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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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

It’s why all city leaders, not just those in finance, must be well-versed in the different types of budgetary concerns and how to navigate them. Recommendations for city governments In the face of looming fiscal challenges, city governments must adopt strategic measures to ensure financial stability and sustainability.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 23, 2024

In response to these consequences, the ASCE released the Sustainable Infrastructure Standard, ASCE 73-23, a tool that provides guidance for infrastructure owners to develop and implement sustainable solutions throughout a project’s entire life cycle. It does not matter if it is climate change-related or man-made.

IT 52

IT Public Private Partnership Engineering Sustainability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

The ‘rise in legislation’, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (see here for previous coverage), impose new duties and potential liabilities on businesses.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Central to the event were the themes of generative AI, sustainability, security, and—importantly for Europe—digital sovereignty. They launched Falcon LLMs , three foundational large language models, to facilitate research in healthcare, finance, education, and more.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 69

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, a dedicated Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Competence Center was established in the LPPO to lead implementation and to support contracting authorities and suppliers in their adoption of green criteria. In 2023, the LPPO added a set of key sustainability performance indicators to its procurement dashboard.

Procurement 86

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 86

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

Audrey IZARD, Chief Purchasing Officer for Indirect Sourcing for the L’Oréal Group , will address the audience with her ESG-inspired keynote “Partnering for a More Sustainable World”. . This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 5 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management.

Vendor Management 52

Vendor Management Finance Supplier Supply Chain 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT Bidding 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In 1999, he joined HP in Belgium, working for the Finance department after his national service at the French Embassy in Rome. Vitold has a true passion for innovation and for the sustainable growth topics. Before, amongst other roles at HP, he has managed the worldwide hotel and card programs. He is based in Montreal.

Chief Procurement Officer 40

Chief Procurement Officer Finance Professional Services Sustainability 40

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

To sustain such considerations, she referred to relevant caselaw on arbitrability of competition disputes, such as Mitsubishi Motors v Soler Chrysler-Plymouth and Eco Swiss China v Benetton , where Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union were deemed matters of public policy under the New York Convention.

Finance 52

Finance Import Corruption Transparency 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Fiscal rules have become a common policy tool to promote the sustainability of public finances, as the number of countries with at least one fiscal rule has grown from ten in 1991 to more than 100 by 2021.

Influencing 52

Influencing Budget Quality Sustainability 52

ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

They can also set up agreeable terms for suppliers who align with their overall diversity and sustainability missions. 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. What’s more?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Buyers IT Supplier 52

ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. Large corporations are focusing more on sustainable sourcing and sustainable finance and ethical sourcing and the integration of ESG into every day business practice.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Sustainability 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Unsurprisingly, sustainability is the top priority, with 67% of respondents actively measuring CSR performance. However, only 33% have defined official sustainable policies and targets. Social and ethical priorities are close behind but still lag. This is followed by a lack of systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration.

Consulting 52

Consulting Supply Chain Automotive Supplier 52

Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

Access to Capital and Funding Securing financing and investment can be challenging for any small business owner, but studies show that women entrepreneurs encounter additional hurdles in accessing capital. Moreover, WOSB certification enhances credibility and trustworthiness when seeking private investment.

Networking 98

Networking Government Contracts Supplier Contract 98

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Second, the ETRs we calculate are compound rates, obtained as a weighted average of ETR for specific combinations of assets and sources of financing. This is an important aspect of the methodology because different tax treatments typically apply to debt-financed projects and equity-financed projects.

Finance 72

Finance Import Inventory Influencing 72

Inter-American Development Bank

AUGUST 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic had a very large impact on government finances. Supply-driven inflation shocks tend to be associated with a tightening of financing conditions. In contrast, demand-driven inflation shocks tend to be associated with improved financing conditions, resulting in easier access to credit and lower credit costs.

Balance 52

Balance Demand Finance Influencing 52

ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

LeoLabs said Monday that it provides space operators with insights concerning space safety, security and sustainability based on data collected by the company's proliferated radar network and processed by artificial intelligence algorithms, which will benefit from the latest investment.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Participation Networking Data 59

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Such a rise could have an unprecedented impact on human and environmental systems, destroying ecosystems, displacing hundreds of millions of people, and generating enormous costs for the world’s economies and public finances.

