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The Classification Guru: the superhero your data needs

by Susan Walsh | Jan 26, 2021 | Classification Guru

Consistency, Organisation, Accuracy and Trust… These were the ingredients chosen to create one perfect data expert, but the Professor accidentally added an extra ingredient to the concoction – chemical Xcel thus, The Classification Guru was born! Using her...

A cloakroom full of COATs: your guide to The Classification Guru’s services

by Susan Walsh | Sep 21, 2020 | COAT

Are you struggling to get accurate spend information because of incorrectly classified data, unclassified data or limited visibility? Without it, it’s difficult to negotiate better rates with suppliers, track KPI’s, reduce spend, check compliance or make...

Why maintaining your procurement data is so important

by Susan Walsh | Aug 26, 2020 | Data Classification

I cannot emphasize this enough. It is so, so important to maintain your procurement data—especially if you’ve just shelled out thousands of dollars to have it classified. Your data will almost certainly be correct when you receive it, but it will only stay accurate...
Make sure your data has its COAT – Lets Talk Supply Chain blog

Make sure your data has its COAT – Lets Talk Supply Chain blog

by Susan Walsh | Jul 19, 2020 | Data Classification

If your data doesn’t have a COAT, there could be a range of bad or costly decisions made which could affect the business performance, financial situation, risk jobs, or even the fate of the company. You wouldn’t go out in freezing temperatures without the appropriate...
Paint, bras, toothpaste, and blouses – getting to know The Classification Guru

Paint, bras, toothpaste, and blouses – getting to know The Classification Guru

by Susan Walsh | Jul 13, 2020 | Classification Guru

40-year-old Susan Walsh, otherwise known as The Classification Guru to her legions of LinkedIn followers, has had a colourful career. In just three years, her business has grown from a pipe dream into an internationally competitive company and Susan, considered an...
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