Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

The latter has delivered workplace benefits such as over 60 Modern Apprentices and all current suppliers now commit to paying the real Living Wage (RLW) to directly engaged employees. MPIP adapted the procurement documentation to meet the demands of Agile delivery.

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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. See you soon!

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Advanced analytics tools are being integrated into procurement operations, enabling public and private organisations to rethink procurement processes, supplier relationships and cost optimisation. Procurement analytics is the collection, processing, and interpretation of procurement data to derive actionable insights.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Data Procurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

” 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. Becoming “one” with an expanded ecosystem of suppliers. Digital platforms and technologies, Accenture emphasizes, are no longer just enablers.

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Procurement Supplier Procurement Team Innovation 59

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Effective management of safety, deep collaboration with field suppliers and engineers, and reducing supplier risk is crucial to optimizing performance. Procurement professionals in Oil, Gas and Energy companies require governance to ensure contract compliance, adherence to processes and develop sustainable supplier relationships.

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Supplier Demand Procurement Team Price 52

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

We expect procurement organizations will continue to enhance visibility, agility, and capability. . Supplier spend is changing rapidly and organizations must manage supplier spend by identifying the shift in the current inflation (adjusted price of the supplier’s goods). REDUCE SPEND COST .

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any Manufacturer looking to stay ahead of the game. The eSourcing solution includes the ability to create RFPs, receive bids from qualified suppliers, analyze supplier performance, and manage contracts all in one place.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Although a significant gap exists between procurement organizations’ supply chain transparency aspirations and their current capabilities, there are several steps teams can take that will yield a rapid boost to supplier visibility. Procurement must be able to access data at any time–to manage spend and suppliers.

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Transparency Supply Chain Data Procurement 52

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. Spare Capacity.

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Supply Chain Procurement Retail Sustainability 15

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

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In May 2022, Ivalua commissioned Forrester to survey over 400 procurement leaders across the globe to ask how they plan to minimize the frequency and impact of supply disruptions. The success of any transparency strategy relies heavily on building a solid data foundation, particularly when it comes to suppliers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Data 52

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?

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The small team is tasked with managing a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing the purchasing budget, soliciting and evaluating bids, addressing supplier queries, finalizing purchases, and handling payments. This is a widespread issue across government procurement teams.

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Purchasing IT Supplier Negotiation Efficiency 58

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?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 52

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? Scalability. Data Insight Strategy.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . Ivalua’s global reach of buyers and their suppliers helps us deliver on our mission-providing access to working capital to businesses so they can grow and thrive. It Pays to Partner!

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Supply Chain Buyers Supplier IT 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. Ardent found that many didn’t even know how many suppliers are high risk.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Prior to COVID-19, the agency accepted supplier bids by mail or in person — two methods that in an instant became impossible. The LADWP turned to Ivalua, who, in just one week , developed a digital bidding solution that streamlined the supplier account request process and enabled suppliers to upload secure, sealed bid packages remotely.

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Eprocurement Supplier Bidding Public Procurement 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

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.

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Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Geopolitical manipulation on suppliers worldwide adds to the pressure. 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.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Balance 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Geopolitical manipulation on suppliers worldwide adds to the pressure. 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.

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

getting involved early on in the New Product Introduction ( NPI) cycle to ensure suppliers risk is being properly evaluated in production capacity and quality. Software that is built for indirect spend will not function in critical areas such as breaking down bids and collaborating with suppliers at the bill of material level.

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing 40

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

As financing and cash flow is uncertain, cash is once again king and Procurement and AP leaders are being asked to forecast and preserve cash wherever possible. And to maximize the impact of these and other objectives, Procurement needs to be managing all spend and all suppliers. The same applies to suppliers.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The only real exception, Nilo continued, is in strategic purchases where only one supplier exists, such as for weapons and vaccines. Procurement teams of large oil companies need to realise that service providers are not willing to absorb all the risks, Igor Oliveira explained. This may act as an additional barrier to entry.

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Negotiation Public Private Partnership Insurance Procurement Team 52

The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

Finding the 2nd right answer requires stirring up the procurement team membership and looking at the issues from other perspectives. Bringing a team together is like having the right ingredients for a recipe. Alternatively, bring in external advisors or suppliers to look at status quo problems.

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Procurement Inventory Competitive Bidding Influencing 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Failing to adapt to the unique demands of AI workloads will leave agencies lagging behind in a world where agility and intelligent automation are increasingly critical to success. Moreover, the increasing sophistication of cyber threats demands a renewed focus on hardware security. They’re also making inroads in the workplace.

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Government Government Demand Data 44

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.

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Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By addressing these challenges, procurement teams can enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and deliver value for money. Source: [link] The Key Challenges In Public Procurement Regulatory Complexity With the Procurement Act 2023 evolving, procurement is treated with a lot of oversight.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52