Evolution of procurement

Procurement is Evolving: The Need for Change Is Now

Introduction: The Shifting Landscape of Procurement Procurement is no longer a back-office function but a strategic component that drives business success. The landscape of procurement is continually evolving, influenced by technological advancements, globalization, and changing market dynamics. Organizations must adapt to these changes to remain competitive, ensuring their procurement practices are efficient, sustainable, and aligned […]

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Understanding the Procurement Landscape with Gartner’s 2013 Magic Quadrant Report for Strategic Sourcing Application Suites

Procurement has come a long way from systems of record for purchase order creation and invoice payment to systems of differentiation facilitating sourcing, supplier evaluation and contract management activities. The strategic sourcing application suite market offers a diversity of general-purpose, regional and industry-tailored suites for spend analysis, e-sourcing, contract management and supply base management. Gartner

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Zycus positioned in the “Leaders” Quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Sourcing Application Suites

In a paradigm shift, Zycus has been named a “Leader” in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Sourcing Application Suites, a feat that we are very excited about! On this occasion, Zycus would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all who have stood by us and shown faith in us. Gartner evaluates providers for

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Investing in Procurement Technology – Choosing the Solution Intelligently

Investing in Procurement Technology – Choosing the Solution Intelligently

In the previous blog we spoke about how investing in wrong technology can affect rather than boost procurement performance, using a case study. Taking the case ahead, in this blog we would like to highlight on the kind of technology the leading global manufacturing giant   should have invested in. Procurement technology is meant to reduce

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Investing in Procurement Technology – What Happens When the Technology Goes Awry?

This time around we thought of taking a case study approach to understand how correct technology can make lives easy for procurement. But first let’s see how investing in an incorrect technology affects an organization. Take the case of this leading global manufacturing giant with revenues exceeding $10bn, headquartered in the US which had invested

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Putting the Supplier at the Heart of Procurement Thinking – Part 4

Till now we discussed the growing need for supplier management and the benefits of putting it in practice. (Click here for part 1, part 2 & part 3) In today’s post, the last in the series we will talk about taking steps to implement supplier management principles. If the focus for procurement should be more strongly

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Putting the Supplier at the Heart of Procurement Thinking – Part 3

Putting the Supplier at the Heart of Procurement Thinking – Part 3

In part 1 and part 2 we discussed the importance of supplier management in today’s scenario and how supplier management can be put into practice, respectively. In this blog we will talk about the benefits of supplier management good practices. The most fundamental role of procurement is to find the best possible suppliers for the organization.

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