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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

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Additionally, a purpose-built solution will enable you to measure and monitor buyer adherence to compliance purchasing, ensuring your team is taking advantage of preferred items and reaping the rewards of the contracts you have in place. Demand planning capabilities.

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The Big Interview with Lorna Baker

Procurement Heads

Procurement at Futures involves negotiating and renegotiating contracts for all goods, works and services. We’re responsible for the supplier management and then supporting the business in contract management as well. We’re a point of escalation, for dealing with issues and supporting through the exit of contracts.

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Building Stronger Relationships: Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration

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Following a forecast to suppliers, a Tier-1 supplier collaborates with its suppliers—Tier 2 for the buyer—to obtain critical components for producing products and/or services. The strong handshake made with Tier-1 in the initial onboarding phase—complete with profile information—makes collaborating with first-tier suppliers easier.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

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From selecting shipping methods to managing customs clearance, the process can be complex. Sourcing agencies excel in handling these intricacies, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of products from supplier to buyer. If logistics seem like a maze, a sourcing agency can provide the navigational expertise needed.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Contract Negotiation After selecting the best supplier, the procurement team negotiates final contract terms like pricing, service levels, delivery timelines, warranties, and other legal and commercial conditions. Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests.