Insights and strategies for effective sourcing, contract, supplier, and savings management in procurement
What is Supplier Management Supplier management ensures that an organization receives the best value from its suppliers. An organisation’s smooth running depends on these suppliers, so it’s important for both suppliers and organizations to work together properly. A comprehensive supplier management policy ensures that the organization establishes a relationship with its suppliers, manages its requirements, and communicates clearly with them. […]
How To Choose Suppliers For Your Business Supplier selection criteria A company’s success depends heavily on its suppliers. It is essential for businesses to take into account a number of critical factors when finding the right ones, such as: Price Value for money Quality Reliability Values Responsiveness Flexibility Financial Stability You should focus on what your […]
Supplier Selection & Evaluation – How To Find The Right Suppliers It is important for your business to be able to source top quality products and services at a competitive price and with the assurance that they are being produced in a reliable manner so your company can succeed in today’s competitive market. This might not come as […]
Best Practices for Supplier Management Managing suppliers is an essential component of a business’ procurement process. Done well, it can turn you into a company superstar. Poor management, however, can add more stress to the situation. A poor supplier management can result in several issues, including: When a company builds a strong supplier management process, […]
Direct vs. Indirect Procurement: What’s the Difference? Essentially, procurement involves acquiring the supplies every organisation needs to function day-to-day. When you get into the details, you start to bring in all the supporting factors that make procurement work. The procurement process can be broken down neatly into two niches—direct and indirect procurement. Despite the fact that both of these […]
The Ultimate Supplier Performance Evaluation Checklist Steps To Evaluate Suppliers The success of your business depends on the performance of your suppliers. A poorly performing supplier can negatively affect your bottom line and even put your company at risk. That’s why it’s important to evaluate your suppliers regularly. We will provide you with a quick checklist […]