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Stakeholder management in procurement digital transformation: Why, what, how?

Spend Matters

Why stakeholder management matters in procurement digital transformation Stakeholder management is the foundation of any successful procurement digital transformation initiative. For more on stakeholder diagnostic, readers can download our guide for getting stakeholder buy-in.

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What About Procurement Objectives?

Procurement Templates

Implement Lean Procurement Practices: Use lean management principles to minimize waste and streamline procurement operations. Create Contingency Plans: Develop risk management protocols for supply disruptions and emergencies.

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Deloitte Global CPO Survey 2023 — A focus on digital maturity and how to get there

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It’s also unsurprising to see that under the current risk environment, 80% of CPOs cite Enhancing Risk Management as a business priority, shooting ‘supply risk analytics’ up the priority agenda, from 35% in 2021 to 51% today. Category management is the core engine for scaling processes.

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Spot the mistakes Strategic Sourcing Framework

Procurement Templates

Stakeholder Engagement : It’s important to involve relevant stakeholders in the assessment process to ensure that their needs and preferences are considered. Stakeholders may include department heads, end-users, finance teams, and others who will be impacted by the procurement decisions.

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Zip Forward 2024: Forging paths to sustainable success

Spend Matters

TPRM is a huge opportunity right now, as document-centric approaches die when they reach the scale needed to perform supplier management (i.e., management of risk, compliance, performance, onboarding speed and supplier collaboration that respects/accommodiates supplier requirements) with fine-grained operating models.

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Procurement and Sustainability: A Harmonious Partnership for a Greener Future

Procurement Templates

Risk Management : Supply Chain Resilience : Evaluate suppliers’ strategies for mitigating risks related to environmental disruptions, such as natural disasters or resource scarcity. Continuous Improvement : Assess suppliers’ commitment to ongoing sustainability improvements and goal attainment.

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Driving Successful Initiatives: A Guide to Achieving Stakeholder Buy-In

Barkers Procurement

Identify risks Managing risks is essential because reckless spending can eat into your organisation’s budget and bottom line. All projects carry risks, so identify them early. This will allow you to manage them better. Have a clear risk management plan in place to put your stakeholders at ease.