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Supplier Diversity: From Checking the Box to Driving Business Strategy

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businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs. They have now moved from largely being a reporting exercise, to being a business strategy. The post Supplier Diversity: From Checking the Box to Driving Business Strategy appeared first on Ivalua.

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7 Steps to Finding the Right Sustainability Certification for your Business

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In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor for businesses seeking to thrive and make a positive impact. To demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, many organizations are turning to certifications and ecolabels.

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Ivalua Bolsters Its ESG Commitment By Joining The United Nations Global Compact

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Massy, France, 16 December – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. Joining the UN Global Compact provides Ivalua with a proven framework to guide our ESG strategy.

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SBA Lifts the Application Hold for 8(a) Certification

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Business Development Assistance: Participants in the 8(a) program gain access to a wide range of business development resources, including marketing assistance, strategic planning, and financial management support. Competitive Edge: Having the 8(a) certification provides a distinct competitive edge in the business landscape.

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The Future of Supplier Management is Here, and it’s Holistic

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Aligning suppliers to overall Procurement and broader business strategy is critical to create sustained long-term value. . Integrated or Holistic Supplier Management creates sustained value. Sustainability initiatives to reduce scope 3 carbon emissions . Embarking on a sustained value journey.

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Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Badge – Stand Out from the Competition

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Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) program presents an opportunity to showcase sustainable products to conscious consumers, increasing the chances that they will be viewed by customers. However, if your sustainable products are yet to be recognized as Certified Pledge Friendly on Amazon’s website, fear not!

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New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives

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Key findings include: 97% of advanced procurement departments say procurement strategy is well aligned with overall business strategy versus only 14% of beginners. 51% of advanced procurement departments measure performance weekly or biweekly, versus only 26% of beginners.