ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

Why is this new C2FO partnership important? Ivalua’s global reach of buyers and their suppliers helps us deliver on our mission-providing access to working capital to businesses so they can grow and thrive. C2FO: Buyers on the Ivalua platform can pay their suppliers early and proactively set goals for return on their cash.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Procurement can and should be a significant value generator for the larger organization. There are, in fact different phases of procurement value creation that tie into the Source-to-Pay process: . Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

If the amount is over the threshold, sourcing is led by the procurement team, whether through a public bid, NOI, or limited tendering option. Going forward, the agencies that use a patchwork approach are working towards adopting a single tool that will streamline their processes and support procurement success.

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Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. While making these changes is now imperative for helping prevent climate change, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to sustainable procurement.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. While making these changes is now imperative for helping prevent climate change, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to sustainable procurement.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

Soft skills and leadership are key enablers for procurement teams and are as important as technological competence. Paul agreed, saying that AI would not replace what humans do but would add intelligence and enable buyers to focus on more added value activities.

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Supplier Capacity Procurement Team Procurement 70

ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By taking steps now to improve supply chain visibility, procurement teams can position their organizations for success in the years to come. With the right team in place, you’ll be able to make full use of your supply chain data and unlock the insights you need to improve visibility and drive better decision-making.

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Transparency Supply Chain Data Procurement 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

As environmental issues have become more important to governments and administrations within the last few decades, it has gotten easier to identify ways to leverage purchasing to support these goals. This factor might be included as an important score in the overall evaluation rating scale.

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Purchasing Sustainability E-procurement Procurement 97

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

The contracts govern the relationship between the buyer and supplier, an essential process to inform Procure-to-Pay. preferred terms are negotiated in sourcing but only captured if purchased against) Invoicing: The most important part of the process for the supplier–getting paid. Purchasing is also where value is captured (i.e.,

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Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 29, 2019

Whilst remembering those are still important aspects of the role, we need to think in more innovative ways about how we can drive competitive advantage and shareholder value for our organisations. For one European bank, the capability of their internal procurement team has become a customer benefit that is winning new revenue.

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Supplier Collaboration Procurement Procurement Team 40

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Then in February, we published a report showcasing the success of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes over the past 20 years, driven by a strong passion and commitment across all sectors. I’m also really proud that at Scotland Excel, we’ve put in place a national savings team.

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Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 63

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

Clarification questions play a crucial role in the tender bidding process, allowing bidders to clarify details related to tender invitations through a built-in messaging system on procurement portals. Some businesses lose out on important contracts because of out-of-date alerts or insufficient coverage.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

The latter is of particular importance since second sourcing can often be very expensive in this sector. Giving buyers the proper tools to become key business partners is not a “nice to have” scenario—it is a critical path to managing risk and ensuring success.

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing 40

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. Role of Technology in Promoting Competition The role of technology in fostering a competitive procurement landscape cannot be understated.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

ivalua

MAY 21, 2020

Today, procurement leaders have a seat at the table in e-staff meetings. Procurement teams were just buyers who delivered what other departments told them to buy. Organizations viewed procurement as the bottleneck between what they wanted and when they received it. So, heightened intuition is extremely important.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Supplier Leadership 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Then in February, we published a report showcasing the success of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes over the past 20 years, driven by a strong passion and commitment across all sectors. I’m also really proud that at Scotland Excel, we’ve put in place a national savings team.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Because SBA states that many of its proposed rule changes are “clarifications” of its existing rules, potential M&A buyers should consider the effect of SBA’s proposed rule in their valuation of small business targets even before the rule is finalized.

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E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Why is this important? . For those companies, like Ivalua ,that develop a software solution for the Procurement Departments of large groups, paying attention to the user experience means ensuring better adoption of our software and, in the end, an increased compliance with procurement policy for our customers.

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Procurement E-catalogue E-procurement Supplier 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

So for the last decade the Procurement teams have been pushing the ‘No-PO, No Pay’ mantra, it’s now even ‘Government Policy’. However, ask any AP team member, in any company and they’ll tell you it’s impossible, ‘our business just doesn’t work like that!’ There are exceptions to every rule, and that rule just doesn’t work.

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E-procurement Supplier Buyers Supply Chain 94

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

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Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Bonfire

MARCH 24, 2022

Fast-forward 10 years and Bonfire’s eProcurement platform has streamlined the process for 451,506 global users (and counting), including buyers, vendors, and evaluators. In that time, we’ve never stopped evolving to respond to the changing landscape of public procurement. What’s next? Celebrating our clients.

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Eprocurement Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges. It also highlights how Tracker Intelligence can assist in managing headaches associated with public sector procurement. Procurement success depends on the skills and expertise of the team.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

And as always, procurement will have an important contribution to make. We also introduced a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note covering changes to the Scottish procurement legislation, reflecting updates at various International Trade Agreements and to fulfil some of our international obligations.

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Procurement Public Procurement Sustainability Collaboration 58

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The new icon makes it easier for agency buyers to identify and select products that help meet their plastic waste reduction goals. If using the IMSG import file, use the code “SU” to identify SUP-free products. Subpart 502.1

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