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

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which provide procurement with the tools needed to maximize the value they get from their supplier relationships, automate and streamline processes, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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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.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. Thank you to our guest speakers, Solution Consultants, and the Product Marketing team!

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ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Procure-to-pay (P2P) automation and analytics won’t work very well without accurate supplier master data. This Gartner report, “Gain Control Over Your Supplier Master Data Before It’s Too Late,” has lots of ideas for improvement. Accurate supplier master data is just one aspect of a Digital Procurement journey.

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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. The post Procurement & Supply Chain Experts lined up for Ivalua NOW Virtual 2020 on May 5th!

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier. Monitoring and measuring value is where the procurement organization takes a holistic view of the Source-to-pay process and supplier relationships. What is Direct Procurement?

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. Asian Paints conceptualized a technology solution using Ivalua’s Supplier Information Management , Sourcing and Contract Management solutions to streamline the end-to-end contract management and sourcing processes. .

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile. 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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 13, 2024

Day One Speakers Keynote Speakers: Christine Harada , Senior Advisor, OFPP, OMB Moshe Schwartz , President, Etherton and Associates Panelists: Bonnie Evangelista , Acting Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for Acquisitions, DoD Polly Hall , Senior Advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS Udaya Patnaik , Chief Innovation (..)

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

For the vast majority of organisations, suppliers must play their part when it comes to agile business and speed to market. 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”.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

In order to avoid this issue the opportunity listing advertising the procurement should be distributed to all registered suppliers and where possible also sent to industry organizations for posting on its website. Reviewing performance is a key aspect of regular contract review meetings. Fleet and Logistics Category Manager.

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Mercell

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

This professional community knows that solicitations and contract management are going to be digitalized in the coming years, and appreciates our knowledge and experience in the sector. Current President of NPI National Procurement Institute. Prioritize the development of product modules and features pertaining to the US market 4.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Our speakers covered: Scope 3 emissions, Invoicing, Supply Chain Resilience, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and the Procure-to-Pay Roadmap.

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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.

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GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 2, 2024

Contractors must annually self-certify, either through internal resources or engaging a third party, that these 15 requirements are implemented and enter the results in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Obtaining a CMMC Level 2 certification is a prerequisite to scheduling an assessment with the DIBCAC.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Redwood City, CA – Feb 24, 2021 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced the general availability of its new platform release 168. The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. Sourcing Innovations: .

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

That is hardly optimal given the diversity of products, services and supply partnerships in place at most companies. It is just as valid to sign a contract extension with an incumbent supplier as it is to run a full RFP and intensive negotiation process.

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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.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is a chain of fast food restaurants with a worldwide store network of more than 5,000 stores.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It also breaks down the long-standing regional contracting structure that supported the MAS program. 1 to implement supply chain security practices when buying information and communications technology (ICT) products and services. GSA issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendor community feedback on the questionnaire.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

The event is free to attend and aims to attract hundreds of procurement and supply chain professionals to discuss and learn more about the latest industry trends and processes. But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control.

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ivalua

MARCH 13, 2019

Afrika Morris, Senior Field Marketing Manager UKI at Ivalua. On February 12 Ivalua hosted Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals gathered for an Exclusive Dinner on the 34th floor of The Gherkin with F1 Veteran and Status Grand Prix Founder, Mark Gallagher. Move beyond a transactional relationship with suppliers.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

By bridging the gaps, Amrest could even start the tendering process earlier with a wider range of suppliers. Suppliers can support company growth as part of the Amrest procurement journey. The level of supplier involvement depends on the category of spend. Engaging strategic suppliers in the process can help mitigate risks.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Sylvie Noel CPO, Covéa talks about how people used to complain about the Procurement Black Tunnel and both Deutsche Telekom and Maxim Healthcare had so many issues getting users and/or suppliers onboard with previous solutions that they ended up moving to Ivalua to help them with user/supplier engagement.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Global automotive component supplier Meritor is a great example. They configured a unique approach to new product introductions (NPI), digitizing their engagement with suppliers, resulting in bringing more products to market faster and with greater profitability, multiplying their stock price over the period.

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ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

Dramatic supply and demand shifts during the pandemic prioritized the need for data accuracy to solve short and long term supply chain challenges. Data builds the bridge between your own internal supply chain visibility and the information you provide to your stakeholders. Timeliness is also important.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

A Guide to Contract Management Tools and Processes including a guide to the key steps of the Contract Lifecycle Management Process and to the benefits that using Contract Management software can bring to your Procurement processes. An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management.

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ivalua

JULY 4, 2021

System will improve the experience for employees and suppliers while supporting sustainable growth in shareholder value. The initial scope which was delivered in a 5-month project included Supplier Risk and Performance Management, Sourcing and Contract Management.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

They’re also ramping up usage in contract management. . There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level. Currently, they’re seeing exceptional success in the purchase requisition, purchase order, and invoicing. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

They’re also ramping up usage in contract management. . There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level. Currently, they’re seeing exceptional success in the purchase requisition, purchase order, and invoicing. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Legislative Language Within one year of enactment, the bills would require the NIST Director to issue guidance for federal agencies to incorporate the Framework into their artificial intelligence risk management efforts. GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Feb. Register here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

GSA and DoD Announce Plans to Purchase Record-Setting Amount of Carbon-Free Power GSA announced last Friday, February 9, that it is collaborating with the Department of Defense (DoD) on a search for suppliers to provide Federal facilities with 100 percent carbon-pollution free electricity by 2030. To register, click here.

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