ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

In this article we’ll review how supplier management capabilities in Source-to-Pay technology can free-up and enable a manufacturer’s direct material procurement team to do what they do best to ensure the supply chain remains resilient and agile: be creative and strategic. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making.

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ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

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. How will the C2FO partnership benefit businesses?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs need to be created with the understanding of what is important to the business, what information can add value and with consideration on how the information required can be gathered. The benefits of KPIs are vast and include the fact that it gives the procurement team early indication of any potential issues.

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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. To improve data quality, teams need to invest in automation, both to streamline data entry and to ensure that information is being inputted correctly. Making Data Quality a Priority.

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ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

It can; Retrieve information on spend, suppliers, etc. 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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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties. However, a lack of the right procurement tools restricts businesses from accessing these benefits.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties. However, a lack of the right procurement tools restricts businesses from accessing these benefits.

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Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

Public sector procurement information and contracts are available through both free and paid tender search engines. Additionally, suppliers must consider the submission requirements, which include specific documents and information that need to be provided when participating in a tender process.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We’ll be back in the New Year with lots more interesting and informative content, make sure to subscribe to our blog and keep up to date! Julie: So our councils are facing massive financial gaps in their budgets and I’m really proud that over the last year local council procurement teams are stepping up to help them with that.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Downstream activities include e-procurement , purchase orders, invoice automation and accounts payable and payment processes.

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ivalua

MARCH 29, 2019

For one European bank, the capability of their internal procurement team has become a customer benefit that is winning new revenue. Information is captured in one place rather than emails flying around between lots of different people. It struck me that the technology achieves two goals.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In addition, there are several comprehensive guides to green purchasing available online, including from the Nation Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO). Pursuing a sustainability plan When a procurement team is committed to green purchasing, there are a variety of strategies that can be considered.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Increasing Transparency and Reducing Administrative Burdens One critical recommendation is to increase transparency in procurement opportunities. Transparency is crucial to ensure that potential suppliers have the same access to relevant information, enabling them to prepare detailed and competitive bids.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Anti-corruption policies further reinforce integrity in procurement, safeguarding public funds and fostering trust in government processes. Together, these governance measures ensure that public sector buyers uphold the principles of fairness, ethics, and accountability.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

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. After the conference, I happened to follow up with a mid-manager who functioned as a liaison between IT and the Procurement team. Time is Money.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Brian Friel , Co-Founder, BD Squared (confirmed) Kevin Plexico , Senior Vice President, Information Solutions, Deltek (confirmed) David Taylor , Founder & CEO, Federal Budget IQ FAR Council & Beyond Panel: What’s Next? Procurement executives from the FAR Council will discuss the rulemaking process and the role that the Council plays.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We’ll be back in the New Year with lots more interesting and informative content, make sure to subscribe to our and keep up to date! Julie: So our councils are facing massive financial gaps in their budgets and I’m really proud that over the last year local council procurement teams are stepping up to help them with that.

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Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 40

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Having more information earlier, and having it presented in a straightforward way at regular intervals, increases everyone’s confidence. Staffing for the core team members and project leadership must flex with the needs of the implementation effort. The same thought process should be extended to the larger procurement team.

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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. You have to provide information and reassurance.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The user experience issue emerged in the seventies with the spread of information technology to the masses. Finally, “useful” means that users are able to do more efficient work by automating certain tasks or by having access to information that enables them to make better decisions.

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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!’ Is the tax and budget allocation information correct?

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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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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Crafting A Winning Procurement Strategy A proactive approach gives you the edge. Do not rush in the last moments; instead, be prepared with a fully informed game plan, positioning yourself for success. Analyse past procurement trends Winning bids isnt just about what you offer but how you position yourself. The secret?

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By addressing these challenges, procurement teams can enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and deliver value for money. Source: [link] The Key Challenges In Public Procurement Regulatory Complexity With the Procurement Act 2023 evolving, procurement is treated with a lot of oversight.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Now we play a major role in this to our programmes of work on our National Collaborative Procurement, Commercial Value for Money programmes and the Single Scottish Estate programme, making a real efficiency and securingsavings for the public sector. A transcript has also been made available at the bottom of the page.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

If that doesnt work, contact tdrteam@gsa.gov and include the information you received about the error, how you tried to resolve it, and what further error info you received. The report was provided to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to inform future Congressional policy making on AI.

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