Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

I’m also committed to making sure that we don’t ignore sustainability, EDI and social value which all need to be included in our bids and we’re in a perfect position in procurement to make sure that our colleagues are including that as part of their decision-making process when they’re evaluating quality bids coming through.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

During the Great Recession, 80% of suppliers sustained or increased their income from government business. . In particular, General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedules (GSA/MAS) purchasing program is known as an almost recession-proof bid since it offers long-term contracts ranging from five to 20 years.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Additionally, by researching new suppliers every few months or so, they can ensure they’re always getting the best deal possible on the goods and services they need to sustain their operations. This could include negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers or renegotiating existing contracts to ensure that prices remain competitive.

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Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A successful approach requires careful assessment of supplier bids, followed by structured onboarding, continuous monitoring, and performance measurement. When assessing bids following an eAuction, the process typically involves a combination of automated tools and human decision-making, especially when evaluating factors beyond just price.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

This simply isn’t sustainable; as the collapse of Carillion last year showed , a relationship where suppliers are pitted against each other to reduce margins and lower their bids for unprofitable projects can have dire consequences. . Procurement must refocus to foster, rather than block innovation.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

and sustainability. Key takeaways Emerging Trends However, the blog emphasizes the importance of considering current trends in supply chain management, such as digital transformation, IoT, and sustainability, when selecting a thesis topic.

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Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 95

ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

COVID-19 had closed their vendor liaison office and vendors were no longer able to drop off physical bids in person, nor could they conduct bid opening per their established process. In two weeks, the LADWP was able to stand-up a solicitations solution with a bid drop-box and a vendor self-service portal.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Takeaway for Procurement: AI can automate repetitive tasks, like processing purchase orders or evaluating supplier bids, freeing up teams to focus on strategic priorities. Sustainability: A Strategic Imperative Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s becoming a business necessity.

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

Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Businesses must now navigate sustainability, risk management, and total cost of ownership (TCO)—which now are shifting more spend into the “defer” or “ignore” buckets. This allows procurement teams to set up events quickly and efficiently, pre-populating supplier bid sheets with suggested prices.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

In a bid to sweeten its presence in the ever-evolving snack industry, J.M. Investing in Sustainable and Efficient Supply Chain‍ Practices J.M. Smucker is ‍taking significant steps in enhancing its sweet snacks business by focusing on sustainable and efficient supply chain practices.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Sustainability Will Be a Top Priority for Procurement Teams in 2025 Sustainable procurement initiatives will continue to grow in importance in 2025. Sustainability means considering social and environmental factors alongside purely financial and economic ones. Subscribe to news from Arkestro.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The high-quality chips produced in Taiwan not only drive innovation but also play a crucial role in sustaining the global‍ economy. In a world increasingly reliant on technology,Taiwan’s role in ensuring the smooth‍ supply of chips is paramount to the functioning of numerous industries worldwide.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

MCP ensures that previous supplier evaluations, compliance issues, and sustainability scores are factored into ongoing sourcing decisions. AI-Powered RFP & Bid Management When issuing an RFP (Request for Proposal) , procurement professionals interact with AI that understands past procurement criteria and scoring methods.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Another benefit is more resilient supply chains that can profitably weather disruptions when the best-laid plans are interrupted. Key Strategies for Enhancing Collaboration From efficiently negotiating terms on a bid to determining supplier capacity in a high-risk category, supplier collaboration works to your advantage.

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Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A guest post by Rose Stephani, Project Leader, Sustainability at H&Z. H&Z partners with JAGGAER to help organizations transform their ESG data into actionable sustainability outcomes. How can sustainability be inserted within this framework? Compliance with existing international standards is the minimum ambition.

Leadership 52

Leadership Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Value Match

MAY 14, 2024

This event is dedicated to empowering and enabling education leaders to foster a greener, more sustainable world. The conference will feature a range of inspirational speakers and workshops designed to support schools, colleges and Trusts in their sustainability journey. Discover more and to register, click here.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Bidding Procurement strategies Leadership 52

Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

Tendering Procedures: USA: Competitive bidding is a common practice, and there are various types of procurement methods, including Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and Invitation for Bids (IFBs). There are specific policies and guidelines to promote responsible procurement practices.

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Procurement supply chain budgeting Export Competitive bidding 130

Value Match

JUNE 26, 2024

However, sustainability and social impact is a tricky topic to navigate and it’s difficult to identify what the requirements are and what the correct first steps should be. The post Practical Steps for Schools & Suppliers to Meet the DfE Sustainability & Climate Strategy appeared first on.

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Sustainability Strategy Suppliers Bidding 52

Value Match

MAY 27, 2024

This is demonstrated best in developments like the recent EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and German Supply Chain Act legislations that mandate companies within threshold to establish due diligence mechanisms to prevent risks. How Has Value Match Been Helping? What Have We Discovered?

