ivalua

AUGUST 14, 2019

Much has been made in 2019 about the gap between the findings of procurement self-assessments and where each organization stands when they are evaluated against their peers using objective measures. Interestingly, fewer CPOs are focused on driving this particular metric than in the past despite its continued importance.

Procurement 168

Procurement Sourcing Suppliers Management 168

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While toy imports are down 30% year-over-year, they remain at 2019 pre-COVID levels, suggesting this holiday season may not be all doom and gloom for retailers.

Import 80

Import 80

Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 11, 2019

First, realize that you’re already primed to overspend on truckload freight in 2019. 2019 won’t see the continuation of the 2018 dynamic. The post Brilliant Logistics Life Hack for Transportation Planners in 2019 appeared first on UltraShipTMS. Here’s how it works. Next, take a hard look at what’s on the horizon.

Logistics 79

Logistics Competitive bidding Bidding Contract 79

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This type of data is important for long-term projects like bridges, shopping malls, or skyscrapers. Historical data is important to understand the weather patterns. In 2019, the US saw over 5,000 deaths from construction accidents. Thus, it is clear that monitoring the weather at a construction site is of utmost importance.

Import 94

Import Real-time Visibility Risk Supply chain 94

Jaggaer

APRIL 2, 2019

We’re gearing up for the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Annual Conference, ISM 2019, in Houston, Texas, at the George R. Whether or not your organization is attending ISM, it’s important to make the most out of any conference experience. If you’re coming to ISM 2019, stop by booth #637 to see what JAGGAER has to offer.

Leadership 66

Leadership Buying process Networking Import 66

ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Ninian Wilson, the CEO of Vodafone Procurement explained the steps that they are taking to deliver in this area and when traditional large organisations such as Vodafone are focused in this area it shows the importance of this area to their consumers. How to address Green Supply Chain Management?

Supply chain 189

Supply chain Strategy Supply Suppliers 189

ivalua

APRIL 4, 2019

During the active discussion many points were brought up that I believe can be helpful for any Procurement organization, old or new, that is looking for inspiration in 2019. While it’s important to have the big picture, you can’t expect to predict the exact demands facing you as a Procurement professional 5 years from now.

Procurement 150

Procurement Category management Innovation Demand 150

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 22, 2023

Demand Pressure The renewing of China’s steel and construction industry after its strict Covid lockdown doubles the demand for iron ore as China is already the biggest iron ore importer since 2018, accounting for almost 70% of iron ore imports globally. Concentrated iron ore becomes an important ingredient in making steel.

Price 194

Price Export Demand Supply Chain Efficiency 194

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! percent in the third quarter relative to the previous year, and the year-to-date volume is only 3% from the period in 2019, following a 6.9% However, it emphasizes the importance of the maritime transport industry adapting to change and being well equipped for a post-COVID-19 environment.

Import 75

Import Export Supply chain Consumer demands 75

EazyStock

MARCH 21, 2019

Now due to our growth and where we are, we realize how important material flow is and including automation for it. The post March 2019 Automation Hero: Kevin Skau of Design Ready Controls appeared first on EazyStock. It’s funny, 10 years ago there was not a thought around automating inventory management.

Inventory 15

Inventory Data Management Demand 15

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Against the backdrop of an increasingly dynamic market, featuring Brexit and growing trade friction between the US and China, the role of Procurement is becoming increasingly important,” comments Alex Saric, smart Procurement expert, Ivalua. Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes . About Ivalua.

Procurement 164

Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply chain 164

ivalua

AUGUST 2, 2019

With Gartner’s recent release of their 2019 Magic Quadrant for P2P Suites , it seems a good time to reflect on what truly drives success. Ivalua also recently was awarded the best P2P Specialist Provider by an independent panel of industry veterans at the recent 2019 World Procurement Awards. The Times They are a Changin.

