ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The Act demands that companies define, publish, and implement a complaints procedure that enables anyone affected or potentially affected by human rights violations, or aware of possible violations to report their concerns. For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 97

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Vishal Patel and Peter Hunt delivered their session ‘Creating Value with Strategic Sourcing’ to discuss how Procurement professionals are recognizing that the fast-paced digital landscape of today demands new approaches to category management and strategic sourcing. The answer is simple – automation.

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Companies will face a variety of short and long-term challenges, such as balancing the effects of downward prices, output cuts, movement of demand to alternative energy sources, heavy capital investment for new capacity, complex government regulations and rising operating costs. Increase efficiency. Improve control. Lower risk.

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Supplier Demand Procurement Team Price 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Since taking on the role in June 2023, Rogers has been committed to overseeing the efficient operation of the town’s government. However, he quickly identified a major hurdle: the town’s procurement process was hampering his team’s productivity and efficiency. personnel hours to complete a solicitation project.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing IT Supplier Negotiation Efficiency 58

ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

The key to Zara’s ability to establish an agile Supply Chain rests on the following unique approaches: Procurement Methodology: Zara’s Procurement team doesn’t work on the number of finished clothes but on the quantity of raw materials needed to manufacture the clothes. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Procurement Retail Sustainability 15

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Accenture’s recently published “ Is Yours a Procurement Organization of One? provides a bold look into the near future of procurement organizations. This is a mindset shift for procurement teams, but it should not be such a stretch. They are creating an entirely new way of doing business.

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Procurement Supplier Procurement Team Innovation 59

American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By: Lawson Products In today’s fast-paced world, efficient procurement is crucial for any entity. As procurement professionals, you are constantly balancing tight budgets, increasing demands, and the need to streamline operations. For agencies facing labor shortages or limited resources, VMI can be a game-changer.

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Vendor Management Inventory Management Inventory Management 58

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

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Manufacturers can off-set the effects of inflation and avoid passing on price increases to their goods and services by maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement function. Consequently, staying on top of these financial trends gives manufacturers a critical edge in predicting their bottom line.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials April 17, 2023 | | Public Sector by Jarrod McAdoo Today, state and local governments are tackling top priorities such as legacy modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. The 7 Steps of Source-to-Pay Source-to-Pay is an interconnected cycle that gives Procurement the means to drive value for their business.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

However, for government agencies, the AI revolution is about more than harnessing software capabilities; it’s about ensuring agencies have the proper hardware foundation to leverage this transformative technology securely and efficiently. They deliver both cost and energy efficiency. They’re also making inroads in the workplace.

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Government Government Demand Data 44

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives. Watch the webinar recording on-demand to hear the full discussion.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Balance 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives. Watch the webinar recording on-demand to hear the full discussion.

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? Organizations must shift focus toward strengthening their procurement processes and procedures to gain 100% supply chain visibility.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 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. Tracking the Metrics that Matter. Delivering Better Visibility Across Suppliers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

ivalua

JULY 26, 2022

Likewise, customers and employees are increasingly demanding that companies are environmentally conscious. More and more companies are adopting a low-carbon footprint and sustainable approach to procurement, and for good reason. To tackle climate change and other ESG-related challenges, we need procurement to rise up again.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

eProcurement solutions are helping government agencies not only overcome those challenges but create new efficiencies never before possible, manage spend more effectively and deliver more value to the public. The goal of public procurement is to provide value for taxpayers, and value is not just savings,” he said. “If

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Eprocurement Supplier Bidding Public Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

Regional Consortia: Scotland Excel, YPO, ESPO Local government procurement is supported by public sector consortia including Scotland Excel, Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), and Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO). In the healthcare industry, these frameworks give suppliers the chance to participate in public procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Eprocurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

That is very much like using a spoon to butter your bread—it may get the job done and it is still a utensil, but it will be far less efficient than a knife. After the conference, I happened to follow up with a mid-manager who functioned as a liaison between IT and the Procurement team.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing 40

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Those that selected more rigid technology that is good at driving standard process efficiencies but less so in enabling analysis or connecting stakeholders, or doesn’t address all spend, will struggle to scale efforts. I see the same from some suppliers – for example those price gouging on ICU ventilators given the spike in demand.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

However, the unique demands of AI and the changing nature of data collection and processing are forcing leaders to take a new and more nuanced approach to their infrastructure investments. Agencies must move beyond general-purpose processors and embrace specialized hardware solutions designed to handle AI’s unique demands.

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Total Cost of Ownership Public Private Partnership Cost of Ownership Demand 104

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Imagine a competent procurement officer surrounded by a myriad of daunting problems, including legislative procurement compliance solutions, inefficiency, and even the risk of fraudulent activity. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Data will be provided to agencies through on-demand tools and resources. The purpose is to help reduce price variance, receive more favorable terms and conditions, capture 25% in efficiency gains, and avoid cost and time spent researching and negotiating separate individual contracts for the same common requirement.

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Supply Chain Contract Negotiation Price 40