Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier consolidation 115

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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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence.

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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. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. .

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come, while increasing supply chain disruption caused revenues to drop by an estimated 18%. Increasing supply chain disruption meant that 28% of UK businesses lost revenue in the last 12 months, with these businesses estimating an average drop in revenue of 18%.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? Many nations are now facing the prospect of new lockdowns which will undoubtedly further impact global supply chains. . Supply Chain Risk Management on the World Stage – Lessons Learned. Global Supply Chains are Here to Stay.

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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. The right procurement strategy ensures that organizations: Mitigate risks before they escalate. Loss of revenue due to stock shortages.

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Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 59

ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Agile Procurement involves a new way of thinking. It promotes flexible sourcing and working closely with suppliers. Successful examples show that being flexible in procurement brings better responsiveness, smoother processes, and strong supplier relationships.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. Companies often struggle to plan for such challenges, which is why developing a strong and resilient supply chain team is so important.

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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.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 242

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Network Design — Everything About Supply Chain Supply chain network design helps businesses to mitigate disruptions by configuring the supply chain.

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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. Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Some of these challenges include limited:

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 52

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.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Forestreet, a supplier discovery solution. In a world that feels like it is constantly teetering on the edge of chaos or permacrisis, procurement professionals must master uncertainty by building resilience and agility. This content is for members only.

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Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 66

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Strategic Procurement — Everything You Should Know Strategic procurement allows businesses to meet the demand of the current procurement landscape by making sense of the data and automating the procurement process.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Procurement speakers share their knowledge to inspire people in procurement that they are making a difference in the world. However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. .

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Una

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Leveraging Lean Procurement. Have you ever been asked to “do more with less” in 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.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

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.

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

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.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: I am under embargo regarding the advanced copy I received from ZIP with their Procurement Predictions for 2025. I have gone through the Procurement Insights archive of 2,410 posts from 2007 to today to provide what I believe will be a unique context explaining the evolution of predictions over the past couple of decades.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Spend management 246

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide. The sustainable supply chain is adopted by many companies due to the increasing pressure to demonstrate greater environmental and social responsibility. Supply Chain Sustainability: What is it? First Name.

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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.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Sustainable Procurement Analysis — The Ultimate Guide. Procurement analysis is used to collect and analyze data for businesses to gain insights and make informed decisions. In this article, we will discuss what sustainable procurement analysis is. Download Whitepaper →. .

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

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Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

I have noted that many LinkedIn posts regularly mention the belief that the C-Suite continues to see procurement primarily, if not solely, as a cost-savings function. This broader agenda suggests that while cost savings remain important, procurement’s role has expanded to include value creation and strategic partnership.”

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 15, 2025

2025 Vision: Transforming Indias Procurement Landscape Indias dynamic economy and distinctive procurement landscape offer significant opportunities for growing businesses to scale strategically. Complex Supply Chains Indias vast supply networks span global and local partnerships, each with its own unique challenges.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Ethics 52

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation. So the need for businesses to act with speed and agility has never been greater.

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Collaboration Innovation Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 164

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity.

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