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A lot of people often ask us, ‘What is source to pay process?’ Many people are under the impression that procure-to-pay and source-to-pay is the same thing. And we can see why it may be easy to confuse the two. MORE
2020 has shown itself to be a wake up call for many departments within businesses. Many were caught unaware by the coronavirus and no one could have predicted that the whole world would be on lockdown because of a global health pandemic. Since March, the United States economy has shrunk at the fastest rate since […]. The post Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in 2020 appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. Procurement News MORE
A new digital era is emerging, with procure-to-pay (P2P) now developed as a digital process. P2P services enhance collaboration between buyers and suppliers and generate an increased value to the supply chain. Going digital with the P2P process allows buyers and suppliers to develop a relationship that benefits both parties. Cloud-based P2P software platforms act […]. The post How Digitized Procure-to-Pay Benefits You appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. Procure-to-Pay MORE
Understanding the nuanced differences between similar terms in an industry is essential to creating effective processes and procedures. In many instances, especially in procurement, there are a range of terms and acronyms with similar meanings – but significant differences. MORE
Every organization is different, unique, and has specific needs. Any one organization could very well need to source a spectrum of tasks and activities to other companies, or vendors. MORE
A lot of people often use the terms procurement and sourcing interchangeably. While they are indeed linked, they are quite distinct processes in themselves. Procurement is best described as the business of obtaining the raw materials needed by a company. MORE
The procurement process is all about creating reliable, resilient, and sturdy supply chains, while improving time, efficiency, and savings. MORE
Whenever there are a variety of moving parts that all have to work seamlessly together – systems and processes can become convoluted. Procurement teams have to operate similarly to that of a clock. Each piece a cog, whose function affects the entirety of the clock. MORE
In most technologically saturated markets, there are going to be constant developments. This is certainly the case in the context of procurement. Because the procurement department is so large and comprehensive in it’s functionality, departments often make use of a multitude of softwares. MORE
No matter the business, and no matter the industry, money is what keeps the gears grinding and the wheels turning. As such, companies that have a stronger sense of control over their cashflow have a leg up on their competitors. MORE
As with any sort of team that is composed of various people with varying obligations, procurement teams are normally staffed with a spectrum of professionals and specialists. MORE
Without inventory management, businesses, economies, and societies would descend into chaos. Inventory management is one of the most crucial elements in developing strong and resilient supply-chains that aren’t affected by the volatile marketplace. MORE
When was the last time you changed vendors? Are you being charged a fair market price for your supplies? Procurement teams should revise their suppliers annually. In this way, you can discover new and possibly better vendors providing equitable and competitive prices. MORE
2020 is going to be a significant year historically. From the world-wide pandemic, to the mass social unrest, to one of the most unique elections the United States has ever seen; 2020 has certainly been hectic. MORE
The procurement process involves sourcing and finding required goods and services and then making agreements to acquire them from an external source. The procurement process can be short and simple or it can be long and complex depending on the industry an organization is in and its scale of operations. For instance, international and manufacturing […]. The post 6 Results You Can Expect From Effective e-Sourcing Technology appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. MORE
Data and personal information are two of the most valuable commodities in the marketplace today. Demonstrated by the massive international scandals related to global politics over the past 5 years, it’s evident that an individual’s data and information is almost as good as gold. MORE
In an industry like procurement, there are a lot of different terms that sound very similar, and even have similar functionality. Understanding the nuances between these terms is integral to finding success as a procurement professional. MORE
Contract management software (CMS) is revolutionizing the way sourcing and procurement teams do business. Gone are the days of tedious paper-based contracts. Technology has changed how contracts are signed, negotiated, and renewed. MORE
When Brian F. Harris, former university professor at the University of Southern California (USC) first coined the term “category management” it was in relation to retail. MORE
Did you know that reverse auction software can help you save 18 to 40% on addressable spend? Buyers are always looking for ways to reduce sourcing fees and the e-auction system provides such a platform. It permits streamlining of e-procurement and assists in improving service along the supply chain. MORE
Running a business or organization requires dedication and strategic thinking. Some of the best organizations align their business practices and operations with their vision and mission statements. MORE
