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New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives

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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. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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In the Middle East, the Need for Risk Management Guides the Transformation Journey to Procurement 4.0

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Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. appeared first on Ivalua.

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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

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For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities. The new set of regulations add an additional layer of compliance and risk management to the procurement process. Further, it is essential that supplier management and data is holistic (i.e.,

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Will 2021 be about Cost Reduction or Strategic Supplier Relationships?

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PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. Therefore, the survey gives a fascinating insight into the impact that the pandemic has had on procurement teams globally. “70%

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Public Safety Starts with Smart Procurement

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With the responsibility of protecting attendees, crowd control, and maintaining security, procurement teams play a critical role in making sure the staff has everything they need to execute the event. Procurement teams must source reliable security services that can scale up depending on the size and complexity of the event.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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The pandemic saw incredible growth in this area and highlighted opportunities for improvement within procurement processes and procedures. 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.

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

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These multifaceted issues underscore the need for a diverse, well-informed procurement team that can navigate the technical, ethical, legal and community aspects of implementing effective public safety tools while ensuring responsible use of taxpayer resources.”