PROCUREMENT OPTIMIZATION BLOG
Procurement Optimization Blog
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The Elephant in The Room
December 17, 2019Read MoreOn the road to procurement transformation, many clients spend significant time, effort and attention on how they will restructure policies and processes for managing spend. And they are correct to do so – “there’s gold in them thar hills!” Clients…
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The Global Digitization Mandate
November 20, 2019Read MoreOur world is digital. There is no question about it. Smartboards, smartphones, tablets, connected TVs, connected fridges – you name it! Our everyday lives have gone digital, but B2B business processes remain somewhat archaic as paper still reigns supreme over…
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The Global Digitization Mandate
November 20, 2019Read MoreOur world is digital. There is no question about it. Smartboards, smartphones, tablets, connected TVs, connected fridges – you name it! Our everyday lives have gone digital, but B2B business processes remain somewhat archaic as paper still reigns supreme over…
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Global Platform Deployments: Executing Successfully (Part 2 of 2)
October 23, 2019Read MoreIn my last blog, I stressed the importance of “Planning and Preparation” before commencing a global implementation deployment. Now that you have a global rollout strategy, identified governance ‘layers’ and selected success metrics, you are ready to enter the next…
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Successful Global Platform Deployments: Preparing for Success (Part 1 of 2)
September 26, 2019Read MoreAll global projects have unique challenges and here at The Shelby Group, we’ve had the opportunity to encounter many of them! When supporting our clients’ global deployments, we can easily pinpoint the ‘what to watch out for’ areas like taxes,…
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Direct Materials Through a P2P Platform: The Game of Communication
August 21, 2019Read MoreYou’ve been tasked with implementing direct materials through a P2P platform. What does that mean? How do direct materials differ from indirect? I have come to learn that purchasing/invoicing for direct materials brought with it an array of complex use…
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Choosing the Right Deployment Model: P2P vs P2R
May 22, 2019Read MoreInvesting in an E-Procurement system is a very important strategic decision for a company. It offers the opportunity to increase operational efficiencies, control spend, increase visibility and drive savings. Making this decision involves choosing the best platform for the right…
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Advisory Services: Building the Blueprint for a Successful Implementation
April 24, 2019Read MoreProcurement advisory services are a crucial piece of successful project planning. Why is that? Because as the old saying goes, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” There are challenges and projects ahead that you may not anticipate throughout the…
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Rethinking the Digital E-Procurement Organization
March 19, 2019Read MoreWhat should your procurement organization look like after platform deployment? One of the principle advantages of e-procurement platforms is that they take an all-encompassing approach to software design and functionality, incorporating best practices on an ongoing basis from a large…
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User Experience: The Key to Successful Adoption
February 18, 2019Read MoreSeeing a 2-year old child navigate an iPhone can leave a lasting realization of just how user-friendly the design is. Market leaders, like Apple and Amazon, create products that are so intuitive and easy to use that even a 2-year…
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