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Supplier Relationship Management 2022 Quick Poll Summary Report
APQC collected information from 226 people about the use and planned adoption of supplier relationship management within their supply base in April 2022. Supplier…
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Preparing Procurement Professionals: Your Organization’s Competitive Advantage
Skilled procurement professionals are in high demand, especially after the supply chain disruptions organizations have faced over the past year. However, APQC finds that…
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A mature category management program enables organizations to better manage supplier relationships, ensure alignment with organizational needs, and execute more efficient…
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In a constantly shifting business environment, it’s more important than ever for organizations to benchmark their performance for sourcing and procurement processes. Yet many…
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Despite 2020’s supply chain disruptions, leading organizations are doubling down on their commitments to sustainable sourcing. APQC finds that this is not just a reaction to…
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One of the key lessons of 2020 for supply chain leaders is that procurement cannot afford a singular focus on purchasing goods and services at the lowest possible cost. …
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Learn how to achieve best-practice performance levels in procurement with this article that details the impact of documenting, aligning, and communicating supplier selection…
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Implement a Formal Supplier Approval Process
Learn how to achieve best-practice performance levels in procurement with this article that details the impact of implementing a formal supplier approval process.
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Rationalize the Supply Base
Learn how to achieve best-practice performance levels in procurement with this article that details the impact of rationalizing the supply base.
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Supplier category management is a driver of best-practice procurement. A strong category management program enables the organization to better manage supplier relationships,…
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From APQC’s Sourcing and Procurement Blueprint for Success, this article details the importance of establishing and executing standardized procurement processes. These…
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Sourcing and Procurement Blueprint for Success
By fostering fruitful supplier relationships and designing strategically focused outcomes, sourcing and procurement professionals now play a central role in addressing supply…
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By fostering fruitful supplier relationships and designing strategically focused outcomes, sourcing and procurement professionals now play a central role in addressing supply…
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COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of suppliers to the success of the entire supply chain. If these relationships are not built on the right foundation, the entire…
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Modern procurement is a whole new ballgame and the rules of the game are changing. The ongoing disruption caused by COVID-19 is only one example of how interconnected and…