EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In all stages of the procurement process, there are risks. There is the supply chain in the overall big picture, of which procurement is involved. Suppose you think about the main purposes of procurement. Statistically speaking, there will be much more than one risk within the supply chain and procurement process.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Top 5 RFP Solutions for Manufacturing. The manufacturing industry has unique needs when it comes to purchasing. As an essential part of the global economy and a key driver of job growth, manufacturing organizations must find the best ways to stay competitive and increase efficiency. The Challenges of RFP in Manufacturing .

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The broader picture beyond procurement is the supply chain, as procurement (or purchasing) is just one step in the supply chain. . As there are many steps in the supply chain, there are many steps in procurement and procurement management. Manufacture or refine these goods into basic components.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 11, 2021

There are many different stops within that supply chain along the way, such as procurement and procurement management. Within the procurement of goods, there are many processes as well, such as sourcing and the role of reverse auctions in strategic sourcing.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If you sell a premium product, manufacturing quality issues can kill your image and your bottom line. Today I will share a fantastic success story from a strategic sourcing consultant who is friend of mine. The manufacturer made several attempts to rectify the issues but were unsuccessful. A disaster turned into a huge success.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This procurement process is becoming more popular in today’s competitive business environment because of its advantages for buyers and sellers. Many government entities use the reverse bidding process because it allows them to procure the goods and services they need at the best price available. Manufacturing.

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 7, 2022

Everyone in the procurement and purchasing fields knows that sourcing is generally a process of getting the best product from top suppliers with good terms and price. eSourcing isn’t the best fit for all sourcing—it works best with raw materials, construction materials, manufacturing components, and similar items.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. Applying sound sourcing principles will enable you to unlock value.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. 9/2/2021 – Guest Blog Post from Kumar Kannan of Procural. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. Applying sound sourcing principles will enable you to unlock value.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 12, 2020

October 13, 2020 / EC Sourcing Group, a leading global provider of SaaS sourcing technology solutions, has announced its acquisition of procurement solution provider, BidMode, with full terms of the merger remaining confidential. About EC Sourcing Group. Morristown, N.J.,

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing procurement , data plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic decision-making. However, global manufacturing businesses often face a unique set of data challenges that can hinder their procurement processes. Category Spend Analysis 4.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Even if you’re working with the best team, the process is still a lengthy one, and it may be a part of procurement that you don’t look forward to. You may find that some suites may have other types of features, such as more vendor management features, eAuction features, or E-procurement features.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 24, 2019

Last week I suggested that a procurement cockpit is an essential tool to manage your business in 2019. Today I will focus on KPIs that can provide deep insight into the efficiency and effectiveness of your operations, strategic sourcing efforts and how procurement systems are viewed internally. If it was always this easy.

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EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Should you invest time in a demo if you are considering a new procurement tool or platform? Purchasing needs can vary dramatically among business units Spend categories are rarely uniform in importance for departments like IT, MRO, HR, Manufacturing etc. Before I provide my opinion, I will provide some practical context.

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 7, 2019

How much time and money could be saved if your team was using intuitive and nimble tools for procurement and contract management? Suppliers don’t like our procurement system because it is clunky to navigate and asks for the same information each time. The size or industry isn’t a factor.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 25, 2019

For many mid-size companies, indirect spend is killing their bottom line and derailing their efforts to implement strategic sourcing. Knowing that there are issues and opportunities but lacking the staff and time to drive change tops the list of frustrations for procurement professionals I speak with weekly.

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 30, 2019

If you want stakeholders to buy in to your procurement process you may need to ask some “dumb” questions. If you are a procurement professional, it is certain that you will be asked to source products or services that haven’t existed previously. Why would I recommend this approach? Because it works. Uber was founded in 2009.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Let me share some of the highlights of this success story at an international manufacturing and distribution company. The direct materials category manager kept hearing rave reviews about a new sourcing platform from the indirect category manager. If it can’t, we will part friends.

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