ivalua

MAY 31, 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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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Public procurement will either propel us toward the digital future Gates describes or hold us back with outdated processes and institutional inertia. To succeed, governments must embrace innovation, integrate cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, and empower procurement teams to lead the way.

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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

JULY 8, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. These challenges in the direct material supply chain pose a real threat, especially in a time of crisis.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. In fact, the pandemic spurred enormous growth and expansion for Procurement, while helping uncover hidden weaknesses in procurement processes and procedures. Why is visibility so important?

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Most organizations continue to suffer from severely limited visibility in the lower levels of their supply chains.

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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. Importantly, the study demonstrates why more needs to be done across the supply chain to assess and measure green credentials regularly. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions. Taking action today.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sectors 2024 achievements. 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.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

Listening to all of the talks by industry leaders led me to a glaring conclusion—the critical role that technology plays in supply chain and sourcing is the giant elephant in the room that no one was talking about, but everyone could see. The post Are you a Supply Chain Visionary Vick or Laggard Larry? Time is Money.

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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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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 52

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Enter eProcurement.

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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. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In today’s dynamic, complex market, where procurement’s objectives continue to grow, data is the fuel for success. In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made.

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer South 2024 will allow your business to connect with “real” buyers, procurement teams and decision makers from across the public sector, as well as private contractors with supply chain opportunities and business support providers, all under one roof.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Through our sponsored Forrester research and experience working with hundreds of the world’s most admired brands, we have established several key strategies to create a more resilient supply chain: 1. Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain. The supply chain is the lifeline of companies and the backbone of the business process.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Advanced analytics tools are being integrated into procurement operations, enabling public and private organisations to rethink procurement processes, supplier relationships and cost optimisation. contract compliance, procurement cycle efficiency).

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation. When it comes to supply continuity, being proactive about mitigating disruptions is essential, yet many procurement organizations may still lack sufficient resources. Risk Metrics.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Additionally, over half (55%) of UK businesses say that digital skills in procurement are less advanced compared to other departments. More than eight-in-ten (84%) UK businesses believe that the skill set required of procurement professionals has shifted from procurement-first to digital-first.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Additionally, over half (55%) of UK businesses say that digital skills in procurement are less advanced compared to other departments. More than eight-in-ten (84%) UK businesses believe that the skill set required of procurement professionals has shifted from procurement-first to digital-first. About the study.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives. The study revealed the challenges procurement teams face when it comes to achieving business objectives and the wide and growing gap in performance between advanced and less mature teams.

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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

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. According to Supply Chain Now’s Greg White, the cracks have been exposed and there is nowhere to hide.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 9, 2024

The award categories reflect the diversity of procurement requirements and initiatives across Scotland’s public sector. Celebrate your successes and enter the GO Awards to ensure your Power of Procurement story is told! Submission deadline – Friday 23 August 2024 at 6pm.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

AI can bring many benefits to procurement teams and their companies. In this post, we take a look at the benefits of using AI in procurement departments. Information AI allows procurement teams to mine huge amounts of complex data. They can then identify the most relevant and appropriate AI solutions.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 6, 2024

Businesses will be able to have one-to-one discussions, gather free resources and information, and pick up top tips on how to bid for upcoming contracts from the Supplier Development Programme. This zone will also feature buyers from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and representatives from the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP).

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. Importantly, the study demonstrates why more needs to be done across the supply chain to assess and measure green credentials regularly. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions. Taking action today.

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Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The role of procurement has transformed over the last decade, from cost-cutter to a vital ally that can inform and enable business strategy. COVID-19 has only served to cement the procurement department’s status as a key stakeholder. Smart procurement tools can shrink the skills gap.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It involves a set of principles which guide a company to proactively eliminate unethical practices throughout its supply chain. Ethical procurement requires a company to understand its societal obligations, expectations and social responsibility. Why is Ethical Procurement Important?

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2019

The most fundamental spend categorization in Procurement is the line between direct and indirect spend, but one effort that transcends this split is supplier management. This includes supplier information management, supply chain risk management/mitigation, and supplier performance management. Financial Services.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2022

The initial focus is on digitising the Procure-to-Order process with subsequent phases planned for invoicing and sourcing. Aegion’s procurement team planned a multi-phase transformation to deliver efficiency and transparency, while ensuring savings flow to the bottom line. ® More information about Aegion can be found at.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. Historically, Procurement for retail has been largely centralized: Stores request and receive inventory from corporate as needed. About half of U.S.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). What can we expect in 2022?

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ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . Ivalua’s unique data model and strategic payments capabilities, coupled with C2FO’s marketplace approach can make targeted returns across the whole supply chain possible.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs need to be created with the understanding of what is important to the business, what information can add value and with consideration on how the information required can be gathered. The benefits of KPIs are vast and include the fact that it gives the procurement team early indication of any potential issues.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Redwood City, CA – October 26, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and Consus, a leading global supply chain solutions provider, today announced that Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) has successfully deployed Ivalua’s platform to empower its procurement digital transformation, with Consus leading implementation.

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

While supplier relationships are priority, external factors such as currency, demand, and cost of energy are affecting pricing and supply. Procurement teams will be empowering a strategy advisor to provide a framework for how to leverage technology, retain talent, and drive sustainable value. If not now, when?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

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