Spend Matters

JULY 24, 2023

So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. in the 2021 study to 10.9%.”

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money. This strategy also ensures strategic supplier relationship management as per the various categories. Read More: What Does a Procurement Manager Do?

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Value creation as the result of stakeholder engagement The authors of Stakeholder Salience model built their work around the process of value creation. The value creation process includes: quality and customer service, supplier relationship, employee enrichment, community benefit, stockholder reward. Demand reduction.

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Barkers Procurement

MAY 22, 2024

At Barkers our ESG Health Check concentrates on the activity within your supply chain. Assessing your supply chain performance is strategically important for your organisation as studies show that the majority (80%) of emissions and ESG risk lies in a business’ supply chain.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 8, 2023

To manage categories successfully, you should respect several major principles of the practice: cross functional working, the use of facts and data, a strong supply market knowledge, open-ness to change and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be able to see where you could reduce costs in your category.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From CPO to Advising Startups - Joanna Martinez from Supply Chain Advisors. Her mission is to help individuals and businesses understand technology, improve processes and align with stakeholders. She spent the first third of her career in supply chain roles for Johnson and Johnson. That's the Holy Grail, isn't it?

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Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

From being seen as a compliance-related cost-center, ESG is now understood as a source of potential value generation. Reducing plastic packaging, for example, will not only help meet environmental targets, but will reduce costs and improve brand perception among environmentally-conscious consumers.

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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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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

This strategy outlines the methods and processes for selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, , and ensuring that procurement activities align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives. Relies on manual processes for sourcing, negotiation, and Focuses on cost reduction through competitive bidding and bulk purchasing.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Improved data accuracy: Digital systems reduce the risk of human errors, ensuring accurate data for better decision-making.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 9, 2024

While on the other hand we must equip our teams to tackle sustainability, geopolitical instability and ensuing supply chain disruptions. So, let’s assume that we’re probably not going to get additional budget for more people or tech investments. And how would I spend that total $1 million budget differently?

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