ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Crucially, it suggests that the dominant model of supplier engagement needs to be collaborative rather than adversarial in nature, at least for key strategic suppliers. However, supplier collaboration is much easier to talk about than implement. What does this mean for procurement and supplier management?

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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2021

The Pixar building is one of the most vivid examples of how successful companies value cross functional collaboration within their organisation. This was delivered initially by having a sizeable atrium in the centre of the single office building to enable people to communicate, which it was assumed would lead to greater collaboration.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Having good relationships with our suppliers means that they are also willing to work with procurement collaboratively, after all a win win situation should benefit both parties. Stakeholder Management Objectives Engagement and Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Wait, what about stakeholders?

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In Gartner’s latest article , they hit on all the right points, providing great insights into the importance of collaborative leadership and how it makes all the difference in the world during these uncertain and volatile times. Covering topics like growth, technology, and talent makes it a must-read.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

This was initially done on a joint development basis, with PMI and two tier-1 manufacturers collaborating on the design and testing of products. Besides focusing on common goals from the outset, the teams also needed to work collaboratively to ensure they were on the same page and moving in the same direction at the right pace.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Tens of thousands of companies were anonymously rated on Comparably.com in nearly 20 different workplace metrics, from compensation, diversity, work-life balance, and leadership to career growth and perks and benefits. Culture & Values: Customer-centric, Collaboration, Results-oriented, Care for and Grow people, and Integrity.

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Spotlight on Procurement

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Emma-Jane Houghton, Director of Estate Strategy & Planning for theAtomic Weapons Establishment, is responsible for all master-planning activities at AWE. Prior to this, she led the commercial establishment of AWEs multi-billion-pound, flagship infrastructure programme: Future Materials Campus.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. A year after I had started, I had a chance to present the status of the operations, and the future strategy, at a company wide leadership event. I met Fiona Lowbridge on my first day on the job, as the COO of the company.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Jon Lawrence joins the team to lead development of solutions that solve emerging market challenges RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, March 24, 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, today announces the appointment of Jon Lawrence as Chief Product Officer.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

Leader in procurement technology expands its team appointing Pascal dArc as new Chief Strategy Officer RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, April 3rd, 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, today announces the appointment of Pascal dArc to Chief Strategy Officer. declared Andy Hovancik, CEO at JAGGAER.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects. Enhancing Collaboration Capabilities Supply chain management is inherently collaborative, often requiring coordination between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Change management plans should anticipate potential resistance and facilitate adoption by nurturing a culture of collaboration and buy-in. Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! They work closely with IT to address technical challenges, ensure seamless integration, and maintain data security and integrity.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we're joined by a panel of senior leaders in supply chain who reflect on the challenges and opportunities of being women in our field: Sarah Bonnaud, the vice president of supply chain transformation for the Estée Lauder Companies, Jennifer Han, the chief product supply officer of nutrition for Unilever, (..)

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

However, leading health systems are changing this by building internal supply chain expertise and leadership and investing in fit for purpose technology to enable supply chain excellence. The next phase would likely involve tackling some low and high preference items and therefore should involve more collaboration with clinicians.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The collaboration between Taiwanese companies and global tech giants has further strengthened Taiwan’s position,‍ making it a vital hub ‍in the supply chain. Collaborations with international partners and government support for the industry are also pivotal for Taiwan to stay ahead in the global chip supply chain.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Due to the external-facing nature of risk, leadership must recognize that there will always be problems. A collaborative and positive mindset, one that expects and embraces problems as a part of doing business, helps remove destructive internal disputes on where the fault lies.

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

The conference will address a number of critical issues, such as: How to accelerate the digital transformations required to free capacity, improve decision-making and enable scalable collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders? How to manage today’s crisis, and prepare for the next?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The bill has been praised by industry leaders, with John Neuffer, CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association, stating that, “This underscores America’s commitment to semiconductor manufacturing and leadership. The CHIPS for America Act will help ensure a continued vibrant U.S. CHIPS Act Resources: [link].

