Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Name your test and add relevant tags for easy organization. Conclusion In the ever-evolving world of web applications, monitoring their performance and reliability is non-negotiable. Configure Test Details Start by adding the URL of the website you want to monitor. Utilize advanced options for custom settings if necessary.

Automation 52

Automation Design Management 52

SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This has further enhanced our negotiation power as we have the edge over suppliers, and negotiations are much smoother since they are now fact-based instead of bargaining. As we have detailed break-ups for fabrication weights mentioned in cost modeling, we negotiate the steel rate change with the last PO rate to close the deal faster.

Co-Sourcing 40

Co-Sourcing Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Engineering 40

SIG Speaks

APRIL 14, 2023

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.

Marketing 40

Marketing Banking Sourcing Strategic Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

JUNE 15, 2023

Suppose the supplier cannot abide by the governance. In that case, the Sourcing organization may need to consider the supplier’s fit within the organization’s culture/values and walk away for a more suitable partner if necessary. Visit our website to learn more about the discipline of governance and enroll for the upcoming semester.

Government 40

Government Sourcing Retail Management 40

SIG Speaks

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations. Skilled in negotiations, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Engineering Outsourcing 40

SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Procurement professionals can demonstrate their ability to deliver tangible financial benefits to the organization by highlighting successful negotiations, supplier consolidation efforts, and innovative sourcing strategies.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Manufacturing Risk Management 40

Future of Sourcing

MARCH 10, 2023

Commodity managers use AI to intelligently optimize costs in supplier negotiations. Many teams still use spreadsheets to negotiate with suppliers. Tags: Digital Transformation Leadership Sourcing Strategy Procurement Region: Global Which option will you choose?

Automation 59

Automation Jobbing Sourcing Out-Tasking 59

SIG Speaks

JANUARY 4, 2024

The contract manager’s role focused on contract structuring and negotiation. Our previous practice relied too heavily on frontline business units, who are not experts in contract management, to work with Legal Counsel to redline and negotiate specific terms of vendor contracts.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Risk Management Banking Government 40

Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2024

It also provides valuable insights into the supplier’s operations, which can inform negotiation strategies and decision-making. When you find a vendor or two that you’re most interested in working with, move into the negotiation phase. Negotiate changes if necessary to protect your business’s interests.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Management Sourcing 52

SIG Speaks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I also see opportunity in instances where an IT hardware purchase, such as a laptop, must pass through several departments, such as asset tagging, inventory, etc. I see a chance for this in my company in areas where there is duplication in tasks. Recognizing that TCO is not an exact science is essential.

Supply Chain Management 40

Supply Chain Management Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Risk Management 40

SIG Speaks

MAY 17, 2023

We also dove into streamlining negotiation timelines, uncovering ways to make our processes more efficient. He shared invaluable insights on delivering value and going the extra mile. Oren emphasized the significance of creating a diverse environment that allows businesses to operate smoothly and optimize opportunities.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Streamline Operations Sourcing Sales 40

SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations. Lauren is also a Licensed Notary Public in the State of Florida.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing Regulations 40

SIG Speaks

MAY 18, 2023

I want to enhance a few soft skills, such as my listening and communication skills, which also tie to negotiation strategies and tactics on a personal level. Lastly, I would like to cover a few critical areas for improvement.

Robotics Process Automation 40

Robotics Process Automation Administrative Sourcing Strategic Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2023

SIG University Certified Third-Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) program graduate Steve Williams provides a look through Johari’s Window, and how knowing what we know and don’t know can unlock our understanding of a company’s risk profile while supporting it through negotiated contracts and governance.

Government 40

Government Risk Management Risk Management Cybersecurity 40

SIG Speaks

MARCH 30, 2023

The WIIFWe attitude represents a collaborative ideology, whereas all parties in a negotiation share risk and benefit. On week eight (8) of my Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program, I was introduced to the What’s In It For We mindset. As SIG University states, it is a “there’s enough for all” mindset.

Co-Sourcing 40

Co-Sourcing Supply Chain Management Sourcing Banking 40

SIG Speaks

AUGUST 10, 2023

Proven track record for developing critical internal and external relationships and partnerships, improving productivity levels, reporting and automation efficiencies, overseeing multiple projects and initiatives, and negotiating timelines and priorities. Always thriving in an atmosphere of challenge and teamwork.

Government 40

Government Analytics Out-Tasking Jobbing 40

inDinero

MAY 2, 2024

Then, prepare for a negotiation, sign legal documents, and finally put your hard-earned funds to work. Ask about our fractional CFO services , offering expert insights without the full-time price tag. What if They Say Yes? Additionally, we understand that resources are limited but that some startups need affordable hands-on help.

