ProcurePort

MAY 19, 2021

In procurement, the practice of maintaining vendor relationships is known as supplier management. This is essentially economics 101, but it’s an important and powerful principle that applies to a wide variety of industries. Supplier management is arguably one of […]. The post What is Supplier Management?

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The retailer is prioritizing vendor relationships following reports of suspended shipments.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2023

Healthy cash flow is essential to establishing strong vendor relationships, seizing growth opportunities and maintaining financial stability.

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Procurement Bulletin

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to Assess Vendors to Lower Staff Medical Costs Want to improve health care benefits for your staff yet keep the costs low? 5 Tips to Negotiate Over ANYTHING Negotiating is a key skill not just in procurement and vendor relationships, but in your every day life. Here’s how.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Supplier onboarding is about creating smooth and manageable processes to develop strong buyer-vendor relationships — the kind that result in improved outcomes for all parties involved.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Success in this metric also contributes to long-term vendor relationship management. #4 The ability to pay on time suggests procurement has negotiated good terms for the business and that finance runs its part of the payment process effectively. It could also indicate your digital workflow is functioning as it should.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

In order to this effectively, a strategic sourcing solution is likely required as ERPs typically have limitations here, particularly in collaborating with vendors. Perhaps an increase in self-contracting activities to provide more visibility into and control of vendor relationships. .

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 9, 2022

The Importance of Supplier/Vendor Relationships. Establishing and maintaining a strong vendor relationship is important to customer service, quality, cost efficiency, and market development. . Want to take your negotiation results to the next level? ENROLL NOW. The same is true in the field of procurement.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 18, 2022

Focuses on creating long-term vendor relationships. Focuses on transactions than vendor relationships. Includes need recognition, contract source, and sourcing. Refers to a set of tasks that spot and fulfill needs. Follows a proactive approach to spot and fulfill needs. Purchasing. Used in a wholesale environment.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

To potential buyers — NPI’s approach is highly personalized, offering detailed vendor-specific insights and strategic negotiation support, ideal for enterprises seeking to manage complex IT vendor relationships. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Strengthens Vendor Relationships. The success of your supply chain depends on managing your vendor relationships. If you can implement positive vendor relationships, you can gain access to the right products at a reasonable price.

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Fraxion

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Late fees are creeping in, vendor relationships are strained, and the end-of-month close feels like a marathon. Sound familiar?

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ContractSafe

MAY 10, 2022

Contract management reports provide data for analyzing everything from compliance, budgets, and finances — to project bids, vendor relationships, and contract task management.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 24, 2023

As a result, negotiations become more transparent, and the vendor relationship becomes stronger, even if the negotiations are complex. Frequently asked questions + What is a vendor scorecard? This can help to remove any emotional biases from negotiations and enable both parties to find mutually beneficial solutions.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 14, 2024

These organizations can re-evaluate their vendor relationships and consider migrating to a more stable, profitable vendor with a clear long-term vision. Diversify Vendor Relationships: Consider diversifying your portfolio of procurement solutions to avoid over-reliance on a single vendor.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Upstream pre-contract sourcing activities include aligning the potential supplier relationship with business plans, defining scope and specifications of needs, and identifying the supplier prospect portfolio and who should be shortlisted. . Downstream activities include: Project planning. Development and innovation sharing.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 19, 2022

Paying in time can foster good vendor relationships. . 4 Vendor Management Best Practices. It includes data security, intellectual violations, compliance issues, and lawsuits. Once the organization receives the goods and the invoice , it is now time to make timely a payment. Editor's note: Hi there! ENROLL NOW.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Step 2: Use e Procurement systems for vendor relationships . While vendors in these arrangements aren’t necessarily thrilled about the transaction fees, most understand that the benefits of e Procurement system use make the additional cost of doing business worthwhile. .

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Step 2: Use eProcurement for vendor relationships . While vendors in these arrangements aren’t necessarily thrilled about the transaction fees, most understand that the benefits of eProcurement system use make the additional cost of doing business worthwhile. .

