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Why Finance Leaders Should Care About Procurement and Finance Alignment
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APRIL 19, 2022
Why Finance Leaders Should Care About Procurement and Finance Alignment. Why Finance Leaders Need to Care About Procurement In most companies, finance and procurement have operated separately, with the two departments working in tandem only when necessary. Operations or Finance? Download Free Copy. Written by.
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Diverse Revenue Streams for Schools: Boost Financial Sustainability
Planergy Software
MARCH 24, 2025
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. You can maximize grants by focusing on financing specific projects, like STEM programs, teacher training, or energy-efficient building upgrades. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.
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How Procurement Has Bridged The Gap With Finance
SIG Speaks
APRIL 14, 2022
Be sure to note his dual finance and procurement role. Based on his expertise – which includes an MBA in Finance from the world’s oldest and most prestigious business school, Rudzki identified the five critical finance terms every purchaser should know. and Bethlehem Steel Corp. Fast Forward To 2020. Building On Rudzki.
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CFO Challenges and Priorities in 2021 And Beyond
Planergy Software
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
In the past, the CFO served largely as a finance chief. They were a liaison between the finance team (along with procurement) and upper management in the C-suite. They don’t just lead the finance team or spearhead initiatives to reduce costs. Today’s CFO Challenges Are Bigger Than Ever.
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Is the Request for Proposal in Procurement Dead?
Everest Group
MAY 27, 2022
Best-in-class organizations take far less time for the same activities in IT strategic sourcing initiatives, completing the process in nine to 10 weeks, according to our IT Sourcing Pinnacle Model Assessment. Most procurement and sourcing teams know the traditional RFP process has its restrictions, so why is it still being used?
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Eight Ways to Boost Supplier Contract Management in Mexico
Intugo
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
As globally active companies need more and more suppliers to keep the business running smoothly, strategic sourcing and sourcing managers in Mexico face the challenge of effectively organizing and managing supplier contracts. Partners such as finance, legal, and technology teams are often used late in the contracting process.
The Hackett Group Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results
The Hackett Group
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Key Issues Study Launch – In September 2021, The Hackett Group launched its 2022 Key Issues campaigns covering six functional areas: Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Global Business Services. Results from the studies will be released in January 2022.
Budgeting Process: Steps and Best Practices for Planning a Budget
Planergy Software
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. This can provide peace of mind that your business’ finances are well-managed and help enable more informed decision making, and easier financial reporting. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.
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How To Calculate Procurement Savings
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. Savings tracking refers to a method of estimating how much a company will save by using strategic sourcing and other cost-effective tactics.
How Strategic Procurement Can Give You a Competitive Advantage
Planergy Software
MAY 5, 2022
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How Strategic Procurement Can Give You a Competitive Advantage. Procurement Strategic Sourcing. No longer can strategic sourcing be just in time and just in case. Download Free Copy. Written by.
Everything you need to know about Procurement savings
Obobo
MARCH 21, 2023
Procurement and Finance teams are no different – they’re passionate about cutting costs and creating value for the company. We’ll cover the different types of savings, and provide concrete advice on how to identify those opportunities using the best practices of both Procurement and Finance departments. Table Of Content.
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The Future of FP&A: How The Role Is Evolving With The Use Of Real-Time Data
Planergy Software
DECEMBER 25, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Understanding FP&A It’s a role within the finance department that involves budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing a company’s financial reports and metrics. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.
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Supplier Consolidation: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks
Planergy Software
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Best Practices & Tips Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management. Learn best practices for purchasing, finance, and more. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.
A Systems Approach to Sourcing & Procurement
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.
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Category Management Playbook and Category Strategy Planning
SIG Speaks
OCTOBER 26, 2023
SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Prateek Jindal describes how the course helped him and his team increase value from improving their strategic sourcing strategies on down through your category playbook.
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Turning Data Into Actionable Insights
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. Learn best practices for purchasing, finance, and more.
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Is Your Procurement And Sourcing Function ESG Sustainable Ready?
SIG Speaks
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.
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Thoughts on Crowd Sourcing
SIG Speaks
MAY 16, 2023
The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Previously spending 5 years supporting Strategic Sourcing for Ulta Beauty’s Digital and Retail Media Network business, UB Media, she has a passion for innovation. Samantha earned a degree in Finance from Lewis University in 2017. She currently lives in Illinois with her husband and two guinea pigs.
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Using Supplier Segmentation To Maximize Supplier Relationships
Planergy Software
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Strategic Sourcing Supplier Performance Supplier Relationship Management. We’ve helped save billions of dollars for our clients through better spend management, process automation in purchasing and finance, and reducing financial risks. Learn best practices for purchasing, finance, and more. Download Free Copy.
Discretionary Expenses: What Are They, Examples, and How To Control Them In Business
Planergy Software
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. When finances are tight these will be the costs that you can cut when tightening your belt. Car payments are a necessary expense if you have financed the purchase of a vehicle through a loan.