As discussed in previous articles, there are various roles throughout a procurement team. While each role serves a specific function – they are all independently crucial to the overall success of the procurement team. MORE
The global coronavirus pandemic has brought millions of businesses the world over to a grinding halt. In May 2020, The Washington Post reported that “over 100,000 small businesses had closed forever as the nation’s pandemic toll escalated.” MORE
Procurement and sourcing teams are some of the busiest departments of any organization. All year round they are working round the clock to ensure that goods & services for the business are procured in a timely manner from reliable suppliers to keep operations running smoothly. MORE
Before implementing a procurement software, or a series of procurement technologies just because it’s industry standard; it’s important to understand the reasoning, and the benefits. e-tendering is a term slightly more common in foreign markets, and is essentially interchangeable with e-RFX. MORE
The supply chain is a vital aspect to any organization in any industry. Developing a book of suppliers and vendors that are trustworthy, reliable, and actively respond to RFPs is a challenge for every procurement team. Enhancing the RFP process can help organizations in building a library of suppliers and vendors that they can turn […]. The post Enhancing the RFP Process for a Stronger Supplier Relationship appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. RFP Software Uncategorized MORE
In today’s world, time is money. Companies are looking for ways to effectively manage costs during procurement while also getting value. Undoubtedly one of the most time-consuming and laborious processes for many had been the extended negotiations companies had with each vendor. MORE
The best businesspeople manage to find additional value where others cannot. This means mining through data, staying updated on the latest technology being used within the organization for strategic sourcing, and staying on top of current market trends as well. MORE
Communities of all shapes and sizes exist throughout society. Neighborhoods, families, organizations, towns, all of these are just a few examples of communities varying in size and function. Businesses and organizations are communities as well. MORE
ProcurePort
AUGUST 31, 2020
Did you know that reverse auction software can help you save 18 to 40% on addressable spend? Buyers are always looking for ways to reduce sourcing fees and the e-auction system provides such a platform. It permits streamlining of e-procurement and assists in improving service along the supply chain.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 19, 2020
Without inventory management, businesses, economies, and societies would descend into chaos. Inventory management is one of the most crucial elements in developing strong and resilient supply-chains that aren’t affected by the volatile marketplace.
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ProcurePort
JULY 28, 2020
The procurement process is all about creating reliable, resilient, and sturdy supply chains, while improving time, efficiency, and savings.
ProcurePort
JULY 16, 2020
The supply chain is a vital aspect to any organization in any industry. Developing a book of suppliers and vendors that are trustworthy, reliable, and actively respond to RFPs is a challenge for every procurement team. Enhancing the RFP process can help organizations in building a library of suppliers and vendors that they can turn […]. The post Enhancing the RFP Process for a Stronger Supplier Relationship appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. RFP Software Uncategorized
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JULY 2, 2020
2020 has shown itself to be a wake up call for many departments within businesses. Many were caught unaware by the coronavirus and no one could have predicted that the whole world would be on lockdown because of a global health pandemic. Since March, the United States economy has shrunk at the fastest rate since […]. The post Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in 2020 appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. Procurement News
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NOVEMBER 24, 2020
A lot of people often use the terms procurement and sourcing interchangeably. While they are indeed linked, they are quite distinct processes in themselves. Procurement is best described as the business of obtaining the raw materials needed by a company.
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The best businesspeople manage to find additional value where others cannot. This means mining through data, staying updated on the latest technology being used within the organization for strategic sourcing, and staying on top of current market trends as well.
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Communities of all shapes and sizes exist throughout society. Neighborhoods, families, organizations, towns, all of these are just a few examples of communities varying in size and function. Businesses and organizations are communities as well.
ProcurePort
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” This phase is both literal and metaphorical. In reality, if one link breaks in the chain; it’s no longer doing its job and fails the system.
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ProcurePort
OCTOBER 20, 2020
When was the last time you changed vendors? Are you being charged a fair market price for your supplies? Procurement teams should revise their suppliers annually. In this way, you can discover new and possibly better vendors providing equitable and competitive prices.
