... Poor selection of buying channels can introduce unnecessary risk and slow down procurement processes. This research helps chief procurement officers address this challenge by defining buying channels, establishing a risk-speed matrix and enabling compliance, despite technology deficiencies. Analysis ...
Analyst(s): Michelle O'Sullivan | Ryan Polk
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... a strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. This template aids chief procurement officers in linking functional representatives, business objectives, risk appetite and escalation to procurement action. When to Use Directions for Use Gartner Recommended Reading Gartner Research ...
... Procurement organizations often struggle with spend analysis due to improper data collection, integration challenges, lack of standard categorization and handling dynamic data. This research helps procurement technology leaders identify the three key activities for a successful spend analysis. Analysis ...
... Procurement networks are undergoing significant shifts driven by both a need for resilience and to improve efficiency with shorter supply chains. This research provides CPOs insights into the scope and scale of changes and how to navigate the evolving procurement landscape. Overview Data Insights Gartner ...
... Source-to-pay suites offer solutions that enable end-to-end management of procurement activities, from sourcing to paying for goods and services across an enterprise. Procurement technology leaders can learn from ratings and reviews by their peers shared on Gartner Peer Insights. Gartner Recommended ...
... A comprehensive RFP is essential for procuring a best-fit supplier risk management solution, facilitating objective evaluation and selecting a solution that meets your expectations. Procurement technology leaders can adapt this RFP template to meet their specific requirements. When to Use Directions ...
... Access Research Already a Gartner client? Procuring IBM Passport Advantage software without a properly defined price request results in missed cost savings and noncompliance risks. Sourcing, procurement and vendor management leaders can use Gartner’s RFQ template to customize Passport Advantage price ...
... Chief procurement officers have been tasked in their sustainable procurement agenda with reducing Scope 3 emissions, but often don’t know where to get started. This Toolkit enables CPOs to build a strategy and integrate Scope 3 into decision-making processes. When to Use Directions for Use Gartner Recommended ...
Analyst(s): Miguel Cossio | Laura Rainier | Sarah Watt
... Reducing costs is top of mind for procurement leaders, yet a narrow focus on unit price alone can lead to increased supply chain costs. This research demonstrates how procurement leaders can apply three total cost of ownership principles to optimize cost and unlock value. Overview Introduction Analysis ...