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. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Lawmakers are currently undertaking the arduous process of reconciling these bills, while jockeying to include topics of importance in the final legislation. The NDAA is a “must pass” set of policy programs and discretionary authorizations to fund Department of Defense (“DoD”) operations.

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Supply Chain Budget Bidding Participation 130

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team Freight 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Supply Chain Optimization : AI can enhance supply chain performance by analyzing vendor reliability, delivery timelines, and cost trends.   Supply Chain Visibility : Blockchain ensures real-time tracking of goods and services , critical for complex digital infrastructure projects.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. Collaborate for a greener future. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The onset of the coronavirus epidemic has accelerated the supply chain digital transformation that has languished on businesses’ “to-do” list for years. Chaos from the coronavirus has made clear that procurement & supply chain practices need to get smarter. Supply chains have been badly disrupted.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Evaluation 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Why is visibility so important?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Ability to collaborate, identify opportunities or issues and act. Some of these challenges include limited: .

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 10

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

They followed the Supply Chain Canada’s Code of Ethics for Professionals the letter for their entire career and had never encountered this situation before. The public procurement world is relatively small, and it seems everyone knows everyone, so reputations are important especially if you are just starting out in the profession.

Ethics 98

Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement 98

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?

Supplier 98

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 98

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

In our survey, Heads of Procurement ranked supply chain fair labor practices (68% of respondents) and preventing bribery and corruption (52%) as a high priority in their CSR endeavors. Their supply chain partners’ capabilities and activities must also be considered. Strategies to Improve Sustainability in Procurement.

Procurement Strategies 96

Procurement Strategies Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain 96

ivalua

MAY 28, 2014

In my last blog post, “ Will your supply chain lead in the next decade? ,” I talked about Gartner’s first-day focus at their Supply Chain Executive Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. This is an especially important message for manufacturers’ supply chain organizations.

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Supply Chain Innovation Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership 40

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We’ve seen increased collaborative spend and in some cases exceeding, the pre-Covid levels. And we’ve also been increasing the amount of collaboration cross sector with other centres of expertise across joint frameworks. We’ve seen conflict across the world, which affects our supply chains.

Public Procurement 49

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 49

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has been intergrated increasingly into all relevant processes – from product development to requirements processing – due to its significant contribution to the company’s success.

Supply Chain 19

Supply Chain Procurement E-procurement Supplier 19

ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Registration is free for procurement, finance and supply chain practitioners and can be done online at Ivalua’s website. Redwood City, CA.

Supply Chain 17

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Innovation 17

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

JANUARY 29, 2020

Retail and tech expert Greg Petro says that, “ while the supply chain moves at a snail’s pace, the consumer is moving at the speed of light… the “see now, buy now” economy is here to stay”. However, supplier collaboration is much easier to talk about than implement. What does this mean for procurement and supplier management?

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Collaboration Innovation Procurement Supplier 65

Federal News Network

JUNE 11, 2024

In mid May State Department announced its intent to sponsor three federally funded r&d centers are FFRDCs is and what they’d like to do, according to this notice is to facilitate public private collaboration for numerous activities related to diplomacy and modernization. What does it mean in supply chain security?

Supply Chain 108

Supply Chain Professional Services Government Government 108

ivalua

JUNE 12, 2020

The need for Procurement to improve collaboration with suppliers, and other stakeholders, has gained broad acceptance in recent years. As supply chains were disrupted, those organizations that had the closest relationships with suppliers were most likely to gain preferred access to keep goods flowing, and effectively forecast.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supplier Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Customers can now ensure greater supply chain resilience through improved supplier discovery and collaboration, increase efficiency across each step of the source-to-pay process and better understand and optimize cost drivers for goods and services purchased. Sourcing Innovations: . About Ivalua.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Collaboration 40

ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

The latter is of particular importance since second sourcing can often be very expensive in this sector. Listening to all of the talks by industry leaders led me to a glaring conclusion—the critical role that technology plays in supply chain and sourcing is the giant elephant in the room that no one was talking about, but everyone could see.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing 40

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

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.

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

ivalua

APRIL 23, 2021

The Pixar building is one of the most vivid examples of how successful companies value cross functional collaboration within their organisation. This was delivered initially by having a sizeable atrium in the centre of the single office building to enable people to communicate, which it was assumed would lead to greater collaboration.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Automotive Supplier Procurement Team 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Collaboration is beneficial, but typically hard to do in big enterprises. There is a lot of talk these days about the benefits of collaboration for manufacturers. However, making collaboration actually happen is difficult, especially in large enterprises. So much for collaboration. Let’s face it. Great stuff.

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Collaboration Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 45

ivalua

OCTOBER 7, 2015

From the moment that manufacturers began outsourcing the making of parts and components that go into their products, supplier segmentation took on extreme importance. A” Suppliers were very important, “B” Suppliers were moderately important, and “C” Suppliers had little importance to them.

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Supplier Supply Chain Manufacturing Import 61

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 26, 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!

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Procurement Professional Services Leadership 64

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

The most striking view of this change of importance that the survey delivers is around the significant increase in focus on cost reduction due to the pandemic. The feedback from the survey was that process adaption and change management are the most important factors.

Supplier 78

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Risk Management 78

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. Collaborate for a greener future. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Enter eProcurement.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Eprocurement Procurement Team Supplier 52

FedScoop

JULY 30, 2024

Agency voices To understand the priorities, experiences and risk appetites of the federal agency community, Mill told FedScoop that the team looked to the FedRAMP board, which he called a “really important representative of the agency community” and a representative of the “agency technology and security leadership community.”

Supply Chain 116

Supply Chain Leadership Collaboration Capacity 116

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. . Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain. Implement Effective, Scalable Supplier Collaboration.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Data 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation. When it comes to supply continuity, being proactive about mitigating disruptions is essential, yet many procurement organizations may still lack sufficient resources. Risk Metrics.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Change management plans should anticipate potential resistance and facilitate adoption by nurturing a culture of collaboration and buy-in. He brings a thorough understanding of market trends and digital​ technologies that can help enterprises be more effective ​with their Procurement and Supply Chain strategies.

Procurement 95

Procurement Change Management Supply Chain Data 95

ivalua

JULY 21, 2020

The Hackett Group report recommendations on IT & Procurement collaboration and how it can benefit your organization in the time of Covid-19 and beyond. For the top performers where these relationships were already strong they were quickly able to get over hurdles and focus on what was important, in the moment, for the business.

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Procurement Team Collaboration Procurement IT 52

FedInsider

JANUARY 9, 2024

Close VP, Solution Architecture, Federated Wireless Chad Jones × Chad Jones Global Government Supply Chain & Procurement Lead Chad Jones is the Global Government Supply Chain and Procurement Lead for KPMG. Prototyping, sandboxing and collaborating are key to 5G success and innovation.

Innovation 103

Innovation Warehouse Supply Chain Networking 103

ivalua

JULY 15, 2020

In our latest study of UK-based procurement, supply chain and finance professionals, we found that 60% of UK businesses have decreased investment in sustainability initiatives as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. However, COVID-19 has drastically altered business priorities. Lack of visibility hindering sustainability progress.

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Sustainability Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration 52