What Purchasing Can Learn From Sales
Though a concept that may be met with skepticism, purchasing professionals can learn from Sales professionals. This skepticism either comes from the thought that these two groups represent opposite sides or—in mutual transactions such that [...]
Leverage the Power of Spend Analysis
In today's competitive business landscape, procurement professionals constantly seek ways to optimize costs and maximize value. Spend analysis has become vital in this pursuit, offering valuable insights into historical spending patterns and identifying potential cost-saving [...]
The Benefits of Cashless Procurement Systems
The global supply chain is undergoing a metamorphosis. Traditional methods are struggling to keep pace with the complexity and dynamism of modern commerce. In this evolving landscape, cashless procurement systems are emerging as a powerful [...]
The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain
The globalized world relies on efficient and well-coordinated supply chains. But within this complex system, two terms often get thrown around interchangeably. While intrinsically linked, there's a crucial difference between the two. Understanding this distinction [...]
Unexpected Skills Every Procurement Pro Needs
When HR outlines skills for procurement professionals, they find that much has changed in the purchasing, procurement and supply chain industry within the last 20 years. Whereas a bachelor's degree was often sufficient in the [...]
Soft Skills for Supplier Relationship Management
Nowadays, technical procurement skills are no longer enough when dealing with vendors and suppliers. While they remain essential, there is new and greater recognition of the ability to work collaboratively, emotional intelligence, and the ability [...]
The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain
The globalized world relies on efficient and well-coordinated supply chains. But within this complex system, two terms often get thrown around interchangeably. While intrinsically linked, there's a crucial difference between [...]
Unexpected Skills Every Procurement Pro Needs
When HR outlines skills for procurement professionals, they find that much has changed in the purchasing, procurement and supply chain industry within the last 20 years. Whereas a bachelor's degree [...]
Soft Skills for Supplier Relationship Management
Nowadays, technical procurement skills are no longer enough when dealing with vendors and suppliers. While they remain essential, there is new and greater recognition of the ability to work collaboratively, [...]
Category Management in Procurement
In today's dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. The relentless pursuit [...]
Procurement Strategy: Optimizing Your Path to Success
When implementing or refining a procurement strategy, the decisions you make early on determine whether that strategy will succeed or fail. Nowadays, it is no longer just about securing the [...]
Unlocking Value Creation: The Evolving Role of Procurement
Whether your company's most urgent directive is to look into cost efficiency, supplier relationships, risk management, innovation or sustainable practices, you can not ignore the impact of value creation. While [...]
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