Vendor Centric Blog
Our blog provides practical advice for optimizing relationships with vendors and other third parties. Learn about best practices in procurement, contract management, third-party risk and much more.
If you’re finding it difficult to find a clear and succinct definition of vendor management, you’re not alone. With so much written about vendor management technology, there hasn’t been enough focus on the discipline itself. This blog provides a succinct, modern definition of vendor management, along with an overview of the practices and infrastructure necessary to support a well-run vendor management function...
If you’re finding it difficult to find a clear and succinct definition of vendor management, you’re not alone. With so much written about vendor management technology, there hasn’t been enough focus on the discipline itself. This blog provides a succinct, modern definition of vendor management, along with an overview of the practices and infrastructure necessary to support a well-run vendor management function...
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Third-Party Risk
Developing Third-Party Management Policies for a Regulated World
Regulatory expectations around third-party and vendor management are no longer limited to heavily regulated industries like financial services and healthcare. ...
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Contract Management
How to Use Contracts to Reduce Risk with Your Most Critical Vendors
At Vendor Centric, I’ve helped organizations across industries to strengthen their vendor management practices; from designing policies and programs to ...
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Vendor Lifecycle Management
Eight Ways to Engage Vendor Management Stakeholders to Improve Compliance
Getting people to follow vendor management policies and procedures is one of the toughest parts of the job. You can ...
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Technologies & Tools
Getting Started with AI in Vendor Management
AI has finally arrived in vendor management. After years of speculation, 2025 is proving to be a turning point as ...
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Technologies & Tools
Before Buying TPRM Software, Do These Two Things to Ensure Success
There’s no question that third-party risk management (TPRM) software has come a long way. Today’s platforms are powerful, offering automation, ...
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Contract Management
Top Features to Look for in Contract Lifecycle Management Software
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) has become increasingly popular among organizations of all sizes, as it supports consistent, efficient management of ...
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Vendor Lifecycle Management
5 Ways to Breathe Life Into Your Vendor Management Program
Even well-designed vendor management programs can start to lose steam. Employee turnover, fading interest, and inconsistent communications can leave the ...
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Vendor Lifecycle Management
How to Build a Business Case and Secure Funding for Your Vendor Management Project
Getting funding for a vendor management project can feel like an uphill battle. You’re competing with countless other departments, each ...
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Vendor Lifecycle Management
Communication Strategies to Drive Vendor Management Adoption: A Practical Guide
Even the best designed vendor management programs can struggle if stakeholders aren’t engaged. Driving adoption requires many things — strong ...
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