SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category Management Software What is Category Management in Procurement? It involves segmenting spending into areas that contain similar or related products, allowing for a focused approach on categories that offer opportunities for consolidation and efficiencies. Use appropriate technology to manage the categories.

Category management 108

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 108

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Stakeholder engagement is key to ensure the strategy is well-planned and supported throughout the organization.

Procurement strategies 65

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 65

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk. Procurement is strategically important because it: Drives significant cost savings through economies of scale, supplier negotiations, and process efficiencies. Increases efficiency by standardizing, streamlining, and automating processes.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Throughout the episode, the importance of effective change management and stakeholder engagement in procurement is underscored, emphasising the need for improved strategies and communication in the field. 00:25:48] Boom in sustainability and supply chain transparency reporting software. Stay in touch!

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Stakeholder engagement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Una

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But with the elves’ help, Santa is able to put his freed-up time to valuable use, with activities such as mapping out the most fuel-efficient route around the globe, analyzing the data on his naughty and nice lists, and spending some quality time with Mrs Claus. Things you can do while a GPO works behind the scenes And what about you?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supplier relationship management Strategic sourcing 52

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. Greater transparency: Real-time tracking of procurement activities allows for better monitoring and control of the entire process.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement strategies Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This last requirement may be rather technical, but the enabled capabilities allow for earlier, deeper and tailored stakeholder engagement to provide better experience/satisfaction, adoption — which, ironically, is a characteristic that Coupa has continually held as the North Star — spend compliance and influence on pre-sourced spend.

Sustainability 87

Sustainability Spend management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 87