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.

Supply chain management 100

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 100

Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Increasing inflationary cost pressures, more supply chain disruptions, and the imperative for more transparency to satisfy Corporate Social Resposibilty (CSR) directives, or recent legislation in countries like Germany and Norway. Category Managers will be freed up to spend more time on execution rather than data gathering.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Category management 52

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

As a Buyer at British Airways, I bought a range of different categories from engineering spares to airport services. I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. Our organisation has adopted agile ways of working.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Suppliers 246

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management.

Procurement solutions 110

Procurement solutions Procurement e2e Real-time Visibility 110

Spend Matters

JULY 24, 2023

So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. Category management is the core engine for scaling processes.

supply chain budgeting 98

supply chain budgeting Budget Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk 98

Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. I have a team of 30 people with end-to-end category management responsibility. Procurement and supplier management are carried out by separate teams under my leadership.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers Supply chain Risk 130

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 72

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

However, it’s fair to say that procurement is really in the pressure cooker right now, with all kinds of new and conflicting demands such as ESG, diversity, compliance and risk management. Ensure supply continuity This was number 1 on the 2023 list of priorities. First, organizations need to get full supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Contract 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a THIRD of their time performing “busy work” This is not an effective or efficient use of their time.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Contract Procurement Chief Procurement Officer 52

Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

It provides a means to better monitor, spot, and address supplier-related risks. Many of today’s SRM software solutions include risk management, compliance management, and due diligence capabilities/functionality. Supplier relationship management can entail its fair share of busywork. Increased Negotiation Power.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

It provides a means to better monitor, spot, and address supplier-related risks. Many of today’s SRM software solutions include risk management, compliance management, and due diligence capabilities/functionality. Supplier relationship management can entail its fair share of busywork. Increased Negotiation Power.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? is that you’re able to remain agile, flexible, customized, and work with best-of-breed solution providers. Some industries will need a higher focus on risk management, whilst others will need to put a higher focus on means of negotiation.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 55

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Innovation Sourcing 55

Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Very few CEOs come from Procurement or Supply Chain. Supply Chain should become one of the top agenda items on board level meetings. There should be less focus on category management and more focus on the top level relationships with the company’s largest and most important suppliers.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. Category management can lead to better supplier selection, improved negotiation, and enhanced value delivery.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Una

MARCH 6, 2024

Being able to adapt fast keeps businesses agile and ready for whatever the market throws their way. Prioritize cybersecurity Make sure that your outsourcing partner has robust cybersecurity measures in place to minimize the chance of a supply chain or back-door attack on your organization.

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It enables organisations to achieve a more efficient, transparent and agile procurement process, thus allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and business growth rather than transactional and operational tasks. Blockchain can be used across various industries, including both finance and end-to-end supply chain management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting 52

Procurement Software

JANUARY 16, 2024

Very process-oriented and not agile or malleable at all. And let’s face it, most category strategies are a box-ticking exercise. When that happens, inevitably these category strategies rarely see the light of day. Sure, you need category experts, process expertise and folks who are adept at risk management.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team supply chain budgeting Budget 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 28, 2025

As global organizations face increasing demands to do more with less, procurement and supply chain teams are under pressure to drive greater value while reducing operational complexity. Release introduces a range of enhancements that directly address common roadblocks in sourcing, contracting, and category management.

Innovation 52

Innovation Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Procurement team 52

Procurement Software

AUGUST 22, 2023

We’re gradually evolving into being the fulcrum of an organisation’s supply chain who strategically manages and controls supplier relationships. Yes, we live in an era where risk management and resilience is the order of the day. But that doesn’t mean that we’re not able to take calculated risks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Category management Procurement team 52

Positive Purchasing

MARCH 28, 2025

It will require a different set of skills, a new type of agility and a new mindset regarding what procurement is and how it operates. Agility = Survival Of course, the world is changing at an ever-increasing rate thats old news. Even though its only a few years away, Procurement 2030 is nothing like it is today.

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52