How to Choose and Select the Right Digital Procurement Technology
Learn to navigate the world of digital procurement solutions and to select the right technology to unlock real value for your business
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- Define some real world use cases and problems that digital procurement solutions can solve that can drive real
- Understand how ERP, enterprise software suites and best-of-breed SaaS are fundamentally different, and know th
- Evaluate 10 key criteria to consider when sourcing procurement technology
- Know the vital importance of having a data strategy to go alongside your digital procurement transformation to
- Confidently make the business case for investment
- Have a rough guide of what you should expect to pay, and what features you’ll get with the software at differe
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James Meads
As an independent consultant and advisor, I help: Procurement technology startups with: ▶️ Product strategy ▶️ Content marketing ▶️ Building a network of partnerships & alliances. CFOs / Heads of Procurement in the mid-market: ▶️ Help you understand procurement tech’s opportunities and limitations; ▶️ To evaluate and understand the diverse procuretech market; ▶️ Guided support through the RFI and sourcing process for best-of-breed procurement software. I also…
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“After completing the Digital Procurement Technology course by James Meads, I feel equipped with valuable insights and practical knowledge essential for sourcing and selecting the right procurement solutions. James' expertise as a Digital Procurement Advisor shines through in this course, where he delves into real-world use cases, evaluates various procurement technologies, and emphasizes the impor”
“I recently completed the How to Choose and Select the Right Digital Procurement Technology Solution course by James Meads, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. James' practical approach and emphasis on real-world scenarios make this course invaluable for anyone involved in procurement. From understanding the differences between ERP systems and best-of-breed SaaS solutions to evaluating proc”
“Easy to follow, well-made course. While this class by James Meads might not apply much to base level procurement who have no authority in large decision making, I think these lessons should be viewed by stockholders/decision makers and I encourage procurement staff to try and make this happen within their companies. A wealth of knowledge and advice to be had - like having a very thorough tech consultation at a microscopic fraction of the cost.”
“got to know many intetesting thing in simple language”
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