What factors have doomed expected savings in RFPs at your company? I have a long list of explanations that have been shared with me. I am confident you have probably experienced most or all of these during...
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For many mid-size companies, indirect spend is killing their bottom line and derailing their efforts to implement strategic sourcing. Procurement professionals know there are many opportunities to reduce...
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As part of my weekly routine, I speak with many talented people in sourcing about their challenges. Some of the most common roadmap items include: Become nimble in every phase of procurementReplace standalone...
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What should you put on your procurement roadmap and how should they be prioritized? Setting up your roadmap can seem like a daunting challenge. Your experience will influence the time and effort you put into...
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Should you invest time in a demo if you are considering a new procurement tool or platform? Before I provide my opinion, I will provide some practical context. Purchasing needs can vary dramatically among...
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Most professionals in procurement would love to increase stakeholder collaboration and engagement but aren’t sure how to do it. The issues that have been shared with me are consistent regardless of the...
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The majority of purchasing managers that contact me operate in chaos mode and want a roadmap out. If it feels like your team continually finishes at the deadline or after, this is not an exclusive club....
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Last week I suggested that a procurement cockpit is an essential tool to manage your business in 2019. Today I will focus on KPIs that can provide deep insight into the efficiency and effectiveness of your...
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