Making your Cost Efficiencies Effective
We all work hard to give our businesses the best chance of achieving commercial success by generating as much revenue as we can to increase our company’s bottom line. But it’s not just growing revenues that can give your bottom line an uplift. Driving cost efficiencies through your business by decreasing procurement costs, changing products, […]
The Pros and Cons of Centralized Purchasing
For many companies, centralized purchasing can save time, money, and manpower. But, for others, it risks becoming a bottleneck and a hindrance to productivity. So, what’s the solution? There are many reasons why companies choose to build a centralized purchasing system. For some firms, it helps to reduce tail spend and streamline procurement, but for […]
It’s Time to Embrace The Purchase Order
It may not be the sexiest subject on earth but there are very good reasons why businesses should embrace purchase order to get paid on time, make savings and build efficiencies across the board. Data from UK official public records show that 13% of invoices go completely unpaid every year. Meanwhile, research from American Express […]
Procurement Terminology – Unpacked and Explained (and how to survive in the digital economy)
When you’re grappling with the nitty-gritty of growing a business, the seemingly endless emergence of new procurement terminologies and buzzwords, collectively referred to as Procurement Terminology, can easily pass us by. The problem is that every business needs to adapt to the realities of digital transformation if they wish to realize the vast benefits of […]
Hospital Procurement: Essentials You Need to Know
Following the rising unpredictability of healthcare and hospital procurement and the value of effective supply chain solutions, experts are urging hospitals to implement modern technology to successfully administer healthcare procurement and supply chain activities. E-procurement solutions, for example, are already increasing the efficacy of procurement in industrial and retail sectors by improving the quality of […]
Why Real Estate Needs E-procurement
Despite all the talk about e-procurement and its benefits, many real estate businesses are somewhat reluctant to adopt e-procurement solutions. Fear over a lack of accuracy in due diligence, added costs, and complexities in deals are just some factors that prevent the widespread adoption of e-procurement in the real estate industry. However, reality paints a […]
Why Use Procure-To-Pay (P2P)?
If you run any business – from traditional to digital to a blend of each – it is essential to understand the procure-to-pay process and the automated systems that can help harness it. From the time a product or service is ordered until an invoice is paid, your procurement and accounts payable teams should be […]
Hospitality Procurement: Top 5 Common Problems
Procurement is vital in the hospitality industry. Its purpose is not just to effectively supply the company but also to create value through superior quality goods and services. Hospitality businesses, like all companies that acquire products and services in the modern economy, require proven, cost-effective solutions to their problems. In this article, we’ve listed the […]
How to Choose the Best Procurement Software For Small Businesses
Procurement is an integral part of every small business. It is an essential component of any firm, from sourcing to gaining and sustaining supplier partnerships. However, selecting the finest procurement tool for small businesses can be difficult. Given the range of options available, it is necessary to take a comprehensive approach to acquire procurement software […]