Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

The needs of a Procurement Excellence Manager or a Consultant are going to be rather different to those of a Category Manager. They need to easily dissect both supply risk threats and cost saving opportunities. A team of Category Managers will likely require more granular features at line item level.

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supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Category management Data 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

The needs of a Procurement Excellence Manager or a Consultant are going to be rather different to those of a Category Manager. They need to easily dissect both supply risk threats and cost saving opportunities. A team of Category Managers will likely require more granular features at line item level.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Category management Data 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions. In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Una

JULY 25, 2023

This article explores the importance of monitoring supplier KPIs and why having them in place is key for reducing costs and improving your bottom line. The first three KPIs we suggest every procurement team should monitor are: Defect rates Lead time Contract compliance Can you guess what the other four KPIs will be?

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

JAGGAER characterizes the steps in this process as Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing , and Contracts. Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. These begin with enhanced visibility.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. What sets Mithra-AI apart is its real-time, continuous visibility of spend data, coupled with proactive alerts for opportunities and risks.

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supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

Una

APRIL 9, 2024

It might not seem like much but at the time, that meant more wiggle room in our household budget as a young family. The opportunity to refinance was a no-brainer; we could do it relatively quickly and it didn’t cost us anything out of pocket. looking for innovative ways to reduce costs for your business.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Predicting future spend : By analyzing historical spend data, AI algorithms can create spending forecasts, predict seasonal demand changes, and model the impact of external factors on budgets. One of the biggest challenges in procurement has been gaining visibility into exactly where money is being spent across the organization.

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Procurement team Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective. It can help organisations reduce costs, optimise supplier relationships and increase compliance. It also provides real-time data and analytics that can be used to improve purchasing decisions. Will robots replace me?”

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In this article, we’ll go over a few ways to improve the process: education, gaining spend visibility , categorizing spend by supplier or department, etc. Direct vs. Indirect Spend Types of Indirect Spend Categories What’s Behind This Disconnect? What Happens When Indirect Spend Isnt Managed? The list goes on.

Spend management 40

Spend management Strategy Management Real-time Visibility 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. There are many reasons why Procurement Transformations fail, however, the below 3 keep coming up time and time again. Too often companies will underestimate the leadership and experience needed to lead and manage a successful Procurement Transformation. Subscribe Here!

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

If you’re new to the term, Managed Procurement Services refers to the outsourcing of a company’s procurement functions to a specialized firm. This approach allows businesses to leverage the expertise of procurement specialists to streamline operations, optimize supplier relationships, and most importantly, reduce costs.

Management 40

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Even if budgets have been set, there is very little control that a CFO or a procurement team can yield. Savings on indirect spend categories can’t usually be measured as Purchase Price Variance (PPV) against a standard or average price which can directly impact the bottom line. 2) Uncontrolled purchases. Eliminate maverick spend.

Spend management 52

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Even if budgets have been set, there is very little control that a CFO or a procurement team can yield. Savings on indirect spend categories can’t usually be measured as Purchase Price Variance (PPV) against a standard or average price which can directly impact the bottom line. 2) Uncontrolled purchases. Eliminate maverick spend.

Spend management 52

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing.

Innovation 52

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Planergy

JANUARY 18, 2024

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Catalog management in procurement is the strategic process of managing and maintaining a product catalog within an organization.

Management 52

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