Over 300 procurement leaders from across ANZ have come together to deliver an unprecedented snapshot of the future of procurement. Surfacing industry insights from the report prove the importance of procurement tech as more than an efficiency driver: it’s also an advantage lever. It shows that technology supports businesses in moving to outcomes-based procurement that […]
Read moreThe healthcare sector is one of the most heavily regulated in Australia. Maintaining compliance with procurement regulations can be challenging, and procurement leaders increasingly turn to digitisation to meet these ever-changing requirements. Contract lifecycle management (CLM), or the end-to-end process of overseeing supplier contracts, is critical to efficiently running healthcare organisations. Digitisation has revolutionised CLM […]
Read moreProcurement is the unsung hero of your business – and the untapped opportunity for boosting your ROI. It may not be the most glamorous side of your organisation, but without it, you won’t have the goods and services needed to operate as desired. There are two ways to view the hundreds, or even thousands, of […]
Read moreWebinar recorded live on 7th July, 2022 AEST. Speakers Paul Hannan Group Director, Chief Procurement Officer, NSW Department of Education Lesley Skinner Director, Commercial Law and Procurement, Department of Regional NSW Scott Alden Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Justin Sara Executive Regional Manager SA/WA and Public Sector Lead, ArcBlue Transcript Elysha Stephens: Hello everyone and welcome […]
Read moreWhat makes visibility the secret ingredient to procurement success? Unlike your Grandma’s carefully guarded chocolate cake recipe, we’re sharing our secrets to procurement success! With the right ratios of visibility and data combined with a generous dollop of analytics and reporting, your procurement can go from a plain-and-simple sponge to a prize-winning gateaux. So, what […]
Read moreEthical and responsible procurement now forms a key component within the sourcing and buying functions of leading Australian organisations both public and private. The earlier your organisation gets on board, the greater your opportunity to not only reap the benefits, but to also engineer your transformation according to your own terms, values and timeframe. How […]
Read moreA Comprehensive Guide to Contract Lifecycle Management Get started with Portt What is contract lifecycle management and why is it important? Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is the end-to-end process of overseeing supplier contracts to ensure a business gets what it has been promised under the terms that have been set. In growing organisations that maintain […]
Read moreA Comprehensive Guide to Supplier Lifecycle Management As modern organisations become more complex, so do their supplier networks. Nowadays it’s not uncommon for even medium-sized businesses to oversee thousands of individual vendors situated all over the globe. Managing these suppliers to ensure the compliant, timely delivery of goods and services across their lifecycle is a […]
Read moreGood procurement was once a case of simply sourcing the right goods and services at the lowest possible cost. These days, however, businesses are realising that choosing the right suppliers can have positive impacts beyond operational cost-cutting. This is the thinking that informs sustainable procurement, defined in ISO20400 (Sustainable Procurement Guidance) as “procurement that has […]
Read moreRisk management is key to contract lifecycle management (CLM) success, but its complex negotiations and administration processes mean the constant danger of costly mistakes. However, an effective and flexible risk management plan can eliminate mistakes and forgetfulness, meaning you can make more strategic decisions by avoiding your contracts just rolling over automatically. Let’s take a […]
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