Resources

Welcome to the Graphite Connect Resources, a collection of procurement Ebooks. Check in for frequent articles that will help your team operate at the highest possible level.

Webinar – ESG in Procurement

Webinars

Graphite Connect CEO Conrad Smith meets with DitchCarbon founder Marc Munier to discuss how procurement plays a role in managing carbon emissions.

Mastering Key Procurement Metrics That Matter Most to Business Leaders

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Which key procurement metrics truly count when gauging procurement effectiveness? In this e-book, procurement experts Larry Wood from The Simms Group and Conrad Smith, CEO of Graphite Connect, delve into the critical metrics that matter to executive leaders and how you can better align them to showcase your value.

How to Conduct Procurement Opportunity Analysis With SWOT Framework

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Every decision you make in procurement matters. That’s why you need more than just intuition. What if you had a compass to navigate the complexities of supplier relationships, market trends, and regulatory shifts?

Navigating the Procurement Cybersecurity Battleground: Safeguard Your Company

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Every day, hackers are snatching data and throwing wrenches into business operations. With out proper procurement cybersecurity practices, your organization could be their next victim.

ESG Compliance in Procurement: Paving the Way for a Greener Future

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Learn how your company can reduce emissions, stay in line with environmental laws, and reach your ESG compliance and sustainability goals.

What is Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance? Is There a Difference Between Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance?

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As a procurement professional, you know how important it is to save those dollars. But cost saving isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

The Ultimate Procurement Transformation Roadmap with Challenges, Strategy and Best Practices

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Ready to move forward with your digital procurement transformation projects? Effective leadership and strategic thinking are the secret sauce to making your digital transformation a success.

4 Tips for a More Effective Procurement Contract Negotiation Process With Suppliers

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Much of the procurement negotiation advice out there focuses on at-the-table tactics ranging from your body language during a negotiation to what you should say to gain the upper hand.

Using Internal Stakeholder Management to Build Successful Partnerships and Unlock Latent Potential

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You work with many different internal and external stakeholders, from suppliers to finance teams, IT, and others. These partners are essential to your procurement team as they offer valuable input about their needs and goals.

4 Steps of Third-Party Risk Management Process

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As your business grows and evolves, it’s exposed to potential risks that can significantly impact your business operations and financial stability.

Supplier Relationship Failures – Recorded Webinar

Webinars

Hear Graphite CEO Conrad Smith speak with Wonder Service’s Amanda Prochaska on supplier relationships.

Ensure Procurement Process Security to Mitigate Risks

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How are new tools and applications introduced into your organization? Is there a link between procurement and security?

Resources

Webinar – ESG in Procurement

Mastering Key Procurement Metrics That Matter Most to Business Leaders

How to Conduct Procurement Opportunity Analysis With SWOT Framework

Navigating the Procurement Cybersecurity Battleground: Safeguard Your Company

ESG Compliance in Procurement: Paving the Way for a Greener Future

What is Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance? Is There a Difference Between Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance?

The Ultimate Procurement Transformation Roadmap with Challenges, Strategy and Best Practices

4 Tips for a More Effective Procurement Contract Negotiation Process With Suppliers

Using Internal Stakeholder Management to Build Successful Partnerships and Unlock Latent Potential

4 Steps of Third-Party Risk Management Process

Supplier Relationship Failures – Recorded Webinar

Ensure Procurement Process Security to Mitigate Risks

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