ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

Supplier diversity is not a new concept. The real challenge is that supplier diversity has generally been viewed as competing with other objectives, such as cost reduction or lowering risk. With diverse suppliers generally being local, that meant supplier diversity competed against the core supplier strategy.

Supplier 52

Supplier Freight Transportation Transportation 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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. Procurement technology can also help businesses improve supplier relationships and enhance communication between buyers and suppliers.

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Navistar had a jump start on putting robust systems in place, but their suppliers didn’t.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team Freight 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Navistar had a jump start on putting robust systems in place, but their suppliers didn’t.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

And even if an order from an overseas supplier were to be filled, delivery issues would be compounded by the declining number of air and ocean freight options to move products into the U.S. On February 4, Hyundai Motors announced suspension of production at seven of its plants in Korea. But recovery may be fragile.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Retail Manufacturing Supplier 52

VWV

APRIL 23, 2020

The procurement regulations permit in cases of "extreme urgency" for a contracting authority to directly appoint a contractor to provide essential works, services and suppliers under the negotiated procedure without a call for competition. There have been many cases where extreme urgency has been argued, but to date none have been successful.

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Procurement Tender Freight Negotiation 40

ivalua

APRIL 22, 2021

This has led many companies to consider diversifying their networks to include more onshore suppliers in order to reap the benefits of having a supply chain that’s a bit closer to home. . In many cases, international markets have different environmental and ethical regulations when it comes to how suppliers operate and treat their employees.

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Supply Chain Supplier Freight Ethics 52