Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The procurement environment is dynamic and constantly changing with many influences: political, environmental and technological. The focus should be on automating the buying process from a user/departmental perspective. It is a very short-sighted view of what is required to move Procurement away from a transactional environment.

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Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency Purchasing 69

Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But we never forget that we have a much wider base that we need to engage and listen to, including NGOs, suppliers, communities, workers, governments and broader stakeholders, all of whom can influence our sustainability strategy and even our product portfolio. How does this global uncertainty influence your supply chain decisions?

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Sustainability Price Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2020

As I mentioned in my prior blogs, Inventory Turnover Breakthrough , we needed to take a holistic approach and we needed to tackle the high level levers that influence inventory levels. . As it turns out there was previously no Supply/Demand Planning process in the company. We had over 52.5 days of Inventory in the company.

Inventory 61

Inventory Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Replenishment ordering 61

Claritum

JANUARY 25, 2019

The level of understanding of procurement automation within a company influences significantly the adoption. The extent to which SME owners and managers actually believe eProcurement can positively impact future performance will influence their predisposition toward adoption. 4 Where should SMEs focus initially?

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Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 36

Procurement Software

MAY 30, 2023

This manifests itself in terms of the influence they have, and the relative stature each has within most organisations. If they’re booked on the same day, or very close, then it points towards maverick buying. Process mining software such as Celonis and UI Path is your friend here.

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Procurement Procurement team Purchase orders Contract 52

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JULY 3, 2023

The combined use of these two approaches requires executing specific strategies with the goal of having influence over potential clients and successfully finalizing business transactions. It involves investing time and effort in building relationships, understanding customer needs, and guiding them through the buying process.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Strategy Purchasing Buyers 40

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JULY 3, 2023

The combined use of these two approaches requires executing specific strategies with the goal of having influence over potential clients and successfully finalizing business transactions. It involves investing time and effort in building relationships, understanding customer needs, and guiding them through the buying process.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Strategy Purchasing Buyers 40

Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

many influences: political, environmental and technological. The focus should be on automating the buying process from a. details of any purchase: if procurement is involved, in a direct line in the process, this will be a very inefficient purchase process. organisation. It is a very. transactional environment.

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Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency Purchasing 41

Claritum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There is a “purchasing system” and a “process”, however, there is no user-centric access to this. This is what a Buyer Portal provides – it is the user-friendly way of presenting a buying process. Factors that influence User Adoption. Readily placing repeat orders or requesting quotations for common specifications.

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Eprocurement Buyers Purchasing Purchase orders 32

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As I mentioned in my prior blogs, Inventory Turnover Breakthrough (Parts 1 and 2) , we needed to take a holistic approach and we needed to tackle the high level levers that influence inventory levels. As it turns out there was previously no Supply/Demand Planning process in the company. Supply/Demand Planning.

Inventory 43

Inventory Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Replenishment ordering 43

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Many buyers are familiar with the frustration of losing their wish lists and carts when they choose to continue their buying process on another device. A seamless experience which syncs these channels gives the customer a level of convenience and personalization that positively impacts their buying decisions.

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Buyers Purchasing Data Price 43

Procurement Software

JULY 18, 2023

Its software aims to connect stakeholders and expedite the buying process, with focus on more complex project procurement for one-time spend. It uses AI-based data analytics to monitor countless influencing factors on your supplier and item portfolio and respond with effective actions in due time.

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Purchasing Contract Negotiation Real-time Visibility 52

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Its evolved into a strategic part of an organization that directly influences the bottom line. By analyzing past purchasing activities you can iterate on process improvements and ensure your new process is built on a solid foundation to quickly earn buy-in from employees and stakeholders.

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Procurement Purchasing Negotiation Buying process 104