ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Jose joined Bulgari in 2018 to lead the strategic planning, training and implementation of IVALUA for North and South America. He has also traveled to Shanghai, and Hong Kong to support with training and sharing key strategies aiming to build trust, performance, and simplification to the entire IVALUA purchasing activities.

Strategic planning 100

Strategic planning Global sourcing Sourcing Purchasing 100

Finale Inventory

JULY 9, 2024

Creating a purchase order is a vital step in managing inventory for your ecommerce business. A purchase order serves as a legally binding document between you and your suppliers, specifying the details of the items you need to purchase. With the help of the Finale Inventory software, this process becomes seamless and efficient.

Purchase orders 52

Purchase orders Purchasing Inventory Real-time Visibility 52

Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Procurement in education is far more than simple purchasing. It’s a comprehensive, strategic approach to acquiring the resources that enable learning, research, and institutional growth. What's PLANERGY?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Budget 52

Planergy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. It also allows businesses to focus more on strategic planning and decision-making rather than worrying about mundane accounting tasks. What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software.

Data 52

Data Purchasing Purchase orders Strategic planning 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. eAuctions technology can reduce the cost of purchasing products and services by up to 20%. It’s time for the Auctioneer to take the stage!

Supply Chain Efficiency 141

Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding Procurement team supply chain software solutions 141

Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Managing these suppliers isnt just about making purchases; it ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and quality education. What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

JAGGAERs Value Tracker within Supplier 360 is enhanced to give teams more strategic planning and supplier management capabilities with an updated view of a suppliers role in savings projects. release includes improvements for Source-to-Contract (S2C). release includes improvements for Source-to-Contract (S2C). Version 24.3

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency Contract 52

Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Theres an added layer of complexity when it comes to employee reimbursements since teachers often purchase some of their own classroom supplies. What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software.

Management 52

Management Budget Negotiation Purchasing 52

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 15, 2022

Supply Chain Planning Process. Strategic Planning. The strategic planning process is focused on the long term and creates a framework for the supply chain of the organization. Tactical Planning. Tactical planning focuses more on individual aspects of the supply chain planning framework.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply 130

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 9, 2023

As customers are now aware of how they can affect the environment through their purchases, you need to engage with your suppliers more and convince them to commit to recycling and responsible consumption. . Strategically plan your sustainability. Communicate sustainability within your organization.

Sustainability 210

Sustainability Collaboration Strategy Suppliers 210

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 10, 2019

Align Suppliers to your Strategic Plan. Your supplier selection processes should be so robust that the output is the selection of suppliers whose strategic plans are closely aligned to yours. 7 Essential Attributes of Strategic Supplier Partnerships! procurement #purchasing #supplierrelationshipmanagement.

Supplier relationship management 67

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Strategy Management 67

Procurement Heads

JUNE 28, 2022

Great businesses have always looked to procurement for a balanced scorecard across the strategic planning cycle. They’ll be responsible for the overall procurement budget and implement strategic plans across the function. It is procurement and there is a lot that the procurement function can bring to the table.

Chief Procurement Officer 130

Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Innovation 130

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 18, 2018

2018 LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING. Seven Organizations Recognized by Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. Each winner employs a wide range of sustainable purchasing strategies and documented the resulting environmental, social, and/or economic benefits in a case study. More about this case study.

Leadership 40

Leadership Purchasing Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency 40

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Learn to manage and control your suppliers to improve your purchasing efficiency and expand your supplier base. . Learning from Supplier Relationships.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

The last couple of years have really shown businesses the value of procurement – and not just as a purchasing function/PO function, but the strategy of procurement and the value we bring in managing risk,” said Nestlé CPO Patricia Stroup.

supply chain budgeting 189

supply chain budgeting Suppliers Risk Procurement 189

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

On the other hand, the CEO is focused on the overall strategic direction of the company, and spend management is just one component of the broader strategic plan. NLPA Learning also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, white papers, and more!

Spend management 98

Spend management Management Procurement supply chain budgeting 98

Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The basics of group purchasing Group purchasing refers to the practice of businesses or organizations coming together to purchase goods or services at a discounted price. Simplified purchasing process: GPOs often offer a centralized purchasing process that makes it easier for businesses to place orders and track their purchases.

supply chain budgeting 81

supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 81

Una

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Procurement embodies purchasing across a wide range of categories. Naturally, a CIO may deem that any technology purchase falls within the realm of responsibility of the IT department as they are the true technology experts. Stay aware of other major strategic plans in the business that will impact IT procurement or asset management.

Procurement 98

Procurement Real-time Visibility Contract Purchasing 98

Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

The importance of these drivers depends on the planning horizons, from the shortest – the Execution Horizon and Sales and Operations Execution – through Integrated Business Planning to the longest horizons of Strategic Planning and Visioning.

supply chain software solutions 147

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply chain 147

Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2024

Implement these 15 best practices: Embracing Automation in Inventory Management: Use automation tools to streamline tracking, purchasing, and order fulfillment. Adopting a Centralized Inventory Management System: Centralize inventory management by integrating it with sales and purchasing operations.