Suppliers 138

Suppliers Price Procurement Import 138

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2019

Here at the midpoint of 2019 we would like to share the Top 10 List of our most viewed articles of 2019! Procurement is a critically important function in virtually every company. The popularity of this article highlighted the importance of these distinctions. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Hey Procurement!

Category management 51

Category management Supply chain Supply chain management Supply chain management 51

ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Ivalua also received this award in 2019. Procure-to-Pay technology has been particularly important during the Covid-19 pandemic as it helps organisations capture negotiated savings to protect profitability, ensure employees are productive when remote and better manage cash flow, among other benefits. in by Forrester Research Inc.

Procurement 130

Procurement Eprocurement Spend management Negotiation 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Ivalua also received this award in 2019. Procure-to-Pay software has been particularly important during the Covid-19 pandemic as it helps organisations capture negotiated savings to protect profitability, ensure employees are productive when remote and better manage cash flow, among other benefits. in by Forrester Research Inc.

Procurement 130

Procurement Eprocurement Spend management Negotiation 130

Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We are also doing more cost breakdowns of material prices, which although usual in negotiations, are even more important in the current environment to verify and understand what drives price impact and what optimiation/negotiations levers are available. Finally, we work extremely closely with suppliers to reduce the impact of inflation.

Collaboration 162

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Supplier relationship management 162

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 6, 2023

This is quite frustrating for coffee enthusiasts but beyond frustration, it’s important to note why this is continuously happening. Global Supply Chains Disruptions The global pandemic in 2019 changed the course of cross-border shipping and caused major problems for farmers, producers, and shipping companies.

Price 168

Price Demand Quality Supply chain 168

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 26, 2022

It is important to note that “seasonality” is not meant to be the seasons in Denmark. Additionally, by aligning the EU national and regional policies, it is achievable to send a clear message to markets and the citizens of Catalonia about the importance of the environment through sustainable activities. . Download Whitepaper →. .

Procurement strategies 267

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Bidding 267

Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

In a recent Gartner survey titled “Weathering the Supply Chain Storm”, Raman said, “Already in 2018 and 2019, the U.S.-China Keeping manufacturing on the western continents would largely preclude ocean and air transportation necessary to import product and materials from Asia. This strategy is not without its risks though.

supply chain software solutions 142

supply chain software solutions Supply chain Logistics Networking 142

Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. As it matures, third-wave technology may become the most important tool the workforce must prepare for. Business Planning Cycles.

supply chain software solutions 147

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply chain 147

ivalua

JANUARY 14, 2020

As more procurement and supply chain processes become digitized, the importance of high quality, well managed data will skyrocket. 68% of the respondents in 2019 indicated that their data quality is either fair (40%) or good (28%). State University has conducted a Supply Chain Data Quality and Data Governance Study.

Quality 20

Quality Data Supply chain Supply 20

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 21, 2023

However, it is important to note that investment is not the only driving factor behind gold prices in the market. The years 2019 and 2020 proved the strengths and weaknesses of gold in the market. And is there a way to predict the price of gold? Why are gold prices fluctuating?

Price 174

Price Demand Buyers Risk 174

EazyStock

MARCH 21, 2019

Now due to our growth and where we are, we realize how important material flow is and including automation for it. The post March 2019 Automation Hero: Kevin Skau of Design Ready Controls appeared first on EazyStock. It’s funny, 10 years ago there was not a thought around automating inventory management.

Inventory 58

Inventory Data Management Demand 58

ivalua

JULY 15, 2020

Following the global climate protests that swept the world in 2019, sustainability rose to become a business priority. Yet it’s important that in the coming months and years, businesses return their focus to improving sustainability and contributing to global efforts to reduce our impact on the environment. .

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Sustainability supply chain software solutions Collaboration 130

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Additionally, from 2019 to 2021, he has led his team to win 4 Asia Awards which are the Most Improved Procurement Operation, Transformation, Best Public Procurement Project, and Best Supplier Collaboration. .

