ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In today’s dynamic, complex market, where procurement’s objectives continue to grow, data is the fuel for success. In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2024

With Christmas and January sales approaching, procurement teams are well into peak season. On the one hand, supply chain weaknesses are open to risk, and even the smallest challenges are magnified. For many FMCG procurement teams, these risks are linked to inaccurate forecasting. Its a time when the stakes are high.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Procurement has the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to evolve into a strategic powerhouse. Likewise, you could have a progressive organization who values and understands the contribution procurement could make. But then you blow this by futzing around trying to be a cheapskate and running procurement ops in ERP.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

They improve demand prediction accuracy, helplessly align production, and procure 14 forecasting methods that can be applied to a business for growth and future improvements. Supply Chain Collaboration Solid relationships with suppliers can enhance supply chain visibility. Click here! Click here!

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Success! In this article, we will define what the global supply chain is. We will discuss why it is important and the benefits you can gain from the global supply chain. Why is it Important? However, What is it?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt.

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ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

How do Chief Procurement Officers and their teams leverage digital transformation to take control of their data and better deliver against their strategic objectives? . Alex, how important was data during and after the pandemic? Alex, how did organizations respond to pandemic supply chain issues?

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . View Webinar Replay.

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Una

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. Why is visibility so important? Why do we need supply chain visibility?

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 16, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Fourth Party Logistics — Everything You Should Know Fourth-party logistics (4PL) help businesses to optimize their entire chain. In this article, we will discuss what 4PL means.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Cut off from these important imports, MENA companies sharpened their focus on transforming supply chains, as a means of becoming more resilient and agile. Enter eProcurement.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

STAKEHOLDER (AGENT) 1 What are the top five concerns for Chief Procurement Officers? Collaborative efforts between buyers and suppliers, along with better tools, education, and incentives, can help overcome these barriers and foster a more sustainable supply chain. Reference to Scoutbee buycott versus boycott post.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. Companies often struggle to plan for such challenges, which is why developing a strong and resilient supply chain team is so important.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Benefits of Procurement Automation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Procurement and Sustainability are two disciplines and business functions that exist in a perfectly harmonious contradiction. Procurement is Committed.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2020

Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 23, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. We will also discuss its importance and the stages of the contract management process. My name is Marijn Overvest, I'm the founder of Procurement Tactics. The contract management process does not get enough attention as much as supply chain management and process automation.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

A Guide to Contract Management Tools and Processes including a guide to the key steps of the Contract Lifecycle Management Process and to the benefits that using Contract Management software can bring to your Procurement processes. Why is it Important to Manage Contracts? An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management. But there’s more.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Bertrand agrees the rationale for supply management has become even more obvious, but he thinks that despite this not enough attention has been paid to it yet: “One could argue procurement has been heavily focused on supplier management, on ensuring they work with the most appropriate suppliers. According to statistics from the C.B.P.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today Cris Ferregur, Vice President of Business Development at SDI, joins me to talk all about SDI and what they do; predicting demand in an unpredictable world; harnessing the power of data to de-risk supply chains; and bridging gaps to find the balance between new technologies and legacy systems. It’s important to start somewhere.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Importance of Supplier Collaboration Supplier collaboration is the process of connecting and working together with trusted supplier partners to achieve agreed-upon business goals and initiatives. The Role of Communication in Supply Chain Collaboration Communication puts collaboration in motion.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) are not just fancy acronyms used by consultants, procurement and finance professionals. This reflects the increasing digitisation trend in procurement to manage both operational and strategic processes more effectively. Table of Contents What is P2P in Procurement?

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Chatbots in Procurement: Now and the Future Explore how chatbots in procurement have begun to reshape the industry and the exciting possibilities that come along with this technology. You’ve probably interacted with several chatbots as an online customer, but have you ever used a procurement chatbot to make your job easier?

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 19, 2024

Consider ESG Compliance Question: How many solution providers discuss the importance of supply chain visibility and ESG compliance? I also refer to my Procurement Insights blog archives for my interviews and analyses over the past three decades. Look for a connection or a point of common understanding.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

Supply Chain has historically been considered a back office function, necessary but lacking in prestige and strategic value. The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Does that mean that the importance and value of Supply Chain is at a crossroads?

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. Read on if you dare. The chilling result?

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. For instance – improved communication skills or legal contract knowledge.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

It is the largest infrastructure project in Europe and the most important economic and social regeneration project in decades. was set up by the UK Government to design and construct the railway and is responsible for procuring and coordinating a supply chain of designers and contractors to deliver billions of pounds worth of contracts.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices. More importantly, these products grew a staggering 5.6

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices. Sub-tier Supplier Visibility.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For these reasons, many high-end supply chain organizations are investing their money into visibility solutions to get a better handle on their supply chains. Why is visibility so important? For any organization to make clear rational choices, a vast quantity of information is needed.

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