Oracle’s May is Coming… Are You Ready?
“Winter is coming, and when the Long Night falls, only the Night’s Watch will stand between the realm and the darkness that sweeps from the North.” ……Ned Stark, Game of Thrones hero preparing his people for the darkness to come Do you feel like Ned Stark around this time of year??? If you are an […]
The Critical Role of Data Categorization in Contingent Workforce Management: Understanding Rate Classifications and the Cost of Incorrect Data
Among the myriad factors influencing workforce management, rate classifications stand out as a key determinant of cost and resource allocation. However, the accuracy and integrity of this data hinge on effective data categorization practices. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of data categorization in contingent workforce management, delve into rate classifications, and dissect […]
Green Cabbage Announces Newest Executive Advisor: Bob Murphy
We are thrilled to announce Bob Murphy as the newest addition to Green Cabbage’s team as an Executive Advisor. Bob is a well-known global figure in the procurement world. His journey began at the University of Strathclyde, where he obtained a master’s degree in manufacturing sciences and engineering which led to his 17-year tenure […]
What Would 5-15% Savings on Indirect Technology & Contingency Workforce Spend Mean to Your Company?
There are over (29k) companies in the US that have a revenue between $100m and $1B, according to the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS). For those companies, technology costs are often the second largest expense, after payroll. Therefore, finding ways to manage and decrease these costs is one of the best levers to improve […]
Looking Back 4 Years Ago… How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Procurement Industry Landscape?
March 18, 2020. On that pivotal day, the COVID-19 pandemic was officially recognized in the US, marking a significant turning point. Subsequent reactions and adaptations in collective and individual behaviors were as diverse as the nation itself. Some regions swiftly implemented stringent lockdown measures, while others opted for more lenient protocols. Yet, what unfolded in the […]
Introducing Receptio: Simplifying Purchasing, Increasing Diversity Spend, and Saving Time & Money
Green Cabbage prides itself on listening to our clients and delivering value in every feasible way. With the rapid growth of Green Cabbage, we have listened to many new clients looking to simplify purchasing, increase diverse spending, save time, and save money. Diverse spend refers to the amount of money companies spend on Minority-Owned business […]
Revolutionizing Invoice Processing: Exposing Hidden Costs and the Imperative for Automation in 2024
In 2022, Ardent Partners estimated that it costs an Accounts Payable department an average of $10.18 to process a single invoice. If this sounds high, you’re right; this is high. Multiplied across even just a few hundred invoices per month, businesses are paying thousands of dollars per month just to make sure their suppliers […]
Let’s get ready for some Football… Oops, I meant Software Deployment!!
I have never seen a quarterback catch a 70 yard touchdown pass. Wait, let me add some context. I have never seen a quarterback catch a 70 yard touchdown that they threw. (ok, for you probability geeks, it is possible if the ball is deflected, caught by the quarterback, and they run 70 yards…oh, […]
Buying Microsoft…be a frayed (afraid?)
It was 1984, and I was ready to buy my first “real” car. After months of searching, I settled on a used, beautiful, baby blue 1979 Volvo 242 DL from a very reputable Volvo dealer. I loved that car. Two weeks after buying it, I decided to take it to New York City for […]
Microsoft and the B Word…
I’ll say it…Bundle. Bundling is one of Microsoft’s favorite pastimes and rightfully so. It checks the boxes on a number of objectives that serve their customers well…in some cases. It serves Microsoft even better as they lock customers into their product suites that offer a wide range of services from collaboration to security to […]