NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 21, 2016

I had the opportunity to attend a number of exciting events on procurement analytics in the last month. First, I attended a CAPS Research event in RTP on Procurement Analytics, held right down the road at IBM headquarters. Sourcing and market analysis (Watson Buying Advisor). What is emerging is certainly impressive.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 29, 2021

eSourcing technology has certainly come a long way, but everyone’s procurement process is slightly different, and you may find there is no one-size-fits-all solution out there —at least so far. Even if these are features you don’t think you need, in most situations, they will help with your supply chain and procurement flow.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Regardless of size or industry, every organization relies on procurement to achieve its objectives and stimulate growth. Procurement, the art of acquiring goods and services, is not just an option but a fundamental requirement for businesses to function smoothly. What is a Procurement Contract?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

I was amazed at the speed and convenience of the technical solutions emerging in the procurement area, based on the discussions I had with the individuals present. Chris Hahn from Coupa did a demo for me, showing me the ease with which Coupa software allows Accounts Payable and Sourcing groups to access all of their data online.

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 3, 2023

A proven supply chain risk management framework, like Exiger’s TPRM and SCRM framework , enables compliance teams, corporations and governments to identify, assess and respond to third-party service providers, supplier risks and other involved procurement risks throughout their supply chain lifecycle.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Source: Statista.com. Decarbonization, which means reducing the amount of carbon in greenhouse gas emissions, can help in improving our present condition. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing of goods. Schedule Demo. parts per million.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2022

This presents the challenge of selling them before their expiry periods to avoid unnecessary wastage. When demand is accurately predicted, procurement of goods and services becomes a precise activity, eliminating the need for re-evaluation and repetitive re-ordering.

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. Procurement needs to have real time data on the entire supply chain. . Introduction. The Challenge of Tail Spend. An approach to Tail Spend Analytics. Benefits of better Analytics. Conclusion.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 29, 2021

Connect the dots between past, present, and future. Eliminate operational waste by calculating procurement vs. wastage. Business Outcome: Understand how to realign the supply source to avoid unnecessary waste can give you a competitive edge. To learn more about ThroughPut Demand Sensing, schedule a demo here.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 5, 2022

An ERP system may help you optimize procurement processes in different ways, e.g., automate payments, improve sourcing and supplier relationship management, and will give you insights into inventory and business expenditures, which are beneficial for future purchase planning.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 13, 2017

What are the key elements of a sourcing and procurement process plan? Strategic sourcing is a fact based and systematic approach that organizations use to optimize the management of their supply chain. Creating a sourcing and procurement plan. Three essential steps to creating a sourcing and procurement plan.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

On the other hand, demand planning turns these forecasts into actionable plans, considering aspects like inventory levels, production schedules, and procurement. Similar to previous approaches, artificial intelligence (AI) software can assist in collecting and analyzing relevant data and presenting it in a comprehensive report.

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Claritum

AUGUST 22, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. The role covers the entire sales cycle including lead generation, nurturing, product demos, proposal development and closing the sale. The role covers the entire sales cycle including lead generation, nurturing, product demos, proposal development and closing the sale.

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EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This type of auction has a global reach and is not limited to those present. If you’re interested in hearing more about reverse auction software or would like to schedule a demo, contact Simfoni eSourcing today at 973-936-9672. We want to help you reimagine the way you think about procurement.

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Precoro

AUGUST 9, 2022

Andrew Jefferson, COO at Ridgeline, and Isabel Göller, Finance Manager, were kind enough to share their experience optimizing the purchasing process using the Precoro procurement solution. Thanks to Andrew and Isabel, we gathered valuable information on how procurement automation can improve purchasing workflow and employee productivity.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 21, 2020

What if key decision makers from procurement, finance and operations could meet in a room or in a Zoom meeting and run 15, 20 or 25 scenarios in an hour? They instantly understood the benefit of the tool, but this is such a paradigm shift that they asked to see a demo to fully appreciate it. See if this sounds familiar.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

Diversify your supplier base Single sourcing presents a huge risk for companies in all industries, especially as geopolitical disruptions are on the rise. Focus on materials critical to your highest revenue products Procurement and supply chain managers need to adopt a new mindset for building more resilient supply chains.

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TrackVia

AUGUST 22, 2023

Low-Code: Revolutionizing Asset Management Low-code applications present an innovative approach to transform asset management practices. Integration Capabilities: Asset management often interfaces with other business systems, such as finance or procurement. Get a free demo and see how TrackVia could help your organization.

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Precoro

JUNE 21, 2023

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is a set of accounting standards, rules, and practices that stipulate how financial statements should be prepared and presented. Utilizing well-established accounting principles is especially important when there is a need to analyze and present data about payments and debts. What is GAAP?

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After all, a clear picture of the company's procurement process is necessary to develop a sustainable future strategy and to avoid pitfalls that hold your business back. Spend analysis involves spend visibility , spending review , and procurement process improvement. The answer is simple: spend analysis.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In fact, a data-driven dashboard can serve as a convenient, single source of truth to help companies take advantage of information at their fingertips, according to McKinsey. We always strive to improve your experience with Precoro and help optimize your procurement processes, so we’re excited to present our brand-new dashboard.

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crisp

JUNE 29, 2022

His analysis covers buyer presentations, R&D, volume forecasting, and data for marketing. We have one source of truth, and that stems from Crisp.”. We have one source of truth, and that stems from Crisp.” Dan also helps NotCo prepare for product launches, which factors in data from multiple sources.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

Last year Forrester published 2 major Wave reports, which together span the full Source-to-Pay process. The second, authored by Andrew Bartels and published on December 18, is The Forrester Wave : Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019. Procurement leaders today see the value of suites and the market has responded.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This presents the challenge of selling them before their expiry periods. Environmental Concerns: Concerns around environmental degradation have brought forth the added expectation of dealing with sourcing and management of products in a manner that does not harm the environment. Demand-driven challenges faced by supermarkets.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 5, 2022

And before we begin, I’d like to explain how you can participate in today’s presentation. This webinar technology allows you to resize the presentation by clicking the maximize icon in the upper right corner to enlarge the window. We had to scramble and find additional exact matching sources.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This month Forrester published 2 major Wave reports, which together span the full Source-to-Pay process. The second, authored by Andrew Bartels and published on December 18, is The Forrester Wave™: Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019. Procurement leaders today see the value of suites and the market has responded.

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Xeeva

MAY 14, 2018

From speakers like Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, to Dan Bartel, chief procurement officer at ABB, the conference was full of highly informative presentations, forward-thinking ideas from thought leaders, and big goals for the supply chain management community as a whole. I got 99 problems but procurement ain’t 1!

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This guide presents a complete overview of Unleashed software: What it is, who it’s for, and the core features and benefits of Unleashed for businesses. It acts as a central source of information for each link in the supply chain – aiding the humans behind those links. What is Unleashed software? Who is Unleashed software for?

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Claritum

JULY 31, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Typically, on Indirect Spend, suppliers can be engaged by users; how should these suppliers be viewed and handled by Procurement and other users? This status relates to the Procurement team reviewing a supplier that has been added to the system. Introduction. Supplier Lifecycle Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 7, 2017

Then the packed halls had a lot of business user case study presentations. Consultant presentations dominate. The 1610 SAP S/4 HANA release includes advancements in response management (allocation, ATP and order management) and procurement tracking and collaboration of purchase order workflows. It is a muddle.

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