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Analysis of how the company landscape is changing

Data-backed analysis on shifts in the company landscape: market dynamics, emerging patterns, and signals that shape strategic decisions.

Procurement & Sourcing2 months ago

Tips for Maximizing the Value of Competitive Insights

Looking for competitive insights tips? This guide will show how to use insights effectively and gain a stronger competitive advantage.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing3 months ago

How to Gather Competitive Insights for Business Growth

In this article, you will learn how to gather competitive insights for business growth and turn market data into strategic opportunities.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing3 months ago

How to Do a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)

Want to understand quantitative risk assessment in practice? We will walk you through the QRA process and key calculations.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing3 months ago

Why the AI Boom Isn't the Next Dot-Com Bubble

Every market mania eventually gets compared to the last one. And right now, the comparison everyone keeps reaching for is the dot-com crash.

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Alin Saviuc
Procurement & Sourcing4 months ago

Quantitative Risk Assessment: A Quick Guide

Find out what qualitative risk assessment is, what its benefits are, and what key elements it consists of.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing4 months ago

Assessing the Operational Disruption Risk for a 3PL Provider

This guide will walk you through the process of assessing your 3PLs’ operational disruption risk systematically.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing4 months ago

Assessing Operational Disruption Risk for a Raw Material Processor

This guide will walk you through assessing operational disruption risk for raw material processors and improving supply chain resilience.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing4 months ago

Procurement Data Collection: Best Practices

This article shares proven practices for gathering procurement data that drives better spend analysis and supply chain decisions.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing4 months ago

How to Model the Financial Impact of Supplier Facility Disruptions

Learn how to model the financial impact of supplier disruptions and prepare your business for unexpected facility shutdowns.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing4 months ago

Claira and Veridion Partner to Deliver Deeper, Smarter Investment Intelligence

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing4 months ago

How to Assess the Criticality of Supplier Logistics Facilities

In this article, we're guiding you through all the steps of assessing the criticality of your suppliers' logistics facilities.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing5 months ago

Calculating Total Insurable Value for a Business Location

Find out what total insurable value is, how to calculate it, and how to overcome some of the most common challenges associated with it.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing5 months ago

Classifying Supplier Facilities by Operational Function

Learn how to classify supplier facilities based on their operational functions to improve visibility and supply chain efficiency.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing6 months ago

Calculating Potential Revenue Loss at Industrial Sites Beyond Property Value

This step-by-step guide will show you how to calculate potential revenue loss at industrial sites by looking beyond property value.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing7 months ago

5 Best Practices for Vendor Selection

Learn how to identify the right vendors, minimize risks, and build relationships that strengthen your business.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing8 months ago

5 Types of Tools for SaaS Competitive Analysis

Explore 5 types of tools you can use to enhance your competitive intelligence, with a focus on specific platforms and their key features.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing8 months ago

How Veridion Saves $2 Million Monthly by Going Bare Metal

Learn how Veridion reduced $2 million in monthly cloud costs by shifting to bare metal infrastructure, gaining 14x more compute power, faster data processing, and greater control over its AI and big data operations.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing8 months ago

Vendor Selection: Step by Step Process

Explore a proven approach to vendor selection that balances cost considerations with quality, reliability, and risk management.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing9 months ago

Predictive Intelligence: What You Need to Know

Discover what predictive intelligence is, why it's important for businesses, and which technologies it relies on.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing9 months ago

7 Best Risk Intelligence Platforms

Explore our list of the 7 best risk intelligence platforms designed to give your organization smarter insights and stronger risk management.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing9 months ago

Features to Look for in a Risk Intelligence Platform

Learn which features to look for in a risk intelligence platform to strengthen your organization’s resilience.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & Sourcing9 months ago

The Full Guide to Strategic Intelligence

Learn what strategic intelligence is, how it can help you unlock competitive advantage, and which implementation practices you should follow.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & Sourcing10 months ago

Strategic Intelligence Platform: What You Need to Know

Learn what a strategic intelligence platform is, its benefits, and key capabilities that help businesses make smarter decisions.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJul 4, 2025

How to Find Suppliers In South Africa

Want to source locally in South Africa? Discover how to find trustworthy suppliers and streamline your procurement process.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingJul 2, 2025

