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Procurement Analysis: a Game Changer for Purchasing Strategically

Precoro

Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. Thorough analysis allows procurement professionals to surface, visualize, and present purchasing patterns, which are then evaluated by the stakeholders. From whom are we buying?

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

Trend identification is a tricky business. Supply chain trends make it yet more complex because they represent the intersections of so many different domains. What is a supply chain trend-spotter to do? A Different Perspective on Business Trends and Supply Chains. What Happened to These Trends? A 2018 Update.

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How AI Helps Build the Supply Chain that Thinks for Itself

Logistics Bureau

If a new visitor arrives and shows a similar pattern of navigation, the engine swings into action with “You might also like (insert name of frequently purchased product here)”. Create a knowledge base that new workers can access, and based on the knowhow of older workers, as in the Campbell Soup Company example.

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RFP Due Dates Are Closer Than They Appear

EC Sourcing Group

Some are perfect for 3 bids and a buy. New events can be created via one-click uploads from Excel. All data previously managed with spreadsheets now resides in the system enhancing analysis, understanding of trends and collaboration. The internal knowledge base will allow you to negotiate with all the data at your fingertips.

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A Practical Guide to Customer Service Levels

ShipBob

An eye-popping 94% of customers say that positive customer service experiences make them more likely to buy again. Your team can identify trends in tickets and pass along that customer feedback to other departments. This can lead to a frustrating customer experience and prevent shoppers from buying from your store again.