Finance 52

Finance Budget Evaluation Accountability 52

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

the subcommittee’s ranking member, noted that her sustained push for a regulatory framework for digital assets has “some parallels” with the need for oversight on AI in housing. “We “But they also have the potential to bake in existing inequities and to reduce accountability and even limit opportunity.” Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo.,

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Price Insurance Transportation Transportation 92

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 29, 2024

After discussing the drawbacks of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investor obligations, the post will put forward its own proposal of a legality clause with a “sustainable-development” element. Instead, a Legality Clause with a “Sustainable-Development” Element?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Impact Assessment Thresholds Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 23, 2024

The Resourcing Question The draft statute identifies three possible sources of financing: member contributions, service fees and donations (Article 8(1)). With public finances under strain, many governments may have to prioritise. Reliance on donations raises several issues. 37, and January 2024 Session Report , paras. 43 and 85).

Export 52

Export Finance Sustainability Capacity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 4, 2024

This is, in the words of Italy’s diplomacy , “to have secure, stable and predictable supplies at competitive prices for households and businesses, without failing to meet the binding commitment to long-term sustainability…” under the Paris Agreement.

Insurance 52

Insurance Sustainability Negotiation Price 52

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

The goal is to sustainably create value and share that value with the Group’s entire ecosystem.”. Aurélie LUCAS tasked JB to provide sustainable, locally sourced #loveprocurement t-shirt, delivered on stage via an environmentally friendly bike delivery! Audrey Izard, L’Oréal . Keep an eye out for an in-depth blog session recap!

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Procurement 52

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Adding to this challenge is the current international scenario, including the war in Ukraine, global supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates to combat inflation, which can affect investor appetite for investing in the region and financing its debt. The direct impact is related to how governments use the proceeds from debt sales.

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Thresholds Quality Influencing Finance 105

Select GCR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Some keyways in which the SBA supports small businesses include: Access to Capital: The SBA provides loan guarantee programs, including the 7(a) Loan Program, 504 Loan Program, and Microloan Program, to help small businesses secure financing when they might not qualify for traditional loans.

Government 105

Government Government Government Contracts Networking 105

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the largest portion of the economy that is directly in government’s hands, public procurement is now at the forefront of interventions in digitizing government business, and advancing inclusive development, sustainability, and open government. This was not always the case.

Public Procurement 63

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 63

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Public procurement, one-third of spending or more of every country, is critical to economic development and sustainability. Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development.

Public Procurement 73

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 73

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 3, 2024

The central role of private investors in the climate transition was recognized already in the 2015 Paris Agreement , which emphasizes the importance of finance and investment in operationalizing the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C C above pre-industrial levels. Article 2.1(c)

Insurance 52

Insurance Finance Sustainability Ethics 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

31 March, Redwood City, CA – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement. Download the full study here.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Finance 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

While the buyer had not secured financing when the term sheet was signed, the term sheet was not conditioned on obtaining financing nor does it appear that financing was in doubt.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Thresholds Consulting 52

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Procurement is perfectly placed to help manage this growing risk landscape, support innovation and create sustainable cost savings. Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes . However, the lack of digitisation is holding Procurement teams back. please visit: [link]. About the study.

Supply Chain 65

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 65

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

Department of State), Margie-Lys Jaime (Legal Adviser, Office of Investment Arbitration, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Republic of Panama), Ladan Mehranvar (Senior Legal Researcher, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (“CCSI”)) and Marie-Claire Argac (Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP). Mr. Bigge and Ms.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Participation Sustainability Influencing 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This model was made possible through CDL collaborating with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) to combine procurement data with dozens of other datasets, as well as working with Assam’s Finance Department to structure and standardize data on all flood-related procurement from the last five years.

Budget 52

Budget Finance Data Tender 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. The rule aligns the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Sustainable Procurement Rule.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Price Procurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

By bridging their finance gaps, their business as seen significant growth and expansion. . To eliminate unnecessary steps and control deliveries, Amrest needed an automation tool to connect their operations with the finance department. Part of procurement, driven by finance–payment is a key part of the supply chain partnership. .

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Finance Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52