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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Procurement 130

Una

MARCH 6, 2023

9 Innovative Purchasing Concepts for Procurement Implement various innovative purchasing concepts to ditch the old-school way of doing things and bring your procurement function up to speed. Innovative purchasing concepts Getting innovative in purchasing doesn’t necessarily mean leveraging the latest piece of technology.

Purchasing 98

Purchasing Innovation Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier relationship management 98

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.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 130

Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It leverages advanced technologies to optimize and automate procurement cycles and predict more favorable outcomes. Its real-time insights allow procurement teams to respond swiftly and effectively to changing market conditions and component availability.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 52

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal. 20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? Death of Global Supply Chains article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Is COVID19 the death of Global Supply Chains? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 121

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

Jaggaer

MARCH 18, 2020

His insights are numerous, and can all be heard in his full podcast episode, but among them is his main focus in 2020, the opportunity presented by agile procurement. Bartolini’s view of modern procurement is one of an industry at a crossroads. Why Agility is Key. Partners , to discuss his view of the CPO’s future.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 81

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Procurement team Data 81

Una

MAY 25, 2023

Managing Procurement Risk with a Group Purchasing Organization Explore how a group purchasing organization can be an effective solution for managing procurement risk and improving overall procurement processes. Challenges of procurement risk management Why is procurement risk management so difficult?

Purchasing 96

Purchasing Risk Management Procurement 96

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. I wrote the organisation’s sustainable procurement strategy and we’ve made huge strides in how we source, contract and contract manage for environmental, social and governance improvement.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Suppliers 246

Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

Configurable and scalable: Every organization is unique, and Raindrop offers options for procurement teams to adjust workflows, dashboards and forms to capture specific information tailored to their needs, ensuring adoption and scalability as they grow.

Supply Chain Efficiency 73

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Stakeholder engagement 73

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Stepping out of the shadow of the past few years, procurement leaders are having to rapidly master the art of supply continuity as organizations undergo major changes that demand more agility, innovation, and collaboration to survive. . Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain. Build a Solid Data Foundation.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Supply chain 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 18, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement teams article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Procurement is a function that has long been at cross-roads; dare to transform within people, process & technology, or keep doing what has always worked just fine. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement team Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 61

Positive Purchasing

JANUARY 20, 2025

Kathleen has over 30 years of experience in consulting and operating at the executive level in procurement. The Shift from In-Person to Hybrid Work Models Procurement has significantly transformed with the shift from in-person to hybrid work models. Remote work has made procurement teams more agile and flexible.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Procurement Procurement team Innovation 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 6, 2025

What makes FIFO (First-In, First-Out) such a vital strategy for inventory management in Purchasing and Procurement? In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of supply chains, FIFO stands out as a simple yet transformative approach. Logistics & Supply Chain : Enhances throughput in distribution centers.

Procurement team 52

Procurement team Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain! Let’s explore further. Doug has a B.S.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Procurement was once known for imposing clunky purchasing processes. In recent years, however, many teams have managed to successfully shake off this long-outdated reputation. Procurement professionals are now celebrated for their innovation, creativity, agility, and cost-saving initiatives.

Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Purchase orders Real-time Visibility 105

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. Most procurement and supply chain professionals are adept at keeping an open mind.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain Stakeholder engagement 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. Most procurement and supply chain professionals are adept at keeping an open mind.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain Stakeholder engagement 130

Una

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create an approved purchasing system or require all purchases be made from a catalog to curb rogue spending. Remember, maverick spend may be the end result of clunky or difficult procurement processes. Consolidate suppliers Is there a need to purchase office stationery from fifteen different suppliers ?

Procurement strategies 98

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

These elements are the main focus of monitoring the procurement process of your company and are the factors that determine whether the procurement is efficient and feasible. Purchase Orders Purchase orders are where the monitoring of the creation and approval of purchase orders comes in.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 178

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. Assessment of the supply market (who offers what?) emergency purchases and b.) Tactical sourcing is ideal for a.)

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing supply chain software solutions 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

This was my first experience with Outsourcing, or what I refer to as “Supply Chain as a Service” (SCaaS). Virtually every type of software application is offered in a SaaS model, including software to support ERP, TMS, CRM, Inventory Management, and Invoicing applications, all of which are related to Supply Chain.

supply chain software solutions 76

supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply 76

TYA Suite

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Agility in Procurement means being able to quickly adjust and respond to changes when purchasing goods and services. Instead of following long, rigid processes, agile procurement allows businesses to move quickly and efficiently, whether it's dealing with market changes, shifting supplier conditions, or new business demands.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team 40

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation. When it comes to supply continuity, being proactive about mitigating disruptions is essential, yet many procurement organizations may still lack sufficient resources. Risk Metrics.

Risk 130

Risk Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

In 2022, procurement faced challenges on multiple fronts. Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Eager to reduce administrative busywork, procurement teams are treating the permacrisis as an opportunity to make long-sought changes along a digital journey.

Supply Chain Optimization 104

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement team Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 104

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Downstream activities include e-procurement , purchase orders, invoice automation and accounts payable and payment processes.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

Pipefy

JANUARY 31, 2023

Build better procurement processes with the Definitive Guide to Workflow Management Download now 3 types of procurement methods Direct procurement Direct procurement deals with the purchasing of products or services that are essential to the business core. no sourcing restrictions). no sourcing restrictions).

Purchase orders 59

Purchase orders Purchasing Procurement Quantity 59

Una

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The people that I think are heroes are able to put aside what they think and truly listen to buyers, purchasing managers , and senior managers, and really learn from those individuals. In other words, procurement needs to overcome tired old stereotypes like, “We’re just here to create a PO” or, “We’re like a roadblock.” “How

Procurement 98

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Purchase orders 98

Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As many companies struggled over the past three years, the pandemic became an enormous opportunity for global giant Amazon and other companies to capture a much larger share of low-value repeatable purchasing. How to Market Procurement’s Value Beyond Cost Savings. Redefining the Value Proposition of Procurement.

Procurement 98

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team 98

Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

By adopting these technologies, public sector procurement teams can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve accountability. However, it is incumbent upon public sector procurement leaders to measure and demonstrate return on investment.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability 52

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

We headed right into another session with Francesco Cantoni , Procurement Director, LucchiniRS , Julien Jacomy , Purchasing Process Manager, Plastic Omnium and Jarrod McAdoo , Director, Product Marketing, Ivalua discussed supplier collaboration and supply chain strategy. Day 1 Closing Remarks.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 130

Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

It’s also important to understand the sheer scale of the opportunity that’s up for grabs through procurement modernization and digitization. Benefits include cost savings, risk reduction, efficiency gains, transparency, agility, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and much more. Technology trends in procurement.

Procurement 98

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 98

Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2023

Supply chain risks heightened by geopolitical conflict. These are just some of the many challenges procurement teams have had to face since the pandemic and throughout 2022. 5 procurement trends for 2023. This presents a very real economic cost for companies already faced with a lack of procurement resources.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. The function is split between business-facing, supply-facing, and enabling teams.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. The function is split between business-facing, supply-facing, and enabling teams.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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

Pipefy

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The purchasing process is a critical element of a company’s overall procurement department. No matter the size of your company, how you structure your purchase process has a direct impact on your company’s ability to control costs, manage risks, and maintain process resilience as supply chains evolve.

Purchasing 52

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