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. . Do you really know what your Suppliers do?

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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 98

ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. Redwood, CA, 17 October, 2022.

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Supply Chain Manufacturing Efficiency Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

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Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. No question, government procurement is different from acquisitions outside the public sector, Cunningham believes.

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities. The new set of regulations add an additional layer of compliance and risk management to the procurement process. In closing, the German Supply Chain Act is a major development for procurement and supply chains in Germany.

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and its partner Axys Consultants today announced that Hutchinson has selected Ivalua’s eProcurement software to expand the scope of its currently implemented solution and meet its evolving procurement requirements. Redwood City, CA, 20 April 2023. In 2022, it generated a revenue of €4.400 billion.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Procurement IT E-procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The pandemic saw incredible growth in this area and highlighted opportunities for improvement within procurement processes and procedures. As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Automating strategic sourcing not only simplifies the process but also offers significant savings, increased efficiencies, and better governance. Organizations with an integrated strategic sourcing platform powered by automation can yield considerable benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiencies, and intelligent decision-making.

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

And Im delighted to be joined by my colleagues from the Public Procurement Group, who will also be sharing some of the key highlights and achievements from their respective sectors. Lets hear from my colleagues from the Public Procurement Group. Gordon: Hi everybody, its Gordon Beattie, Director of National Procurement.

Public Procurement 48

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 48

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

But, the competitive landscape for procurement software is very different. As a result, the procurement software offered to public companies has been able to live in parallel with the private market; its evolution has been very focused on compliance with public procurement regulations.

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Public Procurement Tender Supplier Procurement 98

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

AI can bring many benefits to procurement teams and their companies. In this post, we take a look at the benefits of using AI in procurement departments. Information AI allows procurement teams to mine huge amounts of complex data. It is not meant to replace humans but rather make their lives easier.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supply Chain Quality 52

Bonfire

JANUARY 19, 2022

Given the challenges elementary and high school students are facing right now, K-12 procurement teams have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact through their purchasing decisions. Many procurement teams are geographically distant from the schools they support. Student-first buying decisions are collaborative.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Procurement Team Purchasing Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. To foster inter-enterprise collaboration, best-in-class procurement teams are implementing cloud-based technologies that support workflow-enabled processes. Digitization Benefit #3: Total Spend Management.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Collaboration Supplier 52

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. That is not real transformation.

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Procurement Supplier Procurement Team Innovation 59

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Procurement professionals in Oil, Gas and Energy companies require governance to ensure contract compliance, adherence to processes and develop sustainable supplier relationships. A solution that can streamline complex sourcing activities, increase transparency and efficiency in procure-to-pay processes crucial to process excellence.

Supplier 52

Supplier Demand Procurement Team Price 52

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. . Do you really know what your Suppliers do?

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

Across the country, state and local procurement teams are taking up the call to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Meeting the inherent challenges of EV procurement Despite the clear benefits, procuring and deploying EV infrastructure is not without its challenges.

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Procurement Team Total Cost of Ownership Sustainability TCO 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 & fast-fashion. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Procurement Retail Sustainability 15

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

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

In procurement, benchmarking involves assessing supplier performance, costs, and processes against industry standards or competitors to ensure you are receiving the best value. Improve operational efficiency Pinpoint process inefficiencies and areas for improvement within the procurement function.

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Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Supplier Cost of Ownership 52

ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2022

Redwood City, 11 August, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Aegion Corporation, a leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and protection solutions, selected its platform to digitally transform procurement. Ivalua will also deliver implementation services. Infrastructure.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Negotiation 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. Help staff sell procurement’s value during recovery.

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Procurement Supply Chain Influencing Chief Procurement Officer 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Fannie Mae has undertaken a multi-year digital transformation of its complete source-to-pay process to improve efficiency, mitigate risk and ensure transparency. “We are proud to be the technology behind the most successful and innovative procurement teams.” Ivalua is the Procurement empowerment platform.

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Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Transparency Innovation 60

ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

There will be unique challenges public procurement teams will need to address to ensure the bill delivers on its full promise. Chief among these challenges is the need to modernize procurement processes and tools. . Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Transformation Story (Real Example). A Path Forward.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team Bidding 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Lifted from their latest webinar, Jean-Baptiste Anne from Amazon Business and Vishal Patel from Ivalua offer insights into tail spend management programs and the ROI these programs can generate for procurement teams. . Through this, Procurement will either learn to improve buying channels or educate the user on the right process.

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Buyers Supplier Purchasing Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2022

Merging CEO expectations with Procurement team priorities will offer some clear opportunities for CPOs. To meet corporate expectations and align priorities, CPOs should focus on: The digitization of procurement processes. Embedding ESG into the Procurement processes and strategy. Leaving themselves extremely exposed.

Procurement 52

Procurement Risk Management Supplier Procurement Team 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. JFC leverages only best-in-class processes and technologies, with its full operational procurement system used over the years to support its rapidly growing store network in the Philippines.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Chief Procurement Officer 10

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

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There’s never been a better time to explore creative solutions for stretching budgets further and turning federal infrastructure funding into transformative investments in efficient and sustainable water management. Modifying your approach to procurement can make your business permanently more efficient.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Efficiency 59

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. To do so, we need to get creative and curious.”

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. To do so, we need to get creative and curious.”

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

ivalua

APRIL 23, 2021

The book gives a clear view of the benefits of cross functional collaboration for procurement and also some actionable insights as to how procurement can foster collaboration with other areas of the business. . By supporting the budget holders they can then deliver value to the organisation.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Automotive Supplier Procurement Team 52

Bonfire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We hosted our first ever Bonfire Procurement Awards reception to honor our clients who are moving mountains in their organizations. Then in our case study session, we heard how public procurement teams are using Bonfire to drive their organizations forward and positively impact the communities they serve.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Team Procurement Bidding 52

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity. In fact, the pandemic spurred enormous growth and expansion for Procurement, while helping uncover hidden weaknesses in procurement processes and procedures. Why is visibility so important?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team Freight 52

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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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.

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Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52