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Strong Ecosystem & Collaboration Connects enterprises, tech providers, consultants, and investors in a curated innovation space. High-profile speakers (e.g.,

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Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

It combines AI-powered features with user-friendly design to deliver actionable insights, streamline workflows and foster collaboration through a responsible and ethical use of data. The CPOs perspective For CPOs, adopting a digital front door isnt just about technology; its about leadership.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2023

Employees answer questions about different workplace topics such as leadership, team, compensation, perks & benefits, work-life balance, career growth, environment, outlook, etc. The list of award winners is part of Comparably’s Best Places to Work series and includes the overall top-rated companies of 2023 according to their employees.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Organizational Transparency : Enhancing performance and driving better outcomes through leadership visibility and planning. The result of the implemented solution led to a FinOps practice enablement, integrated tooling with ServiceNow and simple leadership transparency. This led to a 16% cloud spend savings.

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Future of Leadership Development One of the most impactful sessions focused on cultivating leadership in our new hybrid reality. The discussion focused heavily on adaptive leadership skills that move the needle now. However, what grabbed my attention most was the emphasis on digital fluency as a core leadership competency.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2023

.” – Procurement Insights Research on Composable Procurement I recently read about a very thought-provoking topic – the “Tech-Savvy Collaboration Cure.” ” “Collaboration” is a funny word that is ubiquitous in thought but elusive in actual practice.

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Procurement Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Last week, Procurement Leaders released the CPO Compass 2025 – a unique piece of thought leadership that aims to challenge the assumptions that underpin leaders’ long-term planning. Success has taken collaboration, time, ingenuity and hard work, but the results have been astounding.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Collaboration is key to promoting and supporting Women In Supply Chain. 23.07] With a historic lack of women in leadership, how the industry has changed for women. 30.36] The importance of balancing professional and social responsibility, and why volunteering is key to good leadership. 14-15 in Atlanta.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 15, 2024

With all thats going on in the world, maintaining supplier collaboration initiatives can seem overwhelming at times especially when the returns can be opaque and difficult to quantify. Supplier collaboration initiatives demand strategic vision, cross-functional buy-in from the C-suite and bundles of energy, enthusiasm and commitment.

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Arkestro

MARCH 20, 2025

Alan has previously held leadership roles in finance, operations, procurement, supply chain, and sales, directing high-performance teams through strategic planning and expansion. ” Edwin Bennettbrings four decades of experience in governance and operational leadership to Arkestro, serving as a Partner and Senior Business Leader at EY.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These key leadership positions promise to steer the company ‍towards new heights of operational excellence and customer satisfaction. By leveraging their strategic vision and leadership skills, Do it Best is poised to strengthen its operational capabilities and deliver exceptional value to its customers and stakeholders.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Additionally, SCMDOJO has a large, industry-focused community with networking and collaboration opportunities, which offers many career growth and enhancement opportunities. Moreover, if you are lucky, you can enroll in new courses for exceptionally discounted prices. Plus, SCMDOJO provides industry-recognized certifications and diplomas.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 27, 2025

Today Nikki will be talking all about her career journey; the changing face of customer service; her passion for people leadership; and why she wants to inspire others to pursue a career in logistics. Collaboration is key to promoting and supporting Women In Supply Chain. 14-15 in Atlanta. Were all better together.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 8, 2022

My core skills are across Category Management and procurement function leadership, involving functional transformation, strategy development and end-to-end process improvement in a global environment. In addition, I have expert knowledge of outsourcing the procurement service.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Supplier Collaboration: Building strong partnerships with suppliers to enhance transparency and communication. Key Factors for Successful Leadership in Supply Chain Operations The appointment of a Senior Vice‍ President of Supply Chain at The Honest Company marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategic growth plan.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Title: Breaking Barriers: Women in Supply Chain and the Path to leadership Introduction: In the dynamic world of supply chain management, the role of women and thier journey to leadership positions is a topic that is gaining increasing attention.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

A frequent thought leadership contributor for the Ivalua Blog, Jarrod has worked across multiple industries, including higher education, public sector, retail, manufacturing, and engineered products.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

The right technology can help provide the transparency needed to better assess risk and contingency options, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of collaboration with suppliers.”. Leadership Challenge: 84% of procurement leaders say dealing with supply chain disruptions has been the most significant challenge of their career.

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