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

22% reduction in time spent on vendor relationship management: Having a single point of contact to manage vendor relationships frees up additional time for IT staff.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Improved Vendor Relationships. Today vendors have options and like to work with companies that value relationships. Effectively managing vendor relationships enables the firm to satisfy important quality and cost requirements. With automation, the expense falls to about $3.50 for each invoice.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Companies that have contributed solutions in the space are known as “ vendor relationship management ” firms, examples of which include companies such as Parq. These platforms’ robust data segregation minimizes the possibility of storage silos and offline communications. Operational Procurement.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

It also helps improve vendor relationships, thanks to the software’s ability to collect all vendor and supplier data into one platform. Analytics and Reporting allow businesses to gain insight into their activities and spending patterns that aid in identifying cost-saving opportunities.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

By taking on the complexities of procurement, these services allow businesses to focus on their core competencies, while reaping the benefits of optimized supply chains, cost savings, and improved vendor relationships. Improved Vendor Relationships: Supplier relationships play a crucial role in the success of procurement.

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Fraxion

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Efficiently handling accounts payable (AP) is essential for financial accuracy, timely payments, steady cash flow, and positive vendor relationships. For companies of all sizes, it's crucial to ensure that your financial operations run smoothly for sustained growth and a competitive edge.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Cleanslate helped their client implement IBM’s CloudPak for Security on AWS using existing spend commitments with AWS, thus meeting the client where they are while capitalizing on strategic vendor relationships.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

However that’s only part of the puzzle – strong vendor relationships are equally essential. As such, many organizations are increasing technology investments and digital transformation efforts to benefit from long-term cost savings and efficiencies.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

However that’s only part of the puzzle – strong vendor relationships are equally essential. As such, many organizations are increasing technology investments and digital transformation efforts to benefit from long-term cost savings and efficiencies.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

Similarly, a healthcare provider leveraged our spend analysis services to gain insights into their supplier performance, enabling them to mitigate risks and improve vendor relationships. Conversely, it also reveals underperforming vendors, paving the way for performance discussions or potential re-evaluation of vendor relationships.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 17, 2024

My simple take on what you shared is that whether they know it or not, our customers aren’t looking for just a vendor. That’s a vendor relationship on steroids. They are looking for a partner. When you listen to them, support them, make suggestions, and look out for their best interest, they will see you as a partner.

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Fraxion

JUNE 1, 2023

As a purchasing manager, you play a crucial role in driving procurement process efficiency, cost savings, compliance, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks that contribute to the overall success of the procurement process and, in turn, the success of the company.

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JANUARY 26, 2024

The team initially faced apprehension in negotiations, often hesitating to question or push back for fear of straining vendor relationships. It highlighted their strengths, weaknesses, and areas needing improvement.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This blog give an overview of Supply Chain Management With JDE Managed Services Utilizing JDE can assist with reducing inventory to remain more agile, organizing logistics, and maintaining great vendor relationships, but it can only do so if skillfully implemented and maintained by a professional team.

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Strong vendor relationships are essential for operational success in the fast-paced corporate world of today. This comprehensive guide explores what procurement management software is, its key features, its role in vendor relations, its integration with business processes, and the benefits it offers.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

“Historically, there has been value leakage from siloed negotiations of contracts with the same vendor. There is typically no reason to have different contracts with the same vendor. Our goal should be a master agreement containing the overall terms of the vendor relationship with sub agreements limited to the project’s specific terms.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Historically, the buyer-vendor relationship was seen as adversarial. But in a healthy buyer-vendor relationship, both parties are winners. Today, the relationship is collaborative, and it will become increasingly so as we move towards autonomous commerce.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As a business owner, optimizing your supply chain for efficiency will reduce these issues and help you build strong customer and vendor relationships. Issues in one portion of the chain will disrupt every downstream process. In short, if building a robust eCommerce business is your goal, you must optimize your supply chain.

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