ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. The verdict?

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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. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach. Zara & fast-fashion.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

For example, the nature of the market may vary depending on whether the requirement can be sourced from multiple suppliers, a single supplier , or just a few suppliers. From a supplier perspective, this competition may determine whether the procurement process involves full competition , limited competition , or a single source.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Your procurement strategy should outline short-term and long-term goals, identify potential risks, and focus on building strong supplier relationships. Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field.

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ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

In Part I and Part II of this series, we have investigated the way in which supplier diversity programs have developed over time and which nations are leading the way in the space. The growth of supplier diversity initiatives in these regions (and others) provides unique opportunities and challenges for multinational corporations.

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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. About Ivalua. Global Media Contact.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

REV Group embarked on its sourcing and procurement transformation earlier this year, which included four appointments to REV’s global sourcing and supply chain team, representing the Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation segments. Consus is a recognized and trusted global supply chain solutions provider.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements. Supplier Diversity on the World Stage.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

In order to evaluate whether suppliers offers are giving a business the optimum value, benchmarking is required. Explore our CIPS courses today and gain insights into effective supplier management strategies. Take the next step towards mastering procurement dynamics and elevating your organisation’s supply chain effectiveness.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Despite the initial capital investments, these technologies are driving efficiencies that ultimately lead to cost reduction. What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? This was due in large part to the way they were designed. “The

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. years and companies can expect to lose 42% of one year’s EBITDA every decade due to supply chain disruptions. Onshoring suppliers is another recent reactionary trend.

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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.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises.

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

Without digitization, many manufacturing organizations see one or more of these areas suffer due to a reliance on manual processes, a lack of collaboration with suppliers, and little to no visibility of risk during the product development process. Digitization Benefit #1: Inter-Enterprise Collaboration .

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . Session REPLAY. Körber at a Glance…. Körber + Ivalua.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has been intergrated increasingly into all relevant processes – from product development to requirements processing – due to its significant contribution to the company’s success.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The subject of the hearing was “Safeguarding the Federal Software Supply Chain.” Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to address the federal software supply chain. They include commercial software firms, cloud providers, systems integrators, and IT hardware suppliers.

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

The release features a broad array of innovations to empower customers to better manage their spend and suppliers. Through its ease of use and native integration with the sourcing solution, SDC will empower any user to leverage optimisation and make smarter allocation and supplier selection decisions.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. 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

JUNE 10, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the fact that many supply chains remain inadequately prepared for a crisis. Supply chain management and procurement sit poised on the frontlines of managing global supply risks for their brands. Understanding Supplier Risk Management. Product recalls. Regulatory penalties.

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ivalua

MARCH 13, 2019

On February 12 Ivalua hosted Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals gathered for an Exclusive Dinner on the 34th floor of The Gherkin with F1 Veteran and Status Grand Prix Founder, Mark Gallagher. Lessons from the evening’s discussion: Supply chains have more resources and expertise than any single company.

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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.

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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. This knowledge enables procurement professionals to streamline operations, optimize spending patterns, and improve supplier performance.

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Telles.eu

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I will be doing the post on vehicles sometime later this week Contract type 15 - food products, catering and automated vending For food procurement, the text of the Resolution and contract type 15 include a reference to the need to have 'short supply chains'. So what is a 'short supply chain'?

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting the Government of Pará, Brazil, in designing and deploying SeloVerde (Green Seal) , a cutting-edge tool to address climate change challenges and traceability in deforestation-risk supply chains. SeloVerde 2.1 monitors deforestation by leveraging AI, ML, and open source data on the AWS Cloud.

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . The Message Center is an embedded chat functionality that will enable collaboration and contextual discussions amongst internal users and suppliers.

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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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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. .

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality. However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools. When you work with local experts and access nearby resources, you can ensure top-quality products.

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ivalua

APRIL 20, 2021

Leveraging purchasing power to capture volume- based pricing within a competitive supply chain builds sticky relationships with healthy suppliers, keeps input costs low, and acts as a hedge against inflation. This is a great place to begin the conversation about supplier trade credits and terms. Is it worth it?

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. This multi-channel strategy tailored to suppliers’ capabilities is what differentiates best-in-class from a peer group as a report from The Hackett Group reveals.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We’ve completed over 250 deep dive assessments now of our suppliers, supply chains and institutional procurement teams and their internal stakeholders. We’ve seen conflict across the world, which affects our supply chains. Responsible procurement wise. We’ve seen massive political change.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Empowering Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe. Canada, the Middle East, South America and Asia are now using Ivalua’s platform to power their digital transformations, improving efficiency, reducing costs, managing risk and growing revenue. “We Hundreds of the most admired companies from Europe, the U.S.,

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Essentially every company that manufactures goods today depends on other companies to supply the raw or value-added materials that go into their finished products. Most companies recognize that good supplier relationships are more than simply arm’s length transactions between opposing parties.

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