RESOURCE LIBRARYHere’s what you need to know.Regardless of your role, we have the information you need to finesse your procurement strategy and make the most out of your purchasing department.Check out Case Studies Our Premium Resources ArticlesCase StudieseBooksInfographicsTraining ArticlesB2B PurchasingProcurementProcurement Management What is Procure-to-Pay (P2P)? 19 January 2023In simple terms, procure-to-pay (P2P) encompasses the entire journey from requisition to invoicing and everything in between including purchasing, receiving, paying and more. Just as the name suggests, the procure-to-pay cycle process begins with procuring the goods or services to... ArticlesB2B PurchasingProcurementProcurement ManagementPurchase Manager Professional Development 7 Common Procurement Challenges all Purchasing Managers face (and how to solve them) 14 October 2022A purchasing manager (PM) is also called a procurement manager. The role of a purchasing manager is seldom taken seriously i.e. it is not given the importance it deserves. This, unfortunately, is a mistake which can cost an organization heavily. ... ArticlesB2B PurchasingBuilding Supplier RelationshipsProcurement ManagementPurchase Orders A Quick Guide to Purchase Order (PO) Terms and Conditions 11 October 2022A procurement process is incomplete without purchase orders (POs). They are crucial for the success of any business. A purchase order is a legal document created by a buyer and sent to the seller for purchase of goods or services.... ArticlesB2B PurchasingProcurement ManagementPunchOuts Punchout Catalog: What it is and Why Do You Need a Punchout System? 7 October 2022The importance of eProcurement is widely known, yet most companies struggle to efficiently implement it due to several bottlenecks on various levels. Lately, after knowing the benefits of implementing digital procurement process, companies have started to deploy a digital purchasing... ArticlesB2B PurchasingProcurement Approval Process 8 Features Your Purchasing Software Must Have 6 October 2022In recent times, implementing a digital procurement solution is widely considered by many organizations and for a good reason. The changing times call for immediate and effective measures in the supply chain and procurement industry. The global pandemic highlighted the... ArticlesB2B PurchasingProcurement Approval Process How to Build an Effective Spend Management Policy for your Company 9 June 2022The long-term success of your business depends on a variety of factors that contribute to the financial health and competitive strength of your company. Managing the financial health of an organization is crucial to achieving profitability. Managing the money flowing... ArticlesB2B PurchasingProcurement Approval Process Purchase Approval Workflow Guide 20 April 2022The pandemic has put light on various gaps in the supply chain and procurement industry which has made companies more aware and focus on resiliency. The objective of every organization is to fill the gaps in their supply chains. Effectively... Articles The Complete Handbook for Purchasing Managers to Succeed in 2022 28 January 2022Cost savings for an organization come in ways that are unexpected for many. Scores of companies have taken procurement for granted over the years and have not bothered to spend time or money on the seamless functioning and management of... Articles The Complete Guide to Strategic Procurement 18 January 2022Developing a procurement strategy that effectively encompasses productivity, efficiency, agility, and automation is a tricky task. A task, if achieved, can take the current procurement landscape to new levels of effectiveness and growth. Let’s understand what strategic procurement is and... Articles The Best Quickbooks Purchase Order Software You Can Get 23 April 2021Bellwether’s seamless Quickbooks Purchase Order Software Integration provides more automation & efficiency for businesses. Schedule your free demo. Quickbooks is used by small-to-mid-sized businesses throughout the world because it is easy to use and a cost-effective way to manage PO’s... ArticlesProcurement The Kraljic Matrix for Procurement 26 March 2013Procurement is an important process for a business or a company that focuses on providing the right quality and quantity of products to people. It is important that a business is aware of how the procurement process will affect the... 1 2 Case Studies Customer Highlight on MetCom 16 October 2015Lee Lee Raley, MetCom MetCom was created by the State legislature in 1957 as a quasi-governmental, non-profit body to supply water and sewer service to the citizens of St. Mary’s County. Located in Southern Maryland, MetCom has been providing services... Case Studies Customer Highlight on Tower Federal Credit Union 16 October 2015Kathi Weldon, Tower Federal Credit Union Kathi Weldon is the Purchasing Supervisor for Tower Federal Credit Union, a member-owned non-profit financial institution with headquarters in Laurel, MD. Established in 1953, Tower is the largest federal credit union in Maryland with... Case Studies Customer Highlight on Jackson National Life Company 16 October 2015Lynn Arntson, Jackson National Life Insurance Company Founded in 1961, Jackson National Life Insurance Company (JNL) has evolved from a single-channel insurance company offering few products to a $50 billion full-service financial services firm offering multiple products through multiple distribution... Case Studies Customer Highlight on Jiminy Peak, Inc. 16 October 2015Mark Dushanek, Jiminy Peak, Inc. Jiminy Peak, Inc. is a spectacular four-season resort nestled in the New England Berkshires. For winter activities, it is the most popular ski and snowboard destination in Southern New England. For summer activities, such as... 1 2