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MARCH 23, 2023

By Hugo Britt | March 23, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Each week, the Una team will explore one of ten common pain points impacting procurement today, and put forth actionable solutions to each of these challenges. This can significantly reduce the time required to complete these tasks.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

How to Use Group Purchasing as a Cost Reduction Strategy. For most of us, 2020 was no time to purchase a new car or book a future trip to Disneyland. Ascend Wellness Holdings | Bettering Their Bottom Line with Una. GPO Case Study | Saving 27% in Multiple Categories with Una. By Mackenzie Oakley | August 9, 2022.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Chief Technology Officer? IT can determine if the new technology will integrate with the existing architecture and the complexities involved with implementation. Procurement can act as the gatekeeper of supplier innovation and the vital connection between all the parties involved in the purchase decision.

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MARCH 8, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series When Supplier Negotiations Come to a Standstill What to do when supplier negotiations appear to be at an impasse, why negotiations break down, and how to up your chances for success. By Hugo Britt | March 9, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Boosting Business Growth With the Help of a Group Purchasing Organization A playbook for boosting business growth, moving beyond the outdated perceptions of procurement, and turning it into one of your organization’s most important sources of value. What if procurement wasn’t just about cutting costs and securing deals?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

How to Repair Damaged Supplier Relationships Learn how to repair damaged supplier relationships by using communication, trust-building, and negotiation tactics to get back on track. Surprisingly, the breakdown of a supplier relationship can sometimes resemble a spat between the main characters of the 1990s hit series.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Strategic sourcing has become a pivotal approach to procurement, offering a pathway to significant cost savings , enhanced supplier relationships, and optimized sourcing practices. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers. Let’s get started.

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