ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Part I: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) have accepted as a key element of procurement. These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management.

Business Strategy 64

Business Strategy Supplier Supply Chain Ethics 64

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Redwood, CA – 14 th September 2021 – Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , announced today the results of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Research on behalf of Ivalua which shows that companies have been prioritizing CSR initiatives as part of their core business strategies – and it has paid off.

Consulting 52

Consulting Supply Chain Automotive Supplier 52

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. They miss the huge opportunity of co-innovating with these businesses, especially startups, by failing to take a differentiated approach. In fact, they ask suppliers to assess Procurement too.

Supplier 59

Supplier Management Buyers Innovation 59

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Achieving a sustainability certification signifies a business’s dedication to minimizing its ecological footprint, promoting ethical practices, and contributing to a better future. These incentives often take the form of inclusion in green procurement programs, tax incentives and grants.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Navigating sole source procurement? When a single supplier is the only option for your procurement needs, understanding the nuances becomes essential. Defining Sole Source Procurement In the realm of procurement, variety is the spice of life. But what happens when only one supplier can fulfill a specific requirement?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Overview The expectations on public sector procurement professionals to be up-to-speed on all of the possible issues related to risk, can be unrealistic. As an internal resource for the organization, procurement is to provide the expertise to multiple end users, on a wide variety of challenges. Thats the job.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Overview The expectations on public sector procurement professionals to be up-to-speed on all of the possible issues related to risk, can be unrealistic. As an internal resource for the organization, procurement is to provide the expertise to multiple end users, on a wide variety of challenges. Thats the job.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract 52