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How to Improve Your Indirect Spend Management Strategy

Procurement Express

In any case, organizations need to pull indirect spending out of the shadows and into the open. In this article, we’ll go over a few ways to improve the process: education, gaining spend visibility , categorizing spend by supplier or department, etc. What Happens When Indirect Spend Isnt Managed?

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Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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10 Common Procurement Mistakes and How to Solve Them

Procurify

When this happens, a lot of time and effort is lost trying to recover the money. . You should also set up approval sequences in your e-procurement software so you can have better visibility and insights into the procurement process. To prevent this, use a centralized and easily accessible vendor management catalog.

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Does Direct Procurement Need Its Own Tech Stack?

Procurement Software

Direct procurement involves acquiring raw materials and components essential for your production process. These requirements can – and often do – override opportunities to deliver savings by switching suppliers for raw materials and component parts. How does tech for direct and indirect procurement differ?

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How is technology transforming global sourcing ?

Claritum

These include access to cheap raw materials and products, tax breaks and reduced labour costs. Your business could struggle to achieve visibility of its global supply chain. Without good visibility, maximising the benefits from global sourcing is impossible, as it is impossible to track exactly how much is being spent.

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The 25 Hottest US Procurement Startups

Procurement Software

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game. The platform also offers supply and risk management insights.

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ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain

Planergy

Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo.