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e2e Innovation Purchasing 
Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
PME is not only an opportunity to warm up the market but also ensuring that any issued RFP can be met, specifications and conditions are fit for purpose and the opportunity to add innovation into the procurement and Contract and Supplier management process.” Here’s how: 1.
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
That placed new commitments on the company in addition to all of the other challenges everyone was facing at the time such as a focus on growth, innovation and operational excellence. This meant that implementing one of the full end-to-end spend management suites was not feasible from a cost and change management perspective.
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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
ivalua
OCTOBER 29, 2019
It is one thing to make tenders public, and another to offer suppliers visibility into the end-to-end bid management process and final award decisions. Government agencies have to facilitate transparency and openness while never losing sight of why that visibility is needed.
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ivalua
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Orsay (France), September 02, 2019 – Viparis has chosen e-Procurement software vendor Ivalua and Consulting firm CKS to optimize the management of supplier relations, source-to-contract (purchase orders, calls for tender and contracts), expense analysis and measurement of Procurement performance.
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ivalua
MARCH 9, 2023
S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers. Downstream activities include e-procurement , purchase orders, invoice automation and accounts payable and payment processes. Also included: supplier improvement plans, innovation plans and overall supplier collaboration.
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Procurement Insights
APRIL 4, 2025
Paul Nilsen, Purchasing Manager Willis North America (New York, NY) My Response In Part 4 of my Changing Face of Procurement Conference Series titled Winning Strategies for Vendor Engagement, I briefly discuss an M&A case reference involving organizations within the confection or candy industry.
ivalua
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Nowadays, Procurement practitioners primarily talk about emerging topics like the reduction of scope 3 emissions, supplier-enabled innovation and supply risk management. Many large organizations implement a Procure to Pay platform with the aim to deliver efficiency, visibility, simplicity, and compliance.
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Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 6, 2015
However, with reduced life cycles, customer-driven innovative products and services have forced supply chains to be flexible and adaptable. With “Internet of everything” concept expanding, there are more opportunities to connect supply chains and increase the visibility from order initiation to order delivery.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
They consider factors—like supplier performance or sustainability —that support long-term partnerships, advance business needs and increase purchasing power. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation. Try out cognitive intelligence free for 30-days.
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ivalua
JULY 14, 2021
The solution is available today, in the shape of the innovative Invoice-to-Pay platform from Ivalua. . Ultimately, from an Accounts Payable perspective, they are tail-end suppliers, or even a one-time supplier. The first step is to unlock the supplier portal and provide real-time visibility of the transaction.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
3 steps to building healthcare supply chain resiliency Step 1: Improve visibility and proactivity Hospital systems work with multiple fragmented teams, technologies and processes to manage daily operations, leading to a pervasive lack of data visibility. Doing so streamlines purchasing power and optimizes inventory management.
SCMDOJO
MAY 6, 2022
The growth of coding capabilities and accessible resources can help several firms consolidate data sources and create real-time visibility throughout the end-to-end supply chain using no-code development platforms. Get Visibility For All Stakeholders. However, Finance is now Fintech and Marketing is now Digital Marketing.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Additional areas where the AI delivers value include contract lifecycle management, procure-to-pay processes of purchase requisitions, invoice processing/reconciliation and payment automation. These AI-powered source-to-pay innovations will empower our clients to balance cost, risk and sustainability and become more agile and resilient.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 16, 2021
Supply Chain Innovation from I/T. Because we had visibility as to demand, and inventory, at a consumer level, we could completely circumvent and simplify the entire distribution channel network. Real time visibility of the entire Supply Chain could be available to anyone anywhere at any time. Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc.
Una
JULY 28, 2022
Without collaboration , business goals are difficult to reach, innovative ideas cannot be put into practice, and business transformation initiatives will not stick. They know what software they want and can be highly resistant when the procurement team attempts to get involved in the purchasing decision. Partnering with procurement.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Narvar’s end-to-end post-purchase platform focuses on driving customer loyalty and increasing lifetime value through the provision of a seamless post-purchase experience. Known for his innovative ideas, Amit continues to push boundaries both at the office and while running barefoot. Do I have to be at home,?;
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Increased outsourcing has made businesses increasingly dependent on suppliers to drive innovation. A recent study by Forrester found that the single greatest factor in increasing a supplier’s willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a customer was timeliness of and visibility into payments.
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Supply Chain Trend
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
The S&OP Pulse Check 2015 suggests S&OP practitioners are left behind in confusion: 62% of respondents think there is not enough innovation in S&OP systems. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes. 68% think behaviours are not addressed enough in S&OP implementations.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Today I’m joined by innovative software brand, Altana. There needs to be a common operating picture that everyone taps into, and you can only get so far with commercially purchasable data.” 25.55] The ideal client for Altana, and how a variety of different organizations can leverage Altana’s data and tools to meet their needs.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 12, 2023
Today I’m joined by Enveyo , an innovative logistics software brand that wants to optimize every aspect of a business’s shipping operations, with solutions that leverage enterprise-level technology and big data experience to empower organizations to make business-transforming shipping decisions.
