American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” What about cooperative contracts?

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Why is Supplier Information so important?

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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 98

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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Supplier Retail Integrity Integration 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

billion of contract spend under our national contracts and working together, we were able to maintain those prices, achieve 34 million worth of savings and 20 million of cost avoidance. Responsible procurement wise. But despite all of these things, our local government colleagues that are procurement teams continue to deliver.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 48

ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2021

Redwood City, CA – 26th August 2021 – Research from Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, has revealed more than half (58%) of European suppliers said buyers rarely or never include responsible labour practices in contracts or agreements. The report also identified a lack of consistent monitoring of labour standards.

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Procurement Team Supplier Supply Chain Buyers 40

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Master supplier data doesn’t just matter to Procurement. It plays a role in a number of necessary business functions and is a key enabler of automation throughout the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. Accurate supplier data is the fuel that drives critical business processes that impact the bottom line. Risk management.

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Supplier Data Management Procurement 40

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

A recent Ivalua study with Forester identified capacity being consumed by operational and manual activities as one barrier, along with a lack of contextual access to insights, and poor data quality as other blockers. So, is AI the light at the end of the tunnel for overworked procurement functions? Help build a shopping cart.

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Supplier Capacity Procurement Team Procurement 70

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Data Insight Strategy. Scalability.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Procurement Team 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

AI can bring many benefits to procurement teams and their companies. In this post, we take a look at the benefits of using AI in procurement departments. Information AI allows procurement teams to mine huge amounts of complex data. This can be sped up by the proper organisation of relevant data beforehand.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supply Chain Quality 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 1, 2024

Procurement is how residents, governments and even government officials themselves experience their city government as effective, welcoming, and inclusive – or the opposite of these values. It was great to be in cities where the city leaders are using procurement as a strategic lever to bring these values to life.

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Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Procurement Team 73

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

These solutions also improve collaboration among organizations and suppliers, and enable procurement teams to leverage data analytics to optimize contract negotiations, payments, buying patterns and more. However, MENA countries face unique obstacles as they seize the opportunity to adopt new procurement technologies.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Eprocurement Procurement Team Supplier 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives. The study revealed the challenges procurement teams face when it comes to achieving business objectives and the wide and growing gap in performance between advanced and less mature teams.

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Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier 52

DemandStar

MARCH 31, 2022

If you’re part of any government procurement team, you’ve likely been asked, “What are you doing to increase supplier diversity?” It’s also likely you’ve heard of and possibly conducted disparity studies to improve your procurement process and identify the needs of different types of suppliers. Why Are They Needed?

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Supplier Procurement Team Procurement Bidding 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A new report, “Data-Enabled Supply Chain Transparency” has revealed that 77% of respondents indicated their organization considers supply chain transparency to be critically or highly important. Redwood City, CA, 13 October, 2022. About the research.

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Supply Chain Transparency Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Finance leaders will need to work closely with sustainability or Procurement teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting across both dimensions. By utilizing reliable data to generate emission baselines and collaborating with suppliers, the EIC is committed to creating a sustainable supply chain.

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Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In addition, there are several comprehensive guides to green purchasing available online, including from the Nation Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO). Pursuing a sustainability plan When a procurement team is committed to green purchasing, there are a variety of strategies that can be considered.

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Sustainability Purchasing E-procurement Procurement 97

ivalua

AUGUST 19, 2021

Historically, so much of what Procurement teams did went unnoticed. Of course, over the last few years, the role of Procurement has become more visible, in large part due to broader recognition of the value and closely monitored and tracked performance metrics that are now more mainstream. Data Management Capabilities .

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Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Electronics 52

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Procurement can and should be a significant value generator for the larger organization. There are, in fact different phases of procurement value creation that tie into the Source-to-Pay process: . Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Lifted from their latest webinar, Jean-Baptiste Anne from Amazon Business and Vishal Patel from Ivalua offer insights into tail spend management programs and the ROI these programs can generate for procurement teams. . How to analyze your Tail Spend: Understanding spend data. Tail Spend Challenges.

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Buyers Supplier Purchasing Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Why is Supplier Information so important?

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Doing so safely requires having access to the right data, and the tools and technologies to act on it. It also requires a focus on procurement-supplier relationships, and striving to be the customer of choice for your suppliers. Balancing New Priorities Makes Procurement More Valuable. Automation is also an essential capability.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

New opportunities in the public sector contracts and procurement process begin with finding the right tender opportunities. Thousands of contract notices are posted every week on different platforms in the UK. Public sector procurement information and contracts are available through both free and paid tender search engines.

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VWV

JUNE 15, 2021

The National Procurement Policy Statement this month applies to all contracting authorities who are subject to the procurement rules. Although it applies with immediate effect, it has been introduced to underpin the new procurement regime. What Does the National Procurement Policy Statement Say?

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team Procurement Strategies 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Just because the purchase order is placed with the supplier , our work as procurement professionals is not done. At this stage of the procurement cycle (stage 10), our work should be focusing on the management of the contract to ensure that the supplier is delivering as per our expectations. KPIs also motivate suppliers.

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Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It starts with identifying the right suppliers for a need, sharing requirements and evaluating supplier offers, selecting the most appropriate supplier, negotiating terms and contracting with them to receive goods and/or services. Sourcing: Where Procurement often creates value first. Purchasing is also where value is captured (i.e.,

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution.

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Supply Chain Manufacturing Efficiency Procurement 52

Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

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. Procurement software offers a one-stop solution that covers the whole range of contract management challenges.

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Eprocurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Bidding 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Aside from mitigating risk and saving organizations money, Procurement teams have an opportunity to add value by working closely with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring supply chain continuity through diversity and proper forecasting. Spend that’s Contract Compliant: For every non-compliant dollar of spend (i.e.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In Part 1, we will look at how the procurement process has changed for suppliers, from navigating the new Central Digital Platform to benefitting from the new transparency regime. Part 2 will cover the debarment list; contract award process and what options are available to suppliers if things go wrong.

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Transparency 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. Do they invest in automation and technology to enhance data-sharing between channels for a seamless omnichannel journey? About half of U.S.

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Retail Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. Recent data strongly suggests that this environment represents the new normal, with the landscape likely to get even more challenging next year. . The result: Many Procurement teams are bending and cracking under the pressure. Consider that: .

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 40

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Procurement’s Role in Sustainability White pointed out that Procurement teams have a big role to play in helping businesses address inflation and determine countermeasures, while meeting sustainability requirements and goals. When I say technology, I’m not talking about spreadsheets,” White said.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Procurement 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Procurement’s Role in Sustainability White pointed out that Procurement teams have a big role to play in helping businesses address inflation and determine countermeasures, while meeting sustainability requirements and goals. When I say technology, I’m not talking about spreadsheets,” White said.

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Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

Bonfire

JANUARY 25, 2023

The most common thing preventing procurement teams from creating these initiatives is not having a starting point. Gather, store, and use your data One critical piece of any procurement department is a system to collect vendor diversity data. So you want to create a vendor diversity program. Where do you start?

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Bidding Procurement Eprocurement Leadership 52

ivalua

MAY 17, 2021

It may be a controversial statement to make, but the value that a procurement team can deliver within a financial services organisation is lower than what can be delivered in other sectors. Compliance is spread across the whole contracting process.

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Procurement Supplier Procurement Team Engineering 52

ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Ivalua knows that procurement success isn’t achieved in a vacuum – just like great team performance, it’s the sum of its parts. To maximize your software efficiency and ensure streamlined processes with accurate data, integration is key! Is your data separate from other customer data in the cloud?

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Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52