How to Find Reliable Suppliers in India

Want to source from India but don’t know where to start? Learn how to identify reliable suppliers and avoid costly mistakes.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingJun 24, 2025

How to Find Suppliers In Indonesia

Looking for trusted suppliers in Indonesia? This guide will walk you through the best methods to source reliable partners with ease.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJun 17, 2025

Find and Identify Reliable Suppliers: Our Guide

In this guide, you’ll discover proven steps to identify reliable suppliers and minimize procurement risks.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingJun 16, 2025

How to Find Suppliers In Vietnam

In this guide, you’ll learn how to find suppliers in Vietnam, vet them properly, and make sure they meet your quality and compliance needs.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJun 13, 2025

How to Find the Best Wholesale Distributors

Want to grow your retail or eCommerce business? These tips will help you find wholesale distributors you can trust.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingJun 12, 2025

How to Find the Best Dropshipping Suppliers

Struggling to choose the right dropshipping suppliers? Our guide will walk you through key steps to make smart decisions.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJun 10, 2025

4 Challenges of Supplier Tiering to Overcome

Discover the most common supplier tiering challenges and how to tackle them effectively to optimize your procurement strategy.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJun 9, 2025

6 Tips for Successful Supplier Optimization

Looking to improve supplier performance? These six supplier optimization tips will help you boost efficiency and reduce risk.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingJun 6, 2025

How to Find the Right Suppliers for Your Business

Want to find reliable suppliers for your business? This guide will show you how to identify, evaluate, and choose the right ones.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJun 5, 2025

Supplier Optimization: What You Need to Know

Learn the key steps to improve supplier optimization and boost your procurement performance. This guide will show you how.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingJun 3, 2025

Supplier Tiers: The Ultimate Guide

Curious about supplier tiers? This article will guide you through what they are, why they matter, and how to use them to.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingMay 30, 2025

6 Benefits of Supplier Tiering You Need to Know About

Want to optimize your supply chain strategy? Discover 6 key supplier tiering benefits that can enhance performance and reduce costs.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingMay 29, 2025

Best Practices for Managing Supplier Tiers

Looking to strengthen supplier performance? Learn which best practices help segment and manage supplier tiers efficiently.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingMay 12, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Supplier Self-Onboarding

Discover the pros and cons of supplier self-onboarding and decide if it’s the right fit for your procurement process.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingApr 29, 2025

5 Best Alternatives to OpenCorporates

Want to explore tools similar to OpenCorporates? These five alternatives might be a better fit for your business needs.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingApr 7, 2025

Top 7 Platforms That Speed Up Supplier Search

Discover the top 7 platforms that speed up supplier search and help you connect with the right vendors quickly and efficiently.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingApr 4, 2025

What Are the Drawbacks of Manual Supplier Search?

Learn why manual supplier search is holding you back. Discover common pitfalls and how to overcome them with smarter sourcing.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingMar 31, 2025

6 Features to Look for In a Procurement Platform

Discover the six essential features every procurement platform should offer. Find out how to streamline sourcing and boost efficiency.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingMar 28, 2025

6 Tips for Accelerating Your Supplier Search

Want to discover faster ways to find suppliers? These 6 tips will help you cut through the noise and connect with the right vendors quickly.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingMar 27, 2025

Supplier Search Engine: Everything You Need To Know

Learn how a supplier search engine helps businesses find, vet, and connect with qualified vendors faster and more efficiently.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingMar 25, 2025

Procurement Platform: The Ultimate Guide

Want to choose the right supplier search platform? This guide breaks down must-have features and tips to help you make the best decision.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingMar 24, 2025

What to Look for in a Supplier Search Platform

Want to choose the right supplier search platform? This guide breaks down must-have features and tips to help you make the best decision.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingMar 13, 2025

5 Common Challenges in Strategic Sourcing

Strategic sourcing challenges can slow down your procurement. Learn about five key issues and effective ways to solve them!

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingMar 12, 2025

Discovering Suppliers: Real-World Applications and Success Stories

Want better supplier partnerships? Learn how discovering suppliers through real-world applications leads to success!

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingMar 11, 2025

Strategic Sourcing: 7 Examples of Companies That Nailed It

Struggling with sourcing challenges? These strategic sourcing examples show how leading companies improve efficiency and reduce costs!