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How To Establish & Build Business Credit
Planergy Software
OCTOBER 17, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. This helps reinforce the separation between your personal finances and your business operations. The better you score, the better your financing options become. Download PDF What’s your goal today?
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GAG Pooling: What Is It, Challenges, and Benefits
Planergy Software
OCTOBER 13, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. As stated in the Academies Trust Handbook by the ESFA, the only exception is Private Finance Initiative (PFI) funding. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. What is GAG pooling?
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How To Create Savings With Better Spend Management In Procurement
Planergy Software
MARCH 25, 2022
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Is it because a supplier you contracted with as part of your strategic sourcing initiative isn’t holding up their end of the deal? Learn best practices for purchasing, finance, and more.
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Why Smart Tech Is Key to the Evolving Role of Procurement Leaders
SIG Speaks
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Procurement leaders have emerged from the pandemic stronger and smarter thanks to the recent development of next-gen tools such as AI and automation to support strategic goals and build resilient organizations. Procurement Technology Tags: procurement technology travel spend Cost Savings finance AddThis: Headshot:
The Art of Establishing Trust
SIG Speaks
MARCH 30, 2023
They are vital in keeping sourcing professionals equipped with the best industry trends and knowledge. The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.
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Services Procurement: What Is It and How To Manage It
Planergy Software
JULY 21, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Whether you work with a small business or enterprise-level partner, strategic sourcing is key because you want to keep stakeholders happy. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.
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Marketing Procurement: Challenges and Best Practices
Planergy Software
DECEMBER 29, 2022
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Best Practices for Your Marketing Procurement Process and Strategic Sourcing. Learn best practices for purchasing, finance, and more. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Written by.
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RFI, RFP, RFQ, ROI, RFT: What’s the Difference?
Planergy Software
OCTOBER 20, 2022
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. RFIs can also help buyers identify potential suppliers and compare them against each other, which is crucial for strategic sourcing. Learn best practices for purchasing, finance, and more. Download Free Copy.
Predictive Analytics in Procurement For Actionable Insights
Planergy Software
APRIL 7, 2022
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Sagarin was frustrated with how much manual data entry was involved and the traditional procurement software needed to fully execute strategic sourcing. Learn best practices for purchasing, finance, and more.
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Understanding the Technical Aspects of Negotiations
SIG Speaks
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.
The Benefits of Intelligent Process Automation
SIG Speaks
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Capturing invoices as soon as they are received allows for accurate reporting for the finance team. Intelligent automation benefits span the entire Source-to-Pay process. Strategic sourcing and supplier management are especially critical now, and managing those areas manually is not recommended.
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Expense Reimbursement: What Is It, How To Manage, and What Should You Cover
Planergy Software
JULY 5, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Tracking where the money was spent is essential for accurately tracking your finances. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.
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Procurement Methods: How To Source and Evaluate The Best Suppliers To Work With
Planergy Software
AUGUST 8, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Spend analytics can be used to better inform procurement decisions and enable better strategic sourcing. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. download a free copy of our guide 3.
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Tail Spend Analysis: What Is It, How To Perform It, and the Benefits
Planergy Software
MARCH 2, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Our tool can be used to support strategic sourcing efforts and help the procurement department maximize budgets while reducing low-value transactions and one-off purchases. download a free copy of our guide 3.
ESG Procurement: Sustainability Through Procurement Strategy
Planergy Software
APRIL 25, 2022
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. We’ve helped save billions of dollars for our clients through better spend management, process automation in purchasing and finance, and reducing financial risks. Learn best practices for purchasing, finance, and more.
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Travel and Expense Policy: What Is It, Example Template, and Best Practices
Planergy Software
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Put Finance and HR to Work Together To start crafting a T&E policy for your organization, arrange a meeting with both finance and human resources. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.
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Expense Reporting: What Is It, Templates, and How To Fill A Report
Planergy Software
JULY 27, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. A simple process looks like this: Employee Submits Expense Report The employee submits an expense report to the appropriate person or department, typically the employee’s supervisor or the finance department.
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Days Sales Outstanding: What Is It and How To Calculate It
Planergy Software
DECEMBER 22, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Knowing how to calculate your DSO is an important first step in managing your business finances, but it’s vital that you understand the results of your calculation. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.
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P-Cards: What Are Corporate Purchasing Cards and How Do They Work
Planergy Software
JULY 14, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. This can result in less on-contract spend and reduce realized cost savings from strategic sourcing initiatives. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. download a free copy of our guide 3.
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The Hackett Group Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results
The Hackett Group
AUGUST 10, 2021
Digital World-Class Research – The Hackett Group launched its 2021 Digital World-Class campaign, spotlighting the true performance potential in a technology-enabled operation and our new digital world-class benchmark results in Finance , Procurement , HR , and IT.
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Budgeting In UK Schools: MAT, Academy Budgeting Challenges and Best Practices
Planergy Software
DECEMBER 12, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Use Planergy to manage purchasing and accounts payable We’ve helped save billions of dollars for our clients through better spend management, process automation in purchasing and finance, and reducing financial risks.
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