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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Spend management Supply Chain Efficiency 
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
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.
ivalua
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. About Ivalua.
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
MARCH 24, 2021
Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. These platforms bring key stakeholders together to address customer expectations, regulation compliance, supply risks, and much more. Digitization Benefit #3: Total Spend Management.
ivalua
JUNE 17, 2020
Accelerated digital transformation of healthcare supply chains to lower the cost of care and improve patient outcomes now possible. Redwood City, CA June 16, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged suite of solutions for healthcare providers.
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2020
In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has been intergrated increasingly into all relevant processes – from product development to requirements processing – due to its significant contribution to the company’s success.
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.
Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 8, 2023
It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . The Closed Loop Spend Management. You may ask yourself, why is closed loop spend management being brought up? Responsible sourcing – Establishing trust and transparency in the value chain.
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Una
OCTOBER 25, 2022
How to Improve Procurement Efficiency. 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. 8 Steps to Improve Procurement Efficiency.
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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ivalua
JUNE 14, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! Everyone is a contributor to change management A successful implementation engages everyone in the change management effort. Process: Blueprints for Success This process workstream focuses on blueprinting existing processes, policies, and metrics.
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ivalua
JULY 10, 2019
Best practice supply chain & procurement capabilities now available for rapid deployment to manufacturers. Redwood City, CA July 10, 2019 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged suite of solutions for manufacturers.
ivalua
MARCH 11, 2020
Improving efficiency by some level. There are certainly companies that are already leveraging how they spend to transform the world, or planning to do so. Ikea is a leader with plans to ensure a sustainable supply chain. Digitization of Procurement and supply chain is an area that is ripe for incrementalism.
ivalua
MAY 9, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Furthermore, their rapidly shifting nature requires a new level of agility.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.
ivalua
MAY 17, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville: Recap + Photos! This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice.
ivalua
MARCH 9, 2023
Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?
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ivalua
MARCH 27, 2023
E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! The AP team moves from invoicing to supplier expectation management, becoming an embedded Finance team. Instant invoice approval, no supplier inquiries, and no exceptions.
Pipefy
JANUARY 30, 2024
Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. From procure-to-pay software to spend management and analysis tools, procurement technologies are disrupting the status quo and bringing efficiency to teams like never before.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from: Donna Wilczek, EVP Strategy and Innovation at Coupa , spend management suite provider and one of Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know.
Arkestro
JANUARY 4, 2023
Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Companies Will Scale Their Procurement Knowledge Base and Enablement Programs To Attract and Retain A New Profile of Category Management Talent. The Supply Chain Will Continue to Heal.
Una
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Traditional means of creating value include things like managing contracts with preferred suppliers , controlling maverick spend, and minimizing warehouse costs. Focusing on sustainability and partnering with a GPO can lead to greater cost reduction and better spend management, as well.
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.
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Spend Matters
OCTOBER 4, 2024
So, the term ‘spend orchestration’ that some like to use is really just upgraded spend management. Cross-functional orchestration beyond intake. The Zip Forward event was packed with customers who have been eager to share how Zip has unlocked value for their organizations.
Pipefy
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Today, quick fixes are being eclipsed by strategic agility that seeks to drive long-term business value and innovation. In a recent survey conducted by Pipefy, 55% of C-suite executives responded that “improved agility” was a primary benefit they expected from process automation software. Profitability. Resilience.
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Spend Matters
DECEMBER 19, 2023
With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. He then went on to discuss the huge impact of tech on the supply chain industry.
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Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 24, 2023
With new legislation being introduced for 2023 in Europe, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCCDA), CPOs and other procurement and sourcing leaders need to devise an agile procurement strategy to ensure compliance. Coordinating and working together in a transparent manner is crucial for achieving success.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Now we have entered a period of relative stability, spend management and cost reduction has moved back to the top spot, and ensuring supply continuity has moved from first down to second. According to Gartner, on average e-sourcing delivers a 14 percent saving on process efficiencies. This simply cannot be done manually.
Pipefy
DECEMBER 10, 2022
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. Team efficiency. As a result, purchasing teams are able to move with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
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Arkestro
JUNE 6, 2023
We’ll break them down into two groups: efficiency and ROI. Efficiency Both CFOs and CPOs prioritize efficient spending down to the last dollar. Here are just a few of the metrics CFOs look at when examining procurement process efficiency: Cost of Purchase Order: What are the internal costs associated with each purchase?
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added. Having visibility over spend data has provided a basis for achieving savings.
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Procurement Software
JULY 4, 2023
It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective. Ultimately, digital procurement enables organisations to enhance the overall procurement experience, as well as increase efficiencies and transform their end-to-end procurement function. What is procurement tech?
ivalua
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Most leaders seem to track their progress with metrics such as percent of spend managed and digitization levels, defining best-in-class as being the top quartile or similar high percentage. This is where helping organizations innovate, ensuring business agility and even growing revenue comes into play. Same applies to your team.
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Procurement Software
MARCH 5, 2024
Raindrop Raindrop is one of a number of US procurement startups offering enterprise-level spend management platforms. Raindrop has also been recognised as a cloud-enabled procurement focused Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) application. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management.
Jaggaer
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Balancing Cost, Resiliency, and Sustainability in Procurement: Insights from Georg Roesch Procurement professionals across industries and markets are struggling to keep their supply chains agile in a world of constant disruptions. Georg, welcome and thank you so much for joining us today. Georg Well, thank you for having me.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
APRIL 5, 2023
With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.
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Una
JUNE 28, 2022
If you work in procurement and supply chain , you know there are hundreds of technology solutions geared toward making the purchasing process easier and more efficient. Sourcing and procuring the right solutions will undoubtedly make your organization run more efficiently but the costs can add up quickly. Cloud Services.
Una
OCTOBER 9, 2023
How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.
Arkestro
AUGUST 29, 2024
Automotive: Modern vehicles require high-tech processes like electrification and smart manufacturing to enhance efficiency, safety, and performance. Many manufacturers also struggle to get a clear view of long-tail spend, since it involves numerous transactions spread across various departments and suppliers.
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Planergy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?
Una
JANUARY 8, 2024
Value-Creation Maestro You invest a bit more in fuel-efficient, low-maintenance vehicles with a longer lifespan. The value here isn't just held in the initial cost but in the total cost of ownership, environmental impact, and overall efficiency. Process & Operational Efficiency Efficiency is the name of the game.
Empowering CPO
JUNE 22, 2023
It not only helps businesses to reduce costs and increase efficiency, but also strengthens supplier relationships, and enhances value creation. The answer lies in the powerful tool of spend analysis. It’s a critical process that can offer an abundance of insights about your company’s spending patterns. The result?
Procurement Software
MARCH 7, 2023
Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency. The goal is usually to develop the most efficient transactional procurement operations. The next step is using automation to increase P2P digitisation and efficiency to a more advanced level. End-to-end supply chain visibility ensures more synergy in cooperation.
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