Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

The company likely has multiple facilities, a global supply chain, and sustainability priorities (e.g., Savings Potential: 5-10% via automation and strategic sourcing. Office Supplies and Equipment: 5% ($3.75 million) Spend Estimate: ~$440 million (20% of indirect spend), for software, hardware, and telecom.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In this quarter, the Spend Matters analyst team builds on this foundation by giving an overview of how vendors have implemented GenAI in their solutions. Not all implementations are the same, however.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 June, 2024: JAGGAER, the global leader in strategic sourcing and procurement, has held a series of roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address the top priorities for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs).

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Here we’ll discuss various potential supply chain disruptions and what you can do to mitigate the risks to keep your business up and running throughout whatever circumstances are thrown your way.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Electronic Procurement (e-Procurement) Systems Electronic procurement platforms streamline the purchasing process by allowing businesses to automate operations such as order placement, invoicing, and payment processing. Spend analysis enables informed decision-making and strategic sourcing.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Electronic Procurement (e-Procurement) Systems Electronic procurement platforms streamline the purchasing process by allowing businesses to automate operations such as order placement, invoicing, and payment processing. Spend analysis enables informed decision-making and strategic sourcing.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JULY 31, 2024

This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into some unique technology needs that direct procurement teams are often facing. In this episode, we delve into the unique requirements of direct procurement and why it necessitates a specialised tech stack. Does Direct Spend Need Its Own Tech Stack?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. Focal Point Focal Point is a growing Atlanta-based procurement startup offering a unique solution tacking three different challenges within procurement.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Best Practices & Tips Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management. It can work for basic things like office supplies you don’t often need. Download Free Copy. Written by. Lyle Del Vecchio.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Strategic procurement, or procurement strategic planning, is a data-driven process that helps businesses align procurement and business goals. The result is greater supply chain predictability, more accurate decision-making, and better business agility. What is strategic procurement?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

In this post, we’re going to look at two areas where Procurement teams typically spend a lot of effort, but often struggle to get recognition: Cost avoidance (including price increase deferrals). Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration. Procurement as a growth partner to the business.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

In this post, we’re going to look at two areas where Procurement teams typically spend a lot of effort, but often struggle to get recognition: Cost avoidance (including price increase deferrals). Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration. Procurement as a growth partner to the business.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

However, in today’s complex and globalized economy, procurement goes far beyond simple buying. Modern procurement services encompass a wide range of activities such as strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Our goal is to empower Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their teams by providing a suite of comprehensive managed procurement services. We believe in the power of strategic sourcing and procurement to drive significant value across organizations.

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Planergy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. RFIs can also help buyers identify potential suppliers and compare them against each other, which is crucial for strategic sourcing. Download Free Copy.

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Planergy

AUGUST 8, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Effective procurement management lies in knowing which procurement method to use and when. Spend analytics can be used to better inform procurement decisions and enable better strategic sourcing.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Pareto Spend Analysis is an incredibly useful tool for optimizing supply chain management processes, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency. How Pareto Analysis Helps Your Procurement Strategy?

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 19, 2025

Reference : JD Edwards Baan : Overview : The Baan Corporation offered ERP solutions with procurement components, focusing on manufacturing and project-based industries. Significance : Baan’s software emphasized integration across the supply chain, including procurement processes.

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