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This collection contains APQC's Key Benchmarks at a Glance reports for several functions and processes. These documents feature key performance indicators (KPIs) and…
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Procurement and Logistics Employee Key Benchmarks
Featuring data from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking® (OSB) in Procurement and Logistics, this collection provides employee key performance indicator (KPI) benchmarks for…
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Supply Chain Management Tune-up Diagnostics
This collection features diagnostics with key metrics in supply chain planning, manufacturing, logistics, and procurement. APQC's tune-ups feature recent Open Standards…
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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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Procurement Key Performance Indicators
This collection of articles provides insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and other important performance measures in procurement.
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Procurement Key Benchmarks
Featuring data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in Procurement, these articles highlight the median performance level on important procurement benchmarks for…
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What Are Procurement Best Practices?
Procurement best practices begin by standardizing processes and eliminating challenges like maverick buying. Marisa Brown, APQC Senior Principal Research Lead for Supply…
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Supplier Relationship Management in 2022: Current State
APQC asked supply chain professionals to answer seven questions about Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in April 2022. SRM involves managing third-party organizations…
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Benchmarking Sourcing and Procurement
Is your sourcing and procurement function efficient? Is it effective? How do your current practices compare to others? Members often come to APQC for benchmarks and…
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Benchmarking Sourcing and Procurement
Is your sourcing and procurement function efficient? Is it effective? How do your current practices compare to others? Members often come to APQC for benchmarks and…
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2020 Supply Chain Management Webinars
APQC hosts supply chain management (SCM) webinars to connect with our members. Some calls feature internal experts discussing APQC's research and findings. For other calls,…
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Understanding Procurement Benchmarks and Best Practices
In this September 2020 webinar, learn from APQC's Senior Principal Research Lead, Marisa Brown, about insights in sourcing and procurement from recent APQC research. …
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Cash-To-Cash Cycle Time in Days
Cash-to-cash cycle time, also known as the cash conversion cycle (CCC), measures the amount of time it takes for a company to convert resources like inventory or investments…
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Understanding Procurement Benchmarks and Best Practices
In this September 2020 webinar, learn from APQC's Senior Principal Research Lead, Marisa Brown, about insights in sourcing and procurement from recent APQC research. …
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Supplier Risk Management: Current State Practices
This reports in this collection capture the current state of supplier risk management with actionable guidance from APQC. Gain insights into how organizations in various…