Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Here are 10 of the top procurement blogs in the industry, known for providing valuable insights, trends, and best practices: Spend Matters One of the most influential blogs in procurement, Spend Matters covers a wide range of procurement topics, including technology, supplier management, and sourcing trends.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Spend analytics software would be the first tech investment I’d make in a greenfield Head of Procurement role. To do this quickly and efficiently, spend analytics software is your best friend. This usually justifies the business case to invest in spend analytics software to categorise this quickly and more easily.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

Additionally, it involves a careful analysis of supplier selection, payment terms, contract negotiation, and acquisition of goods. Strategic procurement is data-driven and uses a combination of tools and techniques that go far beyond unit price reduction. It enables the company to foster a deeper collaboration with its suppliers.

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. The best way to minimize disruption is to identify the various supplier risks and create a plan of action for what to do if the risk becomes a reality.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 23, 2022

Contract management, also known as contract lifecycle management, in the field of procurement refers to the handling of end-to-end contracting with the suppliers and other third parties of an organization. . The contract management process does not get enough attention as much as supply chain management and process automation.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Written by.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

Recently I attended a conference for Strategic Sourcing in the medical device manufacturing sector. getting involved early on in the New Product Introduction ( NPI) cycle to ensure suppliers risk is being properly evaluated in production capacity and quality. The post Are you a Supply Chain Visionary Vick or Laggard Larry?

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 June, 2024: JAGGAER, the global leader in strategic sourcing and procurement, has held a series of roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address the top priorities for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs).

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. And so it should.

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Procurement Software

JULY 9, 2024

Standardised procurement software suites often cater to source-to-pay (S2P) and source-to-contract (S2C) functions with a strong bias towards use cases in indirect procurement. It requires precise inventory management, greater degrees of supplier collaboration, and increased levels of compliance and quality control.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). What can we expect in 2022?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

By the end of this article, you will have an idea of the importance of procurement tracking in your business and which procurement tracking software you would want to utilize. It typically looks for details such as supplier information, item descriptions, quantities, prices, or arrival dates. What is Procurement Tracking?

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The Procuretech Podcast

JULY 31, 2024

This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into some unique technology needs that direct procurement teams are often facing. Risk Management: We look at how predictive analytics and robust risk mitigation tools are essential for identifying and addressing potential supply chain disruptions.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Pere Sivecas , Spend Matters Development PM and Software Architect, has compiled a four-part video series that covers the basics you need to know, the first two of which are free while parts three and four require a basic Insider subscription.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software SCM software offers a comprehensive view of the supply chain, enabling companies to manage logistics, production, and distribution more effectively. This technology helps identify bottlenecks, optimize inventory levels, and improve supplier relationships.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software SCM software offers a comprehensive view of the supply chain, enabling companies to manage logistics, production, and distribution more effectively. This technology helps identify bottlenecks, optimize inventory levels, and improve supplier relationships.

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

Who better to bring balance, build resilience and solidify competitive advantages than Procurement and Supply Chain. Be it stronger support or stricter policies around supplier management for sustainability and diversity or more efforts to improve the communities involved in and around a business. Balancing the Imbalanced.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. These policies should outline how procurement activities are to be conducted, from supplier selection to contract execution, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

By adopting best practices, companies can reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships. These policies should outline how procurement activities are to be conducted, from supplier selection to contract execution, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2022

According to the Victorian Government’s Digital Strategy 2021-2026, a 4-step approach for selecting software is construed as the need of the hour. They are promoting investing in SaaS over buying or building software of their own. Let’s talk about strategic sourcing and the impact of digital transformation on it.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Email Address.

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Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Supplier Tiers: What’s The Difference Between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Best Practices & Tips Business Process Management (BPM) Supplier Relationship Management. What is Supplier Tiering?

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Una

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Supplier relationship management Dedicate time to nurturing and strengthening relationships with your key suppliers. Strategic sourcing Invest in strategic sourcing by thoroughly analyzing your organization’s procurement needs and identifying opportunities for cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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Procurement Software

MAY 21, 2024

AI, procurement and supplier negotiations: where is this going? So, you’re going to need niche apps and niche solutions to be able to facilitate the younger generation who are replacing these retiring Category Managers. It’s not unreasonable to be able to negotiate much, or all, of your tail spend with a piece of software.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The software works with real-time and historical data, including user preferences, past buys, supplier performance, and market trends. Systems use this data to automate routine procurement tasks and make informed decisions about sourcing, pricing, and supplier relationships. Why is autonomous procurement important?

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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. Building strong supplier relationships to encourage favorable contracts and service is also a common goal.

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Solvoyo

JANUARY 3, 2020

The supply chain world is just discovering the digital twin concept and we are nowhere close to the level of detail and sophistication of these decades-old examples. However, I also believe that the old-fashioned digital representation of a supply chain with nodes and arcs is like drawing a stick figure.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 24, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Vendor Scorecards — Everything You Should Know Vendor scorecards simplify vendor management and are an important factor in monitoring supplier performance. However, what is it? What Are Vendor Scorecards?

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Arkestro

APRIL 10, 2023

As a special thank you, we’d like to offer you access to a few high value assets: Bel Brands Case Study America’s favorite cheese Bel Brands wanted to build meaningful partnerships with suppliers all over the world. They turned to Arkestro strategic sourcing software powered by AI. on Wednesday, April 26 at 2:00 pm ET.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Conducting market research : AI can scan the web to collect pricing information, identify potential suppliers, assess supplier reputations, and keep up-to-date with market and industry trends. This supports strategic sourcing efforts. This maximizes value from sourcing partnerships.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Yet only 26% were able to confidently predict risk within their supply bases. Subscribe Here!

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Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

This shift has become necessary as procurement departments are tasked by management with new strategic duties. Procurement teams are now responsible for driving value, achieving sustainable results, and helping businesses maintain their competitive edge despite market shifts and supply chain disruptions. Present the ROI.

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