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?

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Tender 52

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.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Management Warehouse 52

Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

The expo will include a conference and exhibition where delegates will have the opportunity to hear from some of the country’s foremost experts in the built environment as well as meet framework suppliers to Scotland Excel’s construction portfolio. This event is only open to the public sector, third sector and registered social landlords.

Management 62

Management Supplier Finance Public Procurement 62

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.

Supplier 52

Supplier Accountability Eprocurement Supply Chain 52

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. Is the supplier accredited with ISO 14001?

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Ethics Buyers Supplier 59

ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

Manufacturing 69

Manufacturing Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 69

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

With that in mind, let’s take a look at how supplier risk management can benefit your business and prevent the disruption of services. Understanding Supplier Risk Management. Failure to manage supplier risk comes with significant monetary losses and damage to a company’s reputation. Form new supplier relationships.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Supplier Supply Chain Management 59

ivalua

MARCH 13, 2019

The nature of Public Sector Procurement demands a high level of sensitivity to perceptions of processes, communications, and access. Creating a positive supplier community experience is essential to maintaining critical relationships and to drive optimal results on current and future projects. Happy Suppliers are Engaged Suppliers.

Supplier 40

Supplier Transparency Procurement Purchasing 40

ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2015

In my last blog post , I talked about how the need for better supplier information was a dominant theme across the automotive industry, as well as for many other discrete manufacturers. The impact suppliers have on the products you make and sell, good and bad, is just too significant to be ignored. Here are three examples.

Supplier 69

Supplier Capacity Automotive Manufacturing 69

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2020

Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration.

Supplier 52

Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Finance 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

Price 105

Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. But collaboration is not reserved for suppliers.

Supplier 69

Supplier Collaboration Management Negotiation 69

ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Product manufacturers have become increasingly dependent on their strategic suppliers to create a competitive advantage in the market. These collaborative supplier partnerships present manufacturers with a number of opportunities to achieve greater product success. Effective Supplier Engagement Requires a Structured Approach.

Supplier 56

Supplier Strategic Sourcing Manufacturing Innovation 56

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

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!

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

ivalua

JUNE 17, 2022

This is being driven by consumer demand for greater transparency, compliance demands, tougher regulatory enforcement, and the growing emphasis on CSR. In this regard, monitoring supplier performance, compliance, and the flow of materials from the lowest tier of supply to the end consumer is key to promoting end-to-end visibility.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands Demand 52

ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

Supplier 40

Supplier Manufacturing Collaboration Supply Chain 40

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.

Supplier 53

Supplier Supply Chain Management Demand 53

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

That said, I concede that Pierre made some very good points about the confusion created by the traditional upstream/downstream, linear way of thinking about sourcing and supplier management. I’m going with Supplier Value Management. Let’s get busy working on Supplier Value Management.

Supplier 59

Supplier Leadership Strategic Sourcing Management 59

ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2015

In my last blog post , I talked about how the need for better supplier information was a dominant theme across the automotive industry, as well as for many other discrete manufacturers. The impact suppliers have on the products you make and sell, good and bad, is just too significant to be ignored. Here are three examples.

Supplier 40

Supplier Capacity Automotive Manufacturing 40

Tracker Intelligence

JUNE 16, 2024

Health tenders are official calls for bids from healthcare institutions, government, or private entities seeking suppliers of products and services. Medical tender opportunities provide healthcare sector suppliers with access to a constant stream of opportunities to bid for tenders, which are often posted on a specific portal.

Tender 52

Tender Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 52

ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

The solution streamlines and automates the management of inventory levels, the stock replenishment process and collaboration with suppliers for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), addressing both indirect spend and direct materials needs. Increase supplier autonomy on replenishment orders within the agreed boundaries (i.e.,

Inventory 52

Inventory Collaboration Supply Chain Procurement 52

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.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Data 52

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. Further, it is essential that supplier management and data is holistic (i.e.,

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. But collaboration is not reserved for suppliers.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Supplier Management Negotiation 40

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

That said, I concede that Pierre made some very good points about the confusion created by the traditional upstream/downstream, linear way of thinking about sourcing and supplier management. I’m going with Supplier Value Management. Let’s get busy working on Supplier Value Management.

Supplier 40

Supplier Leadership Strategic Sourcing Management 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This growing demand for from consumers for organisations to tackle this issue may seem a daunting task, but there are simple steps that can be taken to understand environmental impact of an organisation’s supply chain. How to address Green Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain 75

Supply Chain Supplier End to End Sustainability 75

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

We are now redefining the concept and levels of safety stock and strategic inventory within warehouses and at suppliers to ensure a bulwark against future disruptions. . A clear recommendation at the start of the pandemic was for organizations to map their supply chains so they know where their suppliers and key logistic hubs are located.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Inventory 105

GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In her example, she reviewed different tire suppliers and demonstrated how historical PO data showed that one supplier had a long history of working with over 100 agencies, making that the clear winner of her business. For those who missed the webinar, the recording is here along with other new and on-demand webinars.

Procurement 105

Procurement Price Purchasing Bidding 105

Govshop

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

polymers for in-space repair) Rapidly understanding supply/demand ecosystem and vendor landscape …to ensure discovery of solutions and comprehensive engagement with market (e.g. The partnership follows the signing of a Trilateral Framework in December, encouraging scientific collaboration among national laboratories.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Innovation Supplier Demand 52

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions.

Strategic Sourcing 98

Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive Total Cost of Ownership 98

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

They build strong supplier relationships to deliver on-time, high quality products and meet capacity demands. Given that sourcing and supplier management teams are responsible for building and maintaining supplier relations, they also have the opportunity to drive innovation. Suppliers are experts in their domain.

Strategic Sourcing 40

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Management Supply Chain 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which provide procurement with the tools needed to maximize the value they get from their supplier relationships, automate and streamline processes, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

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

JUNE 28, 2022

By connecting with C2FO’s network, the partnership will enable Ivalua customers to more intelligently control and manage cash flows, driving growth and better supporting their suppliers. Early payments are a powerful liquidity tool that allows suppliers to be paid before terms. About C2FO.

Supplier 52

Supplier Finance Influencing Accountability 52

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.

Supplier 52

Supplier Demand Price Procurement Team 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Organizational abilities to effectively assess risk and engage suppliers to mitigate it are woefully lacking in most cases. For example, nearly half (43.9%) of CPOs responding to a recent survey by Ardent Partners indicated that they do not know what percent of their suppliers are high risk. Has past performance exceeded a threshold?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52