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. Total cost analysis (how much does it cost to provide those goods or services?)

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Historically, the focus has been on optimizing portfolios of spend—prioritizing what to address, defer, or ignore—using well-known frameworks such as the Kraljic Matrix and the Pareto Principle. Today’s procurement challenges go far beyond cost negotiations and sourcing. Subscribe to news from Arkestro.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

They instantly compare bids based on predefined criteria, such as the lowest bid, pricing tiers, or total cost of ownership, and rank the suppliers accordingly. For example, carbon emissions can be costed, and delivery times or product quality might be scored numerically or based on predefined KPIs in the system.

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Educational leaders use strategic procurement to negotiate favorable contracts, explore innovative solutions, and drive institutional efficiency. Contract Negotiation Skilled negotiation helps educational institutions secure favorable terms, competitive pricing, and flexible agreements that adapt to changing institutional needs.

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Una

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Procurement professionals are abandoning traditional sourcing practices in favor of more responsive strategies to supply chain management in pursuit of more significant cost savings and organizational efficiencies. Increased cost savings. Now, let’s look at the five main benefits of strategic sourcing: .

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Here are some strategies and practices that can be implemented: Long-term contracts: Procurement teams can negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers that include price adjustment mechanisms. These mechanisms can be tied to inflation indices or specific cost drivers, allowing for adjustments in prices based on changes in inflation.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Watch Procurement Jobs in Future I The Supply Chain Show video on SCMDOJO YouTube Channel! Ethical and Sustainable Procurement: The curriculum emphasizes the importance of responsible sourcing practices, aligning with the growing demand for ethical and sustainable supply chains. Enroll Now!

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Numerous platforms and needs, on top of a multi-tiered supply chain, have made origin tracing even more challenging. Nonetheless, there is a whole lot more to opimizing procurement processes than just cutting costs and then increasing efficiencies. As a result, training on how to navigate these complexities is a must.

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 19, 2024

The Foundation of a Successful Procurement Strategy To put it simply, a procurement strategy is a plan that outlines how an organization optimizes its external spending, manages its various supplier relationships, and maintains streamlined internal processes to support cost-effectiveness and generate efficiency.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement specialists can use eAuctions to engage and negotiate with more vendors utilizing an organized approach which thus eliminates any need for cumbersome one-on-one meetings. Digital bidding, or eAuctions, are a more efficient way of negotiating with vendors in the international market.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money. To have an efficient supply chain system, category management through efficient supplier management is important to achieving this objective. A high level of spend in one category (e.g.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Bundling Spend Across Multiple Production Centers One of the most effective methods of achieving cost savings is bundling spend across multiple production centers or operational units. By consolidating orders from various departments or facilities, companies can leverage economies of scale, thereby negotiating better pricing from suppliers.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

To succeed in this field, procurement professionals must possess a variety of competencies, ranging from negotiation and supplier management to risk assessment and financial analysis. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Strategic Sourcing is a proven approach to understanding and delivering significant cost reduction based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), building a sustained value – creating relationship with the suppliers and category spend reduction in order to create and sustain a competitive advantage. So what are the new realities?

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness. Consulting firms like ours leverage cutting-edge tools and analytics to gain deep insights into market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In our experience the best way to systemically, and sustainably, optimize inventory is to take a process based inventory turnover improvement approach. This process included a focus on total cost of ownership, not just piece price levels. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. Performance Measurement & Optimization: Establish clear performance metrics (KPIs) aligned with your category goals.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It starts with spend analysis to provide a detailed cost breakdown, providing the information for competitive tendering via auctions using our Sourcing and Advanced Sourcing Optimizer modules, and aggregating spend where it makes sense for better leverage in negotiations. What is the probability of a supply chain disruption?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Cost savings: Digital procurement systems can help identify opportunities for cost reduction, enabling businesses to optimize their spending.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Understanding cost savings Cost savings, as the term suggests, refers to the reduction in expenses achieved through various procurement actions. These actions typically involve negotiating better deals with suppliers , optimizing procurement processes, and finding cost-efficient alternatives for goods and services.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This prioritizes suppliers that will benefit the company beyond just cutting costs. moves into the negotiation phase. By negotiating smarter contracts, this ensures that both the company and the supplier are happy with the agreement, making the relationship more The final step is maintaining good relationships with suppliers.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. They were struggling with high procurement costs and a lack of visibility into their supply chain.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

We will decide and response faster in our supply chain and make higher quality operational and strategic decisions. I believe that soon enough it will become a must to provide new roles to young graduates for them to be interested in working in supply chain. These new operating models can create significant benefits.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. They were struggling with high procurement costs and a lack of visibility into their supply chain.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

The value here isn't just held in the initial cost but in the total cost of ownership, environmental impact, and overall efficiency. Office Furniture Cost-First Crusader You decide to pinch pennies on office furniture. This efficiency doesn’t just cut costs; it enhances the overall productivity of the business.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This is where spend analysis steps in as a powerful tool that empowers procurement professionals to make informed decisions, optimize costs, and drive strategic outcomes. Category spend analysis uncovers insights that enable informed decision-making, leading to significant cost reductions and improved financial performance.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

In today's dynamic business environment, efficient po management is essential for optimizing inventory levels, controlling costs, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Collaborative relationships can lead to better terms, faster resolution of issues, and more reliable supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Due to globalization, growing consumer demands on transparency, the pertinence of sustainable development and technological advancements, procurement and supply chain professionals have been highlighted as an integral part of their organizations. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 23, 2025

They focused on digital transformation, centralizing digital solutions and resources, increasing transparency across the supply chain, digitalizing source-to-pay processes, recruiting top talent, reevaluating sourcing strategies, tackling ESG challenges, and improving supplier relationships.

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