@DirectworksInc

Directworks provides sourcing and supplier management solutions built for manufacturers.

 Pittsburgh, PA
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Joined July 2009
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@DirectworksInc is excited to join the @ivalua family! #manufacturing #directmaterials #SaaS directworks.com/blog/ivalua-…
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The future is bright at @DirectworksInc! We are very excited to work with some of the best companies in the world! #directmaterials #Saas
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Do you have the right sourcing technology in place? #directmaterials linkedin.com/pulse/do-you-ha…

Do You Have the Right Sourcing Technology? Ask Yourself These Three Questions.

The strategic sourcing technology market is a crowded space. Walk the exhibit floor at the annual ISM conference and you’ll easily find more than 40 providers offering a wide variety of e-sourcing...

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For manufacturers, smart supplier management must be approached from a product perspective. #suppliermanagement linkedin.com/pulse/manufactu…

For Manufacturers, Smart Supplier Management Must be Approached from a Product Perspective

At Directworks we really enjoy talking with our manufacturing customers and prospects to gain a better understanding of their challenges and opportunities in sourcing and supplier management. These...

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Digital transformation looks for opportunities to use new technologies and creates new processes around them. bit.ly/2vvCUF5
Have "adoption anxiety" when it comes to implementing new technology? Here are 7 ways to avoid that... linkedin.com/pulse/sourcing-…

Sourcing Technology: Seven Ways to Avoid Adoption Anxiety

As more and more manufacturers turn to technology to transform their sourcing and supplier management functions, one obstacle typically looms on the horizon – adoption. Adoption for any type of new...

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Explore growth opportunities hidden within current products. Revive existing products by innovating around them! hbr.org/2017/08/how-gatorade…
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"Two heads are better than one!" #suppliercollaboration procurementleaders.com/blog/…
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Staying the course: it takes dogged determination & unwavering faith to deliver on a vision. #innovation #reimagine linkedin.com/pulse/staying-c…
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Procurement organizations value supplier innovation, but few are structured to consistently benefit. scdigest.com/ontarget/17-07-…
How is it that organizations can achieve more with fewer employees? One indispensable factor is digital technology. spendmatters.com/2017/08/08/…
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New product success rates are too low. Here are some ideas for manufacturers to address the challenges. #newproduct linkedin.com/pulse/leverage-…

Leverage Your Sourcing Team to Improve New Product Success

For manufacturers, successful new product introductions are the lifeblood of the company. The formula for achieving consistent new product success is less clear, however.

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With the wave of auto innovation, manufacturers will need to harness their limited capital resources creatively! strategy-business.com/blog/T…
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In PwC's survey of manufacturers, the #1 area that CEOs want to strengthen is INNOVATION. #reimagineproducts #suppliersarepartners
Your procurement, sourcing, and supplier management teams have a greater impact on your brand than one may think! linkedin.com/pulse/when-come…

When it comes to building your brand, your sourcing department can make it or break it.

For most companies, nothing is more treasured than its brand. A brand is often described as the customer experience you create that differentiates your company from your competitors.

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When it comes to suppliers, what's your risk level? #suppliermanagement linkedin.com/pulse/when-come…

When it comes to suppliers, what's your risk level?

As the manufacturing industry continues its evolution, new challenges emerge. Best practices of one decade may create some of the biggest headaches for the next.

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Read why manufacturers should establish supplier relationships where everyone wins! #suppliermanagement linkedin.com/pulse/3-reasons…

3 Reasons Why Your Suppliers Should Always Make a Reasonable Profit Margin

Under tremendous pressure to increase their own profits, manufacturers have historically looked to suppliers to provide annual cost savings. And today, manufacturers are asking even more of their...

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10 Reasons Why a Supplier Portal is not the Collaborative Workspace You Need. linkedin.com/pulse/ten-reaso…
Excited to share that a leading automotive manufacturer is renewing @DirectworksInc for another 3 years! #suppliermanagement
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Do one thing and do it well. Why a hedgehog concept drives better customer experience. #directmaterials #procurement bit.ly/2t56YI5
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