Methods for optimizing costs in IT
Methods for optimizing costs in IT Are you looking for ways to optimize costs in IT but not sure where to begin? Trying to work out the most efficient way to identify cost savings? In this article, we’ll look at the different methods of optimizing IT costs and how a cost optimization […]
A Complete Guide to Procurement Analytics
Resilient supply chains and processes are more critical than ever. But how can your procurement department put this into practice? One of the best ways to improve processes is to invest in the power of data with procurement analytics. Many chief procurement officers (CPOs) do not have the technology to leverage data. A study found […]
What Is Procurement Transformation?
In the wrong hands, procurement can be a static system that simply serves to facilitate the obtaining of resources. Undergoing procurement transformation is the key to bolstering your savings. Savings gained with new contacts, relationships, and value. Every serious operator recognizes the value of procurement transformation. From the biggest businesses to banks all across the […]
What Are the Benefits of Using AI for Procurement?
Artificial intelligence and its many potential applications have long been a much-loved concept. This is true both in science fiction and theoretical models. Only recently have we begun to see the future of these possibilities take shape as a reality instead of a fantasy. The estimate is that AI for procurement will increase business productivity […]
Future of Procurement in the Digital Age
We have reached a point where technology innovation has enabled an advanced new approach to procurement. This has come at a crucial moment for enterprise companies, with organisations now routinely spending more money on technology services than on goods. Massive complexity, poor data quality, and ineffective cataloging of contract and invoice information is causing companies […]
7 Common Procurement Challenges and How to Manage Them
Procurement has been at the heart of a company’s success since the Egyptians in 3000 BC. However, the complex nature of managing procurement means it is not without challenges. Business procurement departments have a variety of different responsibilities. Managing procurement involves everything from contracts to supplier relationships. It means it is a dynamic role that has to […]
How Spend Analysis Can Help Your Telecom Spend Management
Did you know that global technology spending had a four percent increase even amid the pandemic? These numbers should not surprise you, especially since almost all businesses rely on technology and telecom to operate most of their functions. Unfortunately, about 20 percent of the amount that companies spend on telecom is an unnecessary expense. For […]
Why You Need Spend Management Analytics in Digital Procurement
How do you reduce procurement costs, improve efficiency, and track and control workflows? The answer: Spend management Over the years, spend management has evolved into a continuous, comprehensive approach. This goes a long way to keeping your business in check and improving your bottom line. Since Covid-19 first emerged, procurement organizations have faced a barrage […]
Category Management Analytics drives Business Digital Transformation
Imagine this: your team has found itself over budget after a challenging year of technology migrations and changing suppliers. You and your team need to find where the problems lie but no-one has enough spending analytics associated to your contract lifecycle management to fully understand the actual services being delivered within your technology and telecom […]