ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements. Supplier Diversity on the World Stage.

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Suppliers Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ethics 246

Procurement Tactics

APRIL 24, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Identifying Suppliers — Embracing Sustainability Identifying suppliers is crucial as they supply all the needs of every business to continue its daily operation. What are Sustainable Suppliers?

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 23, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability Supplier code of conduct allows businesses to establish their internal and external expectations. State clearly what you expect from informed workplaces.

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management Software — Everything You Should Know. Supplier relationship management software is a very important factor for procurement managers to strengthen their relationship with their suppliers. However, what is this supplier relationship management software?

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Skill Dynamics

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As a procurement professional, ensuring your suppliers are acknowledging the role of sustainability within their practices is highly important for, not only the obvious – improving the planet – but building effective relationships and meeting your company’s objectives. What Should a Supplier Sustainability Assessment Contain?

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Sustainability Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics 52

Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Savings can be cashable or non cashable i.e. cost avoidance.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Cost of ownership 130

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When we talk about reputational risk, we refer to damage to a company’s name or brand resulting from the negative actions (inadvertent or not) of a top-tier supplier or sub-tier part of the supply chain. Often they are the result of a supplier cutting costs and corners. What causes reputational risk The causes come from many quarters.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 23, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 12 Best Construction Equipment Suppliers 2023 — Reviews & Pricing A good house and building come from reliable construction equipment and materials. Their versatility is an advantage in heavy work.

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Price Suppliers Negotiation Purchasing 211

The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Here at Thomas , we've been powering North Americas largest and most active network of B2B buyers and industrial/commercial suppliers for more than 120 years. We understand the challenge of finding the best and most reliable suppliers. