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Here is an example of a potentially great and unexpected procurement solution suite!

Procurement Insights

AdaptOne Overview: A supplier management platform focused on diversity, risk, and compliance, often integrated with S2P suites like Coupa or SAP Ariba. Unique Benefits: AI-Driven Cost Savings: Merlin AI analyzes spend patterns and negotiates contracts, targeting 10-15% savings ($1B-$2.25B on $10B-$15B spend) to counter oil price volatility.

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Mintec Versus Beroe: Are AI COG Savings Real And Sustainable Beyond Year One

Procurement Insights

In other words, like secret recipes and other competitive advantages, actual data-driven savings through more strategic buying decisions are a closely kept secret. How do you do a cost justification analysis or negotiate a user fee that both you and the provider can feel good about? ” Savings of 5 -15% is quite a range.

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What if Your Supplier Had a Yelp Review?

Supply Chain Game Changer

What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? This is an odd stream of consciousness, yes, but I started pondering the likenesses and discourses between professional & private buying habits & processes. Do you truly know why you buy from the suppliers you buy from? Subscribe Here! Email Address.