Finance 52

Finance E-Commerce Co-Sourcing Administrative 52

Future of Sourcing

JULY 28, 2023

Space and Defense Cheryl Willis – Applied Materials Tags: COVID-19 Vendor Management eProcurement Request for Proposal (RFP) Region: Global

Facilities Management 52

Facilities Management Robotics Process Automation Retail Strategic Sourcing 52

SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Artificial Intelligence Negotiations Tags: finance supplier relationships CFO accounts payable Artificial Intelligence automation digitization AddThis: Headshot:

Accounting 94

Accounting Data Entry Labor Costs Automation 94

SIG Speaks

JUNE 14, 2022

Procurement would be able to run RFx and get Marketing's buy-in with successful negotiations in the two areas and show there is a strategic plan through market research, innovation, effective communication, strategic thinking, category management, continuous development, and systematic thinking. . It is a win-win for everyone. learn more. .

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Banking Retail 40

SIG Speaks

MAY 16, 2023

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Engineering Regulations 40

SIG Speaks

JANUARY 1, 2023

Procurement SIG Tags: procurement Sourcing contracts contract negotiation spend management Intelligent Automation data supply chain AddThis: Headshot: Blogger Name and Title: Desmond Williams, Digital Marketing Manager Blogger Bio: Desmond Williams is the digital marketing Manager for SIG. Subscribe. .

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Automation Flexibility Sales 40

SIG Speaks

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations. learn more. . I am part of S2C team.

Management 40

Management Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Administrative 40

SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Procurement SIG Tags: procurement Sourcing contracts contract negotiation spend management Intelligent Automation data supply chain AddThis: Headshot: Blogger Name and Title: Desmond Williams, Digital Marketing Manager Blogger Bio: Desmond Williams is the digital marketing Manager for SIG. Subscribe. .

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Collaborations Sales 40

SIG Speaks

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Combining spend and negotiating better prices with vetted, trusted suppliers in various categories will lead to reduced purchase risk while driving costs down. . Procurement Tags: Inflation procurement Sourcing Coupa Webinar risk data AddThis: Headshot: Blogger Name and Title: Prashanth Ravishankar, Vice President, Coupa

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Reduced Costs Jobbing Marketing 40

SIG Speaks

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

However, I am still going to suppliers with a more extensive list of asks in these negotiations to have the opportunity to turn something down. Overall, suppliers have quite an understanding of the economic climate that we’re in, and I’ve been met with many cooperative supplier representatives. learn more. .

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Management Software 40

SIG Speaks

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Information collected throughout the performance management process can also be used to negotiate better pricing during contract renewals. Successfully monitoring performance ensures you have compensated accordingly when suppliers fail to meet their obligations. Another benefit of supplier performance management is improved quality.

Management 40

Management Reduced Costs Administrative Government 40

SIG Speaks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations. learn more. .

Co-Sourcing 40

Co-Sourcing Administrative Extended Teams Strategic Sourcing 40

Future of Sourcing

MARCH 21, 2023

Today’s typical relationship is structured behind a heavily negotiated contract, but the economic climate has put pressure on what needs to be governed by a contract versus what should be governed by sensibility. Tags: Maturity Model Digital Transformation Leadership Sourcing Strategy Procurement Region: Global

Reduced Overhead 64

Reduced Overhead Strategic Sourcing Collaborations Government 64

SIG Speaks

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I have never set up a bid, negotiated a contract, or put together an agreement myself. The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations. learn more. .

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Regulations Government 40

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And while these goods and services carry their own price tags, procurement—i.e., Companies often seek to leverage economies of scale to reduce base costs, as well as strategic negotiations during the contract phase. Contract and negotiation costs are incurred during the negotiation process.

Inventory Management 59

Inventory Management Supply Chain Management Data Entry Labor Costs 59

Future of Digital Sourcing Outsourcing

OCTOBER 14, 2022

And all services were negotiated with price protection to manage cost over the potential nine-year term of the contract. Tags: Outsourcing Innovation Future of Sourcing Awards Awards. The result is improved service scheduling including the elimination of services no longer required.

Banking 81

Banking Management Sourcing Administrative 81

SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This knowledge will empower us to negotiate better terms, identify alternative suppliers, and drive cost efficiencies. By leveraging external data sources, industry reports, and market trends, we intend to understand better supplier landscapes, pricing dynamics, and emerging technologies.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Management Facilities Management Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

JUNE 1, 2023

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.

Outsourcing 40

Outsourcing Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Sales 40

SIG Speaks

MAY 10, 2022

It is the category manager, or sourcing as they are referred to at Raymond James, that manages the cost modeling, negotiations, etc. Category Management Procurement SIG University Tags: CSP team development category management Procurement executives AddThis: Headshot: Blogger Name and Title: Shawnie Albritton, Sr. learn more. .

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Risk Management Risk Management Strategic Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

JULY 14, 2023

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.

Management 40

Management Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Design 40

SIG Speaks

JUNE 22, 2023

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.

Co-Sourcing 40

Co-Sourcing Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Flexibility 40