First, let’s dare to ask: Is the purchasing manager really a “manager”—or is she just a clerk? Twenty-plus years ago, the answer to that question … Clerks to Smooth Operators: How Purchasing Managers Are Redefining Their Roles
Dear Mr. Purchasing Manager, You’ve spent three whole quarters qualifying dozens of cloud-based procurement systems and you’ve finally found The One. Congratulations! Well, now … Change Management – How to Successfully Implement a Cloud System
It sounds made up, doesn’t it? Profitability and growth in the same sentence. While companies achieving the “profitable growth paradox” are considered outliers, they … Procurement: Blue Ocean Strategy
For many purchasing and finance leaders, a blanket purchase order offers an easy opportunity to streamline the procurement process and improve operational efficiency. Quite … What Is a Blanket Purchase Order?
We are all too aware of how Procurement teams have always had to yield to Finance’s whims. This has, for too long, been the … Procurement efficiency: Learn How This Company Achieved It
Cash flow and procurement – It’s the dream of every growing company. Getting to the point where you can tell people business is smoothly … Cash Flow and Procurement, The Engine and Fuel of Business
Procurement, as a business operation, can be unpredictable — there are far too many variables involved, and not every part of the process can … Sourcing Agent vs Distributor: What’s The Difference?
Recently, while speaking at Oxford University, I attended a talk on the Future of Procurement. I had always felt that Procurement, as an essential … Calling All CPOs: Here’s How You Can Stand Up To Your CFO
Managing company finances wasn’t easy back in the day. The first mechanical cash register was invented by James Ritty in 1879, which lead to … The National Cash Register Company and Managing Company Finances
What is a Purchase Order? (If you are already familiar with Purchase Orders, skip to What is a Self Purchase Order below— either way, it … What Are Self Purchase Orders & Why They Are Bad For Business
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It All Began With a $436 Claw Hammer The year is 1985 and Ronald Reagan — the 40th President of the United States and … What is Spend Culture and Why Does It Matter?