ivalua

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Apple’s sourcing and supplier management practices are under a constant microscope and have certainly taught us many valuable lessons including: The importance of keeping your supply chain as simple as possible. The need to demand supplier transparency and responsibility. The answer may surprise you.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? What does this teach us about Supplier Relationships?

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Fact checked by Eddie Regan, BiP Solutions Principal Procurement Consultant Brexit has dramatically changed the UK’s import and export-dynamic. Pre-Brexit trade predictions estimated a 15% decline in UK imports and exports. Typically, the UK imports more than it exports. Meaning the UK could extract VAT-Less imports.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. However, could this interruption by your supplier be turned into an automation opportunity. Bad Supplier Relationship Management is the kryptonite for AP . In this situation, suppliers may start regarding AP team members as adversaries — and that’s a recipe or disaster.

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Supplier Accountability Eprocurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance. Let’s address why having the right supplier information and supplier relationships is a must. .

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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.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Most companies recognize that good supplier relationships are more than simply arm’s length transactions between opposing parties. When suppliers are treated as partners, they can be a huge asset in times of trouble. Ivalua Supplier Risk and Performance Management Checklist.

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Nitrous: Public Procurement

AUGUST 27, 2020

Why are SMEs so important for public procurement? It’s important to note that it isn’t just the government doing the small businesses a favour; it’s commonly held that SMEs are more flexible, adaptable and find efficiencies faster. Read on as we discuss why engagement with smaller businesses in public procurement is critical.

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Public Procurement Import Procurement Innovation 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Ninian Wilson, the CEO of Vodafone Procurement explained the steps that they are taking to deliver in this area and when traditional large organisations such as Vodafone are focused in this area it shows the importance of this area to their consumers. How to address Green Supply Chain Management?

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GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Paige emphasized the importance of assessing a vendor’s credibility and reliability using historical data, including which government agencies they’ve worked with and whether they deliver goods and services on time. For those who missed the webinar, the recording is here along with other new and on-demand webinars.

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

Export and import of certain hazardous wastes. 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.

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How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

Moreover, under current guidance on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), the preferred option is to leave IPR under supplier ownership where the creation of any New IP created cannot easily be separated from the (Suppliers) Existing IP. 41 PA23 and Sch.5 Procurement contract terms should set standards (e.g. performance evaluations).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 20, 2024

The Navy rejected the Konecranes correction, refused to accept delivery of the cranes, and demanded an alternative solution that caused further delay and increased performance costs. In response, Konecranes submitted a non-monetary contract interpretation claim and a separate monetary claim for delay-related costs.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is an important issue that may require further discussion in a separate post. Procurers will be able to better communicate their particular problem to suppliers and work with them to come up with potential solutions. That is particularly impactful for newer, more innovative solutions which the authority may not be familiar with.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

Below, Walter-Beam expands on her career path, current growth opportunities and priorities, the importance of mentorship, and more. I take immense pride in making sure our solutions are not only delivered with precision but with the urgency and responsibility that national security demands. A career doesnt have to be a straight line.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2015

For manufacturers, key functions such as sourcing and supplier management have become more challenging as the result of increasing supply chain complexity. Unfortunately for manufacturers, there are many areas in need of improved visibility such as customer demand, inventory, total cost, and supplier risk.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 19, 2024

As a procurement professional it is paramount that “we” are aware of the conduct of our suppliers within all tiers of our supply chain. Any supplier within our chain should be performing positively in relation to these areas if they wish to remain on an approved supplier database. How much of your waste goes into landfill?

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2015

Since its inception in the late 1980s, strategic sourcing has always been about getting the best value for the goods and services purchased from third party suppliers. The decision making process used to select suppliers must be fact-based and driven by a rigorous analytical approach. Supplier selection is more critical than ever.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

“Public buyers have the freedom to use the green criteria either as part of technical specifications, selection or award criteria, through contract implementation and through supplier qualification, for example by requiring an environmental management system certificate,” says Darius Vedrickas, Director the LPPO.

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Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

Additionally, becoming a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) is another key certification alongside WOSB that underscores a commitment to diversity and inclusion, highlighting the importance and advantages of being a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It also noted that recognizing popular private-sector certifications, such as the renewable energy initiative RE100 , could further incentivize suppliers. The highest performing green products were identified using a quantitative methodology that examined purchasing habits over the last three years.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

Through customised insights and tender notifications that link them to public sector contract possibilities and government procurement organisations, Tracker Intelligence assists suppliers in navigating this difficult market. They combine demand from many councils, resulting in economies of scale and easier access to contracts for suppliers.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It is thus important to understand the shortcomings inherent to this approach and to the model AI clauses, before assuming that their use will actually ensure the ‘trustworthy, transparent, and accountable development [and deployment] of AI technologies’.

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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

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. . Ensure 360-Degree Supplier Visibility. Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain.

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ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

Alex, how important was data during and after the pandemic? Dramatic supply and demand shifts during the pandemic prioritized the need for data accuracy to solve short and long term supply chain challenges. So, then we must ask ourselves, how can you partner with your suppliers to leverage this insightful data?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Customer demand for a wide range of consumer goods has abruptly shifted. Even so, the experience of the past eight months has driven home some important lessons about procurement – both strengths and weaknesses – that are likely to apply well past the time that the virus itself finally subsides. Lesson One. Look beyond Tier One.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? The annual rate of inflation in the United States hit 6.2% What can we expect in 2022?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In this way, they can be ready to face a crisis like Covid-19 or various other potential challenges — extreme weather caused by climate change, consumer demand for sustainable and ethically produced goods, trade wars or political tensions, to name a few. . Balancing New Priorities Makes Procurement More Valuable.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 19, 2024

But the supplier base is shrinking for small businesses, even though more dollars are going there. And so, I think it really comes back to the importance of contractors that may see, and again, shouldn’t be a burden on the contractor to do it, but to be thinking about how they can make their case build that network of advocates.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective procurement practices allow the establishment of a closed-loop circular supply chain that helps deliver more efficiency, from end-to-end and supports the formalisation of different services, including e-waste management, recycling, resource sharing, and supplier regulatory development.

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ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

These advancements in public procurement processes have driven a critical yet growing demand for procurement software solutions that support efficient planning, execution, management – ultimately resulting in greater insights into government operations. Taxpayers and legislators demand transparency, and suppliers appreciate it.

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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.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Operating supplies and equipment, which are available through a number of suppliers, lend themselves to being under multi-year contracts. Local suppliers lose out as the bundling of commitments to get the lowest cost exceeds a local supplier’s ability to compete. Outsourcing deliberations demand a measured business case.

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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. Ardent found that many didn’t even know how many suppliers are high risk.

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Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . Why is this new C2FO partnership important? C2FO: Buyers on the Ivalua platform can pay their suppliers early and proactively set goals for return on their cash. It Pays to Partner!

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Supply Chain Buyers Supplier IT 52

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Completing the Core Data Section Filling out the core data section in SAM registration demands meticulousness. The Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code is a unique identifier assigned to suppliers to various government or defense agencies. What is the Unique Entity ID (UEI) and why is it important?** **?

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