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Purchase Orders in Procurement Illustration
November 19th, 2024 |

Purchase Orders Explained: Types, Process, & Technology

Purchase orders are essential in procurement and business operations, ensuring accuracy and accountability. They act as formal agreements between buyers… Read More
What-is-Spend-Management
November 18th, 2024 |

What is Spend Management? A Comprehensive Guide

What is Spend Management? A Comprehensive Guide Did you know that a staggering 20-30% of the “cost” of procurement stems… Read More
Supplier-Portals
November 16th, 2024 |

How Supplier Portals Transform Vendor Management

According to The Hackett Group, procurement needs in companies across industries have increased 10.6%, indicating a growing productivity gap of… Read More
What-is-E-Invoicing
November 13th, 2024 |

E-Invoicing: Global Mandates for Transparency & Tax Compliance

E-invoicing, or electronic invoicing, is the digital exchange of invoice documents between a supplier and a buyer. Unlike traditional paper-based… Read More
Procurement processes illustration
November 10th, 2024 |

What is Procurement? Types, Process & Solutions

Procurement is essential for acquiring goods and services needed for business operations at the right time, the right price, and… Read More
external workforce
November 7th, 2024 |

Best Practices for Securing Your Investment in Your External Workforce

Best Practices for Securing Your Investment in Your External Workforce  In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies increasingly rely on an… Read More
Ultimate-Guide-Supplier-Risk
November 6th, 2024 |

Supplier Risk Assessments: Evaluate & Manage Vendor Risks

Over the years, globalization has dramatically increased the reliance of businesses on their suppliers, which presents both challenges and opportunities…. Read More
Vendor-Selection-Process
October 31st, 2024 |

Vendor Selection Process Explained: From RFP to Final Decision

Vendor selection is a crucial component of procurement –serving as the foundation for engaging with dependable suppliers that can fulfill… Read More
Sustainable-Procurement
October 28th, 2024 |

Sustainable Procurement: Sourcing Strategies for a Greener Future

Sustainability as a business practice is no longer an optional add-on and sustainable procurement has become a critical component of… Read More
October 24th, 2024 |

Supplier Onboarding Process: Best Practices and Strategies

Supplier onboarding is a critical component of procurement and supply chain management, setting the foundation for strong, productive partnerships. This… Read More
Image with a lit up map of the Middle East
October 21st, 2024 |

Leveraging Generative AI to Transform Procurement in the Middle East

In recent years, procurement processes have evolved significantly, particularly with the arrival of advanced technologies like Generative AI (GenAI). By… Read More
Why-You-Shouldnt-Ignore-Orchestration-in_-Gen-AI
October 14th, 2024 |

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Orchestration in Your Generative AI Approach

Discussions regarding Generative AI typically focus on the Large Language Models (LLMs), or the use cases they are applied to…. Read More
Forrester-Wave-SVM-2024
October 7th, 2024 |

2024 Forrester Wave™ Supplier Value Management Platforms: Lessons & Insights

For a Product Marketing Professional, receiving a final report from industry analysts is a pivotal milestone. It’s the moment where… Read More
How to Choose The Best Procurement Software
September 23rd, 2024 |

How to Choose the Right Procurement Software – Do’s & Don’ts

Choosing the right procurement software is crucial for any business aiming to streamline its purchasing processes, control costs, reduce risk… Read More
The Power of Soft Skills
July 30th, 2024 |

The Power of Soft Skills

As emerging technologies like AI continue to disrupt the way we work, collaborate, and lead, there is still one category… Read More
Generative AI and the Future of Procurement: A Recap
July 28th, 2024 |

Generative AI and the Future of Procurement: A Recap

Change in the modern business landscape is happening at an unprecedented pace, transforming industries daily. Procurement, in particular, must adapt… Read More
Shaping the Future of Procurement: The Role of S2P Innovators
July 18th, 2024 |

Shaping the Future of Procurement: The Role of S2P Innovators

For some time now, the backbone of Procurements digital transformation has largely meant digitizing and automating Source-to-Pay processes. This began… Read More
DORA - Digital Operations Resilience Act
July 16th, 2024 |

Introduction to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

In an era where cyber threats and operational disruptions are increasingly common, the European Union has taken a significant step… Read More