EC Sourcing Group

JULY 20, 2023

The energy sector faces several unique procurement challenges, such as complex supply chains, volatile commodity prices, strict regulatory requirements, and the need for sustainable and socially responsible sourcing. Cost Optimization : Commodity prices in the energy sector can be highly volatile.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This data is accessible across Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay solution to facilitate more sustainable procurement decisions within daily operations.

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 17, 2023

Spend classification can often go unnoticed, despite its critical influence over successful procurement strategy. Streamlining Procurement Processes: Proper spend classification ensures a structured approach to eSourcing activities.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

??Meeting the Demand in Sourcing and Procurement. In recent years, considerable efforts have been made to simplify and streamline sourcing, procurement, and overall supply chains to meet demand more effectively. Sourcing and Procurement Optimization : Speed and Transparency. Supplier performance analysis.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In my previous posts, I looked at how to successfully launch a digital transformation and progress to best-in-class Procurement. Procurement was tasked with supporting a board level initiative to accelerate innovation and increase margins. The same applies to Procurement. Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. That is a shocking disparity.

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Eyvo

MAY 6, 2021

Eyvo Achievements for Procurement 2021. Here’s a quick round-up of the milestones we achieved so far in 2021: Eyvo is one of the highest-rated emerging software in Capterra’s 2021 research report on procurement software. Eyvo’s eBuyerAssist has also been recognized as a Category Leader in GetApp’s 2021 Procurement Software report.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

The process of procurement has significantly advanced in recent decades, mainly due to the internet and cloud-based applications that can help streamline the process. Today, the benefits of procurement software are many, but there are a lot of choices out there—having the right software is imperative for procurement optimization.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

The process of procurement has significantly advanced in recent decades, mainly due to the internet and cloud-based applications that can help streamline the process. Today, the benefits of procurement software are many, but there are a lot of choices out there—having the right software is imperative for procurement optimization.

Procurement Solutions 52

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

Before the Internet, procurement was a tedious process. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization. Read on to learn about the benefits of procurement software and having a procurement spend analysis dashboard.

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

Before the Internet, procurement was a tedious process. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization. eSourcing in procurement leads to further procurement optimization. Read on to learn about the benefits of procurement software and having a procurement spend analysis dashboard.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Do you know why everyone hates technology solution product demos? The Collaborator recently asked members of the UltraShipTMS product demo delivery team about how they’ve driven successful product demos for their Transportation Management System and related logistics software solutions. “So

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Eyvo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Managing procurement processes and supply chains can be strenuous for many organizations. Resilient supply chains and efficient eProcurement software are what make the recent trends in procurement complete. Resilient supply chains and efficient eProcurement software are what make the recent trends in procurement complete.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 13, 2021

How to Optimize Your Procurement Sourcing Systems. Finding the right tools and measures to optimize your procurement sourcing systems is a must. While optimization does rely heavily on procurement sourcing software , there are other ways to optimize the procurement management process.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Amplio helps you meet your production goals by removing procurement roadblocks – the software assesses your BOMs’ sourcing risk, locates inventory for you, and recommends optimal purchasing strategy so that you get the components you need at the best price. Streamline procurement. Schedule an Amplio Demo.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

QAD Demos: Transforming Procurement & Supply Chain QAD is set to showcase two critical demonstrations at the event, focusing on Procurement and Supply Chain Planning. Procurement Demonstration (Day 1 at 4:00 PM): This demonstration will provide attendees with an in-depth look at QAD’s procurement module.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 28, 2020

Objectives of Procurement Management. The objectives of procurement management can range from the most general, such as “buying goods and services,” to the more complex, such as “supporting organizational goals within the team.” What Is Procurement Management? Objectives of Procurement Management: Managing Contracts.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

This process, known as IT procurement, requires comprehensive steps with clear objectives and vendor selection criteria to ensure that technology investments align with business goals and yield a return on investment (ROI). This article encompasses the best practices for planning and executing successful IT procurement strategies.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Procurement: What Is the Best Professional eSourcing Service? eSourcing in procurement falls under the umbrella of the procurement process, just as procurement fits within the supply chain. eSourcing in procurement falls under the umbrella of the procurement process, just as procurement fits within the supply chain.

