ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

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. The key for procurement teams is to stay ahead of inflationary trends so they can anticipate needs and adjust accordingly before problems arise.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organisations. With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. A great example of how sustainability can be improved in parallel to cost reduction.

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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. Additionally, the rapid pace of technological advancements in the EV sector can make it difficult for procurement teams to keep up, leading to concerns about the long-term viability of their investments.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Responsible procurement wise. We’ve completed over 250 deep dive assessments now of our suppliers, supply chains and institutional procurement teams and their internal stakeholders. But despite all of these things, our local government colleagues that are procurement teams continue to deliver.

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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.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. 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.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department. Procurement teams are becoming a more intrinsic part of business strategy, able to help organisations manage and predict supply chain risk, unlock innovation, create sustainable cost savings, and help grow revenue.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organizations. With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions.

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Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

JULY 26, 2022

More and more companies are adopting a low-carbon footprint and sustainable approach to procurement, and for good reason. Most notably, these companies must make progress on these issues to be sustainable in an increasingly competitive world. Incentivize Procurement. Everything starts with people. Key Takeaways.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A global pandemic, water shortages, wildfires, deadly floods across the globe, and labor & human rights issues have propelled sustainability into the spotlight. . Organizations are investing sustainability and diversity concepts into their business processes, and they are committed to the success of these programs.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Beyond the Bottom Line: Social value prioritises community well-being over just financial efficiency. Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. Why Does Social Value Matter In Public Procurement?

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. My heartiest congratulations to JFC and the entire Project Ruby Team,” explains Shantanu Bhowmick, Chairman & CEO at Consus Global. “I

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Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

If the amount is over the threshold, sourcing is led by the procurement team, whether through a public bid, NOI, or limited tendering option. eProcurement is appealing because it can help agencies move the needle on strategic goals, including project efficiency, stakeholder collaboration, and vendor engagement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. I’m also really proud that at Scotland Excel, we’ve put in place a national savings team. However, there are a few things that I would definitely like to mention.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”. Procurement is a core role in any modern business, but when issues surface, it can be a source of waste and inefficiency. Körber + Ivalua.

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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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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.

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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. . Total estimated infrastructure bill allocations: Source.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As a center-led procurement function FCL used Ivalua’s solution to enable non-procurement professionals within various different business sectors to conduct sourcing activities in accordance with FCL’s procurement governance. About Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System. Follow us at @Ivalua.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value. Fairness: Equal Opportunity for All Public procurement is built on fair competition. Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement.

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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 7 Steps of Source-to-Pay Source-to-Pay is an interconnected cycle that gives Procurement the means to drive value for their business.

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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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ivalua

APRIL 19, 2022

Kicking off the day with our first keynote, Ivalua’s Founder and CEO David Khuat-Duy will present his reimagined vision in a post-pandemic world, leveraging digital transformation to restore growth, and igniting new opportunities for procurement teams and suppliers.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

“The Procurement function needs to move its focus from its traditional emphasis on cost to the things that really matter to customers,” he said. These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. .

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management has become critical, because it’s no longer just about sourcing efficiencies and cost reduction; it’s about ensuring the availability of products, and the materials needed to manufacture those products,” Dr. El-Jawahari said. . Strategic Investments Target Risk Reduction. This is particularly true in the Middle East.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Transparency, equity, and efficient use of public money are all highly valued. Strict laws, such as the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations, regulate public procurement activities in order to maintain accountability and safeguard public funds.

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ivalua

JUNE 7, 2021

With businesses’ focus shifting from damage control to restoring growth, innovative CPOs are encouraging their procurement teams to prioritise supplier innovation and revenue growth opportunities. . Procurement’s role and status have been on an upward trajectory for many years, accelerating during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Importance of Competition in Public Procurement The essence of competition is to allow multiple suppliers to compete for a government contract under the same conditions so that the best value is achieved. This is not just theoretical; the benefits of competition are tangible, and public bodies and citizens alike can feel them.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. I’m also really proud that at Scotland Excel, we’ve put in place a national savings team. However, there are a few things that I would definitely like to mention.

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Those that selected more rigid technology that is good at driving standard process efficiencies but less so in enabling analysis or connecting stakeholders, or doesn’t address all spend, will struggle to scale efforts. That type of short term, zero-sum approach may generate a temporary gain, but at great cost.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

General Services Administration (GSA) with the contractual flexibility it needs to modernize antiquated Federal procurement procedures and increase efficiency. The legislation will also maximize the Federal Government’s ability to procure modern technology and help small businesses by reducing regulatory burdens.”

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Imagine a competent procurement officer surrounded by a myriad of daunting problems, including legislative procurement compliance solutions, inefficiency, and even the risk of fraudulent activity. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Now we play a major role in this to our programmes of work on our National Collaborative Procurement, Commercial Value for Money programmes and the Single Scottish Estate programme, making a real efficiency and securingsavings for the public sector. Our new Biosecurity guidance is now live on our Sustainable Procurement Tools website.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The sheer volume of data generated and consumed by AI applications, coupled with the need for real-time processing and analysis, contributes to escalating costs, exacerbates latency concerns and hinders critical decision-making and operational efficiency. HPE also leads in energy efficiency.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Use of the SUP-free Icons The SUP-free packaging icon is featured on the Strategies to Reduce Plastic in Packaging page on our Sustainable Facilities Tool. During the interview, Jackson shares her management priorities for NASA procurement and reflects on how her 30-year career has influenced her approach to acquisition policy development.

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