Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

But timelines, bureaucratic hurdles, and intricacies of the procurement process prevent the swift adoption of cutting-edge technology and potential for collaboration with innovative organizations that are essential for reforming existing processes.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? What does this teach us about Supplier Relationships?

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. Organizations are increasingly dependent on suppliers to successfully bring innovative goods and services to market on time, improve ESG performance, and meet other objectives. Gain control of your supplier data.

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Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

ivalua

JUNE 28, 2021

Financial impact of COVID-19 has delayed payments and kept focus on cost, but research shows this is adversely affecting supplier relationships and access to innovation. The research, conducted by Coleman Parkes, surveyed 300 suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, to examine supplier relationships with their buyers.

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Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Collaboration 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

After this came the next AP Automation project, and ever so slowly, innovation just became the norm, now it’s legacy Invoice Processing. Over time the focus has shifted from the real challenge of Invoice matching to creating the perfect supplier invoice relying on OCR.

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Supplier E-procurement Buyers Supply Chain 94

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. Just one-in-ten (10%) suppliers say that organisations always include sustainable practices in contracts and agreements. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Sustainability 52

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government procurement refers to the purchase of common goods, works and services by government agencies, usually from private sector suppliers. It can’t go bankrupt and has an obligation to pay its suppliers on time — within 30 days. For any business, collaboration begets innovation. What is Government Contracting?

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 30, 2024

The opportunity for suppliers is to be active and willing participants in helping the public sector and contracting authorities to achieve its goals. It’s often suppliers who bring the innovations and fresh approaches, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase what you can do. What can suppliers do?

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Supplier Supply Chain Sustainability Public Procurement 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

John Cockerill was looking for a unified end-to-end spend management platform to be deployed across 4 business units in 22 countries, helping to reduce administrative tasks for the buyers, improve the fluidity of the procurement process and optimize collaboration between internal stakeholder and suppliers in a highly secure environment.

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Procurement Management Supply Chain End to End 89

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

And then just this month, Meet Buyer North took place in Aberdeen where the Supplier Development Programme and headline partners, Scotland Excel, hosted the seventh annual Meet the Buyer North. This month, we published AI guidance to both the Procurement Journey and the Supplier Journey.

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Procurement Buyers Public Procurement Supplier 58

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Procurement technology can also help businesses improve supplier relationships and enhance communication between buyers and suppliers.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. Tracker Intelligence provides businesses with the tools to find the right public procurement frameworks , and the insight to help suppliers win these valuable contracts.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

To start the conversation about how to better address these challenges, FMM organized the first Regional Policy Dialogue aimed at developing an innovative agenda to transform public expenditure management through smarter procurement practices. In contrast, relational contracting emphasizes cooperation for mutual benefit.

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Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. Just one-in-ten (10%) suppliers say that organisations always include sustainable practices in contracts and agreements. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Sustainability 40

ivalua

MARCH 29, 2019

Procurement professionals need to think in more innovative ways about how we can drive competitive advantage and shareholder value for our organisations. When it comes to improving existing products (or services), suppliers are often better placed than the business itself to identify opportunities.

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ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . 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. It Pays to Partner!

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Supply Chain Buyers Supplier IT 52

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

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Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. in “ The Forrester Wave : Supplier Risk And Performance Management (SRPM) Platforms, Q3 2020.” Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: . Sourcing Innovations: .

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Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Collaboration 40

ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Innovation labs and incubators have multiplied in major corporations to try to find the next startup that will rejuvenate their business models. In the last years, this approach been seen as the Holy Grail to unlocking innovation of enterprises. Often, we see suppliers to the enterprise participating in the incubators.

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Procurement Supplier Collaboration Innovation 72

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

Slowing Down Public Sector AI adoption PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE DAY I am at an industry conference day, there are rows upon rows of supplier stands, and tables covered with branded pens and tote bags. I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which got me to thinking… If you are a manufacturer, what supplier management practices might you eliminate if you had a clean slate? Here are some to consider: Segmenting suppliers by spend – By segmenting on total spend, and only focusing on those who you are spending the most with, glaring gaps open up.

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Supplier Management Supply Chain Buyers 40

ivalua

MAY 28, 2014

At one time, these were innovative, effective tools but compared to the Nexus of Information, spreadsheets and email have become slow and limiting. Internally, buyers and engineers must work with quality and product; then that cross-functional group must collaborate with external suppliers.

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Supply Chain Innovation Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership 40

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making.

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Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions.

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Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive E-procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile. Sometimes action can be taken by the buyer that either does not affect the supplier or just requires their agreement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Five suppliers have been appointed, three of which are Scottish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) 1 May 2023 saw the first anniversary for the Scottish Procurement ‘Software Value Added Reseller Services’ (SVARS) single supplier Framework awarded to Computacenter Ltd. to £281.31

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Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 68

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. If not resolved quickly, these issues could lead to higher costs, less innovation and missed opportunities to improve public services.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Increased outsourcing has made businesses increasingly dependent on suppliers to drive innovation. A recent study by Forrester found that the single greatest factor in increasing a supplier’s willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a customer was timeliness of and visibility into payments.

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Supplier Accountability Innovation Import 52

ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment. . This includes understanding who their suppliers are, how they do business and what standards they operate by. Does Responsible Sourcing Pay?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Ethics Sustainability 52

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

First, let’s start with procurement and how it plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint with 3 key areas of impact: – Actions with suppliers. Take action with suppliers. Lever 1: Engage the suppliers with the highest emissions. Coordination between major customers and their suppliers, such as “1.5°C

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Supplier Supply Chain Purchasing Buyers 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Having a solid understanding of public procurement principles enables procurement professionals and suppliers to confidently navigate public sector procurement. A transparent approach lowers procurement risk, prevents corruption, and fosters confidence between suppliers and public sector organisations.

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Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

New capability optimizes the user eprocurement experience and strengthens supplier relationships. Product information, pricing and availability is real-time as suppliers are engaged in the process by linking their sites to Ivalua. The user experience is optimized for search and content, eliminating the hassle of punch-outs.

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Eprocurement Supplier Buyers Price 40

ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Increased outsourcing has made businesses increasingly dependent on suppliers to drive innovation. A recent study by Forrester found that the single greatest factor in increasing a supplier’s willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a customer was timeliness of and visibility into payments.

Supplier 52

Supplier Accountability Networking Supply Chain 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They leveraged Paraguay’s high quality, publicly accessible open contracting data to measure the existing participation of these smaller businesses and to understand their challenges in working with government buyers. One key recommendation was to require government buyers to pay advances to MSME suppliers at 20% of the full contract value.

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Procurement Tender Public Procurement Bidder 62

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

That is the data around spend, suppliers, contracts and so on that provides the ammunition or the fuel for AI to work on. It can; Retrieve information on spend, suppliers, etc. Noël talked about value again (“with a capital V”) and working with ecosystems, not just suppliers. Help build a shopping cart.

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