ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 7, 2023

For this year’s International Women’s Day, Procurement Heads spoke to leaders from across procurement to get their thoughts on equity. “If you’re just starting your career, unsure of the path you want to take, try procurement! “It Inclusion means all IWD action is valid. Happy International Women’s Day!”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For many people who work in Supply Chain Management, or for those on the outside, it functions on the foundation of processes, formulae, and metrics. This is very much the core of Supply Chain education and certification as well. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In recent years, the overall state of Procurement has been bolstered by increased proficiency, expanding engagement, and a growing direct impact on operations. And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management.

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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. So, unlike many of my peers, I didn’t fall into procurement, I actually chose it.

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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. So, unlike many of my peers, I didn’t fall into procurement, I actually chose it.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Leader Forrester Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. Ivalua R&D experts shared inf ormative and comprehensive updates for the Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, and Platform Solutions.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Procurement value demystified Unfortunately, "procurement value" became another buzzword – everyone tells us to generate, capture, and sustain it. Value is paramount to procurement evolution. The following pyramid of procurement evolution puts the value proposition at the chart's top.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. With a Ph.D.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, he spoke with Dan Goodson about how he got into procurement & what he’s doing to improve diversity. How did you get into procurement? I have done various roles throughout that time in project management, commercial, finance, strategy, and then latterly in procurement.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into procurement? What roles and responsibilities does Procurement/ SRM have within Allianz? It’s very exciting to see how SRM is developing and growing and from being a ‘die-hard’ IT Category Manager, I’ve certainly been converted!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference between Procurement and Purchasing? Why Procurement Transformation Fail article created by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jill Button at [link]. What do I mean by Foundation in Procurement Transformation? Subscribe Here!

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

One critical area that often comes under scrutiny is the procurement process. Procurement isn't just about purchasing goods and services; it's a strategic function that if executed well, can significantly contribute to a company's competitive advantage. Develop Your Approach: Choose your procurement methods based on analysis.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

One critical area that often comes under scrutiny is the procurement process. Procurement isn't just about purchasing goods and services; it's a strategic function that if executed well, can significantly contribute to a company's competitive advantage. Develop Your Approach: Choose your procurement methods based on analysis.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Limited Scope: Offers a more focused and individualized approach to the procurement process. Diverse Expertise: Leverages collective knowledge and resources for a more comprehensive and streamlined procurement process. Streamlining Logistics: Coordinating the logistics of procuring goods internationally involves a multitude of tasks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. In 2021, procurement organizations will require inspirational, innovative, and pragmatic leaders to ensure procurement excellence.

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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! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 13, 2018

What’s the Difference between Procurement and Purchasing? Over these past 28 years of my career in Procurement (yes I started when I was 12), I’ve had the privilege and pain of seeing, not just procurement, but many different types of Transformation initiatives succeed and, unfortunately, fail. Email Address. Infographic).

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2022

LONDON, 26th October 2022: More than half (53%) of senior procurement professionals say that retention in their function has decreased in the last three years – and 47% admit this is a problem, according to a report released today by high-impact digital training provider, Skill Dynamics.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 9, 2024

British procurement startups are also well-represented within this startup ecosystem. The 10 Hottest UK-based Procurement Tech Startups Before we give you the list, we should briefly touch on what we’ve defined as a “Startup” Less than 50 employees, according to data on LinkedIn.

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Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Procurement excellence is a hot topic these days. If Procurement is to deliver more with less, it’s essential that we get the most out of the resources we do have. Profit from the Source: BCG’s 10 Step Plan to deliver Procurement Excellence It starts off by introducing Tim Cook of Apple as being something of an anomaly.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 21, 2020

JAGGAER’s Amenallah Reghimi and Mic h ael Roesch recently partnered with Philip Ideson , founder and managing directo r at Art of Procurement , to bring procurement professionals a presentation on response tactics for the current global crisis. I think this will also help procurement teams learn to be agile.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 30, 2024

This article highlights how digital transformation is changing the construction sector and examines the role of online procurement in this shift. In construction, this means adopting digital tools, technologies, and processes to enhance operations, boost efficiency, and improve project outcomes.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

US procurement startups are killing it. It’s no surprise that in the home of big tech, Silicon Valley and seemingly endless VC investors, there’s a thriving and diverse procurement tech ecosystem. Let’s have a look at the who’s who in the American procurement startup space. Hot diggity dawg!

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Procurement strategy is the cornerstone for sustained growth when negotiating the complexity of today's corporate environments. Traditionally, procurement strategy entails meticulous planning to procure goods and services efficiently, aligning with organizational goals. Embracing technology is paramount in modern procurement.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. Procurement tools will plug those leaky holes in your spend with external suppliers.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. Procurement tools will plug those leaky holes in your spend with external suppliers.

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supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility Raw materials 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Check out Lean in Retail … Value Stream Mapping your Current State Process! The company was just being introduced to Lean process improvement techniques. Ratification, approvals, funding, project management, change management and implementation were still in front of us. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Experienced developers are leaning on generative AI to advance complex coding tasks more efficiently. To have the greatest impact, generative design must be integrated throughout the product development cycle, from the initial concept to manufacturing and procurement.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a business management software built to do just that. This relatively new system offers a centralized platform with applications to manage all aspects of your business from supply chain management to inventory management to financial management.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 21, 2024

It enables seamless flow of data across various functions such as finance, manufacturing, procurement, sales, and customer service. It provides real-time visibility into business operations, enabling managers to make data-driven decisions and respond quickly to changing market conditions.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 21, 2024

It enables seamless flow of data across various functions such as finance, manufacturing, procurement, sales, and customer service. It provides real-time visibility into business operations, enabling managers to make data-driven decisions and respond quickly to changing market conditions.

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