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A 2018 Hackett Group study shows “world class procurement organizations” have 29% fewer staff and 21% lower labor costs when compared to peers. Queue the chorus of complaints: “Fewer staff? We barely get by with what we have!” While that may be true given your organization’s present circumstances, it is incumbent upon C-suite finance and … Read More

One method Procurement leaders are using to prepare their teams for an effective 2020 and beyond is to foster solid supplier relationships that can help mitigate risk and prepare your organization for potential disruptions. Quality supplier relationships are integral to the health and well-being of almost every organization. While some suppliers are absolutely integral to … Read More

Procurement departments have the opportunity to increase employee empowerment by simplifying processes, saving time, and ensuring the right materials are purchased. These benefits are accrued by putting more purchasing decisions in the hands of employees. It also removes an unnecessary bottleneck that can occur even with smaller purchases that become subject to detailed specifications and … Read More

Hi! My name is Eddy Nassif and I’ve been a data analyst at Suplari for almost 7 months. Before Suplari I was studying at Gonzaga University where I received my Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on finance and a Minor in Computer Science. I’ve loved my time working as a Data Analyst on … Read More

In this blog series, we identify how procurement teams are unlocking tremendous value for their organizations by adopting custom-tailored “best of breed” technologies in place of generic “one-size-fits-all” solutions. Using software designed for a wide variety of tasks typically means only a few of those tasks have the functionality users want and need. A network … Read More

There are many ways to improve savings enablement that involve focusing on the right strategies and tactics to enable cost savings. Out of our recent survey results, 55% of Procurement and Finance professionals expect a recession before the end of 2020. They are also likely to be the first to deal with the impact of … Read More

Suplari CEO, Nikesh Parekh, was joined on stage by Director of Spend Management, Maria Wiseman, CDK Global, at the 2019 Fall SIG Global Summit for a discussion about the benefits and power of spend intelligence. CDK Global is a global provider of integrated information technology solutions to the automotive retail industry and recently celebrated its … Read More

Data is everywhere and especially within Finance and Procurement. It is indispensable in tackling spend savings, contract management, supplier management, and compliance. The goal of our Data Analytics for Procurement blog series is to educate procurement teams on methods and best practices that can be leveraged with the vast quantities of information being generated by … Read More