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingMar 10, 2025

5 Strategic Sourcing Trends You Need to Know About

Curious about the latest strategic sourcing trends? Explore the top 5 shaping 2024 and learn how to optimize your procurement strategy!

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingMar 7, 2025

5 Best Practices for Successful Strategic Sourcing

Want to master strategic sourcing? Here are five best practices to optimize procurement, cut costs, and strengthen supplier relationships!

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingMar 5, 2025

Top 5 Benefits of Strategic Sourcing

Have you explored the benefits of strategic sourcing? Discover the top 5 ways it can reduce costs, boost efficiency, and drive success!

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingMar 3, 2025

Strategic Sourcing: What You Need to Know

Unlock the power of strategic sourcing - learn how to streamline procurement, enhance supplier partnerships, and reduce expenses!

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingFeb 28, 2025

Supplier Sourcing vs. Discovery: Our Guide

Not sure how supplier sourcing differs from discovery? This supplier sourcing vs discovery guide will help you choose the right strategy!

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingFeb 25, 2025

7 Key Steps of the Strategic Sourcing Process

Struggling with procurement challenges? Learn how the 7 steps of strategic sourcing can help you streamline operations and reduce costs!

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingFeb 19, 2025

Top Scoutbee Alternatives for Finding New Suppliers

Explore the top alternatives to Scoutbee for finding new suppliers. Compare features, pricing, and reviews to choose the best option.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingJan 28, 2025

Supplier Development: Everything You Need to Know

Learn everything you need to know about supplier development, its importance, strategies, and best practices in this comprehensive guide.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJan 27, 2025

Supplier Sourcing Software Solutions to Know About

Discover top supplier sourcing software solutions that streamline procurement and enhance supplier diversity.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJan 8, 2025

Supplier Criticality Assessment 101

Supplier criticality assessment is essential for evaluating the importance and impact of suppliers on your business. Learn more about it.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingJan 3, 2025

Supplier Capability Assessment: Everything You Need to Know

Supplier capability assessment is essential for supplier quality and reliability. Learn everything you need to know about this process.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingDec 23, 2024

Guide to Supplier Quality Audits

Want to audit the quality of your suppliers? This guide will teach you all there is to know for performing them efficiently.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingNov 20, 2024

6 Reasons Why Supplier Vetting Is Important

Explore six compelling reasons why supplier vetting is essential for the success of your procurement operations.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingNov 19, 2024

Top 7 Tips for Successful Supplier Vetting

In this article, we're sharing tips that will help you take your supplier vetting process to the next level.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingOct 29, 2024

5 Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Supplier Sourcing

Find out which revolutionary technologies you should consider investing in if you want to elevate your supplier sourcing process.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingOct 28, 2024

7 Supplier Sourcing Mistakes to Avoid

Find out which mistakes you should avoid during the supplier sourcing process and get tips on how you can steer clear of them.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingOct 25, 2024

8 Supplier Sourcing Providers You Need to Know About

In this article, we're diving deep into the best supplier sourcing providers and the capabilities they offer.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingOct 25, 2024

7 Key Steps of Successful Supplier Sourcing

Want to optimize your supplier sourcing process? Get better at each of the key seven steps we outlined and you'll get there.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingOct 24, 2024

9 Strategic Sourcing Providers for Finding The Best Suppliers

If you are looking for strategic sourcing providers to help you find the best suppliers, this article is for you.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingOct 23, 2024

7 Examples of Successful Supplier Sourcing Strategies

Want to know how big brands handle procurement? Explore these 7 successful examples of supplier sourcing strategies.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingOct 22, 2024

Spend Management vs Expense Management: What's the Difference?

Explore the key differences between spend and expense management and learn how they can improve your organization’s bottom line.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingOct 22, 2024

11 Statistics On Supplier Sourcing You Need to Know

If you want to gain an insight into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in supplier sourcing, this article is for you.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingOct 21, 2024

Top 5 Benefits of Good Spend Management

Discover the top five ways effective spend management can improve your procurement strategy and help you deliver better results.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingOct 21, 2024

Spend Management vs Spend Analysis: Key Differences

Dive into the key differences between spend management and spend analysis and find out which tools you should use to optimize both processes.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingOct 18, 2024

Supplier Sourcing: What CPOs Need to Know

Supplier sourcing is not just about finding the cheapest suppliers. It’s about building long-term partnerships that move you forward.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingOct 17, 2024

Best Practices for Efficient Spend Management

For efficient spend management, there are certain best practices to be adopted. We explore them all, giving you examples and tips.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingOct 16, 2024

9 Types of Supplier Sourcing You Need to Know About

There are different ways to go about supplier sourcing, and in this article, we explain them all, so you can choose what works best for you.

