ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

What are Green Supply Chain Strategies? A recent survey that Ivalua did in the UK, “ Gaining the green view, How smart procurement can kick-start sustainability initiatives ” showed that 87% of UK businesses see “greener” supply chains as a competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain Supplier End to End Sustainability 75

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. years and companies can expect to lose 42% of one year’s EBITDA every decade due to supply chain disruptions. Onshoring suppliers is another recent reactionary trend.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52

ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . Leveraging Technology to Transform The Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain End to End Transparency Logistics 52

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . Session REPLAY. Körber at a Glance….

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Supply Chain Innovation Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

APRIL 22, 2021

While companies have capitalized on globalization over the last few decades, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a number of weaknesses within supply chain and procurement industries. Avoid the Instability of International Supply Chains. This gives you greater control over the details involved in your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Supplier Freight Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

Supply Chain Due Diligence (“SCDD”) laws, such as the German Lieferkettensorgfaltsgesetz , the recently approved EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive , or the U.S. As an advocate for such laws, I recognise the urgent need to make supply chains fairer and more ethical.

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Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Corruption 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Shift towards self-contracting and self-distribution: With health systems gaining significant scale and wanting more control over their supply chain, this shift is accelerating.

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Supply Chain Distribution Strategic Sourcing Quality 87

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting the Government of Pará, Brazil, in designing and deploying SeloVerde (Green Seal) , a cutting-edge tool to address climate change challenges and traceability in deforestation-risk supply chains. that it deployed in the AWS Cloud in 2023. SeloVerde 2.1 post-2008 deforestation). SeloVerde 2.1’s

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Supply Chain Data Sustainability Transparency 67

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. Geopolitical manipulation on suppliers worldwide adds to the pressure. To do so, we need to get creative and curious.”

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 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. What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021?

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Supply Chain Sustainability Procurement Influencing 64

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2021

Companies are being pressured on all sides to commit to Net Zero and CPOs should build their Net Zero goals by evaluating sustainability metrics into all aspects of their procurement decisions and processes. Now is the time to act, and to engage your supply chain on this important global issue. Sounds interesting? Sign up HERE.

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Sustainability Supplier Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices. 16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Supplier Quality 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. The study also highlights that most organisations are not communicating across the supply chain to drive green initiatives. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Sustainability 52

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. In today’s dynamic and uncertain environment, strong supplier relationships are a key competitive advantage. About Ivalua.

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Supplier Management Supply Chain Media 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organizations. Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions. Collaborate for a greener future.

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Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) But since its inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements and now many privately held U.S. businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs.

Business Strategy 64

Business Strategy Supplier Supply Chain Ethics 64

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. The study also highlights that most organisations are not communicating across the supply chain to drive green initiatives. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Sustainability 40

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Gaps and dysfunction in the supply chains and a lack of visibility are making it difficult to support Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Geopolitical manipulation on suppliers worldwide adds to the pressure.

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Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Balance 52

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. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

In Part I and Part II of this series, we have investigated the way in which supplier diversity programs have developed over time and which nations are leading the way in the space. The growth of supplier diversity initiatives in these regions (and others) provides unique opportunities and challenges for multinational corporations.

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Supplier Ethics Supply Chain Efficiency 98

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders.

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Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We will continue to promote the use of sustainability tools and Climate Literacy training uptake across the sector. This commitment extends to their procurement and supply chain management, which is a vital part of sector activity. Together, we can achieve ambitious goals and usher in a sustainable tomorrow for all.

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Supply Chain Public Procurement Sustainability Procurement 70

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The examples that Musk mentions in the video show that modern supply chains are becoming more global and more complex. Many countries have also introduced new regulations on sustainability (modern slavery, conflict minerals), or diversity, which add new risk factors in terms of compliance. CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Management Import 40

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

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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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Accountability 59

ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As a result, the role of the supplier has grown in importance – for example, much of the innovation in the aerospace market comes from suppliers rather than traditional aerospace firms. Suppliers offer an excellent source of knowledge to help businesses rapidly innovate. Cost-focused approaches block innovation.

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Supplier Innovation Procurement Consumer Demands 88

ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 49% believe that global supply chains won’t fully recover to pre-Covid operational norms until 2024 or beyond. About the study. About Ivalua. .

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Procurement Team Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 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.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Sustainability 52

ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

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Manufacturing Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 69

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Ahead of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we welcome a guest blog from the Peatland ACTION project to tell us about the variety of supply chain opportunities and wider peatland restoration work. Our team will be ready to talk to businesses about the contracts and supply chain opportunities available through peatland restoration project.

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Procurement Supply Chain Tender Supplier 52

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 global reach of buyers and their suppliers helps us deliver on our mission-providing access to working capital to businesses so they can grow and thrive.

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Supply Chain Buyers IT Supplier 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ethical procurement refers to the consideration of a wide range of issues relating to the ethical and sustainability goals of an organisation. It involves a set of principles which guide a company to proactively eliminate unethical practices throughout its supply chain.

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Ethics Import Procurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. Unsurprisingly, sustainability is the top priority, with 67% of respondents actively measuring CSR performance.

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Consulting Supply Chain Automotive Supplier 52

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.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

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Supplier Integration Integrity Retail 52