Power Resilience, Agility, and Savings With Manufacturing Procurement Technologies

Policy changes have injected uncertainty into procurement operations. Tariffs on imports are leading to halted orders and forcing companies to seek alternative sourcing options quickly.
Procurement execution relies on specialized knowledge and supplier relationships. Many of these functions are carried out without the use of integrated systems, leading to inefficiencies such as redundant supplier contracts or missed opportunities for cost savings.
Manual processes and lack of advanced analytics slow operations, increase errors, and limit visibility into supplier performance and cost-saving opportunities.

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CIOs play a critical role in enabling procurement transformation by modernizing infrastructure and ensuring interoperability between platforms. A modern procurement technology landscape not only boosts operational efficiency but also empowers the organization with accurate, timely insights that are essential for navigating market volatility.

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Gain a detailed methodology to select the right procurement technologies and vendors.

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Guided Implementation 1: Deconstruct Your S2P Journey

Call 1: Understand all the steps involved in the S2P lifecycle.

Guided Implementation 2: Assess Your Procurement Maturity

Call 1: Review the procurement maturity model.
Call 2: Establish the maturity of your current and desired state.

Guided Implementation 3: Establish Priorities

Call 1: Understand the four different transformation themes.
Call 2: Establish direction by identifying the theme that suits your goals.

Guided Implementation 4: Match Technologies to Workflows

Call 1: Review software options to support each S2P step.

Guided Implementation 5: Define Metrics That Matter

Call 1: Discuss metrics that map to each theme.

Guided Implementation 6: Translate Priorities Into Selection Criteria

Call 1: Discover vendor evaluation criteria.

Guided Implementation 7: Shortlist Best-Fit Partners

Call 1: Review case studies.
Call 2: Discuss vendor capabilities and compare options.

Author

Shreyas Shukla

Contributors

Jeffery W, CPO, Canadian Retail Company
Dr. Michael Stevens, President, Supply Chain Victories
Three Anonymous contributors

Search Code: 108454
Last Revised: September 17, 2025

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