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Maverick Spend: It’s Not Just about the Money

Jaggaer

Not least, your financial team won’t be too happy when rogue spending messes up their forecasting and budgeting. A graduate of Texas Tech, he has been working with customers, partners and employees since joining JAGGAER in 2012. If one department loses its discount because another buys elsewhere, the effect on relations can be serious.

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Home construction costs to keep rising, report warns

Strategic Sourceror

Home affordability at its worst since 2012 These market factors have also contributed to ever-escalating home prices, even though demand among buyers has trailed off considerably. " Limited inventory, fueled by the steep cost of building, is keeping home prices in elevated territory and budget-minded buyers on the sidelines.

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Procurement: Waterfall Methodology vs. Agile Methodology

Jaggaer

Despite the fact that Gartner announcing the “end of waterfall” in 2012 , and again in 2016 , traditional waterfall implementation still remains the most common delivery model for SaaS applications. In our experience, the average project duration for projects that also include full integration with SAP can range from 8-25 weeks.

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Total Disruption: On the Horizon (Part 1)

The Network Effect

The US Air Force had similar problems with its ERP implementation, and in 2012 shut its Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) project, after 10 years and $1 billion dollars in which the Air Force gained “no significant military capability.” Enterprise Software Survey: Over Promise, Over Budget, Over Due… Under Perform.

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Procurement Fact File

Claritum

Budget constraints. Tweet this fact. source: (p1) Paystreams, Supplier Network Management (2014). TOP CPO CHALLENGES IN 2014. source: (p5) XCHANGING PROCUREMENT 2015 – XCHANGING PLC . Staff/ Talent constraints. Lack of engagement with the business. Technology gaps. Challenges in aligning processes and systems. cloud based computing.

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How to Choose the Best Fleet Management Software!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The next thing to do is to research the software companies, their general pricing (to obtain an average price range for what you need), and if it fits your budget. He is also the author of “Rogue’s Guide to Acquisition: Principles from the Final Frontier” listed on Bill Gates Recommended Summer Reading of 2012.

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An Indirect Path to Manufacturing Savings and Cost Reduction?

Jaggaer

While it may seem like only a tiny fraction of a manufacturing company’s budget, The Dryden Group reports that, in reality, “Manufacturers specifically can spend 20 percent or more on indirect expenses.” That 20 percent is a massive opportunity to improve profits.