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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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management.

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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

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” No question, government procurement is different from acquisitions outside the public sector, Cunningham believes. Prioritize stakeholder engagement, including community input.

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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. Becoming “one” with the business as an embedded team.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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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? Processes and Compliance. Scalability.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. Therefore, the survey gives a fascinating insight into the impact that the pandemic has had on procurement teams globally. “70%

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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Risk Management 78

ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In today’s dynamic, complex market, where procurement’s objectives continue to grow, data is the fuel for success. In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made. Making Data Quality a Priority.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. View Webinar Replay. Impact from Covid-19 will be massive. What can we expect in 2022?

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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. Can the software grow with you as your needs change?

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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.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Watch our latest Procurement on Demand webinar that provides an interactive review on how to assess risks and ways we might respond within an open and interactive forum. The post Webinar: Managing Risks, An Interactive Review appeared first on Oxford College of Procurement and Supply.

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Bonfire

AUGUST 19, 2022

With demands on public sector procurement teams increasing all the time, the need for effective RFP collaboration will continue to increase, too. Managing document approvals : Approvals become cumbersome and slow the procurement process down because approvers have other jobs; they become a procurement bottleneck.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

What we did last month to run a competitive process or prepare for a procurement is likely going to be how we approach our next. Looking at an example from the last decade, when did procurement realize what it didn’t know? Looking at an example from the last decade, when did procurement realize what it didn’t know?

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . We expect procurement organizations will continue to enhance visibility, agility, and capability. .

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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.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

However, he quickly identified a major hurdle: the town’s procurement process was hampering his team’s productivity and efficiency. With such a broad scope of duties and limited resources, the team struggled to keep up with the demands of the procurement process.

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Purchasing IT Supplier Negotiation Efficiency 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

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. What is Lawson Vendor Managed Inventory?

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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 last phase of the process, also known as Procure-to-Pay includes the ordering of goods/services, receiving of these, invoicing and payment to suppliers.

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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. Incentivize Procurement. Everything starts with people. Key Takeaways.

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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. This places limitations on the value that procurement generates for your organization and impacts the resilience and agility of the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Data 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

It’s no secret that procurement organizations across industries were hit hard with challenges arising from Covid-19. Jason Busch, Founder of Azul Partners and Procurement Advisor and Futurist Hal Good agreed that digital sourcing is really an opportunity not just to receive and negotiate bids, but to collect supplier information.

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ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

C2FO: The on-demand, flexible C2FO working capital platform is a significant component of Ivalua’s modern strategic payments experience. As a result, Ivalua customers’ buyers can strategically align all 3 teams- finance, procurement, and treasury- to complete a holistic, tightly integrated Procure-to-Pay strategy.

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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. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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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. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In recent years, the overall state of Procurement has been bolstered by increased proficiency, expanding engagement, and a growing direct impact on operations. And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management.

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Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders. Balance Procurement Objectives. Before diving into specifics, I feel it is important to note how the crisis has emphasized the importance of Procurement / Supply Chain leaders having a balanced set of objectives.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

About 60 Procurement Managers, Directors, and Executives attended from top medical device manufacturing companies. After the conference, I happened to follow up with a mid-manager who functioned as a liaison between IT and the Procurement team.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Procurement teams of large oil companies need to realise that service providers are not willing to absorb all the risks, Igor Oliveira explained. Despite this, dealing with well-established industry giants sometimes leaves no room to shift risks in negotiations. He queried whether we are “failing” the global south again.

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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. You don’t have to make your AI decisions now.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance. In this blog post, well explore in detail the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains and outline actionable steps procurement teams can take to adapt.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The BCI strategy is to improve how federal agencies procure innovative technologies and leverage data to make smart buying decisions by utilizing the following four steps as detailed below. Data will be provided to agencies through on-demand tools and resources.

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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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