Supply Chain

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 […]

If your CPO walked in your office tomorrow could you or your team answer these 7 simple questions related to your telecom environment in less than 1 business day and with a high-level of confidence? Who are our top 10 suppliers? What is our annual spend broken down across all products and services? What is […]

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 […]

First and foremost, Telecom Category Managers must ensure that any telecom category management plan is developed and communicated with a clear mission, vision and guiding principles for the technology sourcing organization to align with, and support both IT and business strategies. Plans should ensure key competencies are included such as: Senior stakeholder management– Collaborate with your […]