Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It includes sourcing and supplier management, contract management, and procure-to-pay (P2P) functions. Key elements include total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supplier relationship management, and category management. What is Source-to-Pay?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

We’re a centralised indirects procurement team with category management being introduced where it can in order to support the parts of the business where we need subject specialism. We’re responsible for the supplier management and then supporting the business in contract management as well.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 25, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is 3D Printing Revolutionary for Supply Chain? 3D Printing is changing global Supply Chains article and permission to publish here provided by Maria Hills. Traditional manufacturing and the global supply chain were suboptimal in solving such a crisis.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. We normally now refer to the first step as spend management and we use spend analytics technology to aggregate and explore spend data.

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

How Machine Learning is Transforming Supply Chain Management Machine learning applied to supply chain management allows businesses to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. Machine learning, a subset of AI, has emerged as a game-changer in the world of supply chain management.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

The exciting part is that automation frees up your team for big-picture projects, supplier relationship management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. In other companies, “Lean” may mean reducing the costs involved in procurement. How to innovate: Reduce your multi-page RFX documentation to a Lean “plan on a page”.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. With a Ph.D.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

I have done various roles throughout that time in project management, commercial, finance, strategy, and then latterly in procurement. If you know the regulations well and you can think strategically, you can still be agile, innovative and drive value for money. It has been much more of an evolution over my career.

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 10, 2023

Why Diversifying Your Supply Chain Is So Important The Power of Diversifying Your Supply Chain – You don’t need us to tell you how essential supply chains are. Managing a supply chain involves working with a network of suppliers who are all connected via a centralised supply chain management process.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In this blog, we're diving deep into the realm of procurement strategy—discussing its importance, how to craft an effective plan, communicate it within your firm, measure its success, and understand different procurement methodologies, including agile procurement. This can range from competitive bidding to direct negotiations.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In this blog, we're diving deep into the realm of procurement strategy—discussing its importance, how to craft an effective plan, communicate it within your firm, measure its success, and understand different procurement methodologies, including agile procurement. This can range from competitive bidding to direct negotiations.

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Now, CPOs and their procurement teams look to invest in more secure supply chains, addressing increased volatility in consumer demand and responding to the changing ways people work (i.e., Then, in the 1960s, the practice of competitive bidding became commonplace giving rise to trained procurement professionals. Is that all?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier collaboration serves as the foundation for supply continuity, agility, risk management, and resilience when disruptions occur. 2: Invest in Relationship Management Supplier relationship management (SRM) can foster a culture of transparency between businesses and their suppliers.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

This involves suppliers competing in sequential bidding. Buyers will have already vetted the suppliers they want to invite to the eAuction and suppliers will start out with their initial bid at the beginning of the auction process. It also improves your agility across everyday procurement processes.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

It is agreeable that demand management is the sign of ultimate procurement professionalism. The fight for discounts will lead to applying either of three project management levers - Time, Budget, or Scope - and the inevitable quality deterioration. If you managed to fully or partially waive it, then it's cost avoidance.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

Behind these terms are whole concepts of processes that manage how goods and services in your business are requested, sourced, received and paid. This reflects the increasing digitisation trend in procurement to manage both operational and strategic processes more effectively. Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more. Sustainable bidding. Here are just a few ways manufacturing procurement teams can leverage AI and automation tools this year: Minimize supply chain disruptions.

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Planergy

JULY 21, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Download Free Copy Services Procurement: What Is It and How To Manage It Written by Rob Biedron 15 min read Business Process Management (BPM) Process & Procedures Procurement Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Services Procurement?

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Sourcing : Procurement uses competitive bidding, e-sourcing, and supplier development. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Understanding Procurement Technology Procurement technology refers to the software and systems that automate and streamline procurement processes for businesses, covering everything from sourcing materials and services to managing contracts and analyzing spending. Examples include IBM Emptoris and Oracle Supplier Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Growing global complexity in supply chain management has forced organizations to look towards technology as their silver bullet; serving as the missing link between people (supply chain actors) and the ability to collaborate at scale. Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? Infographic).

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While certain industries continue to work around rising prices and supply disruptions, others are trying to take advantage of downward price pressures. Couple these with a broader climate of economic volatility and talent scarcity, and CPOs and heads of Manufacturing and Supply Chains have their work cut out for them.

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Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Behind these terms are whole concepts of processes that manage how goods and services in your business are requested, sourced, received and paid. This reflects the increasing digitisation trend in procurement to manage both operational and strategic processes more effectively. Competitive bidding, which optimises cost.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

A procurement strategy is a comprehensive plan designed to streamline and manage the process of acquiring goods and services an organization needs to operate efficiently. Relies on manual processes for sourcing, negotiation, and Focuses on cost reduction through competitive bidding and bulk purchasing.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2024

Being able to adapt fast keeps businesses agile and ready for whatever the market throws their way. Customer Support Outsourcing customer support services, including phone and email support, live chat, and social media management, enables businesses to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce response times, and provide 24/7 support.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

We’re seeing the tactical, day-to-day aspects of procurement increasingly automated as artificial intelligence gets smarter, meaning an old-school purchasing manager risks obsolescence. When it's finally time to bid them farewell, they are recyclable, contributing to a greener planet. Financial Value Show me the money!

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

At its core, procurement is the process of finding, agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives.

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Procurement Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Business spend management suites, including SAP Ariba and Coupa software, offer marketplaces with App-Store like functionality. From the outside, it appears to be a bid by SAP Ariba, Coupa and other legacy Procure-to-Pay and Source-to-Contract suites to maintain their relevance.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

They should also extend this digitalization to supply chain management (supplier portal, webEDI, etc.) This is not simply about cost savings here and there (the traditional C-suite view of what procurement does) but driving value and making your organization more agile in an uncertain and rapidly changing world.

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It enables organisations to achieve a more efficient, transparent and agile procurement process, thus allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and business growth rather than transactional and operational tasks. Blockchain can be used across various industries, including both finance and end-to-end supply chain management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction In procurement and supply chain, staying ahead of the game is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. Supplier Relationship Management Building and nurturing strong, long-term relationships with suppliers is central to strategic sourcing.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Supplier management systems: Tools that help track, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships and performance.

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