Inventory 98

Inventory Supply Chain Efficiency Management Real-time Visibility 98

Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Strategic procurement, or procurement strategic planning, is a data-driven process that helps businesses align procurement and business goals. What is strategic procurement? With the analysis of supplier performance data, purchase managers can make decisions that benefit the company faster and more accurately.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Strategic planning 52

Una

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They think about cash flow generation, growth, innovation, risk and business continuity, reputation management, shareholder and stakeholder management, and strategic planning. How about generating 18% to 22% cost savings and putting that money straight back into the budget through the power of group purchasing ?

Procurement 98

Procurement Budget Supplier relationship management Suppliers 98

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

Forecasting enables companies to have better insights to make robust strategic planning that will ensure that suppliers can meet your demand. For example, the pandemic has forced consumers to go online to purchase their needs. Thus, many businesses tried to adapt quickly to meet the demands of their customers.

supply chain budgeting 192

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 192

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

Can an organization start with a Public Portal and Supplier Management Solution and then add solicitations, contract management, and purchasing solutions as they mature or as funding becomes available ? Just because models are sold under a single logo does not ensure that they effectively integrate. Adopting Automation .

Strategy 130

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team 130

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

AUGUST 23, 2022

An annual strategy audit ensures the strategic planning process’s effective, efficient, and continuous improvement. The goal is to keep your strategic management system running and ensure accountability—keeping your organization on track yearly. Step 2, Examine the Strategic Goals and Key Success Metrics (KSM).

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Una

JUNE 22, 2023

Taking an Advisory Approach to Procurement An inside look at how Una, the nation’s fastest growing group purchasing organization, works to take an advisory approach to procurement. It involves strategic planning, analysis, and negotiation to ensure that you are getting the best quality products or services at the most competitive price.

Procurement 52

Procurement Purchasing Procurement strategies Procurement team 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

And What is Purchasing? Despite the magnitude of this cost however there is a wide range of focus put on managing this expenditure from proactive and strategic to reactive and tactical. In some cases there is a great level of planning applied before a single purchase order is placed. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Category management 61

Category management Strategy Raw materials Management 61

Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

A RFQ is used for low cost purchases and a PQQ is typically used for higher cost tenders. Procurement Category Analysis is a strategic process used by organizations to understand and optimize their spending within specific procurement categories. Can you spot the mistakes! A PQQ is the first stage, followed by an ITT.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

They consider factors—like supplier performance or sustainability —that support long-term partnerships, advance business needs and increase purchasing power. Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits.

Sourcing 94

Sourcing Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency e2e 94

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It involves selecting a supplier and purchasing products that meet specific criteria such as price, quality, and delivery times. It harmonizes various elements – from understanding internal needs, evaluating market conditions, supplier relationship management, to the integration of purchases within the company’s systems.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier relationship management Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

Additionally, these systems contribute to strategic planning and management by providing insights and analysis that help businesses optimize operations, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities. Facilitating Strategic Planning Strategic planning is essential for sustainable ecommerce growth.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Strategic planning Inventory Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Consolidating suppliers and vendors reduces the necessary suppliers to source and purchase goods or materials. Understanding the Labor Shortage. million in March 2022.

supply chain budgeting 95

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 95

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Dynamic Nature: You can seamlessly transition from strategic planning discussions in the morning to tackling operational challenges in just a few hours. These include: Capacity Planning: Ensuring timely availability of resources, such as manufacturing capacity and distribution center capacity, to meet logistics and supply chain needs.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 98

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

The executive component of S&OP is the eS&OP, where top management, middle managers, and specialists meet to balance supply and demand, align operational and financial planning, connect strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operations, and establish policy, strategy, risk, and budget changes via a disciplined discussion.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Demand Strategic planning Demand Planning 52

Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Scope 2 are emissions that a company causes indirectly when the energy it purchases and uses is produced. ukpga/2008/27/contents framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system is greater than £5 million per annum (excluding VAT). A template for the Carbon Reduction Plan is set out below. Scope 2 emissions.

Procurement 130

Procurement Bidding Contract Suppliers 130

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Types of Procurement Technology E-Procurement Software: Automates purchasing processes, enabling digital purchase order creation, approval, and electronic invoicing. Businesses leverage procurement technology for: Automating Manual Processes: From issuing purchase orders to processing invoices, automation reduces errors and saves time.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Purchase orders 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 31, 2020

No longer can Supply Chain be viewed as the transactional function that just places purchase orders, arranges freight, and physically moves goods. Supply Chain is the strategic engine for making every industry operate and for making the global economy run. Supply Chain is so much more than the transactional function of the past.

Supply Chain Optimization 83

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply Leadership 83