Procurement Insights

MARCH 17, 2025

I received an email a few moments ago with the headline – NEWS: Beroe Acquires nnamu to Turbocharge Procurement Negotiations with Game Theory and AI. However, I am very familiar with a ProcureTech solution provider named ProPurchaser, which also, as I see it, “turbocharges” negotiations.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. This intelligence empowers decision-makers to proactively adapt their sourcing strategies, ensuring resilience and agility in the face of market fluctuations.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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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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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Direct procurement focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and managing the materials needed for production.

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ivalua

MARCH 15, 2016

He was the kind of guy you would not want to have to negotiate with way back in the day because he did not negotiate. He said he had seen it all in supply base management and had experienced the feeling of victory leaving plenty of blood on the floor in negotiating with suppliers in his day. He just stared at me.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our complete guide on the role of spend analysis in strategic sourcing. In the ever-evolving world of business, strategic sourcing has become a linchpin in corporate success. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing? Spend analysis is the catalyst for strategic sourcing.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. These indices track the average price changes of a basket of goods and services over time. What is inflation?

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 1, 2022

Five years ago, global logistics company UPS’s procurement function was far from playing a strategic role. This was a collaborative effort between the consultants and existing category leads, who worked together to quickly identify opportunities for savings, and implement category strategies and sourcing events.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Procurement managers are pros when it comes to negotiating deals down to the penny, working closely with suppliers to secure terms that place them at a strategic advantage. In this article, we’ll go over a few ways to improve the process: education, gaining spend visibility , categorizing spend by supplier or department, etc.

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Jaggaer

JULY 7, 2020

Over time, this engagement has expanded globally and is still focused on one of the most testing categories of sourcing and contract management within procurement: transport and logistics. In 2019 the company decided to embark on a project to implement global dashboards for sourcing and contracting events. The Challenge.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Depending on the way your procurement function is set up, you may be sourcing everything from the direct materials that make up your organization’s main product, down to the goods and services needed to keep office supplies in stock and the buildings maintained appropriately. IT Procurement Best Practices. Data Driven Decision Making.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

This supports strategic sourcing efforts. With the ability to handle huge volumes of data, operate 24/7, and continuously learn from experience, AI can bring new levels of speed, efficiency, and insight to procurement teams looking to transform strategic sourcing, supplier management, and end-to-end procurement processes.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Spend analysis enables informed decision-making and strategic sourcing. Cost Reduction : Enhanced visibility into spending and supplier performance helps negotiate better deals and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Spend analysis enables informed decision-making and strategic sourcing. Cost Reduction : Enhanced visibility into spending and supplier performance helps negotiate better deals and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Una

JULY 25, 2023

The first three KPIs we suggest every procurement team should monitor are: Defect rates Lead time Contract compliance Can you guess what the other four KPIs will be? Every free resource is dedicated to empowering procurement to save more money, time, and effort. Read the article to find out.

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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. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. What sets Mithra-AI apart is its real-time, continuous visibility of spend data, coupled with proactive alerts for opportunities and risks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

There are many reasons why Procurement Transformations fail, however, the below 3 keep coming up time and time again. The wrong leader can create a negative perception of Procurement as being a roadblock, lacking in understanding of the real business imperatives and too concerned about beating up suppliers.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2024

This data can then be used to negotiate better deals with suppliers, consolidate purchases, and streamline procurement processes. Only 6% of companies report full visibility on their supply chain , while 69% do not have total visibility. Effective spend analysis is crucial for gaining visibility into procurement spending.

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Pipefy

JUNE 14, 2023

Visibility into procurement categories and effective management of categories fosters benefits like greater risk management and less costly supplier redundancies. Spend analysis is necessary for strategic sourcing. Spend analytics creates the visibility procurement teams need to complete a spend analysis.

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Arkestro

JULY 11, 2022

As part of Box’s continuous advocacy towards ESG and Supplier Diversity, previous visibility into their supplier diversity spending was limited. According to McKinsey, diverse executive teams financially outperform other executive teams, and this has only strengthened over time. And the same is true for diverse supply chains. .

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Effective role-based training for sourcing managers therefore includes training that sharpens their strategic thinking, supplier assessment, and market analysis skills. Contract negotiators, on the other hand, have a focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

This involves everything from identifying requirements and sourcing suppliers to negotiating contracts, placing orders, and managing supplier relationships. In essence, it’s a critical business function that ensures the right goods and services are available at the right time, in the right quantities, at the right price.

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Planergy

MAY 30, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. An effective TEM solution will help an organization save money, time, and resources while providing visibility into spending patterns.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

This extensive reach provides businesses with the opportunity to connect with various demographics and target markets, enabling them to broaden their brand’s visibility and potential customer base significantly. To begin with, TikTok boasts an expansive and diverse user base, encompassing millions of active users worldwide.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Real-world success stories and case studies illustrating the significant impact of spend analysis on achieving tangible cost savings and procurement optimization. This enables them to strengthen supplier relationships, negotiate improved terms, and effectively manage supplier risks.

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Procurement Software

AUGUST 20, 2024

These 10 FTEs should ideally be focused on strategic work. The reality though is that many of them are spending a disproportionate amount of time on tactical work and firefighting day-to-day operational purchasing issues. Let’s be real. Therefore, we need to free up their time to spend on more strategic work.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 13, 2018

There are many reasons why Procurement Transformations fail, however, the below 3 keep coming up time and time again. The wrong leader can create a negative perception of Procurement as being a roadblock, lacking in understanding of the real business imperatives and too concerned about beating up suppliers.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. Procurement extends beyond simple purchasing to include activities such as sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationships.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. Traditional Procurement Methods Historically, procurement has been a manual and time-consuming process, relying heavily on paperwork, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

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Procurement Express

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Youre already stretched thin, balancing cash flow, vendor negotiations, and financial strategy. The last thing you need is to waste time digging through messy spreadsheets just to figure out where the money is going. Some give you real, actionable insights, while others just add noise. But not all reports are created equal.

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