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New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives

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Lack of system integrations and actionable insights are stopping organizations from accurately measuring performance. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement.

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Supply Chain in the Time of Corona

All Things Supply Chain

The corona lock-down has one advantage: I finally have the time to read the stack of books on my bedside table.

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AI’s Great, But It Still Takes Humans to Enforce Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to protecting computers and information systems from cyber attack, artificial intelligence and machine learning can help — but they’re no cure-all for a growing problem.

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3 Contract Management Security Risks to Prioritize

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We all know that the procurement business can be tough, and one of the toughest parts of it is recognizing the biggest security risks in contract management. Vendor contracts are a top priority for anyone in procurement. The trick is to avoid contract management security risks while providing the necessary level of transparency. Here’s what […].

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

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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Intalere Selects Consus & Ivalua to Drive Source to Contract Best Practices

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Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere , a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Louis, Mo., has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 27/03/20 – 02/04/20

All Things Supply Chain

Mercedes F1 engineers help make a breathing aid for coronavirus patients Formula One engine manufacturer, Mercedes, has partnered up with clinicians and university engineers in London to design a breathing…

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How Big Data Analytics is Revolutionizing Sourcing Processes for Walter Charles III

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“Big Data” is everywhere. The value of quality data has never been higher, and the power to process that data is more readily available than ever. To better understand the impact of big data analytics on procurement, we turned to industry veteran Walter Charles, CPO at Allergan, who sees big data as a major disruptor. To get the details on big data and augmented analytics, download the Gartner report, How Augmented Analytics Will Transform Your Organization: A Gartner Trend Insight Report. .

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Unleashing the Full Potential of Procurement through Digitization by Natacha Tréhan

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The post Unleashing the Full Potential of Procurement through Digitization by Natacha Tréhan appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Should Lead the Boardroom … the Coronavirus Proves it!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! The Coronavirus situation has now been declared a pandemic. With over 750,000 cases, over 36000 deaths the expectation is the number of infections will continue to grow at an incredibly rapid rate. Countries and companies are taking extreme measures.

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AI Can Help Make Supply Chains Sustainable

Supply Chain Brain

By thoughtfully implementing AI, companies can pursue sustainability in ways that would be nearly impossible without it.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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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Real-Time Supply Chain, GPS and Telematics More Essential Than Ever

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The post Real-Time Supply Chain, GPS and Telematics More Essential Than Ever appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Intalere Selects Consus & Ivalua to Drive Source to Contract Best Practices

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Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Louis, Mo., has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. Consus partnered with Ivalua to lead the implementation and transformation effort at Intalere to drive cost savings, transparency and improved effici

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Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Study after study shows that this is a common view held amongst Executives and peer functions alike.

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In 2020, Supply-Chain Digitization Is No Longer Optional

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Disruption in today’s business climate mandates that companies undertake the digitization of their supply chains.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

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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Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on the GFR/Retail category

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Simon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Sushank Agarwal, Efficio’s SME on GFR/Retail about the impact COVID-19 is having on the this category. Key discussion points include: What impact is COVID-19 having on GFR and the market more generally? What advice/tips would you give to someone under pressure in this category? Can there be any positive impacts either now or in the future?

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The Coronavirus Is Shattering Traditional Supply Chains

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By mid-March, it had become difficult to keep track of what seemed like the high-speed unravelling of the world’s economy and its means of social connection. Abrupt governmental decrees, designed to contain the rapid global spread of COVID-19, were being matched by equally unsettling private-sector decisions to cancel or postpone public events, college classes, athletic competitions, worship services, and much, much more.

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Tips for Saving Money on Freight Shipping! (Infographic)

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Freight shipping article, and permission to publish here, provided by Victor at excelsior.ph. For companies trying to make a sale of their goods and services overseas, saving money on shipping expenses is a big thing. There are numerous ways that can assist a company in lessening the costs of shipping while increasing their profit and customer satisfaction at the same time.

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Enabling Visibility Across the Agricultural Industry

Supply Chain Brain

The agricultural supply chain is one of the world’s most vital conduits between producers and consumers. Yet visibility and traceability remain major concerns.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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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Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on the IT sector

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Simon Lipscomb, Sales and Marketing Director at Efficio speaks to Charles Blair, Efficio's SME on technology about the impact COVID-19 is having on the technology category.

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Ivalua Study: Tech Challenges Hinder Procurement

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New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives. Lack of system integrations and actionable insights are stopping organisations from accurately measuring performance . 31 March, Redwood City, CA – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement.

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5 Signs its Time to Upgrade Your Accounts Receivable System!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Best Practices for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable! Accounts Receivable article and permission to publish here provided by Nathan Miller at tesorio.com. Many companies hesitate to upgrade or change their Accounts Receivable System simply because they feel they can continue to achieve the same results using the same systems and processes as they did five years ago.

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The Secret to Carbon Neutrality Is in Your Dumpster

Supply Chain Brain

Efforts to achieve carbon neutrality are everywhere you look.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Managing Project Spend – Tarmo Saidla from Procurement Flow

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Tarmo Saidla joins me from Procurement Flow, an Estonian startup focusing on: Making workflows more visible for procurement and requisitioners Keeping budgets under control for CFOs Allowing project managers to keep track in real time of what in the process their requisitions for materials and services are at. The classic "to do", "doing", "done" kanban interface of the tool allows buyers and stakeholders to collaborate on projects without the need for silos and email-based communication.

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Effective Procurement Performance Measurement

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The post Effective Procurement Performance Measurement appeared first on Ivalua.

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Coronavirus & The CPG World: What to do now and how to prepare for the future?

Solvoyo

At Solvoyo, we are also concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic. Our thoughts are with all human-kind and hope that the global community will come out of this period with the least damage and the most enlightenment. Nothing will be the same in our lives, so let us prepare for a different future together. What does this mean for the CPG world? We believe that the CPG commercial world is already taking several actions to adapt to the supply chain disruptions of the pandemic.

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SKO

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Sundar Kamakshisundaram

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Coronavirus & The CPG World: What to do now and how to prepare for the future?

Solvoyo

At Solvoyo, we are also concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic. Our thoughts are with all human-kind and hope that the global community will come out of this period with the least damage and the most enlightenment. Nothing will be the same in our lives, so let us prepare for a different future together. What does this mean for the CPG world? We believe that the CPG commercial world is already taking several actions to adapt to the supply chain disruptions of the pandemic.

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