ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Product manufacturers have become increasingly dependent on their strategic suppliers to create a competitive advantage in the market. These collaborative supplier partnerships present manufacturers with a number of opportunities to achieve greater product success. Effective Supplier Engagement Requires a Structured Approach.

Supplier 56

Supplier Strategic Sourcing Manufacturing Demand 56

ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

Like every industry Procurement & Supply Chain software vendors are having to find new approaches in the pandemic world, and firms are coming up with ways of holding events virtually, some of which work better than others. Ivalua’s events have been consistently strong for several years now.

Supply Chain 18

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Risk Management 18

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It was a great event, and we received excellent feedback. We were in the procurement for a health event early in spring, and this is an early shout out for the event in the spring of this year coming, 2nd of April. We’ve seen increased collaborative spend and in some cases exceeding, the pre-Covid levels.

Public Procurement 48

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 48

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

Supplier diversity is not a new concept. The real challenge is that supplier diversity has generally been viewed as competing with other objectives, such as cost reduction or lowering risk. With diverse suppliers generally being local, that meant supplier diversity competed against the core supplier strategy.

Supplier 52

Supplier Freight Transportation Transportation 52

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. My own contribution was to lead a discussion around collaboration.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With 30% of respondents indicating their organizations are suffering from an inability to assess risk across suppliers, many are investing in new strategies to minimize the frequency and impact of disruption. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Media 52

ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020. Redwood City, CA.

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Innovation 10

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. See you soon!

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This implies using simple processes for straightforward transactions and more sophisticated processes for complex ones, such as relational contracts introduced by Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart during the event. Sir Oliver Hart explains the guiding principles during the IDB event on Sept.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . As part of the release Ivalua launched a new Message Center , which will enable seamless collaboration across the platform. AI-powered contract management.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Collaboration Innovation Supplier 52

Govshop

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The collaboration aims to engage both minority as well as underserved businesses. The new approach seeks to enhance collaboration by minimizing classification levels and enabling sharing with allies and industry partners. This MOU reinforces the ongoing partnership between NASA and MBDA, focusing on mitigating barriers to equity.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Innovation Supplier Demand 52

Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Late last year we launched Scotland Innovates , the national supplier led innovation service, designed by a pan sector team to open the door for suppliers to submit their proposals for innovative goods and service to the entire public sector. It is the national supplier led innovation service.

Innovation 67

Innovation Supplier Buyers Public Procurement 67

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s, National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

Collaboration 44

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. However, could this interruption by your supplier be turned into an automation opportunity. Bad Supplier Relationship Management is the kryptonite for AP . In this situation, suppliers may start regarding AP team members as adversaries — and that’s a recipe or disaster.

Supplier 52

Supplier Accountability Eprocurement Supply Chain 52

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.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

ivalua

AUGUST 10, 2015

Quite a few of our customers are located in the Detroit area where we recently hosted a networking event featuring Nexteer Automotive. The audience was extremely engaged as many of them continue to look for better ways to generate the most value from the supplier selection process and ongoing supplier management.

Automotive 40

Automotive Supplier Manufacturing Quality 40

ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Exclusive VIP Event for Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. As the pressure to innovate increases, procurement professionals need to be able to quickly identify areas for innovation and effectively engage internal stakeholders and suppliers on new product development. 17:30 – 18:00.

Collaboration 8

Collaboration Supply Chain Supplier Purchasing 8

ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

2020’s global supply chain crisis has extended into 2022, compounded by the current geopolitical events,” said Alex Saric, Smart Procurement Expert of Ivalua. “As Notably, 71% of procurement leaders say they’ve had a supplier take advantage of supply chain problems to unjustifiably increase prices.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Management 97

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.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Spend is led away from preferred suppliers. Lots of new suppliers added on a regular basis.

Procurement 81

Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 81

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s, National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Scottish Government have been working with internal and external stakeholders on the development of a collaborative Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for projects up to £5 million for use across the Scottish public sector. A DPS is an agile electronic method of procurement.

Purchasing 57

Purchasing Engineering Supplier Public Procurement 57

Select GCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Enhancing visibility through public lists and participation in networking events further fosters valuable connections, helping certified businesses expand their reach and influence. Certified businesses can connect with potential clients and partners through exclusive networking events, fostering beneficial partnerships and collaborations.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Government Contracts Contract Participation 52

Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 8, 2024

For the first time ever, the Supplier Development Programme is pleased to announce that all four of the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoE) are taking part in Meet the Buyer National , at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 5 June and they will be ready to talk procurement frameworks! What is a Framework?

Buyers 67

Buyers Framework Agreement Supplier Procurement 67

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.”. You can sign up for the virtual event by emailing bfi@ivalua.com.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Sustainability Collaboration 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A supply chain event can have a massive impact on operations and production quality and leave customers in the lurch, impacting customer satisfaction, revenue, and profits. Surprisingly, competitive sourcing has decreased in 2022, down from 48% to 44%, mainly because of rising prices that put suppliers in the driving seat.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

Moreover, WOSB-certified businesses often collaborate with organizations, government agencies, and advocacy groups focused on advancing gender diversity and inclusion. It’s essential to research and target government agencies and corporations that prioritize supplier diversity to capitalize on these opportunities effectively.

Networking 98

Networking Government Contracts Supplier Contract 98

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Innovation Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Spend is led away from preferred suppliers. Lots of new suppliers added on a regular basis.

Procurement 59

Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 59

Select GCR

MARCH 11, 2025

Being WBENC-certified provides access to procurement executives and supplier diversity at major corporations and government entities. Collaborating with experienced subcontractors helps newer businesses gain insights and skills necessary for federal contracts in the private sector.

Networking 52

Networking Utilities Contract Participation 52

ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

This year, we’re centering our event around the theme “Stronger Together” to celebrate the collective challenges we have overcome and how we can move forward with renewed priorities. As an added bonus, our event will take place in early Spring, a fantastic time to explore Paris in bloom! Breakout : Data-Driven Procurement.

Vendor Management 52

Vendor Management Finance Supplier Procurement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

In this edition, Nick provides an update reflecting on the first few months of the year – highlighting key achievements, events, publications and successes from across the procurement community. Nick also shares some of the events and publications you can look forward to seeing in the upcoming months.

Procurement 57

Procurement Public Procurement Procurement Strategies Buyers 57

Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

Limited supplier reach: ERP systems don’t go far enough when it comes to reaching and managing suppliers. 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.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Bidding 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

ESG initiatives significance in your Supplier Management Strategy. How to incorporate ESG data into sourcing, procurement, and supplier management decisions. We all are standing witness to these events over the past year and businesses are recognizing it as their call to action. . Also, ESG looks different across suppliers.

Supplier 52

Supplier Sustainability Data Integration 52

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . Smart software shifts from drilling down on existing data to alerting up, so managers can respond to events or trends in real time. .

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Ivalua NOW 2021 – Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest spend management innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders . Each of the two events will be broken into 3 half days. Now is the time to show how a company’s spend and suppliers can also help restore growth.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Finance 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Why is it important to put the sparkle back into your Supplier Relationships? For many organisations, SRM is a tool simply to manage suppliers, totally missing the ‘Relationship’ aspect. Attend this presentation to learn: How to motivate and collaborate with suppliers. How to reduce supplier risk in your business.

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Procurement Supplier Supply Chain End to End 8