SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Read More: Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career ] Accreditation and Industry Recognition Check to see if the training programme is acknowledged by the procurement sector or accredited by the relevant professional organizations. What is the category management in procurement?

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Una

JULY 6, 2022

The real value, however, and where you’ll truly benefit from working with a group purchasing organization like Una, lies beyond the initial cost savings. Una does this by offering assistance on everything from supply chain management, data and analysis, education, and more. Supply Chain Management.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s all the things you would expect in terms of robust Sourcing, SRM and category management across our supply chain, working closely with our business stakeholders and achieving excellent year-on-year results against an ever-increasing set of challenging KPIs. There’s just so much to go after!

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Admin staff might be responsible for ordering office supplies. Types of Indirect Spend Categories Managing indirect spend can feel overwhelming, especially when it spans so many categories. Heres a breakdown of the most common areas to watch: Office supplies : Everyday items like stationery, furniture, and technology.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management. Supplier relationship management: Procurement manages relationships with suppliers to ensure coordination and effective workflow.

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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. This article defines the difference between strategic sourcing and category management and shows how the two concepts work together to drive cost savings and value in procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The process of strategic sourcing starts with spends analysis and category management, which identifies, consolidates and standardises information from a wide range of data sources. Category management has been the only credible procurement strategy since the late 1990s, and that may be about to change. According to A.T.

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World of Procurement blog

JULY 27, 2021

We’d even go so far to say that the modern procurement pro doesn’t focus that much time on the actual buying, as roles have grown to focus on Supply Chain Management, Contract Management and Relationship Management. You’ll also notice that Procurement is often talked about as part of the Supply Chain.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Those same companies, out of necessity, became more sophisticated and implemented Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, delivering substantial savings to their companies bottom line and even help capture innovation. So, what can these small and medium sized business’s do without breaking the budget? Email info@procurepro.ca

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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 has become an essential tool for companies in today’s digital world to save time and reduce costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Too often companies will underestimate the leadership and experience needed to lead and manage a successful Procurement Transformation. They will hire an inexperienced and inexpensive resource, within their budget to lead the Procurement Transformation. Subscribe Here! Infographic).

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Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a procurement professional, you know how important it is to have a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. One way to ensure that your supply chain runs smoothly is by utilizing supplier tiering. Supplier tiering also helps reduce costs by eliminating inefficient or unnecessary processes in the supply chain.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives. Category Management – Category management is a strategic approach that treats each category of spend as a separate business unit.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 18, 2024

The continuing conflict in Gaza with dire humanitarian implications is an ongoing supply chain disruptor and rising economic threat. Historically, wars around the globe have spiked oil prices , accelerating costs and challenges across the chain. With all this in mind, supply chain challenges aren’t going anywhere.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2025

Post pandemic, we all realized how fragile our supply chains had become. Add to that, wars and geopolitical instability, and distance sources of supply have become more problematic than promising. However, there is more to this than shoring up supply chains in the US.

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