Procurement Templates

MAY 21, 2024

An example of typical evaluation criteria for professional services. Don’t forget this is a generic list and you will need to tailor it to your specific tender and ensure that it links back to the specification 1. Experience and Expertise (20 points) Number of years in business (5 points) Relevant industry experience (5 points) Technical expertise and certifications (5 points) Client portfolio and case studies (5 points) 2.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 21, 2024

A software issue led to impacts at both marine and inland terminals, according to initial findings reported Sunday.

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Spend Matters

MAY 21, 2024

Many procurement solution providers claim to be ‘platform’ providers. What is the difference between an app provider and a platform provider? And does it even matter to procurement or others in general? In this article, prt of which originally published in 2014, our analysts explain why it does. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 21, 2024

An International Energy Agency report urges producers to diversify supply chains and up investments to avoid future lithium shortfalls.

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Spend Matters

MAY 21, 2024

Spend Matters chose Intake and Orchestration as its main research theme for this quarter because we believe it is the fastest-growing procurement tech market segment today. If you’d like to understand more about what intake management and orchestration mean for procurement, read our Guide to Intake and Orchestration. As part of our research, we are conducting analyst-led analysis / thought leadership , solution provider deep-dive analyses , webinars and interviews with both the practitioners who

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 21, 2024

The closures comes as the scrubs maker fell into bankruptcy after years of citing supply chain woes.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Phrases like “striking the post” and “direct free kick outside the 18” may seem foreign if you’re not a fan of football (for Americans, see: soccer). But for a football scout, it’s the daily lexicon of the job, representing crucial language that helps assess a player’s value to a team. And now, it’s also the language spoken and understood by Scout Advisor—an innovative tool using natural language processing (NLP) and built on the IBM® wa

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2024

Bringing technology into a warehouse — especially robotics — is no simple task. Kim Losey, chief growth officer with Rapid Robotics, discusses the right way to introduce innovation.

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Arkestro

MAY 21, 2024

Resources / Blog / 3 Things to Know About Arkestro’s Exclusive Advisory Council Events 3 Things to Know About Arkestro’s Exclusive Advisory Council Events It’s no secret that anyone working in procurement — from CPOs to procurement managers — has their work cut out for them in 2024. According to the Hackett Group’s 2024 Global CPO Survey, procurement teams’ workloads are expected to increase an average of 8% this year.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2024

President Marcos said the Philippines is seeking greater participation in global value chains and increased foreign direct investments to sustain economic growth.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Pipefy

MAY 21, 2024

Information technology (IT) is a standard component of businesses in virtually every sector, largely due to the increasing importance of data analysis. It plays a pivotal role in remaining competitive, but it isn’t enough to simply have the latest applications and equipment. Winning the digital arms race also requires organizations to develop a road map for managing their IT infrastructure, which is where IT governance (ITG) comes into play.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2024

By understanding the use cases best suited for each pallet material type, supply chain practitioners can make significant strides in sustainability while ensuring efficiency.

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Pipefy

MAY 21, 2024

The goal of IT service delivery is to allow organizations to weigh the benefits of IT services against their costs. Businesses generally require a provider to guarantee that it will perform those services to standards specified in service-level agreements (SLAs), whether that provider is the company’s own IT department or an external provider. Providers that fail to meet SLAs usually face penalties such as fines and loss of reputation.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2024

A $60 a barrel price cap on Russian oil imposed in December 2022 was designed to deprive insurance from a tanker transporting oil at above the price cap.

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Pipefy

MAY 21, 2024

Effective change management is a core requirement for modern businesses, especially those undergoing software upgrades and digital transformation. The People, Process, Technology (PPT) framework encapsulates these three principles, each contributing to an effective enterprise. This guide shows how the PPT method can transform an organization by providing strategies for implementing PPT within your organization, along with business use cases.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 21, 2024

The companies established a joint venture holding company, Forward Computers Alliance Limited, to facilitate the acquisition from the Freight Software Group.

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Procurement Software

MAY 21, 2024

Will AI replace procurement professionals in negotiations? It’s one of the fears haunting the corridors of procurement teams right now. But, not so fast. While it certainly is something on the radar and being worked on, there’s some way to go yet, as we’ll explain. Enterprise procurement teams are heavily looking into how AI can assist them.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2024

In the past week, I have introduced three of the top ten providers on my analyst solution map through the Procurement Insights blog. Here are the three of the ten to date: LavenirAI – Analyst Map Inductee: The Four Cornerstones Of Learning In The Digital AI Era Achilles – Analyst Map Inductee 2: A Zero Carbon Footprint Requires A Strong Achilles Mintec – Analyst Map Inductee 3: Making A Case (Study) For Mintec How Did They End Up On My Analyst Map?

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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