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EC Sourcing Group

AUGUST 31, 2021

Top 5 Sourcing and Procurement Techniques. With sourcing and procurement , a solid strategy is essential to ensure that your ROI is strong, your relationships with your suppliers are doing well, and that your team appropriately supports your stakeholders and company’s overall goals andobjectives. .

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ethics in Sourcing and Procurement Management. When considering ethics in procurement management, stakeholders must act with impartiality and be transparent in all business dealings. Principles of Ethics in Procurement Management. So, what exactly are ethics in procurement management? They are: Compliance. Proficiency.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How to Streamline Your Procurement Process from Weeks to Hours. When contract management and procurement software first arrived on the scene, overnight it became an easy way to streamline the procurement process. However, the sourcing and procurement process flow constantly changes, and its needs do as well. .

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

We’re excited to dig into the potential of AI to transform procurement, as we’ve seen how Exiger’s supply chain AI can deliver 10X impact for customers, from supplier vetting and value chain intelligence to supply chain resilience. Request a demo Seamless. But when you add AI into the equation, moonshot mindset is more fitting.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Procurement software covers a lot of bases, and there are many facets to procurement management that could potentially be streamlined and automated if you haven’t done so already. Every procurement and purchasing department is different, and thus, everyone has a different set of needs and standards. Have inventory management.

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Where to Start if You’re New to Procurement Sourcing Solutions. There are many people who are not new to procurement and sourcing and its role in the supply chain but may be new to sourcing solutions and software. Read on to learn how to get started with procurement sourcing solutions and what to look for in software.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Finding the right procurement optimization solutio n is imperative to keep your entire procurement management process running smoothly throughout the supply chain. Procurement Optimization Solutions : What Does Strategic Sourcing Mean? Procurement Optimization Solutions: The Best Strategic Sourcing Software.

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 17, 2020

Sourcing and Procurement in Supply Chain Management. The terms “ sourcing” and “procurement” in supply chain management are often used interchangeably, although they are not quite the same. Procurement is a process and one link in the chain of the supply chain. Procurement is one step in that process. Request review.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 9, 2021

Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Procurement Strategy. There are a lot of moving parts in procurement, and it’s easy sometimes to keep following the same processes you always have because you are achieving moderate success. Change when it comes to procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management makes people nervous.

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Leading procurement and supply chain tech providers go head-to-head in data-driven fall 2024 vendor ranking WASHINGTON, DC. SolutionMap contains 500+ RFI requirements across 22 procurement solutions with mandatory demos and impartial, anonymized customer ratings. That’s what makes this dataset so powerful.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's competitive market, where it's not all about cost savings, tracking procurement performance and aligning it with business goals and objectives is a must-have. So how do you measure the effectiveness of procurement operations within your organization? What Are Procurement KPIs, and Why Use Them?

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EC Sourcing Group

AUGUST 24, 2021

Category management in procurement is an integral part of the procurement strategy in which procurement managers take specific products or services and divide them into certain categories. Category Management in Procurement : Category Management Best Practices. Category Management in Procurement: The Covid-19 Response.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

When you’re trying to control the entire procurement process within the supply chain, you want to make sure that you have the best software for your needs at your side so that everyone—you, vendors, and suppliers, are getting their needs met within the supply chain. Procure-to-pay operations. Thus, you’ll see a lot of: eSourcing tools.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Demo Breakout. The source-to-contract process is where Procurement identifies and creates value for their organization. The post AMER 2021 Day 2 Demo Two appeared first on Ivalua. Creating Lasting Value Across Your Source-to-Contract Process. Join this session to learn more about: Running efficient sourcing projects and RFXs.

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 10, 2020

Methods for Managing Procurement Risks. There is always some level of risk when it comes to contract management in procurement. There are many risks in all stages of the supply chain, of which procurement is only a portion. There are many risks in all stages of the supply chain, of which procurement is only a portion.

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 28, 2020

What Are the Goals of Procurement Management? The goals of procurement management are generally to acquire goods and services with the highest quality at the lowest cost to create an end product. Finding Your Own Goals in Procurement. Goals of Procurement Management: Vendor Management. Minimize risk. Lower costs.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. With the support of technology, procurement is well-positioned to help organizations adapt to today’s uncertain world,” he added.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2024

Improvements in End-to-End Decision Making: Procurement and transportation operate today in silos. In today’s systems, planned orders are consumed by manufacturing but the flows are disconnected from procurement and transportation. As a result, there is no good way to make trade-offs between source, make and deliver constraints.

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