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Welcome to the Graphite Connect Blog. Check in for frequent articles that will help your team operate at the highest possible level.

Build a Solid Case for Procurement Transformation

Procurement

Tips, metrics, and leadership insights for building a case for procurement transformation.

The Magic of Smart Project Management

Procurement

5 tips for better supplier contract negotiations: history, research, cost cutting, simplicity, bargaining power.

5 tips to simplify supplier contract negotiations

Contract Management

Negotiate better contracts for impact: tips for success in results-based agreements

Negotiating results-based contracts 101

Contract Management

Negotiate better contracts for impact: tips for success in results-based agreements

Conduct a SWOT Analysis to Gain Strategic Insights

Procurement

SWOT analysis of internal stakeholders can help you prioritize them, allocate resources, and build alliances.

Internal Stakeholders - Graphite

Foster Trust & Overcome Challenges with Internal Stakeholders

Procurement

Procurement teams must build trust & overcome challenges with internal stakeholders by listening, understanding, & offering advice.

Master Stakeholder Mapping for More Effective Engagement

Procurement

Stakeholder mapping: a tool to identify, assess, and categorize stakeholders for better engagement.

TAME-framework - Graphite Connect

Conquer Risks Using the TAME Framework

Risk Management

Learn to manage and conquer risks with a TAME framework – Transfer, Accept, Mitigate, and Eliminate.

Risks - Graphite Connect

Keep Risks In Check Through Regular Monitoring

Risk Management

Regularly use tools like the Probability, Impact Matrix, and NIST Framework to effectively manage risk.

Define and Measure Risk - Graphite Connect

Define & Measure Risk to Improve Business Performance

Risk Management

Identify and assess risks to mitigate potential threats to your organization and build effective risk management.

Accelerate ERP Onboarding - Graphite

Accelerate ERP and P2P Onboarding with Graphite

Onboarding

Graphite streamlines supplier onboarding & validation, integrates with ERP & P2P systems, and automates risk management.

Manage Your Tail Spend to Control Costs & Boost Efficiency

Manage Your Tail Spend to Control Costs & Boost Efficiency

Spend Management

Identify, categorize, and allocate suppliers to streamline procurement processes, control costs, and boost efficiency.

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