Procurement 231

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Artificial intelligence is also an important part of Industry 4.0, The post Examining Industry Innovations for 2019 and Beyond! The machines’ use of data is another component of Industry 4.0 Predictive analytics, therefore, is also included in the big data trend. cloudcomputing #ai #technologytrends #industry40 #analytics.

Innovation 54

Innovation supply chain software solutions Demand Supply chain 54

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

It’s important to also note that just because an organization practices localization, doesn’t mean that they can’t maintain a global presence, and vice versa. According to a 2019 B2B buyer survey, about 72% percent of buyers responded that they always or generally prefer to source locally. In comparison, just 10.8%

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 121

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain Supply 121

Jaggaer

MARCH 2, 2020

2019 Disruption Levels 51.9%. of organizations experienced supply chain disruption in 2019 compared to 56.5% It’s important to take a risk-based approach, assessing riskier key suppliers as a priority. of disruptions in 2019. Number of disruptions 2018 Disruption Levels 56.5% Supplier Risk.

Risk 103

Risk Suppliers Management Supply Chain Optimization 103

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 9, 2023

Collaboration is important for a successful business, especially if you want to achieve sustainability. . Thus, it is important to have realistic targets, follow up on your actions, document your results, and compare them with other sustainable initiatives to know if you are achieving your goal. . Why is it important nowadays?

Sustainability 210

Sustainability Collaboration Strategy Suppliers 210

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2021

Trillion USD, reported in 2018 ( wto.org 2019 ). At the same time, the global availability of information & data has grown at 4x the speed of global trade ( hbr.org 2019 ). Source: PwC 2019. With this being said, it’s important to let modern technology work for you. Global Trade has grown to a value of 25.3

Data 85

Data Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team 85

ivalua

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Redwood City, CA – November 7, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced a range of new innovations that enable direct material procurement and supply chain leaders to launch more profitable, successful products. Enhancements enable manufacturers to launch more profitable, successful products.

Innovation 22

Innovation Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency Management 22

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

.” – (Multiple Sources) “When you look at the importance of [environmental, social and corporate-governance efforts], you can clearly see a huge peak in 2021 to 2022 where there was also a lot of action off the back of” the Glasgow COP26 climate conference in 2021, said Torsten Lichtenau, Bain’s global carbon transition practice lead.

Chief Procurement Officer 58

Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency Influencing Supply chain resilience 58

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

According to 2019 Definitive Healthcare data, U.S. From my perspective, supply chain has an important role to play in the much needed transformation of healthcare to ultimately improve the quality of care, patient outcomes and margins, so that we can have a more sustainable healthcare system for all. Share on Twitter.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 219

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 219

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When we covered WTP in 2019, we illustrated how factual insights into costs were critical for making the right buying decisions. In fact, post-pandemic business conditions make cost insights even more important and further highlight how relationships between buyers and suppliers can be the difference in tough times.

Price 98

Price Raw materials Management Buyers 98

ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Ivalua is delighted to be partnering with Procurious for their November 2019 CPO Roundtable event. Some important information for your diary: Date: Thursday 21st November. The roundtable combines the expertise of presenters with the knowledge of CPOs, resulting in stimulating discussions, ideas and key take-aways.

Networking 100

Networking Procurement Strategy Import 100

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Importance of Sustainability in Supply Chain. Additionally, managing sustainable procurement is another important factor in making a sustainable supply chain. . A survey by PWC between 2019 and 2020 revealed that there is almost a 7% drop in supply chain operations costs as a direct result of digital transformation. .

Supply Chain Efficiency 183

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability 183

EazyStock

APRIL 23, 2019

Freeing up time became more important than they believed from the beginning when they simultaneously experienced a change in market behavior with more sales through eCommerce, which put new demands and strains on processes and flows. The post April 2019 Automation Hero: Julia Montgomery of EazyStock appeared first on EazyStock.

Inventory 49

Inventory Quantity Warehouse optimization Purchasing 49