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Why are KPIs Important in Procurement?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

KPIs need to be created with the understanding of what is important to the business, what information can add value and with consideration on how the information required can be gathered. Looking at KPIs in a more strategic manner, it is important to try and relate them to the organisation’s strategy, vision and mission.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Why is visibility so important? Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. Create speed and transparency.

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Procurement Technology – What it can and can’t replace in a Manufacturer’s Journey Towards Supply Chain Resilience and Agility

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In this article we’ll review how supplier management capabilities in Source-to-Pay technology can free-up and enable a manufacturer’s direct material procurement team to do what they do best to ensure the supply chain remains resilient and agile: be creative and strategic. Managing a complex network of direct material suppliers.

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Invoice Hub – the Next Horizon for AP Automation

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So for the last decade the Procurement teams have been pushing the ‘No-PO, No Pay’ mantra, it’s now even ‘Government Policy’. However, ask any AP team member, in any company and they’ll tell you it’s impossible, ‘our business just doesn’t work like that!’ There are exceptions to every rule, and that rule just doesn’t work.

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Scottish Procurement Vlog – September 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

And then in August, Mr McKee, the Minister for Public Finance, visited Dovetail Enterprises to hear about the important role supported businesses continue to play in boosting the Scottish economy through delivering goods and services, and providing meaningful employment, training and support, for those of us who may otherwise be excluded.

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5 Tips to Leverage Digital Tools to Deliver Tangible Sustainability Improvements

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With mounting pressure for organizations to make tangible contributions to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, the procurement function must strategize to implement and report their collective efforts. ESG Objectives for Buyers. Supplier Selection.

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Procurement Technology – What It Can & Can’t Replace In A Manufacturer’s Journey Towards Supply Chain Resilience And Agility

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In this article we’ll review how supplier management capabilities in Source-to-Pay technology can free-up and enable a manufacturer’s direct material procurement team to do what they do best to ensure the supply chain remains resilient and agile: be creative and strategic. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making.