Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2019

Prior to joining the Procurement team I had neither understood nor appreciated the importance of Supplier Relationship management. But having seen how motivated and inspired these Suppliers were I started to understand. At its most basic level Suppliers are considered transactional. That’s it. DO’s.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

9 Innovative Purchasing Concepts for Procurement Implement various innovative purchasing concepts to ditch the old-school way of doing things and bring your procurement function up to speed. Innovative purchasing concepts Getting innovative in purchasing doesn’t necessarily mean leveraging the latest piece of technology.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supplier relationship management is a business strategy utilized by organizations to strategically build relationships with their suppliers that are mutually beneficial. The entire relationship needs to be considered from the point of view of growth. The three pillars that are key to SRM are as follows: 1.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Automation of Routine Tasks Repetitive tasks such as purchase order creation, invoice processing, and supplier performance tracking can be automated, freeing up time for procurement teams to focus on strategic initiatives. He specializes in strategic sourcing, procurement process management, and supplier relationship management.

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Una

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Basics of Group Purchasing. Discover the basics of group purchasing and the benefits of working with a group purchasing organization to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy. The basics of group purchasing. Benefits of working with a group purchasing organization. By Mackenzie Oakley | January 5, 2023.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This transformative practice enables organizations to delve deep into their purchasing data, gaining invaluable insights that can revolutionize their supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

Introduction In today’s interconnected world of business, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands as a pillar of success for organizations across the globe. It’s the concerted effort of strategically planning and managing all interactions with suppliers that supply any goods and/or services to an organization.

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World of Procurement blog

JULY 28, 2021

We need to think about Supplier Relationship Management during Covid-19 COVID-19 is having a significant effect around the world for individuals in terms of the way we work and live our daily lives. In this article, Sharon Croome breakdown a simple step-by-step guide to Supplier Relationship Management in the Supply Chain.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 1, 2022

Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures from the government and investors for organizations to diversify their supplier bases. The supplier relationship management dynamic has changed, with procurement processes becoming increasingly supplier-centric.

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TYA Suite

AUGUST 6, 2024

At its core, procurement involves building and maintaining robust relationships with suppliers to ensure a seamless flow of operations. This is where supplier relationship management (SRM) plays a pivotal role.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation.

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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. Learning from Supplier Relationships. Do you really know what your Suppliers do? Why is Supplier Information so important?

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It optimizes the cash flow that enables the business to lengthen its payment terms to its suppliers while providing an option for when a supplier will be paid. To simplify, it refers to monetary transactions between trading partners for purchasing, manufacturing, and selling goods and services. . Procure-to-pay cycle.

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ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

Hutchinson started digitalizing procurement in 2014 with Ivalua’s supplier relationship management and spend analysis modules. Headquartered in Paris, France, Hutchinson employs around 40,000 people across 100 sites in 25 countries. In 2022, it generated a revenue of €4.400 billion.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

In 2020, I moved back into corporate life as Head Of Supplier Relationship Management with Coventry Building Society. We have teams that look after risk and excellence because in financial services we need to demonstrate to our regulators that we have appropriate controls in procurement and supplier management.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Sourcing Expert and Purchasing Data Admin at Michelin. significant experience in Communication Networks and Manufacturing, as well as over 10 years of experience in Market Research, Purchasing, Global Contract Deployment and Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Performance indicators.

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Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Effective supplier management is essential for educational institutions.

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Positive Purchasing

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The survey also identified a significant need for training, particularly in regard to supplier relationship management and negotiation skills. Impact on Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) will play a pivotal role under the new act.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 6, 2022

From then I started exploring purchasing and the different career avenues I could get into. We are responsible for the procurement of strategic purchases and what that means for us is anything that is high value, high-risk, third-party engagements.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

SCMDOJO Aspect SCMDOJO edX Focus & Specialization A dedicated platform focused entirely on supply chain management. Pricing Structure Affordable pricing, with annual access to purchased courses and practical resources through Pro Plan. A general platform covering various subjects, including supply chain.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

Fewer Emails Procurement teams typically manage more suppliers than Sales teams do customers. Dealing with all of these contracts, sourcing events and purchase requests simultaneously, without a digital solution, results in email overload. Misaligned priorities, delayed approvals, and confusion about how savings are reported.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Collaboration is at its peak when forecasting is robust and solid industry relationships guarantee growth. Supplier relationship management and buyer-supplier relationships are highly essential and are kept as a demand for better outcomes.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Job Description and Requirements ] At a glance: What is Category Management in Procurement? Category Management Software What is Category Management in Procurement? This strategy also ensures strategic supplier relationship management as per the various categories. Team leadership and management.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 18, 2023

By automating routine tasks, such as purchase order creation and invoice processing, procurement teams can free up time to focus on more strategic activities, such as supplier relationship management and data analysis. However, automation can only take procurement so far. Read more. )

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 10, 2023

Leading procurement and negotiation digital platform and training provider, Positive Purchasing, has attained accreditation for both ISO9001 and ISO27001. Jonathan’s other titles are: Category Management in Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals and The Buyer’s Toolkit.

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Positive Purchasing

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As the Procurement Act 2023 takes effect on 24 February 2025, our presence on G-Cloud 14 positions Positive Purchasing as a trusted digital solution provider for public sector organizations dedicated to transforming procurement processes in line with new legislative requirements. Ready to Transform Sector Public Procurement?

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2024

Who should attend Learning Technologies is open to all decision makers working within learning and development including: Learning and Development Managers Organizational Development Directors Chief Learning Officers Training Directors HR Directors Talent Management Come visit our stand!

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 22, 2024

At Positive Purchasing, we’re actively building our tech partner network to leverage the best complementary software to assist users of our products to solve other common procurement challenges. This collaboration aligns with our strategy to champion best-in-class technology that complements our supplier discovery platform.

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Positive Purchasing

JUNE 5, 2023

Leading procurement and negotiation digital platform and training provider, Positive Purchasing, has attained accreditation for both ISO9001 and ISO27001. Jonathan’s other titles are: Category Management in Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals and The Buyer’s Toolkit.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Within procurement, sustainability is the process of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals into procurement, purchasing, and supply chains, which helps build a circular economy. Sustainability means considering social and environmental factors alongside purely financial and economic ones.

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Positive Purchasing

MAY 3, 2024

Category Management in Purchasing , now in its 5th edition, is a comprehensive and practical guide to approaching purchasing and procurement strategically, effectively, and sustainably through category management. Published by Kogan Page on 3 May 2024Paperback, £49.99/$59.99

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. This will help offset the costs associated with disruptions.

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ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

How do these organizations build their supplier management programs? First, let’s define Supplier Management aka Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) , Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLM), Supplier Risk, and Performance Management (SRPM ). or a contractual relationship.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2022

O-I Glass has chosen Ivalua after assessing technology and process gaps related to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, vendor quality, sustainability, and compliance.

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

Mark is an experienced procurement leader with a broad area of focus including sourcing, supply management, contracts management, supplier relationship management, risk management, and inventory management.

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Una

JULY 19, 2022

We all know different purchasing scenarios will require us to follow certain processes or have criteria that needs to be met. When category managers, for example, feel empowered to utilize the different aspects of a procurement strategy at any given time, they are better equipped to manage their spend accordingly.

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Una

AUGUST 30, 2022

A recent paper from Deloitte has helpfully categorized digital procurement into three areas: automated P2P (Procure-to-Pay), proactive SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), and predictive S2C (Source to Contract). How to Improve Strategic Supplier Relationship Management. Digital procurement game-changers.

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