The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Once a procurement is awarded it moves to contract management whose primary functions are implementation, compliance and issue management. A well written contract is a key enabler of successful contract management as it clearly sets out the expectations of both parties.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Predictive Analytics: Uses advanced data analytics, such as machine learning, to predict future demand, analyze potential supply chain risks, and facilitate informed procurement decisions. Also, proper data analysis can help find potential hazards in the supply chain, sustain continuity, and reduce disruptions.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both the beginning and end of the procurement cycle and it provides a constant feedback loop. The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Then, as often happens these days, the questions took us back onto sustainable Procurement or “Procurement with purpose”. That includes quite a range of issues now, ranging from climate change and de-forestation to modern slavery or supporting diversity in our supply chains.

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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”. Zara can have similar clothing in its shops just two weeks after a new design idea has appeared on the catwalk.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This includes buying office supplies, building roads or hiring services. The contracting authority or government agency sets the rules, picks the best supplier, and ensures everything runs smoothly. It is all a part of supply chain management, making sure the right products and services get to the right place at the right time.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. So what’s “art” got to do with it?

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