How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The current system resulted from a redesign of the NHS supply chain that has been operational since 2019 [for details, see A Sanchez-Graells, ‘ Centralisation of procurement and supply chain management in the English NHS: some governance and compliance challenges ’ (2019) 70(1) NILQ 53-75.] emphasis added).

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere , a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Managing Partner. Consus Global.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Through our sponsored Forrester research and experience working with hundreds of the world’s most admired brands, we have established several key strategies to create a more resilient supply chain: 1. Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain. The supply chain is the lifeline of companies and the backbone of the business process.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. This piece was a Harvard Business Review article in August 2020 that resonated with me and helped to reframe supplier diversity in terms of supply chain resilience. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

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ivalua

JANUARY 15, 2021

We are excited to announce that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. The solution will support Intalere’s Supplier Management, eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management and transactional procurement processes. New York, NY January 07, 2021. has successfully deployed the Ivalua solution suite.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

In fact, as you know, Laura Stanton, who runs the GSA affairs, is ITC organization is the governmentwide category manager for technology products and services. So supply chain risk management and elimination becomes a very important discipline. Because I mean, it is one government. Sonny Hashmi Absolutely.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Managing Partner. Consus Global.

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

Efficient communication, the ability to securely share information and project manage efforts are all key to scaling collaboration across more processes, suppliers & categories. Ensuring Supply Chain Agility. Technology can increasingly support this, giving you a dynamic map of your supply chain.

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management. Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management.

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

Outside the technology field, we have also seen “science” come to the fore in terms of codifying processes such as Category Management. There may be different models in use, but there is a pretty well-accepted logical methodology behind how organisations approach their management of major spend areas.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 24, 2023

“The reality is that most companies will have some amount of modern-day slavery within their supply chains. It’s whether they’re. The post Helen Mackenzie’s 2023 Chart Toppers appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JUNE 4, 2023

“The decision abyss is where the supply chain planning organization does not have visibility and a tool to collaborate with. The post [Pod] Bridging the Decision Abyss with Decision Intelligence w/ Keith Hartley and Lance Younger appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is a chain of fast food restaurants with a worldwide store network of more than 5,000 stores.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Identifying Value , is where procurement teams leverage spend data and spend analysis to understand trends in spend and identify opportunities and develop category management strategies. . Just getting the goods is not enough – as we continue to experience the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2022

O-I Glass has chosen Ivalua after assessing technology and process gaps related to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, vendor quality, sustainability, and compliance.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 13, 2024

Day One Speakers Keynote Speakers: Christine Harada , Senior Advisor, OFPP, OMB Moshe Schwartz , President, Etherton and Associates Panelists: Bonnie Evangelista , Acting Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for Acquisitions, DoD Polly Hall , Senior Advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS Udaya Patnaik , Chief Innovation (..)

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Redwood City, CA – November 7, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced a range of new innovations that enable direct material procurement and supply chain leaders to launch more profitable, successful products. The new capabilities are available now as part of Ivalua’s latest platform release.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. You need emission data that will allow category managers and buyers to report emissions tied to their organization’s purchasing activity at a category or product level.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. You need emission data that will allow category managers and buyers to report emissions tied to their organization’s purchasing activity at a category or product level.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2020

JLL have been rethinking their own global supply chains, even partnering to set up a whole new hand sanitiser facility when sourcing that item became difficult ! He gave some really useful experienced-based insight into managing a transformation.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

It is the writer’s opinion that supplier development is the most important strategic component of contract management and key to category management. Written by Graham Allen Graham Allen is a retired public sector Category Manager. Certified Supply Chain Leader.

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ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

Noël is looking to have non valuable tasks automated and pointed out that this could benefit not just the procurement team but the total supply chain. But much of the talk had been around transactional or analytical work – did the panel see the scope for AI supporting more strategic work, such as category management and sourcing?

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Research, a crucial component of purchasing and supply chain management , aids in refining requirements, validating assumptions, and shaping the procurement strategy. Author: Graham Allen Graham Allen is recently retired from Supply Chain Ontario.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This year’s Fall Training Conference featured six opportunities, including GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), GSA Pricing Tools, GSA Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE), Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs, VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), and VA Pathfinder.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

The event is free to attend and aims to attract hundreds of procurement and supply chain professionals to discuss and learn more about the latest industry trends and processes. But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to modernize government IT procurement and management, the Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) has been a cornerstone of our strategy at the Governmentwide IT Program Management Office.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 1, 2024

As part of this effort, OFPP proposed a new circular in November, which would establish a new acquisition data management policy that would require agencies to create policies, processes and tools for acquisition data sharing. Part of that effort means improving the management of software purchasing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Meetings should be multi-lateral to include representatives from operations, supply chain and senior management. Contract management cannot foresee all issues and therefore a defined resolution process is important. Written by Graham Allen Graham Allen recently retired from Supply Chain Ontario where he was the Travel.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From procurement management courses to ongoing procurement webinars, resources are available to help you stay informed and up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of procurement. Written by Graham Allen Graham Allen is recently retired from Supply Chain Ontario where he was the Travel. Fleet and Logistics Category Manager.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Harada said OFPP will lean on current metrics used for category management as well as new ones that focus on some of the softer sides of the acquisition process. “We’re New OMB guidance coming OMB also will issue guidance directing agencies to use “a proven methodology to pinpoint requirements for high priority acquisitions.

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FedScoop

MARCH 20, 2025

Category management continues to drive contract consolidation, making innovative solutions and teaming critical. However, expectations for security and accountability remain high, and agencies will prioritize vendors that demonstrate proactive risk management. Meanwhile, compliance remains a moving target.

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Great Government Through Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I described the Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative led by the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) to centralize engagement with critical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiate universal contract and process improvements to ensure that all agencies benefit from best-in-class terms and pricing as One Customer.

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