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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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

Ensuring supply chain continuity, identifying new revenue opportunities, and improving decision making are key focuses as firms recover from the pandemic. Procurement priorities have also become more strategic, as organisations focus on improving supply chain resilience and boosting growth.

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

Ensuring supply chain continuity, identifying new revenue opportunities, and improving decision making are key focuses as firms recover from the pandemic. Procurement priorities have also become more strategic, as organizations focus on improving supply chain resilience and boosting growth.

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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.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

A March 11 analysis by trading platform Forex.com claimed that nearly 75% of all companies had already reported supply-chain disruptions, with more than 80% believing that at some point they would experience impacts as a result of COVID-19 disruptions. So, when its supply chain broke, the ripple effects came about quickly.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 12, 2023

Author: Liz Busch Do you feel that your organization may not be strategically procuring the goods, services and construction it needs? If this sounds familiar, what can help move an organization from reactive to a strategic procurement approach? What’s happening industry-wide that may impact the supply chain or pricing?

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. In the past, the main focus for most companies was profit, but more and more companies now understand and value ethical procurement. In this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so 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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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . View Webinar Replay.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Public procurement these days is not just about acquiring goods and public services at low costs. Let us have a closer look at how social value is revolutionising procurement and paving the way for meaningful community impact and environmental benefits. What Is Social Value In Public Procurement?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

Over the last few years, procurement has been undergoing a digital transformation. 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.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis. What is Direct Procurement?

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Author: Graham Allen There are many similarities and differences between public and private procurement. However, the greatest overlap is the procurement life cycle or as some refer to it as the Procurement Journey. A solid procurement like a good building begins with a strong foundation which takes time to build properly.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

Mandy Walter-Beam, Two Six Technologies As vice president of contracts and procurement at Two Six Technologies, Mandy Walter-Beam helps to shape the company’s strategic direction, foster growth and lead the complex world of compliance in government contracting. Traditional procurement pathways often cant move fast enough.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. One of the early objectives of Procurement was to optimize tail supplier management. Provide a consumer-like experience for procurement stakeholders.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Coalition for Government Procurement, we are grateful for their service and the freedoms that veterans have protected for us all. Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

Does your procurement strategy need to reshore your suppliers? Is reshoring supply chain even possible? In this session, join Tealbook to discuss the ways in which procurement leaders can avoid the instability of international trading and shipping, and potential for cost savings in labor production.

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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 is actually proving to be a profitable strategy for many. Key Elements of a Responsible Sourcing Strategy. provide source].

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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? Read More : Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023?

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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? . REDUCE SUPPLY RISK TO ENSURE SUPPLY CONTINUITY . View Webinar Replay.

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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. A core account from a supplier’s perspective should, ideally, map to a strategic account from the procurement/buyer’s perspective. Wrapping Up Understanding supplier perspectives is vital in effective procurement management.

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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. The GBS procurement population is c.180

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. The last phase of the process, also known as Procure-to-Pay includes the ordering of goods/services, receiving of these, invoicing and payment to suppliers.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. Learn from industry leaders and gain insight into what makes a successful procurement strategy in today’s world.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Still, it is essential to make infrastructure modernization procurements now that are AI-ready and AI-aware so that when you start taking incremental AI steps forward, you have an infrastructure ready to receive them. The second thing to look at is AI in the context of your agency’s ongoing digital modernization.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Given the complexities of navigating multi-tiered global supply chains, contractors should act without delay to understand their obligations and initiate the investigations and develop the internal processes needed to assure compliance with this new rule. According to the Implementing Instructions for E.O.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

Aimed primarily at imports from key trading partners, these tariffs are set to significantly affect a wide array of goods, directly highlighting the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains. For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules.

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