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The Strategic Imperative for AI in Spend Analytics - Three Part Series
Part 1: The Old Way of Doing Things is Broken Imagine your company's spending is a massive, tangled ball of yarn. It's full of knots,...
renotmcdonald
2 days ago2 min read
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Part 2: The Payoff: Making Strategy Work for You
In our last post, we defined the difference between Spend Management (the big-picture strategy) and E-Procurement (the day-to-day digital...
renotmcdonald
6 days ago3 min read
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Part 1: The Big Picture vs. The Shopping Cart
You know that feeling when you're trying to get your personal finances in order? You can use a budgeting app to track every coffee you...
renotmcdonald
Aug 233 min read
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E-Procurement: Not Just a Buyer's Game, But a Distributor's Revenue Engine
As a procurement manager, you've likely spent years focused on what e-procurement can do for you : slashing costs, streamlining...
renotmcdonald
Aug 163 min read
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The Merged Cart: A Buyer’s Dream, a Supplier’s Nightmare?
As a procurement professional, you're always looking for ways to streamline your work. You’ve just finished a big project and you have...
renotmcdonald
Aug 102 min read
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Stuck in Spreadsheet Hell? Here's Your Guide to Choosing E-Procurement Software
You’re a procurement manager. And let’s be honest, you’ve been living in spreadsheet hell for longer than you’d care to admit. Every day...
renotmcdonald
Aug 55 min read
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Navigating E-Procurement Integration for MRO Distributors: A Complex Landscape
For MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) distributors, e-procurement is a game-changer, but it comes with challenges. Distributors...
renotmcdonald
Apr 63 min read
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The Proactive Edge: How IoT is Changing Equipment Maintenance
Keeping costs down and operations running smoothly is more important than ever in the world of business today. One way companies are...
renotmcdonald
Mar 313 min read
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AI-Driven Risk Management in Procurement
In today's volatile global landscape, businesses face a multitude of risks within their supply chains. From supplier disruptions and...
renotmcdonald
Mar 193 min read
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Smart Procurement Assistants: How AI is Automating Routine Tasks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a present-day reality transforming various aspects of business, and...
renotmcdonald
Mar 183 min read
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AI-Powered Spend Analysis: Uncovering Hidden Savings
In today's competitive business landscape, every penny counts. For B2B companies, optimizing procurement spend is crucial for maximizing...
renotmcdonald
Feb 233 min read
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Integrating Product Catalogs with ERP/Procurement Systems and Supplier E-Commerce Websites: Methods, Benefits, and Challenges
In today’s competitive e-commerce landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to expand their reach and drive sales. One effective...
renotmcdonald
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Enhancing E-Procurement Resiliency through AI Advancements: Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics
The rapid evolution of technology has profoundly impacted the procurement landscape, driving businesses to adopt digital solutions to...
renotmcdonald
Dec 2, 20249 min read
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Using E-Procurement to Optimize Operations Across Industries
In 2025, enhancing operational efficiency is crucial for businesses across various sectors. Leveraging advanced technologies and...
renotmcdonald
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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The Digital Transformation of Procurement: How E-Procurement is Revolutionizing Business Operations
Welcome to My Blog! Exploring the world of eProcurement with Reno McDonald Welcome to my blog, where we embark on an exciting journey...
renotmcdonald
Nov 23, 20245 min read
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