Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We’ve been working with the Heads of Procurement to develop the year’s face to face training programme, which has been very successful, with every course being full. We’ve seen increased collaborative spend and in some cases exceeding, the pre-Covid levels. Responsible procurement wise.

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities. The new set of regulations add an additional layer of compliance and risk management to the procurement process. Further, it is essential that supplier management and data is holistic (i.e.,

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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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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.”

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ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2021

This means collaborating with immediate suppliers – as well as their suppliers’ suppliers – to drive long-term positive change. Crucially, organisations must have adequate data to identify and avoid partners with unethical labour practices.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Challenges in hiring digital skills in procurement. As part of ongoing digital transformation efforts in procurement, the report found that UK businesses have started to introduce new technologies such as data analytics (55%), cloud-based platforms (53%), automation (35%) and AI/machine learning (30%) in the last 12 months.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A digitised, data-driven approach to supply chain management is a prerequisite for actionable scenario planning and agility. Yet, according to a study from Procurious , only 24% of executive teams have fast-tracked investments in new technology for procurement.”. added Saric. ” About the research.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

With streamlined category management, reliable data, optimization of strategic sourcing, standardization of processes, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation, procurement professionals can create a more sustainable and profitable procurement environment.

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ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Data Insight Strategy. Scalability.

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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. That means supplier master data management; spend and contract analytics; risk management and so on. It struck me that the technology achieves two goals.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

Therefore, the survey gives a fascinating insight into the impact that the pandemic has had on procurement teams globally. “70% 70% of respondents maintained or increased digital procurement investment post covid” .

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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Risk Management 78

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Challenges in hiring digital skills in procurement. As part of ongoing digital transformation efforts in procurement, the report found that UK businesses have started to introduce new technologies such as data analytics (55%), cloud-based platforms (53%), automation (35%) and AI/machine learning (30%) in the last 12 months.

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Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Finance 12

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Practices: Procurement groups will play a vital role in supporting compliance with the CSRD. They will need to align their sourcing strategies with sustainability objectives and collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to environmental and social standards. supply chain)- or affect your business.

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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!’ This was the challenge made to the Ivalua R&D team a year ago.

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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Why is Supplier Information so important?

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ivalua

MARCH 26, 2019

We know that Procurement is going through a huge transformation, and we know that some departments are charging ahead while others are just getting started, but this is what The Hackett Group says Procurement teams are evolving into in 2019 and in the years to come.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

These solutions also improve collaboration among organizations and suppliers, and enable procurement teams to leverage data analytics to optimize contract negotiations, payments, buying patterns and more. However, MENA countries face unique obstacles as they seize the opportunity to adopt new procurement technologies.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Stepping out of the shadow of the past few years, procurement leaders are having to rapidly master the art of supply continuity as organizations undergo major changes that demand more agility, innovation, and collaboration to survive. . Build a Solid Data Foundation. Ensure 360-Degree Supplier Visibility.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Aside from mitigating risk and saving organizations money, Procurement teams have an opportunity to add value by working closely with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring supply chain continuity through diversity and proper forecasting. Tracking the Metrics that Matter. Delivering Better Visibility Across Suppliers.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Doing so safely requires having access to the right data, and the tools and technologies to act on it. It also requires a focus on procurement-supplier relationships, and striving to be the customer of choice for your suppliers. Balancing New Priorities Makes Procurement More Valuable.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

The new Ivalua 2021 Supplier Sustainability Report surveys suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, examining how collaboration can boost environmental initiatives. Collaborate for a greener future. Through this collaboration, the entire production process can benefit from improved efficiency and waste reduction. .

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Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The new Ivalua 2021 Supplier Sustainability Report surveys suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, examining how collaboration can boost environmental initiatives. Collaborate for a greener future. Through this collaboration, the entire production process can benefit from improved efficiency and waste reduction. .

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Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

There’s often little visibility into supplier performance and risk, limited supplier collaboration and communication, and little or no ability to manage supplier contracts and agreements. Purpose-built procurement software provides a platform for collaboration, helping procurement teams achieve better and faster results.

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ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2022

The report explains that: “Scope 3 emissions reduction is a key challenge for companies, often due to a lack of visibility and monitoring of suppliers’ data. Companies also face engagement gaps between their suppliers and procurement teams.”. Collaborate to innovate. Look at the view to stamp out CO2.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

Across the country, state and local procurement teams are taking up the call to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Additionally, the rapid pace of technological advancements in the EV sector can make it difficult for procurement teams to keep up, leading to concerns about the long-term viability of their investments.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity. Focus on digital transformation and adopt procurement technology.

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ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

The captivating venue reinforces our “Stronger Together” theme, with the inspiring art and stories reflecting shared collaboration, innovation, and exploration of new horizons. This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 5 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

Meanwhile, organizations face myriad external risks: climate disruption, geopolitical issues, increasingly strict legislation and regulations, and, of course, the global pandemic all impact the supply chain, and Procurement is under heightened pressure to mitigate those macro risks with effective sourcing and supplier management processes.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2022

For example, 31% of CEOs believe it should be a top priority to collaborate with supply chain partners to collectively manage risk (see image 3). From this data, you may infer that Procurement is ready to play an active role in managing supplier risk. Embedding ESG into the Procurement processes and strategy.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity. In fact, the pandemic spurred enormous growth and expansion for Procurement, while helping uncover hidden weaknesses in procurement processes and procedures. Why is visibility so important?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

How to incorporate ESG data into sourcing, procurement, and supplier management decisions. Ways to identify and gather ESG data in order to improve decision making. This creates a supplier information profile complete with diversity categories, certification data, and contact information.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain!

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ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

In order that sourcing and procurement teams fully optimize their supplier network, there needs to be a change in the way organizations view all suppliers. Drive collaboration and leverage suppliers to drive innovation. Define the attributes to be measured (including data sources) for each supplier life-cycle phase.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Procurement’s Role in Sustainability White pointed out that Procurement teams have a big role to play in helping businesses address inflation and determine countermeasures, while meeting sustainability requirements and goals. Our intent was to have a place where stakeholders could collaborate efficiently,” Roach said. “As

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Procurement’s Role in Sustainability White pointed out that Procurement teams have a big role to play in helping businesses address inflation and determine countermeasures, while meeting sustainability requirements and goals. Our intent was to have a place where stakeholders could collaborate efficiently,” Roach said. “As

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ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Supply chains have become more complex and volatile with procurement teams facing an array of challenges. We are delighted to partner with Ivalua to improve our operational efficiencies and enable us to manage supplier risk even more effectively,” said David Bladfors Lööw, Director Business Development Procurement at SSAB.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

There has also been greater investment in procurement technology and digitisation, giving procurement professionals more visibility across the supply chain, and the ability to analyse data and make better informed decisions. The report found that procurement transformation is well underway for most.

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