse. then this solution could be for you.

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Barkers Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Attendees at the Modern Slavery event included some of the best UK based thought leaders from the academic and practitioner world. A cademics with in the room were highlighting the need to work together, approach things differently and focus on outcomes to try to impact and eradicate this horrible phenomenon.

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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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