Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction. What is Cost Saving in Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Regardless of your position or situation it is highly valuable to understand the type of interview questions, and answers, appropriate for Procurement and Purchasing professionals. Subscribe Here!

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Introduction In an era defined by data-driven decision-making, Spend Analysis has emerged as a game-changer, steering businesses towards more strategic, efficient, and cost-effective operations. When applied to Supply Chain Management, Spend Analysis serves as an invaluable tool.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Spend analysis refers to the process of examining and categorizing an organization’s spending patterns, supplier relationships, and purchasing behavior to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and strategic decision-making.

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Planergy

MARCH 2, 2023

Introduction To Tail Spend Analysis Tail spend analysis examines a company’s spending patterns and identifies opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The process of tail spend analysis involves analyzing data from various sources, including supplier invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and other financial documents.

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Una

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

How to Use GPOs as a Cost Savings Strategy Discover how procurement leaders can join a GPO and use group purchasing as a cost savings strategy to deliver continued value. Procurement leaders feeling the constant pressure to deliver cost savings may be inclined to reach for the "low-hanging fruit" first.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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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. Using ABC Analysis: Class A: These purchases account for 80% of your total cost of purchases for 20% of suppliers. How Pareto Analysis Works?

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Purchasing KPIs are measurable values that help procurement professionals track and evaluate the effectiveness of their. These purchasing KPIs provide valuable insights into various aspects of procurement, such as cost savings, , purchasing efficiency, and compliance with procurement policies.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

On the other hand, Sustainable Procurement is an ethical purchasing and supply chain strategy that integrates environmental, social, and economic aspects to add overall value. This strategy extends beyond immediate cost considerations to contemplate long-term impacts on society, the environment, and the economy.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Definition of Tail Spend and Its Importance in Procurement Tail spend, or non-strategic spend, typically refers to the approximately 20% of a company’s purchases that account for about 80% of its suppliers. However, when taken collectively, these costs can add up to a significant portion of a company’s total spend.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Some of the key capabilities and use cases for AI in procurement include: Automating repetitive and routine tasks : AI can take over low-value tasks like invoice processing, purchase order creation, expense report auditing, and other administrative workflows. This data-driven approach takes much of the guesswork out of supplier selection.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

In the realm of procurement and supply chain management, one tool stands out as a game-changer — Spend Analysis. In essence, Spend Analysis is the compass that guides an organization’s procurement strategy, leading it towards informed decisions, cost savings, and improved supplier relationships.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of procurement and supply chain management, understanding your organization’s spending habits isn’t just an administrative duty—it’s a strategic necessity. It can help identify patterns of maverick spend, areas of unmanaged spend, and potential supplier consolidation opportunities.

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TYA Suite

AUGUST 6, 2024

The essence of SRM lies in recognizing the interdependence between an organization and its suppliers. By fostering collaboration and communication, businesses can optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. Risk management is a critical component of SRM.

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