The DeepStream Blog

Read the latest procurement insights, tips and best practices.

The RFP is arguably the backbone of your procurement function, but even experienced teams can stumble. Here are the most common pitfalls procurement teams make time and time again, why they matter, and practical tips to steer clear of them:

How do procurement leaders choose, implement and leverage technology in a way that drives measurable impact without sacrificing time, budget or strategic focus? Read on for the key takeaways from our latest webinar

Procurement leaders can’t afford to assume their strategic role will be recognised - they must seize it. In a world of supply chain volatility, inflation, and ever-rising expectations, the shift from reactive to proactive procurement isn’t just desirable, it’s essential. Following a recent webinar on the subject with our experts Tom Mills, Mark McDaniel, and James Meads - we’ve summarised the key findings into actionable insights:

Late last year, we collaborated with Tom Mills and Procurement Leaders to produce the whitepaper: 'Delivering Procurement Excellence in the First 90 Days' providing a strategic, system-agnostic framework to drive maximum impact early on. Here. we've distilled the key insights into actionable steps, ensuring you hit the ground running and thrive in your first 90 days.

In the pursuit of sustainability, many organizations are making concerted efforts to reduce their environmental impact and improve social responsibility through their procurement practices. However, as more companies tout their green credentials, the risk of greenwashing, where a company falsely claims to be environmentally friendly, has also risen. This blog post looks into the concept of greenwashing in procurement, highlighting what to look out for and how to combat it effectively.