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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Contract Management 
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g.,
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Supply chains are the backbone of global trade that ensure the smooth movement of goods and materials across industries. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.
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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In part 3 we look at the tech that can support Procurement in tariff management. Effective and efficient tariff management is rooted in robust direct materials and supply chain risk management.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.
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CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems. Analyzes supplier performance, market trends, and contract terms. Enhances AI-driven supply chain resilience.
Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage procurement risks by ensuring supplier reliability, diversifying sources, and monitoring market trends. Consider which projects or contracts require a plan B.
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ivalua
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.
ivalua
JUNE 11, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
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.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As part of our theme this quarter on Procurement’s role and value in supply chain risk management, we are speaking with practitioners in the field to understand their perceptions of risk — clearly different industries perceive types of risk in different ways. And we must remember that one cannot escape supply chain risks.
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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. Ivalua’s Contract Management module allows you to easily track milestones and consumption in real time across multiple agreements.
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Una
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Leveraging Lean Procurement. What is lean procurement? Lean procurement” can mean several different things depending on who you ask, but the common thread connecting every definition is the core concept of doing more with less. Applying the principles of the lean work methodology to procurement. Create strategic focus.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. Optimize costs without compromising supply chain continuity. Enhanced Agility: Enables rapid response to unexpected supply chain changes.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Alexandra Arens , Senior Content Marketing Manager at Onventis , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment based on the 2024 Procurement Barometer study results and the DACH SME Procurement Barometer 2024. The need for resilient supply chains is also a key factor driving procurement digitalization.
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ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2020
Redwood City/Warsaw/ Hamburg – March 17th, 2020 | Ivalua, a leading global provider of procurement management solutions, and OptiBuy, Ivalua’s long-standing implementation partner, announced their selection by Körber to enable a digital procurement transformation.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success.
ivalua
MAY 31, 2022
Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?
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Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.
Skill Dynamics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. Increased globalization, constant digital transformation, and ever-evolving consumer demands have led to a situation where traditional supply chain skills are simply no longer enough for success.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
In an era of economic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions, the service supply chain industry is bracing itself for a seismic shift as double-digit inflation looms on the horizon. The impact of this economic phenomenon on supply chain operations is profound and multifaceted.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 24, 2025
By using PPV, managers can identify inefficiencies in cost-saving strategies by detecting cost overruns and underruns, allowing them to take corrective actions. During the planning phase, managers do not have an exact estimate of the costs they will incur for purchasing. It helps determine the accuracy of supplier pricing.
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Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The most recent Hackett Group Report highlights key priorities reshaping procurement in 2025, including technology adoption, the rise of Generative AI, and managing emerging risks. However, simply cutting costs isnt a sustainable strategy CPOs must move beyond tactical price reductions and embrace strategic cost management.
Procurify
AUGUST 23, 2022
For companies who desire optimum productivity, conventional supply chain methods may not fit the bill. Typical supply chains are often less efficient as lean supply chains, and as a result, numerous organizations around the world are implementing lean strategies. Lean Manufacturing.
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 16, 2023
Additionally, it involves a careful analysis of supplier selection, payment terms, contract negotiation, and acquisition of goods. Category Management Category management sorts your spending into areas with the same supplier markets. It can also help you with contract management and compliance processes.
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ivalua
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. About Ivalua.
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…. Körber + Ivalua.
Procurement Templates
AUGUST 28, 2024
The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. In this post, we will explore the major procurement supply chain shocks in 2024, their causes, and the potential responses organizations are adopting to mitigate their impact.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 2, 2025
I picked Chevron to prepare the following assessment based on the company’s interest in my recent LinkedIn post and the corresponding poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group. Chevron Fit: Strong for cost management and tech adoption, with $5M-$15M savings potential.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
ivalua
JUNE 14, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! People: Engaging Stakeholders and Nurturing Change Engaging stakeholders early in the implementation process is crucial for gaining their support and supporting the change management process.
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SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2022
In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Rider (1970)).
Procurement Heads
MARCH 15, 2023
In addition to the day job, I have had the honour of being made a Fellow of CIPS, World Commerce & Contracting and the Royal Aeronautical Society. I am also privileged to have been recognised as one of World Commerce & Contracting’s Inspiring Women in Commercial 2023 alongside other amazing commercial and procurement leaders.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. Importance of Make vs Buy in Supply Chain The Make vs Buy Analysis is critical for optimizing supply chain operations.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Healthcare Procurement: Why the Healthcare Industry Needs to Modernize Supply Chains to Meet Today’s Challenges. Healthcare providers, more than most, are continuously under pressure to manage costs and do so in a market where physicians and their patients expect more. That is why it is no surprise that 98% of all U.S.
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. Meanwhile, the pace of business is accelerating, requiring organizations to be more responsive and agile.
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EazyStock
JANUARY 27, 2021
2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. Even now, the global GDP for 2020 contracted by an estimated 4.3% Resiliency is now the name of the game for supply chains.
Spend Matters
AUGUST 15, 2024
“Never waste a good crisis” is a phrase worth pondering in the realm of digital transformation for supply chains. Historically, major companies neglected supply chain transformation and digital investments until global disruptions, such as the Covid pandemic, forced a change. 22, at 10:00 AM PST.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Supply chain management professionals know the essentiality of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): these software systems automate everything from procurement, inventory, and financials, as well as assist with customer relations and human relations.
ivalua
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Most organizations continue to suffer from severely limited visibility in the lower levels of their supply chains. About the research.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The onset of the coronavirus epidemic has accelerated the supply chain digital transformation that has languished on businesses’ “to-do” list for years. Chaos from the coronavirus has made clear that procurement & supply chain practices need to get smarter. Supply chains have been badly disrupted.
Skill Dynamics
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Proactively identifying and managing procurement fraud is incredibly important when safeguarding your organization’s future. Not only will it ensure that you comply with regulations, but it will also help you maintain operational effectiveness throughout your procurement chain. Lets take a look.
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Procurement Heads
JANUARY 4, 2023
I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. In 2020, I moved back into corporate life as Head Of Supplier Relationship Management with Coventry Building Society. Our organisation has adopted agile ways of working.
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