All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Quality management can be a make-or-break point for a manufacturing or distribution business.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Peter Smith, Managing Director, Procurement Excellence Ltd. The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published new guidelines on outsourcing , a document that has wide-ranging implications for every banking organisation, and requires careful consideration by procurement leaders and functions. The guidelines will enter into force on 30 September 2019.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Imagine if your RFQ process took 50% less time, eliminating stacks of paper, manila file folders, and clunky filing cabinets. Imagine that you’re able to handle the typically arduous and detailed processes of procurement automatically and with less staff. This isn’t a dream. According to The Hackett Group, world-class procurement organizations successfully handle the RFQ […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Gap Inc. replaced manual picking and sorting operations with an automated system, resulting in a big boost in productivity at its distribution center.

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Warehouse operations 81

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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

I recently presented at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix Arizona. It was a great conference, and I. The post Gartner Supply Chain Conference: Trends 2019 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Viparis has chosen Ivalua and CKS to equip its Procurement department with a software suite that meets the challenges of an exceptional deadline for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and will help sustain the Group’s growth. 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 Proc

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! When I was presenting the latest Supply Chain Strategic Plan the CEO said to me, “We’ve already spent millions on Supply Chain! Everything should be working like clockwork. Why do you need more money?

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

We have fantastically accurate information available quickly about all sorts of things in the supply chain — but these nodes of data-gathering are like narrowly-focused spotlights on an otherwise dark stage.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Join the Ivalua team at DITX for the 3rd year in a row. This event is organised by Procurement Leaders and and will be held at Code Node , London. If you would like more information about the event, or to register, please visit the event website. The Ivalua team looks forward to meeting you there. The post DITX Conference, 6th – 7th November 2019, London appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement Zen

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Let's look at the supplier market. Let's discover, how it influences your commodity strategy. This is the continuation of last weeks episode with the internal focus. Phil: Hello everyone. This is Philip and this is Tanya and we're here for week number two: how to create a commodity strategy. Last week we talked about the internal influencing factors.

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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts. Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. “Fish are friends, not food.”. Bruce, a great white shark, and his two shark friends gather alongside Dory and Marlin, taking a sacred oath, swearing off eating fish.

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Ms. Category Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

ProcureCon Marketing - Join me on November 18-20th in Austin, Texas. I'll be presenting my case study of managing agencies through the product lifecycle.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post Digital Procurement Maturity Assessment appeared first on Ivalua.

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Claritum

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Bath, UK (September 4, 2019) – Claritum, a provider of cloud based spend management solutions, today announced that Coca-Cola has been added to the many brands procuring marketing goods and services through our Cloud solution. “Adding Coca-Cola to the list of brands using Claritum to purchase their branded goods is great news.” said Prof.

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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Social Media Tips for Supply Chain Leaders! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Daniela McVicker. Content has never been at the forefront of supply chain companies’ marketing strategies. However, things are starting to change, and businesses have started investing a considerable amount of time into their marketing services especially in content which has become such

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post Ivalua Recognized as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites 2019 appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement 100

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2019 appeared first on Ivalua.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Únase a Ivalua y CKS Iberia en el evento más grande de España para CPO’s. Más de 600 empresas de diferentes industrias están invitadas al evento para discutir el enfoque de este año, la transformación digital. Visite nuestro stand en la feria para obtener más información sobre cómo acelerar su transformacion digital con Ivalua. Para reservar una reunión en el sitio con el equipo, comuníquese con Yasmine en ybr@ivalua.com.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The Ivalua team will be returning to eWorld Procurement & Supply in London. Come and visit us on our Booth and we will also shortly announce our presentation slot. Why is it important to put the sparkle back into your Supplier Relationships? For many organisations, SRM is a tool simply to manage suppliers, totally missing the ‘Relationship’ aspect.

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