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Historically, many organizations viewed procurement simply as a spend center. Today, leading organizations view sourcing and procurement as a strategic opportunity for…
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Understanding Procurement Benchmarks and Best Practices
This collection is your road map to success in managing procurement efficiency and effectiveness. The content within will teach you about key performance indicators (KPIs)…
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Total Cost to Order Materials and Services
APQC's perspective on data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement related to the total cost to perform the process “order materials and services” per $1,000…
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Cost measures are the most traditional measures used in evaluating process performance. Procurement cost plays a significant role when developing sourcing strategies,…
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Procurement: Current State Practices Reports
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This…
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APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This…
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APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This…
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APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This…
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APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This…
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Procurement Technology and Automation: Retail Industry, Procurement Practices Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Data and Measures|
Procurement Technology and Automation: Services Industry, Procurement Practices Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Data and Measures|
Procurement Technology and Automation: Telecommunications Industry, Procurement Practices Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Data and Measures|
Procurement Technology and Automation: Wholesale Industry, Procurement Practices Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Procurement Technology and Automation: Utility Industry, Procurement Practices Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…
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Procurement Technology and Automation: Consumer Products/Packaged Goods Industry, Procurement Practices Report
APQC conducts research on supply chain and procurement to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. This survey…