ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

That said, I concede that Pierre made some very good points about the confusion created by the traditional upstream/downstream, linear way of thinking about sourcing and supplier management. I’m going with Supplier Value Management. Let’s get busy working on Supplier Value Management.

Supplier 59

Supplier Leadership Strategic Sourcing Management 59

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

As we have already seen in a former blog , enterprises often fail at maximizing the value of collaborating with smaller companies. Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. In fact, they ask suppliers to assess Procurement too.

Supplier 59

Supplier Management Buyers Innovation 59

ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Future of Supplier Management is Here, and it’s Holistic. Leading, high-performing procurement organizations share one common trait–they consistently prioritize a holistic and integrated approach to Supplier Management. In fact, they go beyond simply supplier management, what they do is Supplier Engagement.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Sustainability 52

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

That said, I concede that Pierre made some very good points about the confusion created by the traditional upstream/downstream, linear way of thinking about sourcing and supplier management. I’m going with Supplier Value Management. Let’s get busy working on Supplier Value Management.

Supplier 40

Supplier Leadership Strategic Sourcing Management 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. This is followed by a lack of systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration.

Consulting 52

Consulting Supply Chain Automotive Supplier 52

Bonfire

MAY 17, 2022

Some phrases or acronyms you may have seen around this topic include: disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE); diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); or supplier diversity. At what point did diverse suppliers or small suppliers become a priority? Put in as much effort as you can so your target businesses don’t have to.

Supplier 52

Supplier Education Public Private Partnership Procurement Team 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The role of procurement has transformed over the last decade, from cost-cutter to a vital ally that can inform and enable business strategy. Role of Procurement is not what it used to be. COVID-19 has only served to cement the procurement department’s status as a key stakeholder.

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Business Strategy 10