IBM Services

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. This enables an effective and adaptive approach to sourcing that creates value and minimizes risk.

Administrative 70

Administrative Sourcing Collaborations Strategic Sourcing 70

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Allocates Resources Efficiently Business budgeting lets you analyze your company’s financial needs and distribute resources accordingly. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Finance 92

Finance Software Accounting Management 92

SIG Speaks

JUNE 20, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Thomas Cooper describes how with the increasing pressures on supply chains and sourcing organizations lately, efficiency and effectiveness cannot be understated in an organization. For instance, if you take apart a car, you lose the ability to drive.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Impact Sourcing Engineering 40

Planergy Software

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Supplier risk is always there, but using various risk management strategies can help you minimize the impact. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Risk Management Risk Management Government 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Management Sourcing 52

Obobo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In light of the ongoing effects of the pandemic, it is essential that businesses keep track of all cost reduction initiatives and strategic sourcing in order to survive harsh economic declines. As the influential thinker on management, Peter Drucker, famously said ‘if you can’t measure, it you can’t improve it’.

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing Finance Software Out-Tasking 52

Obobo

JULY 1, 2022

An S2P is a sourcing and procurement process in which suppliers are sought out, negotiated with, signed up for, and eventually paid for their products or services. S2P software enables individuals and organizations to create a more efficient procurement process. . Benefits of Source to Pay. The potential?

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Accounting Software Automation 52

SIG Speaks

AUGUST 31, 2023

This essential function is a part of every business, and a company must develop sound business models that ensure the process is efficient and effective. Several factors determine whether a business model is efficient and effective. Efficiency and effectiveness are impacted significantly by technology.

Collaborations 40

Collaborations Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Efficiency 40

SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By presenting clearly and concisely, procurement professionals can foster transparency and accountability, enabling executives to make informed decisions based on a thorough understanding of the procurement function's contributions. One of the primary objectives of procurement is to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Manufacturing Risk Management 40

SIG Speaks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While it can be difficult to effect change in a large organization, the likelihood of adaptation is higher if management is provided with a cost model. However, we can adopt many more strategies from this program to be even more efficient and cost-effective. I would consider my company an advanced procurement organization.

Supply Chain Management 40

Supply Chain Management Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Risk Management 40

Planergy Software

MARCH 25, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How To Create Savings With Better Spend Management In Procurement. Spend management refers to the process of collecting, maintaining, categorizing, and reviewing spend data in an effort to reduce procurement costs.

Management 52

Management Strategic Sourcing Accounting Right-Sizing 52

Planergy Software

MARCH 29, 2022

Critical data is displayed in meaningful, insightful ways to help business leaders make informed business decisions such as forecasting, planning, analysis, risk management, strategic sourcing, operational complexcity reductions, and anti-fraud monitoring — to name a few.

Analytics 52

Analytics Accounting Finance Strategic Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. What's Planergy?

Finance 52

Finance Reduced Costs Management Risk Management 52

Future of Sourcing

MAY 9, 2023

Inculcating Contingency Planning The first step in risk management during a crisis is having a strategy. Remember that market circumstance won't always be favorable when developing your sourcing and procurement plans and be sure to account for uncertainties.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Collaborations Analytics Strategic Sourcing 52

Obobo

MARCH 21, 2023

Procurement savings refer to the cost reductions that are achieved by a company when it purchases goods and services through a strategic sourcing process. By adopting best practices such as spend analysis, supplier management, and e-procurement , companies can save money and increase efficiency.

Finance 45

Finance Strategic Sourcing Software Reduced Costs 45

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing. Overall, these 11 cost reduction strategies in procurement demonstrate that companies can significantly reduce costs and maintain profitability with the right procurement management practices.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Time and Cost Efficiency Employees may better understand their travel requirements and preferences, which can result in quicker decision-making and efficient bookings.

Management 52

Management Right-Sizing Software Finance 52

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Increased Efficiency: Optimizing Processes and Communication Vertical integration enables companies to streamline processes and improve communication between different stages of production.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing E-Commerce Human Resources Marketing 52

Planergy Software

MARCH 24, 2022

Implement a Supplier Management System Using technology and the power of Automation in your purchasing process can help improve efficiency while minimizing communication issues. It also involves risk management, supplier relationship management (SRM), and contract management. Download PDF.

Management 52

Management Insurance Supply Chain Management Right-Sizing 52

Planergy Software

APRIL 19, 2022

On the surface, aligning with operations makes sense, since procurement involves strategic sourcing of everything from the materials, and equipment needed to operate the business, to contract management. But in a larger sense, the entire operations department must tie back to finance to operate properly.

Finance 52

Finance Accounting Out-Tasking Manufacturing 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. To keep consumers happy, your procurement team should closely evaluate all third-party vendors for risks and supply chain vulnerabilities. Supply chain and risk management has forever changed as a result.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Sourcing Retail 52

Planergy Software

DECEMBER 16, 2024

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. For instance, JP Morgan uses machine learning to analyze market data and generate trading strategies that result in efficient portfolio trading. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Finance 52

Finance Automation Reduced Costs Management 52