ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

These collaborative supplier partnerships present manufacturers with a number of opportunities to achieve greater product success. At the introduction stage, it is imperative that your suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet demand at launch and the subsequent ramp to volume…and profitability.

Supplier 56

Supplier Strategic Sourcing Manufacturing Innovation 56

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

attempt to make a point about the relative value of strategic sourcing, I failed to realize that thought leadership is apparently the exclusive domain of pundits. It involves close collaboration with suppliers, but also with multi-disciplinary teams who represent business stakeholders such as product design, quality, and supply chain.

Supplier 40

Supplier Leadership Strategic Sourcing Management 40

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? Companies must proactively fill positions and increase talent acquisition budgets to meet industry demands. What can we expect in 2022?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 52

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Close Technical Strategist, Dell Technologies The Need for 5G in Government Leveraging a 5G network could provide a more secure, private wireless communication option for war fighters, allowing the government to maintain a security posture while still offering on-demand communications. Plus, 5G provides advanced security and resiliency. “5G

Networking 97

Networking E-procurement Engineering Capacity 97

ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

Recently I attended a conference for Strategic Sourcing in the medical device manufacturing sector. Software that is built for indirect spend will not function in critical areas such as breaking down bids and collaborating with suppliers at the bill of material level. Time is Money.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing 40

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Companies that maintained zero-sum, hard negotiation relationships with suppliers cannot suddenly reset those in a more collaborative mold. Collaborate. I see the same from some suppliers – for example those price gouging on ICU ventilators given the spike in demand. That can’t be established overnight.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

We are thrilled to have assembled this engaging agenda of healthcare acquisition leaders and look forward to the collaborative discussions at the conference. ” Additionally, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is requesting an additional $12 billion from Congress to meet the increased demand in care resulting from the PACT Act.

Price 52

Price Supply Chain Logistics Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Billion in Obligations in Demand Forecast On November 6, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) held a meeting with industry associations, including the Coalition, to present its demand forecast. The presentation included information on DLA contract obligations in FY23 and previous years, and demand projections for FY24.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Telecommunication Contract 52