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Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
What we do know is that supply chains often account for more than 90% of a company’s environmental footprint, and SAP can help provide visibility into the data across this value chain. This is still new territory for the profession, and not every company will have the same metrics and priorities — these will vary by industry.
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Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The new report covers ten leading vendors who meet Gartner’s revised criteria for providing modular but natively integrated S2P platforms spanning sourcing, contracting, purchasing, payments, and analytics. They need to invest in a partner that has demonstrated agility and commitment to constant innovation.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 24, 2024
One interesting fact is that companies that adopt digital transformation and supply chain innovation can expect operational cost savings of up to 30%, according to a recent McKinsey study. Investing in digital technologies, such as cloud computing and IoT sensors, can also provide end-to-end visibility and stimulate rapid decision-making.
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”? What can you do?
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The application of blockchain in the supply chain is among the greatest innovations to take root in the shipping industry. The application of blockchain holds promises to increase visibility, renew viability, reduce inconsistency, increase payment processing accuracy, and eliminate compliance problems. And How Does it Work?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 28, 2020
The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. People think of Procurement (inclusive of Purchasing) as the group that will find suppliers (often with the sole objective of cutting costs), negotiate deals, place purchase orders, and deal with supplier issues.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Supply chain professionals are hiking their spending on supply chain innovation—substantially. How are firms responding to the pace of technology innovation and its impact on their SCM processes? These companies need to look at technology innovation in a very different light.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 9, 2023
Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility. It’s about visibility, it’s about the experience.” 34.51] The future for SEKO.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 21, 2023
SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. SCaaS providers typically use advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to improve visibility, traceability, and collaboration across the supply chain.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In addition, a well-crafted procurement framework fosters innovation and sustainability. It can nurture collaborative partnerships with suppliers and integrate ethical and environmental (green purchasing) considerations into the sourcing strategy. What is a procurement strategy?
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Or alternatively, as senior managers we only see the end results of procurement as figures on a spreadsheet or a financial statement, with little awareness of how they are arrived at and how they can be improved. To understand whats really going on we need, first, to step back and get a holistic view of the end-to-end process.
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Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Defining Supply Chain Traceability In straightforward terms, supply chain traceability means having full visibility and transparency across the entire supply chain. It allows businesses to understand where their products come from, how they are made, and how they reach the end consumer. Here are some trends to keep an eye on.
Claritum
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key resource within the business. The Procurement team need only to be able to monitor and report as needed on the flow of purchasing transactions. Introduction. Step 1 Remove the noise.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Wendy Tate, professor of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee, and coeditor-in-chief of the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management said it well , “Eliminating waste is good, but inventory isn’t necessarily the same as waste. In fact, more than 70% of B2B buyers say they are moving to remote or digital purchases.
Procurement Software
JUNE 20, 2023
If you’re not an enterprise company, any software you purchase needs to be versatile, easy to use and fast to implement. SimpliContract SimpliContract is a SaaS-based, AI-powered end-to-end enterprise contract authoring and lifecycle management platform. Contract management software covers a pretty broad spectrum.
Pipefy
JANUARY 30, 2024
That’s where procurement, sourcing, and purchasing technology comes in. 6 procurement technologies to improve your business Transform analog, manual, and paper-ridden processes with end-to-end digitization and automation to improve security, visibility, and control with these six procurement technologies. Purchase orders.
Procurement Software
APRIL 4, 2023
To do this, our function must become collaborative, innovative and dynamic. You should consider these 4 steps of the operational purchasing process when considering tools and applications to improve UX. Purchase order As well as negotiating the best price for the goods or services, the buyer must review the terms and conditions.
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Empowering CPO
JULY 16, 2023
Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.
Procurement Software
JUNE 4, 2024
For this list, we looked at procurement software that focuses on either direct materials or purchased parts. The founders started the company with the vision of tackling the prevalent challenges within these processes through innovative technological solutions. Jiga Jiga is a pioneering platform in the custom manufacturing industry.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 4, 2024
And while enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates and manages all aspects of a business, BPM focuses on its individual functions—optimizing the organization’s existing, repeatable processes end-to-end. BPM can also provide real-time visibility into claim status and performance metrics.
Solvoyo
MARCH 29, 2020
2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! In the supply chain, visibility involves status reporting from suppliers, through the production&distribution infrastructure and all the way down to the shelf level. End-to-end scenario analyses require this visibility data as input.
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Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 13, 2020
IBP requires cross functional alignment to eliminate silos, to achieve accountability for delivering strategic, financial and operational outcomes, and to enable scenario planning that provides forward visibility into the consequences and risks of decisions (Sorensen, 2020).
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 23, 2019
The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. People think of Procurement (inclusive of Purchasing) as the group that will find suppliers (often with the sole objective of cutting costs), negotiate deals, place purchase orders, and deal with supplier issues.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Meaning that 98% of consumers were largely unknown to a company and in case of a failure, these consumers would often be searching for receipts and proof of purchase to demonstrate warranty entitlements. They build on each other and increase the visibility, services and business opportunities. Proactive service. All Rights Reserved.
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