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Will your Christmas delivery make it on time?

By i2BPosted on 14th December 202115th December 2021Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged i2B, PURCHASE TO PAY

December 2021 – Its the most wonderful time of the year! But not always if you are in the supply chain industry. The added pressure and increased sales of the 4th quarter can often result in extended delivery times, late payments and missed orders. Supply chain disruptions are commonplace and with the added pressures of […]

6 ways to maintain positive relationships with suppliers

By i2BPosted on 25th November 202125th November 2021Posted in BlogTagged i2B, supplier relationship

Nov 21 – Developing a strong supplier relationship can bring many benefits for companies that rely on receiving goods and resources. Strengthening the connection between customer and supplier can lead to better deals and financial incentives, reduced shipping times, and improved collaboration.

Why building strong supplier relationships is important for your business

By i2BPosted on 19th October 202119th October 2021Posted in BlogTagged i2B, supplier relationship

Oct 21 – All companies that manufacture, supply, or sell products rely on suppliers to deliver the necessary raw materials needed to make the final product. Having an efficient supply chain is just as essential as production or operational performance if companies are to succeed. The supply chain is made up of a series of […]

Why you should implement best-of-breed rather than relying on your ERP

By hkinnairPosted on 20th March 202320th March 2023Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged best of breed, ERP or Best of breed, i2B, procure to pay, supply chain

Why you should implement best-of-breed rather than relying on your ERP
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Meta: Best-of-breed solutions are designed to help businesses streamline operations, optimise supply chains, and reduce waste, making them a more focused and effective choice than ERP systems.

5 most important procurement KPI’s for 2023

By hkinnairPosted on 26th January 202326th January 2023Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged Global supply chain, i2B, procure to pay, supply chain

Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are metrics used to measure the performance and effectiveness of an organization’s activities. Metrics can include cost savings, spending, and supplier performance.

What is tail spend analysis and how to manage it in 5 steps

By Phil TompkinsonPosted on 23rd January 202323rd January 2023Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged DataKITE, Global supply chain, i2B, i2b-connect, procure to pay, PURCHASE TO PAY, supply chain

Any strike has the potential to cause disruptions and delays in the transportation of goods, and derail production and distribution. This can lead to increased lead times for shipments and difficulties in maintaining adequate service levels.

Impact of recent strikes on the supply chain network

By hkinnairPosted on 16th January 202316th January 2023Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged Global supply chain, i2B, i2b-connect, procure to pay, strikes and the supply chain network, supply chain

Any strike has the potential to cause disruptions and delays in the transportation of goods, and derail production and distribution. This can lead to increased lead times for shipments and difficulties in maintaining adequate service levels.

How rising inflation costs are impacting the supply chain

By i2BPosted on 9th December 20229th December 2022Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged blockchain, Burgeoning inflation costs have put pressure on many businesses throughout the world and with no end in sight, Cloud-Based Supplier Onboarding, Global supply chain, i2B, i2b-connect, inflation costs, procure to pay, rising energy costs, supply chain

Burgeoning inflation costs have put pressure on many businesses throughout the world and with no end in sight, it has left supply chains faced with mounting pressure. Reducing the negative impact on service and maintaining the throughput of products while struggling to keep costs down has created substantial disruption to networks across the globe.

The importance of accurate, real time procurement analytics

By i2BPosted on 4th November 20229th December 2022Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged blockchain, Cloud-Based Supplier Onboarding, Global supply chain, i2B, i2b-connect, procure to pay, rising energy costs, spend analysis

Procurement of goods and supplies whether handled directly or indirectly all follow specific steps to evaluate demand, purchase necessary items or services, and manage orders from start to finish.

Rising energy costs and their impact on the supply chain

By i2BPosted on 29th September 202217th October 2022Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged blockchain, Cloud-Based Supplier Onboarding, Global supply chain, i2B, i2b-connect, procure to pay, rising energy costs

Rising energy costs and their impact on the supply chain Supply chains and their operators across the world are being faced with an unprecedented number of challenges when faced with the issue of keeping goods moving. Events like the recent pandemic, Brexit, and unexpected changes in the cost of raw materials have left many companies […]

5 benefits of using Blockchain technologies in your Procure-to-Pay Processes

By hkinnairPosted on 26th August 202231st August 2022Posted in Blog, Supply chainTagged blockchain, Cloud-Based Supplier Onboarding, Global supply chain, i2B, i2b-connect, procure to pay, PURCHASE TO PAY

5 benefits of using Blockchain technologies in your Procure-to-Pay Process By now, most people have heard of cryptocurrency, digital or virtual currencies which include coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and smaller Alt-coins. Cryptocurrency fast became an investor favourite (maybe not so much recently!) and has increasingly been adopted in business and the mainstream market. Many of […]