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. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method. What is a Solicitation Tool?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ethical procurement is a company’s code of conduct and commitment to environmental, social and legal issues. It involves a set of principles which guide a company to proactively eliminate unethical practices throughout its supply chain. Why is Ethical Procurement Important?

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As part of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we hear from some members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) on how their organisations are embedding climate action in their procurement activities. This commitment extends to their procurement and supply chain management, which is a vital part of sector activity.

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Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 71

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The National Health Service (NHS) has been running a centralised model for health care procurement in England for a few years now. They are as follows: DHSC [the Department of Health and Social Care] set Supply Chain a cumulative target of making £2.4 Supply Chain calculated its reported savings against the £2.4

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Supply Chain Procurement Price Efficiency 63

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 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . Businesses are either pausing staffing efforts or ramping up talent acquisition strategies depending on the industry. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers).

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Every supplier will be forced to send Government approved invoices to their clients.

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E-procurement Procurement Strategies Supplier Finance 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. This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment.

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Supply Chain Supplier Ethics Sustainability 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

By utilising AI, companies can streamline the entire procurement and supply process while allowing procurement teams to focus on higher value-added tasks. Cost Savings Through spend and supplier panel analysis, AI can deliver cost savings of up to 40%.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. billion in annual sales.

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Procurement Retail Supplier Supply Chain 52

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier. Monitoring and measuring value is where the procurement organization takes a holistic view of the Source-to-pay process and supplier relationships. What is Direct Procurement?

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

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Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . There is no doubt that the future of procurement is becoming increasingly digital.

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Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier Procurement 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.

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Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier 52

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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Procurement Supply Chain Eprocurement Manufacturing 19

ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

– CIPS – SME book reviews: Global supply chain, Diversity Management & Strategic Programme Leadership. David has over 30 years’ experience at senior executive/director level driving value and change through procurement and organisational transformation. .£2.7bn Leadership of the centralised indirect procurement team.

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Procurement Strategies Supply Chain Leadership Purchasing 52

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Breakout Sessions This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 8 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management. Learn from industry leaders and gain insight into what makes a successful procurement strategy in today’s world.

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Supplier Innovation Finance Supply Chain 52

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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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

Can You Bring Your Suppliers Closer to Home? Does your procurement strategy need to reshore your suppliers? Is reshoring supply chain even possible? Reshoring suppliers solves several relevant problems. Matt Palackdharry. Roundtable Discussion.

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Supply Chain Procurement Strategies Supplier Procurement 8

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — 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. About Ivalua.

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Procurement Team Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 18

Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Such activities may include phone calls or email inquiries to upstream suppliers or downstream users or employees or other agents of the manufacturer, including persons involved in the research and development, import or production, or marketing What is the timeline for compliance?

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This means knowing where your chips are made, understanding their supply chain and where they’re deployed, and ensuring they are free from potential backdoors or vulnerabilities. The goal is to improve the down-select process that involves choosing more compliant suppliers over those less compliant with the requirements.

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