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Time to Look into the Future of Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

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.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

SCMDOJO

It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. You’ll also learn about supply chain management and the various stages of the procurement process. Provides a solid foundation in the core principles of procurement and supply management.

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A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

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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Top 10 Procurement Best Practices for Modern Businesses

Empowering CPO

Adopt a Total Cost of Ownership Approach A. Definition and importance of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a financial concept that takes into account all direct and indirect costs associated with purchasing, using, and maintaining a product or service throughout its lifecycle.

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The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay

Jaggaer

Strategic sourcing: This is a process of developing a channel of supply for products or services with the best supplier(s) at the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) or best value (as opposed to the lowest price). to optimize cost savings and risks.

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Top Competencies of Procurement Professionals

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Recommended Courses: 14 Procurement Best Practices Data Analytics for Procurement Professionals Savings Strategy Development Mastering Procurement Tactics Powerful Negotiation for Successful Buying Supply Management Contract Writing Visit NLPA Learning , the new home to all of our certifications and online courses.

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7 Trending Business Practices Disrupting Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is traditionally defined as “an estimate of all direct costs and indirect costs associated with acquiring and operating an instrument throughout its lifetime” ( Abbott ). As hinted at above, Value is — today — created within many new dimensions, taking on a more holistic perspective.