Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Here’s a detailed guide to enhance procurement capabilities across various domains: Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management Actionable Steps: Analyze Spend Data: Use spend analysis tools to identify areas where costs can be reduced or efficiencies improved. Resources: Online courses on strategic sourcing (e.g.,

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 130

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JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” This reminded me of a prior post I wrote about the subject and I wondered if Pierre was writing about me. If so, in my (imperfect?)

Leadership 149

Leadership Suppliers Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 149

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JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” The post This is NOT Thought Leadership, it’s Practical Talk About Supplier Value Management appeared first on Directworks.

Leadership 100

Leadership Suppliers Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 100

Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Exceeding procurement objectives requires strategic thinking, continuous improvement, and proactive leadership. Savings can be cashable or non cashable i.e. cost avoidance.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Cost of ownership 130

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AUGUST 18, 2015

Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. If you work in product design or engineering, supplier collaboration is focused on integrating strategic suppliers into your product innovation efforts. Innovating.

Collaboration 173

Collaboration Suppliers Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency 173

ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. If you work in product design or engineering, supplier collaboration is focused on integrating strategic suppliers into your product innovation efforts. Innovating.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Suppliers Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency 100

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Cost benchmarking and market intelligence Data visualization and reporting Predictive analytics for demand planning Data-driven procurement not only improves efficiency, but also empowers more strategic decision making to maximize value. Category and market expertise helps make informed sourcing decisions.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52