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Why Procurement Wants Repeatable Gift Programs Instead of Seasonal Buying

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  Corporate gifting has always been linked with festive seasons, year end celebrations and special occasions. Procurement teams would start looking for vendors, comparing prices, requesting quotations and rushing to place orders before deadlines every year. This seasonal approach worked for many years but changing business priorities are prompting organisations to rethink the way they manage corporate gifting. Today’s procurement teams are moving away from one-time seasonal buys and toward repeatable gift programs . Companies are shifting from adhoc gifting to structured programs that can be used year round for employee recognition , client appreciation , onboarding, milestone celebrations, loyalty programs and corporate events. A repeatable gifting program is more consistent, offers better financial control and more operational efficiency, and is a preferred option for today’s procurement teams. Budget Better One of the biggest advantages of a repeatable gift program is improved ...