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. Compliance Cycle times Defects ESG Innovation KPI performance Lead times Quality And of course . Explore our CIPS courses today and gain insights into effective supplier management strategies.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

This puts the Procurement function in a central role towards establishing a transparent emissions baseline using reliable data and collaborating with suppliers on carbon savings plans to meet reduction targets and for reporting and risk assessment. They can use these models to focus on high-emitting categories and products.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As buyers we often expect a lot from our suppliers, but do we take the time to think about what they need from us in order to perform to the standard we often demand of them? It is important for us to remember the suppliers perspective and to effectively communicate with them, so we receive the end product that we want.

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Supplier Supply Chain Ethics Sustainability 52

GovCon Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

During a panel discussion dubbed “Trusted Mission AI” at Leidos‘ seventh annual Supplier Innovation & Technology Symposium, Leidos’ Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Ron Keesing

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Import Supplier Innovation Government 64

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

For the vast majority of organisations, suppliers must play their part when it comes to agile business and speed to market. That requires extraordinary work internally and co-ordination with key suppliers. The related objective for that firm is that no less than 70% of those new products should come from supplier-generated ideas. .

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ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Businesses more reliant than ever on suppliers as the pace of innovation increases, but two-thirds view their relationships as primarily transactional. This comes at a time when pressure is growing on businesses to develop new, innovative products, faster and at a lower cost.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

Engage with the market and make contract opportunities attractive to more suppliers Alongside investment in domestic country systems, the World Bank can strengthen its own procurement, through the stronger use of strategic procurement plans for each project. This limits its utility and efficiency for both the Bank and its clients.

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Procurement Collaboration E-procurement Capacity 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? What does this teach us about Supplier Relationships?

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. Organizations are increasingly dependent on suppliers to successfully bring innovative goods and services to market on time, improve ESG performance, and meet other objectives. Gain control of your supplier data.

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ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Future of Supplier Management is Here, and it’s Holistic. Leading, high-performing procurement organizations share one common trait–they consistently prioritize a holistic and integrated approach to Supplier Management. In fact, they go beyond simply supplier management, what they do is Supplier Engagement.

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Supplier Management Supply Chain Sustainability 52

How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

Consistent use of a framework for how to source AI - whether to build in-house, buy, or run innovation challenges - that evolves over time, given data, capability, industry contexts and evaluation of whats worked. Innovative AI suppliers from the UK and around the world should be engaged to support demand and encourage investment.

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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance. Let’s address why having the right supplier information and supplier relationships is a must. .

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Nitrous: Public Procurement

AUGUST 27, 2020

Why are SMEs so important for public procurement? As governments look to improve economies and rates of innovation in public services, SME engagement is often touted as a solution. Larger organisations might fit prescribed requirements to the letter but are not incentivised to promote additional innovation or efficiencies beyond this.

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Public Procurement Import Procurement Innovation 52

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. In today’s dynamic and uncertain environment, strong supplier relationships are a key competitive advantage. About Ivalua. 212-239-8594.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Access to technical expertise Problem: Lack of specific technical expertise for informed choices within government.

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. The technological innovations coming this year that will help leaders transform faster and further. Redwood City, CA. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020.

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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

APRIL 23, 2020

The overall theme is the “Journey to Procurement Excellence”, focusing on how Procurement can deliver value through supplier collaboration, supplier risk management and more advanced strategies and capabilities to deal with Procurement and supply chain management risks and challenges – while not forgetting cost and operational perspectives.

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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. Why is visibility so important? Be proactive to mitigate supply chain risk by understanding your suppliers.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. However, could this interruption by your supplier be turned into an automation opportunity. Bad Supplier Relationship Management is the kryptonite for AP . In this situation, suppliers may start regarding AP team members as adversaries — and that’s a recipe or disaster.

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Supplier Accountability Eprocurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Most companies recognize that good supplier relationships are more than simply arm’s length transactions between opposing parties. When suppliers are treated as partners, they can be a huge asset in times of trouble. Ivalua Supplier Risk and Performance Management Checklist.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 30, 2024

The opportunity for suppliers is to be active and willing participants in helping the public sector and contracting authorities to achieve its goals. It’s often suppliers who bring the innovations and fresh approaches, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase what you can do. What can suppliers do?

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

And then in October, we held our 19 th annual Scottish Procurement conference, which explored The Transformative Potential of Technology, AI and Innovation in Procurement. We’ve completed over 250 deep dive assessments now of our suppliers, supply chains and institutional procurement teams and their internal stakeholders.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2019

One size does not fit all when it comes to supplier onboarding. Best practices have evolved to a tiered approach that segments suppliers and adapts to dynamic business needs. . A tiered approach to supplier onboarding helps Sourcing and Procurement leaders develop a sensible list of checks and resources.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

For Körber’s supply chain management community, quality, innovative strength, legal certainty, adherence to delivery dates and the sustainability of suppliers and service providers play a decisive role – as does cost. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

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Supply Chain Procurement E-procurement Supplier 19

ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Suppliers have never been more important. As a result, your suppliers now have a very significant impact on the price and quality of your products, your company’s reputation and ability to innovate, and even the success of the new offerings your company introduces into the marketplace. See below for examples.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. Just one-in-ten (10%) suppliers say that organisations always include sustainable practices in contracts and agreements. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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ivalua

MARCH 29, 2019

Procurement professionals need to think in more innovative ways about how we can drive competitive advantage and shareholder value for our organisations. While profit is of course important, and the procurement goal of cost reduction plays a key role here, “you cannot cut your way to growth” (or ultimate success), as the saying goes.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Govshop

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Read More… __ OPINION: The Department of Defense Is Getting Its Innovation Act Together — But More Can Be Done The U.S. The policy overhaul addresses outdated practices and emphasizes technical justifications for classification highlighting the need to adapt to the current national security space environment.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. in “ The Forrester Wave : Supplier Risk And Performance Management (SRPM) Platforms, Q3 2020.” Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: . Sourcing Innovations: .

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

Export and import of certain hazardous wastes. Procurement teams will need to be prepared and equipped to conduct supplier due diligence to meet the requirements of the act. One way procurement organizations can leverage technology to comply with the German Supply Chain Act is to leverage supplier management software.

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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.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government procurement refers to the purchase of common goods, works and services by government agencies, usually from private sector suppliers. It can’t go bankrupt and has an obligation to pay its suppliers on time — within 30 days. For any business, collaboration begets innovation. What is Government Contracting?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

As procurement professionals we spend a lot of time categorising our products, services and suppliers. But do we take enough time in understanding how our suppliers see us? By using the Supplier Preferencing Matrix we can start to understand where we fit in the suppliers’ opinions.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2016

As manufacturing executives continue to chart the future course of their companies, they often focus on reinventing the production line, improving the speed of innovation, evolving the skill sets of their labor force, achieving operational excellence, and so forth. Suppliers are always looking to hide sources of cost. Conclusion.

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Supplier Collaboration Manufacturing Finance 40

ivalua

MARCH 21, 2019

In order to understand the evolution of supplier networks you need to have a rudimentary understanding of the Network economy. through email, or messages), business have increasingly looked at networks to connect with their suppliers. Number 1: Your supplier relationship is yours alone. Number 2: Size actually doesn’t matter.

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