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. Additionally, procurement technology can help organizations improve compliance with regulations and reduce risk.

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

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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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Just because the purchase order is placed with the supplier , our work as procurement professionals is not done. At this stage of the procurement cycle (stage 10), our work should be focusing on the management of the contract to ensure that the supplier is delivering as per our expectations. KPIs also motivate suppliers.

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Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care? Efficient warehouse management.

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Supply Chain Management Total Cost of Ownership Warehouse 88

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It has debarred more than 60 suppliers for violations, and reduced unresolved complaints and canceled tenders. The measures seem to have increased trust in the reforms: more than 20,000 new suppliers have registered, competition is growing across open procurement processes, and supplier diversity is up 27%. in 2020 to 59.7%

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Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With employees increasingly expecting the purchase order process to be as simple as consumer-shopping, it is not just a matter of their productivity but also satisfaction. Procure-to-Pay Software mitigates financial risk. Procure-to-Pay Software mitigates financial risk.

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

Unlocking Supplier-Led Innovation. Supplier-led innovation can help increase margins, accelerate time to market and differentiate products/services to capture market share. Even in indirect purchasing, giving suppliers more flexibility in how they meet requirements can increase savings and sustainability.

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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. This knowledge enables procurement professionals to streamline operations, optimize spending patterns, and improve supplier performance.

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Efficiency Data Procurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

The answer is simple- suppliers and spend. Scope 3 emissions are the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for an organization–extracted from a wide range of activities–including purchased goods and services, waste disposal, capital goods, and business travel. cost savings, supply continuity, supplier risk, etc.)

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Procurement Supplier Category Management Purchasing 52

ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

The answer is simple- suppliers and spend. Scope 3 emissions are the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for an organization–extracted from a wide range of activities–including purchased goods and services, waste disposal, capital goods, and business travel. Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? POs, and invoices).

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Procurement Supplier Category Management Purchasing 52

ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

He had taken on a few leadership roles in Flex such as Procurement Compliance Director, led the Global Sourcing team, and is currently member of Flex Supply Chain Council and Supply Chain Risk Management. How to manage spend across a decentralised, non industrial, multi-business unit environment.

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Supply Chain End to End Global Sourcing Supplier 8

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. The amount of data associated with these initiatives can be exponential, a burden too heavy to manage manually. Supplier Selection.

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Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

Unlock the power of AP automation and hit new heights in straight-through-processing by utilizing smart matching within one-click workflows that manage line level allocations and tax treatment automatically. Remove of overhead of payment queries with real-time Supplier updates. Touchlessly matches Invoices to suppliers to master data.

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Supplier Buyers Budget E-procurement 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nowadays, Procurement practitioners primarily talk about emerging topics like the reduction of scope 3 emissions, supplier-enabled innovation and supply risk management. The ultimate goal is to realize contracted savings and ensure that suppliers ‘perform to contract’. Previously published on Capgemini’s website.

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Supplier End to End Procurement Integration 52

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2019

He also outlined the road map for the next two years, and it’s clear Ivalua is seeking to be right up there at the leading edge of capability across the whole platform, from risk management to advanced sourcing options. The Future of Procurement” is not a wholly original title, but the next session from Natacha Tréhan was excellent.

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Supplier Procurement Purchasing Category Management 40

ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

These credit cards issued by banks provide quick payments and improved automation – plus there’s the potential of rewards with each purchase! What is a Purchase Card (P-card)? A Purchase Card or P-Card represents the physical plastic cards associated with a user.

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Purchasing Innovation Management Efficiency 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown.

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Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These professionals excel in managing supplier relationships, understanding contract nuances, and mitigating risks. Their ability to leverage market trends and data-driven insights results in smarter purchasing decisions, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

Additionally, suppliers grapple with the task of navigating a myriad of (conflicting) ethical guidelines carrying a risk to the purchasing entity, and complicating risk identification and mitigation. To clarify, I am not suggesting pursuing human rights claims within investment cases.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies. Register for the CMMC webinar here.

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Procurement Supplier Risk Management Utilities 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies. Cloud Working Group Meeting on GSA’s ASCEND BPA, Feb.

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E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When a single supplier is the only option for your procurement needs, understanding the nuances becomes essential. This article cuts through complexity to address when sole sourcing is necessary, the justification process, and how to manage the associated risks. Navigating sole source procurement?

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Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

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. How do these priorities impact the digital roadmap and future investments? Will digitization improve performance?

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 1, 2024

Outside of the federal acquisition workforce, Harada said OFPP’s other 2024 priorities are further strengthening and diversifying the supplier base and improving the underlying data that supports the acquisition workforce and contracting processes. Part of that effort means improving the management of software purchasing.

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Category Management Innovation Budget Management 92

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

CISA Releases Software Security Guide Federal News Network reports that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a new guide on August 1 for Federal acquisition personnel that outlines how agencies can “better evaluate the security of the software they purchase.” To register, click here.

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Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

The blog post covers the following benefits of TDR that have resulted from the current pilot: Support for Small Businesses: GSA used transactional data to analyze which high-demand items customers were purchasing and found that certain items were only being provided by large business resellers. See the article above for more details.

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Supply Chain Data Price Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

GSA Requesting Feedback on Draft Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Information Technology Category has developed a supplier assurance questionnaire to gather information regarding cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM).

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E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services. Watch the Full Video.

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Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Thresholds 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

In a new guide released today, CISA details how agencies can better evaluate the security of the software they purchase. Mona Harrington, assistant director of CISA’s National Risk Management Center, helps lead the task force as co-chairwoman. CISA earlier this year finalized a secure software attestation form.

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Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Purchasing 118

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Polaris, the replacement for the Alliant 2 Small Business contract, features pools focused around different small business categories and will be used by agencies to purchase IT services and solutions. GSA and DoD anticipate purchasing 2.7 AI Safety Institute.

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Price E-procurement Ethics Purchasing 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting Season Begins Oct.

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Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

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. Suppliers face plenty of hurdles: Tough competition everyone wants to win. So, how do the most successful suppliers do it?

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Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance. Suppliers may struggle with increased operational costs or choose to focus on markets with fewer trade barriers.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts. Significantly, FSS Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), which leverage individual agency requirements, now account for over 53% of the dollar value of orders under the program. Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They include commercial software firms, cloud providers, systems integrators, and IT hardware suppliers. The threat from near-peer adversaries and other bad actors has made cybersecurity and supply chain risk management fundamental to federal procurement and the commercial sector. To view the letter, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) Releases Implementation Guidance Following President Biden’s AI Executive Order On November 1, 2023, OMB released draft guidance on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence.

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E-procurement Procurement Supply Chain Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As CISA has noted , [an SBOM] has emerged as a key building block in software security and software supply chain risk management. SBOM Meta-Information Attributes Author Name: This should reflect the SBOM data creators name (which may not be the supplier). Supplier Name: This should reflect the creator of the Component.

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