Telecom Expense Management

Temforce is not your typical “TEM” application i.e. not designed just for validating and paying carrier invoices. temforce was built on our own frustrations around trying to manage multiple applications, spreadsheets, lack of workflow management, bad inventory controls, and lack of transparency. Temforce is designed to solve the problems of Telecom Category Management in one […]

Before you head down the dark side of a TEM RFP here are the 4 key important aspects to consider with when procuring a TEM solution: 1 – Workflow Controls and why they are important: If you’ve been reading our blog post you’ve probably come across ‘Why you should be thinking about workflow management” (http://www.temforce.com/why-you-should-be-thinking-about-workflow-management/) […]

What is TEM? A typical solution starts out with a problem or a general need to solve. In the case of TEM this can span across a variety of areas. For example, “we need a process to manage our telecom spend, how do I know if this telecom invoice is correct or we just had […]

Top 10 TEM Guidelines   1. Establish a TEM process workflow. Manage your MACD demand (Moves, Add \ Orders, Changes and Disconnects) and RFPs in an agreed defined approval and request process is a mandatory. 2. Create ground rules with your suppliers  e.g. “Dear supplier, If you didn’t receive a request, order, disconnect, change, or […]

Contracts for technology products and services purchased for your business are vital to the organization’s ability to operate. As a Telecom Category contract manager, adhering to your business standards in accordance with the contracting process for Third Party vendors to protect business interests and get the best value for the company are key. As a contract […]

Whether you’ve just joined your organization, or you’ve been on the job for 10+ years here are 4 ways to improve your current Telecom Category Management market performance position. Ask Questions and investigate your tools and current processes. Identify what tools (applications) and processes are used to manage your category. Your goal here is to perform […]

Work hacks, those genius, unique “jimmy-rigged” solutions, or “workarounds” that are an ineffective cheap approach to solving a repeatable problem or requirement to your daily job. Most work hacks are created because the pre-existing application doesn’t bring together information or processes that employees require to effectively perform their daily duties.  So, what do we do, we […]

Top Telecom Category Management Savings Ideas and Tips that will save you money guaranteed!   Telecom savings the age-old quest to manage Telecom and IT category spend, suppliers, contracts, and network performance to validate you have our Telecom Category under control. Most Telecom Category managers or TEM teams whether it be IT Sourcing, Finance or […]