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Sustainability Bidding Supply Chain Efficiency Contract 52

Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 13, 2025

We helped to design a new scoring system for bids based on their sustainability and ESG credentials. ESG The client had a firm commitment to ESG principles, so Barkers recommended that this be reflected in their competitive tender process.

Bidding 52

Bidding Contract management Contract Procurement team 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Enormous, complex, global enterprises use procurement technology to manage their spend, suppliers, contracts and bids every day without seeming to run into the same stumbling blocks as the public sector, which operates on a smaller and more localized basis. Configuration is a far more logical and sustainable approach.

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e2e Bidding Contract Budget 113

Procurement Leaders

MAY 13, 2024

For instance, one energy company is actively courting startups, innovators and incumbent suppliers to deploy new, sustainable technologies on the grid, as well as in homes and commercial properties. An RFS simplifies the bidding process and may help eliminate unnecessary costs.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 20, 2016

The June issue of American Shipper magazine published an article by Cook on developing sustainable relationships which this blogger found to be compelling because most of the advice his piece provides can be realized via the use of good, cloud-based TMS software. Tom Cook has authored nineteen books on global trade and supply chain.

Sustainability 60

Sustainability Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 60

SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. As sustainability and transparency become the new standards for consumers, marketing leadership will have to quickly follow suit. trillion in 2016.

Leadership 52

Leadership Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Price 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2025

Using a holistic approach, he combines technology, supply chain expertise, and leadership skills to ensure sustained growth and profitability. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.23] How ITS Logistics has evolved, since its inception in 1999, and the reason behind its sustainable growth. Weve grown by solving real problems.

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Logistics Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

Value Match

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With these resources, I was able to develop a CRP for Value Match with the guidance and support from Value Match’s wider Sustainability, Diversity & Social Impact team and Carbon Footprint. The post Navigating the Carbon Reduction Plan Journey – A Junior Sustainability Consultant’s Experience appeared first on.

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Sustainability Contract Bidding Procurement strategies 52

Procurement Heads

JULY 26, 2023

This meant that cash flow was sustainable and the level of service that we received was in line with the prices we were paying. What are your team and organisation doing with regard to sustainable procurement? We want to minimise waste and damage, by looking for what’s best for the economy and build sustainability that way.

Contract management 130

Contract management Contract Supply Chain Efficiency Price 130

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

Furthermore, difficulty in identifying diverse suppliers often meant limited options to bid. Leverage it to optimize among procurement’s growing list of objectives, from cost to sustainability to diversity. And more local operations mean higher operating costs than those of emerging market suppliers.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Risk Bidding Strategy 130

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

Buyers 110

Buyers Real-time Visibility Sustainability Data 110

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Procurement teams often use these prices as a reference point to evaluate bids. Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. Knowing the standard pricing for goods and services is crucial in initiating negotiations for new purchases.

Price 130

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

In a bid to turn the tide on a recent sales slump, Advance Auto Parts is embarking on a bold initiative to revamp its supply chain. embracing a collaborative mindset, Advance Auto Parts is poised to navigate the complexities of modern supply chain dynamics and drive sustainable growth in the competitive automotive retail industry.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Raising skills levels within the UK workforce is key to delivering sustainable growth. This Action note builds upon and replaces PPN 06/15 “Supporting Sustainable Skills Development through Major Construction and Infrastructure Projects”. Source: [link]. Action Note 14/15 27 August 2015 Issue.

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Value Match

MARCH 2, 2023

The event is recognised across many countries including the UK and it brings together individuals, businesses, and organisations to promote the principles of fair trade, including fair prices for producers, safe and healthy working conditions, and environmental sustainability.

Ethics 52

Ethics Sustainability Supply chain Suppliers 52

Procurement Heads

AUGUST 2, 2023

The transformation initially focused on restructuring the team and emphasising the importance of providing an excellent service to our projects and bids, as fundamentally we are a project-based business. And how involved is the procurement function in Murphy’s sustainability commitments? This has been a great success to date.

Supply chain 130

Supply chain Real-time Visibility Sustainability Procurement strategies 130

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart matching of supplier attributes to rate structures is now available between Advanced Sourcing Optimizer (ASO) and the new Advanced Rates feature to streamline sourcing events and bid exports. A customizable mobile approval feature for contracts provides flexibility for on-the-go approvals.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency Contract 52

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Additionally, procurement can be done through direct purchase, competitive bidding, or tendering process while ensuring that the delivery of supplies is on time. You will be able to help the company switch to sustainability in order to reduce the impact of its procurement process on the environment. . It pays well.

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Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 171

Planergy

MARCH 10, 2025

Ask for New Bids It is a good practice to request fresh quotes or conduct competitive bidding with suppliers every few years. By identifying ways to use energy more responsibly, schools can save money while contributing to environmental sustainability. Regularly reviewing supplier contracts can uncover potential savings.

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