Procurement Express

MARCH 9, 2025

Fortunately, QuickBooks Online gives you a simple way to manage purchase orders, streamline approvals, and keep vendor relationships smooth. Keep vendor records clean and up to date Nothing slows down purchasing like outdated vendor info. If QuickBooks PO system is slowing you down, it may be time to level up.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

is a critical aspect of procurement that ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and compliance. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how vendor contracts can be managed through , focusing on managing contract expirations, contract value, and setting reminders for expiring contracts. This is where , comes into play.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Thinking of procurement as a new source of revenue is certainly counterintuitive, but it fits the bill of thinking differently. eProcurement has been part of the technology footprint in many states for decades, to reduce cycle times, streamline processes, and collaborate with suppliers. .

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Una

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Ultimate Guide to IT Procurement. A guide to IT procurement for navigating the complex IT sourcing process in a way that drives organizational efficiencies and improves your bottom line. Comprehensive Guide to IT Procurement. Procurement embodies purchasing across a wide range of categories. Who Owns IT Procurement?

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Tanya Roach, FCL’s Director of Procurement, shared her experience with transforming their organization during the 2020 pandemic. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Tanya Roach, FCL’s Director of Procurement, shared her experience with transforming their organization during the 2020 pandemic. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

What is Procure to Pay (P2P)? Procure-to-Pay commonly known as P2P, encompasses the entire cycle of buying activities from identifying a need for goods or services to completing payment to a supplier. A well-managed P2P process improves operational efficiency, controls costs, and enhances compliance with procurement policies.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Some of the advantages that procurement analytics software can provide. No clear understanding of the extent of maverick spend – i.e. the % of total spend which is not being managed by a procurement professional. It’s not easy for a procurement manager to do a spend analysis from scratch. The key watch-outs with both approaches.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Some of the advantages that procurement analytics software can provide. No clear understanding of the extent of maverick spend – i.e. the % of total spend which is not being managed by a procurement professional. It’s not easy for a procurement manager to do a spend analysis from scratch. The key watch-outs with both approaches.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. Read on if you dare. The chilling result?

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Definition of procurement KPIs Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measurements of the efficacy of a business department, process, or strategy. Procurement KPIs continually measure the progress of all things related to buying and obtaining goods and services necessary for a business’ operation.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In either case, the impact on procurement and business operations can be profound. This gives teams more visibility and control by providing a central hub for all purchases, payments, and other information. Better visibility improves alignment between buyers, legal teams, and accounts payable.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In today’s hyper-connected, fast-paced global economy, the procurement landscape is more complex and critical than ever before. In this environment, procurement is not just about purchasing anymore; it’s a strategic function that can significantly impact a company’s bottom line, reputation, and future growth.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In today’s hyper-connected, fast-paced global economy, the procurement landscape is more complex and critical than ever before. In this environment, procurement is not just about purchasing anymore; it’s a strategic function that can significantly impact a company’s bottom line, reputation, and future growth.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Sourcing and procurement professionals operating with a strategic sourcing mindset assess a supplier’s quality, reputation and service. Near-sourcing, in addition to lowering emissions, also cuts transportation costs and delivery times.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Once while reviewing our all time favourite pizza making process, I chalked down the ingredients like flour, cheese, veggies and pepperoni, but the most important ingredient of all was patience in the process! Speedy Invoice Reconciliation : Accounts Payable automation also leads to considerable reduction of cycle time.

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Pipefy

JUNE 14, 2023

Spend analysis in procurement provides teams with actionable insights and improvements to optimize existing procurement processes, reduce costs, increase efficiency, generate bottom-line business value, and grow competitive advantages. Spend analytics creates the visibility procurement teams need to complete a spend analysis.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

These documents serve as the backbone of efficient inventory management, acting as a formal request for goods from a vendor. By initiating a purchase order, businesses establish a structured approach to procurement, ensuring a smooth flow of products into their inventory.

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TYA Suite

AUGUST 16, 2024

Accounts payable automation software offers a streamlined, efficient solution for handling all aspects of the accounts payable process, reducing manual effort, minimizing errors, and ensuring timely payments. Time is saved and errors are decreased by doing away with manual data entry. requires timely and precise payments.

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TYA Suite

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As a key participant in the supply chain, vendors are one of the most important stakeholders in the procurement process. Successful companies focus a lot on their vendor management process and get benefited from it in the market and are always one step ahead of any risks they could encounter.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 20, 2023

While this article focuses on procurement contract management software, some of these platforms also have features for Sales and Legal. We plan to refresh the article a couple of times a year, as solutions are constantly adding features and new solutions come onto the market.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It helps reduce financial losses from poor contracts, improve vendor relationships through structured coordination, increase operational efficiency and cost savings, minimize revenue leakage, and ensure proper compliance. Lease agreements - Contracts for renting equipment, real estate, vehicles, etc.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 18, 2023

Process discovery includes the identification and definition of activities and tasks comprising a process; its purpose is to make all stages in a process visible in order to ensure clear responsibility for each of those phases. These inefficiencies lose hours and money that can add up to huge amounts of waste over time.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 16, 2024

Another vital function of inventory management in construction is to ensure accurate cost tracking. By accurately recording the cost of materials, construction pros can analyze project profitability and make informed decisions regarding pricing, budgeting, and procurement.

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Pipefy

JULY 24, 2024

The common consequences are excessive errors and rework, decreasing process lead time, productivity, and employee engagement. This translates into time savings and allows employees to focus on high-priority activities. According to a Metrigy Study , 67% of users who embraced CPaaS had a revenue increase of up to 28.5%.

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TYA Suite

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Proper management of invoices ensures that businesses pay their bills on time, avoid late fees, and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and vendors. It also helps manage cash flow, as timely payments and accurate record-keeping prevent disruptions to the financial stability of the organization.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management. The criteria used in vendor analysis can vary depending on the business’s needs. What is a Vendor Analysis Report?

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