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Auras Tanase
Procurement & SourcingOct 15, 2024

Spend Statistics: Global IT Spending State and Trends

We’ve examined a wide range of data about the current state of global IT spending and the key factors influencing its future.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 30, 2024

Benefits of Reducing Maverick Spend in Procurement

We're breaking down the benefits of reducing maverick spend in procurement and sharing tips on how to achieve them.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 27, 2024

How to Manage Tail Spend: A Five-Step Process

In this article, we're guiding you through the five steps of efficient tail spend management that will boost your company's bottom line.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 27, 2024

Tail Spend: The Complete Guide

Find out what tail spend is, why it's so easy to miss, and how you can better analyze and manage it within your organization.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 27, 2024

6 Important Benefits of Spend Analysis

Explore the main benefits of spend analysis and find out how you can implement spend analysis tools and techniques to experience them, too.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 26, 2024

Top 5 Benefits of Tail Spend Management

Join us as we explore the top 5 benefits of tail spend management and share practical insights on how to experience them.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 26, 2024

Complete Guide to Maverick Spend in Procurement

This comprehensive guide explains what maverick spend is, why it happens, and why it’s important to get it under control.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 26, 2024

6 Ways To Master Indirect Procurement

In this article, we're sharing 6 things you should do if you want to master indirect procurement at your organization.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 26, 2024

Well-Managed Indirect Procurement: Unlocking the Key Benefits

Discover which benefits your organization can reap if you decide to put more effort into effectively managing indirect procurement.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 25, 2024

Top 6 Tips for Reducing Maverick Spend in Procurement

We're bringing our top six tips to help you reduce maverick spending in your organization. Apply them and get a grip on your expenditures.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 24, 2024

Top 5 Challenges of Indirect Spend Management

Managing indirect spend can pose several challenges for businesses. Learn about them to improve your indirect spend management.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 24, 2024

Direct vs Indirect Spend: What's the Difference?

Explore the differences between direct and indirect spend, compare them on different levels to optimize your company's spending.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 23, 2024

5 Challenges Of Tail Spend Management

In this article, we're breaking down the most common challenges of managing tail spend and sharing tips on how to overcome them.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 23, 2024

Indirect Spend Management Examples: 8 Companies That Nailed It

We're sharing examples of 8 companies that nailed indirect spend management and showing you how you can do the same.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 20, 2024

Tail Spend Analysis: Things to Know

Don’t let tail spend continue to drain your resources. Learn how to conduct a tail spend analysis, and how to automate it.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 20, 2024

6 Strategies for Optimizing Addressable Spend

If you're looking to optimize your addressable spend, look no further. The strategies outlined in this article are what you need.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 19, 2024

The Full Guide to Addressable Spend

Understanding addressable spend in procurement is crucial for making strategic purchasing decisions. Learn everything about it.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 19, 2024

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Spend Analysis

To make the most of your spend analysis, make sure you avoid the common pitfalls. Therefore, this article outlines the mistakes to avoid.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 18, 2024

6 Types of Tools You Need for Efficient Spend Analysis

The best way to make your spend analysis more efficient is by using appropriate tools. We'll guide you through various options.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 17, 2024

6 Tips for Better Procurement Spend Analysis

If you want to become a master at procurement spend analysis, follow these six tips and level up your process.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingSep 16, 2024

8 Spend Analysis Metrics to Keep Track Of

How will you know if your spend analysis you performed benefited the company? By tracking certain spend analysis metrics.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingAug 29, 2024

8 Types of Spend Analysis You Need to Know About

Discover which 8 types of spend analysis you should perform in order to improve your procurement spend management.

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Stefan Gergely
Procurement & SourcingAug 27, 2024

5 Common Challenges of Spend Aggregation

Discover the common challenges with aggregating spend. Learn how to overcome them and optimize procurement processes.

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Stefan Gergely

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