Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. COMPETITORS 1. Subsequently, in February 2022, Dairy.com, Ever.Ag, and EFC Systems merged to form a unified entity under the Ever.Ag

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

By adopting these technologies, public sector procurement teams can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve accountability. However, it is incumbent upon public sector procurement leaders to measure and demonstrate return on investment. Regular security updates and monitoring to prevent breaches.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

As a result of better data, procurement teams gain a whole range of benefits. They can make informed decisions, negotiate more effectively, and identify cost-saving opportunities faster. Procurement now has its turn to drive efficiency and performance gains through better data.

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It involves long-term planning, vendor relationship management, and aligning procurement decisions with institutional goals. Educational leaders use strategic procurement to negotiate favorable contracts, explore innovative solutions, and drive institutional efficiency.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2024

” According to research, there are 5,000 or more ProcureTech solution providers in the world. Heres a detailed comparison of ProPurchaser , Expana , Beroe , Negotiations Ninja , NEGOBRAIN.AI , MIT’s Negotiation Essentials Sprint , Sound Negotiator , and Nibble Technology based on their offerings, focus areas, and unique features.

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Una

JANUARY 4, 2023

This is typically done by forming a purchasing consortium or alliance, which allows the group to negotiate better prices from suppliers due to the larger volume of business they are bringing to the table. Overall, GPOs can help businesses streamline their purchasing process, reduce costs, and access a wider range of products and services.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry, characterized by intricate processes and substantial investments, constantly seeks ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely project completion. This comprehensive solution streamlines procurement activities, improves and provides transparency across the entire supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. The fantastic employment options that procurement training opens up are among the most convincing arguments for doing so.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2020

Procurement has been uniquely placed on the business front line of this crisis in helping to pivot supply chains from producing make-up to face masks and to finding thousands of items of remote working equipment overnight, or from manufacturing parts for car engines to ventilators.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management. As a result, effective procurement is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge and supporting overall business objectives.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our expert team works alongside your organization, offering comprehensive and customized procurement solutions that align with your business goals. Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions.

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Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s never a good idea to work with a single partner on anything mission-critical, as it can damage your organization if an issue arises with its supply chain. It can work for basic things like office supplies you don’t often need. With fewer suppliers, you can often negotiate better prices due to the increased buying power.

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TYA Suite

AUGUST 26, 2024

Often overlooked in strategic planning, procurement management can significantly impact a company's bottom line. With the right SMBs can streamline their purchasing activities, reduce costs, and enhance overall productivity. streamlines the entire procurement process, from creating purchase orders to managing supplier invoices.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. These insights enable data-driven decision-making, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation, leading to more informed procurement choices.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile. This is usually measured against budget standard costs, which are based on last price paid or moving average price. But such a large sum from one negotiation or tender is virtually unheard of in many indirect categories.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile. This is usually measured against budget standard costs, which are based on last price paid or moving average price. But such a large sum from one negotiation or tender is virtually unheard of in many indirect categories.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

You don’t need a 6-figure software budget or a large sum to hire consultants for implementation. There’s plenty of digital procurement solutions out there for every budget. So, we’re going to take a quick look at three different price brackets and examine what you can buy with this budget. Let’s dive in.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

This would mean that 70% of your spending is going toward one type of product—in this case, stationery—and 30% is being spent on other types of office supplies. Pareto Spend Analysis is an incredibly useful tool for optimizing supply chain management processes, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2024 State of Procurement report, 95% of decision makers believe that procurement has room for optimization. This guide explores the ability of these solutions to improve business efficiency and reduce operational costs, surveys the many types of tools on the market, their benefits, and essential features.

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Pipefy

JUNE 15, 2023

As businesses complete their digital transformation and move away from complex (and often manual) legacy systems, modern procurement solutions are rapidly replacing traditional methods. On-premise options have high upfront and maintenance costs compared to cloud solutions that use pay-as-you-go subscriptions without any investment.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction to EmpoweringCPO and How Our Services Fit Into This Landscape EmpoweringCPO is at the forefront of this procurement revolution. We are a dedicated procurement services company that specializes in delivering tailor-made managed procurement solutions.

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Planergy

AUGUST 8, 2023

They include: Open tendering Single-source procurement Two-stage tendering Restricted tendering Request for proposal (RFP) Request for quotation (RFQ) Your procurement team will determine which method to source goods and services based on what you need, when you need it, your budget, and other factors.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

By taking on the complexities of procurement, these services allow businesses to focus on their core competencies, while reaping the benefits of optimized supply chains, cost savings, and improved vendor relationships. Another major challenge is cost inefficiencies. Enter EmpoweringCPO.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our expert team works alongside your organization, offering comprehensive and customized procurement solutions that align with your business goals. Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

MPS involve the outsourcing of procurement functions to a specialized third-party provider, offering a strategic approach to managing and optimizing organizational spend. These services often encompass a wide range of tasks, from supplier management and contract negotiation to spend analysis and process improvement.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

If you’re new to the term, Managed Procurement Services refers to the outsourcing of a company’s procurement functions to a specialized firm. This approach allows businesses to leverage the expertise of procurement specialists to streamline operations, optimize supplier relationships, and most importantly, reduce costs.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Procurement strategy is the cornerstone for sustained growth when negotiating the complexity of today's corporate environments. Traditionally, procurement strategy entails meticulous planning to procure goods and services efficiently, aligning with organizational goals.

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Una

JUNE 22, 2023

By Mackenzie Oakley | June 22, 2023 Search Search When it comes to running a successful business, procurement is a crucial function that can make or break your bottom line. It involves strategic planning, analysis, and negotiation to ensure that you are getting the best quality products or services at the most competitive price.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Lavenir AI LavenirAI is a conversational AI-powered procurement negotiation training platform. Designed by procurement specialists, for procurement professionals, LavenirAI was developed to raise the bar for procurement negotiation.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

Penny Penny is a startup based in Saudi Arabia, offering a cloud-based Source-To-Pay solution. It serves the needs of purchasing managers, procurement professionals and senior buyers. It enables users to allocate, manage and monitor budgets. Penny creates a single, consolidated central hub for all your procurement data.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. As a believer in the power of procurement, this recognition makes me happy. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Source: Accenture 2013. “An

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

After a period of significant growth in recent years, Sunbelt had begun to experience a variety of operational challenges in support of their new footprint and scale, including how best to manage its highly complex supply-chain. Over 120 digital catalogues were considered.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

In the current business scenario, where market dynamics are constantly changing, and supply chain resilience is being tested, managed procurement services have gained significant relevance. But in today’s complex business environment, procurement services have evolved beyond these basic functions.

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