Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. in “ The Forrester Wave™: Source-to-Contract Suites, Q4 2019.” That allows us to ultimately deliver better value to our customers.”.

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Contract Sourcing Eprocurement Strategic sourcing 20

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. in “ The Forrester Wave™: Source-to-Contract Suites, Q4 2019.”

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Instead of looking at direct materials and purchased parts, the hidden opportunity is often found in effective tail spend management. The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. This is usually areas of indirect spend which have previously been relatively unexplored. 2) Uncontrolled purchases.

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Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Instead of looking at direct materials and purchased parts, the hidden opportunity is often found in effective tail spend management. The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. This is usually areas of indirect spend which have previously been relatively unexplored. 2) Uncontrolled purchases.

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Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

Una

JANUARY 4, 2023

In addition to negotiating discounts, group purchasing organizations may also provide other services such as supply chain management , procurement consulting, and logistics support. Overall, GPOs can help businesses streamline their purchasing process, reduce costs, and access a wider range of products and services.

Purchasing 92

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Procurement strategies Contract 92

Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. What to Do About It Establish an emergency fund to account for changes in exchange rates and cost overruns.

Risk 52

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Planergy

MARCH 2, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo 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.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Best Practices & Tips Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management. Download Free Copy.

Supplier consolidation 52

Supplier consolidation Suppliers Risk supply chain budgeting 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

Procurement 52

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Planergy

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo 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.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Suppliers Procurement Bidding 52

Planergy

JULY 21, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo 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.

Management 52

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo 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.

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Una

JANUARY 17, 2024

It’s about fortifying your budget against future uncertainties, giving you the confidence to plan for the long term. That’s value that extends far beyond immediate cost-cutting measures, offering a sense of financial security that is, in itself, a strategic advantage. Think of it as a risk mitigation strategy.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Purchasing Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Raindrop Raindrop is one of a number of US procurement startups offering enterprise-level spend management platforms. At its heart is a source-to-pay suite offering a range of functionality, with a complete suite of cloud-based modules. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

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. Use PLANERGY to manage purchasing and accounts payable.

Procurement 52

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

-based company, offers a self-service spend analysis software that revolutionises the way businesses manage and analyse their spending. Ideal for those seeking immediate insights into their procurement processes, Spendata provides a robust yet user-friendly solution that enhances spending visibility and operational efficiency.

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Procurement Software

JULY 9, 2024

Procurement tools for direct spend need to be tailored to work with your supply chain, quality and production teams. Indirect procurement software, however, centres around purchase order management , expense tracking, and vendor management for non-production items.

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Raw materials supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

But effective procurement goes beyond these tasks to include activities such planning, strategy, and supply chain management. The key difference here is that the procurement team becomes more of a strategic partner for the business, and less of a fulfillment center that handles purchase orders and requisitions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team supply chain software solutions e2e 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

In this post, we’re going to look at two areas where Procurement teams typically spend a lot of effort, but often struggle to get recognition: Cost avoidance (including price increase deferrals). Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration. Procurement as a growth partner to the business.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

In this post, we’re going to look at two areas where Procurement teams typically spend a lot of effort, but often struggle to get recognition: Cost avoidance (including price increase deferrals). Driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration. Procurement as a growth partner to the business.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

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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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

These systems streamlined the procurement process, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage. Furthermore, businesses are under constant pressure to reduce costs without compromising on quality or service.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here are some examples of how a Cost-First Crusader and a Value-Creation Maestro might approach the same purchasing needs in different ways: Office Printers Cost-First Crusader You're on a mission to save on printers. You snag a bunch of budget-friendly printers without considering the long game.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing 52

Procurify

JULY 20, 2022

Before, purchasing managers often prioritized spend management. Although this is still an important part of their job, strictly working with low-cost suppliers isn’t always the best way to manage spending. Companies that adapt to supply chain volatility can swim against the tide. .

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

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. Creating Strategic Partnerships. Download Free Copy.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials supply chain budgeting 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

However, procure-to-pay is definitely a subcomponent of the entire source-to-pay process. The key difference is that S2P includes the important stage of strategic sourcing, which is performed before you. Industry jargon refers to sourcing and the negotiation of terms and conditions as the “upstream” part of the process.

Sourcing 64

Sourcing supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 64

Planergy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. Use PLANERGY to manage purchasing and accounts payable.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency Price Suppliers 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

But don’t be fooled by their size – when accumulated, these costs can form a substantial part of a company’s expenditure, and a large number of suppliers can add complexity and risk to the supply chain. While tail spend is often neglected, it holds a gold mine of untapped savings opportunities.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

Penny Penny is a startup based in Saudi Arabia, offering a cloud-based Source-To-Pay solution. It serves the needs of purchasing managers, procurement professionals and senior buyers. It enables users to allocate, manage and monitor budgets. LightSource LightSource is an eSourcing software for strategic sourcing.

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Planergy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities. What's Planergy? But should everyone be able to order anything from any supplier?

Management 52

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Real-time Visibility 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

Procurement 40

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 40

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

Procurement 40

Procurement Management Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 40

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo 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.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

through strategic sourcing and targeted cost savings is a lot easier to accomplish than a sales force increasing their revenue by 10%. No clear understanding of the extent of maverick spend – i.e. the % of total spend which is not being managed by a procurement professional. Managed by other stakeholders.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Category management Data 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

through strategic sourcing and targeted cost savings is a lot easier to accomplish than a sales force increasing their revenue by 10%. No clear understanding of the extent of maverick spend – i.e. the % of total spend which is not being managed by a procurement professional. Managed by other stakeholders.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Category management Data 52

Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

However, procure-to-pay is definitely a subcomponent of the entire source-to-pay process. The key difference is that S2P includes the important stage of strategic sourcing, which is performed before you. Industry jargon refers to sourcing and the negotiation of terms and conditions as the “upstream” part of the process.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52