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 12, 2020
In today’s world, time is money. Companies are looking for ways to effectively manage costs during procurement while also getting value. Undoubtedly one of the most time-consuming and laborious processes for many had been the extended negotiations companies had with each vendor.
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Every organization is different, unique, and has specific needs. Any one organization could very well need to source a spectrum of tasks and activities to other companies, or vendors.
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
No matter the business, and no matter the industry, money is what keeps the gears grinding and the wheels turning. As such, companies that have a stronger sense of control over their cashflow have a leg up on their competitors.
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ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Data and personal information are two of the most valuable commodities in the marketplace today. Demonstrated by the massive international scandals related to global politics over the past 5 years, it’s evident that an individual’s data and information is almost as good as gold.
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
When Brian F. Harris, former university professor at the University of Southern California (USC) first coined the term “category management” it was in relation to retail.
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Whenever there are a variety of moving parts that all have to work seamlessly together – systems and processes can become convoluted. Procurement teams have to operate similarly to that of a clock. Each piece a cog, whose function affects the entirety of the clock.
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
In most technologically saturated markets, there are going to be constant developments. This is certainly the case in the context of procurement. Because the procurement department is so large and comprehensive in it’s functionality, departments often make use of a multitude of softwares.
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ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The global coronavirus pandemic has brought millions of businesses the world over to a grinding halt. In May 2020, The Washington Post reported that “over 100,000 small businesses had closed forever as the nation’s pandemic toll escalated.”
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The procurement process involves sourcing and finding required goods and services and then making agreements to acquire them from an external source. The procurement process can be short and simple or it can be long and complex depending on the industry an organization is in and its scale of operations. For instance, international and manufacturing […]. The post 6 Results You Can Expect From Effective e-Sourcing Technology appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Running a business or organization requires dedication and strategic thinking. Some of the best organizations align their business practices and operations with their vision and mission statements.
ProcurePort
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Understanding the nuanced differences between similar terms in an industry is essential to creating effective processes and procedures. In many instances, especially in procurement, there are a range of terms and acronyms with similar meanings – but significant differences.
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Digital is disrupting every part of an organization's value chain at a record pace, creating a critical need to transform operations and employees' ways of working. Formal training alone can't keep up; it's often too slow, too generic, inconvenient, inefficient, unduly expensive and lacks or lags methods for measuring business-related effectiveness. Trish Uhl show you how to start leveraging Learning Engineering, a multidisciplinary approach that combines modern technology, data analytics, decision science, learning sciences and change management with human-centered engineering design methodologies to ultimately deliver targeted learning outcomes and business results that keep pace with the business and merge learning into the flow of work and lead Digital Adoption.
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AUGUST 26, 2020
2020 is going to be a significant year historically. From the world-wide pandemic, to the mass social unrest, to one of the most unique elections the United States has ever seen; 2020 has certainly been hectic.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 24, 2020
In an industry like procurement, there are a lot of different terms that sound very similar, and even have similar functionality. Understanding the nuances between these terms is integral to finding success as a procurement professional.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 21, 2020
Procurement and sourcing teams are some of the busiest departments of any organization. All year round they are working round the clock to ensure that goods & services for the business are procured in a timely manner from reliable suppliers to keep operations running smoothly.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 17, 2020
As discussed in previous articles, there are various roles throughout a procurement team. While each role serves a specific function – they are all independently crucial to the overall success of the procurement team.
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ProcurePort
AUGUST 13, 2020
Contract management software (CMS) is revolutionizing the way sourcing and procurement teams do business. Gone are the days of tedious paper-based contracts. Technology has changed how contracts are signed, negotiated, and renewed.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 11, 2020
Before implementing a procurement software, or a series of procurement technologies just because it’s industry standard; it’s important to understand the reasoning, and the benefits. e-tendering is a term slightly more common in foreign markets, and is essentially interchangeable with e-RFX.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 6, 2020
As with any sort of team that is composed of various people with varying obligations, procurement teams are normally staffed with a spectrum of professionals and specialists.
ProcurePort
AUGUST 4, 2020
A lot of people often ask us, ‘What is source to pay process?’ Many people are under the impression that procure-to-pay and source-to-pay is the same thing. And we can see why it may be easy to confuse the two.
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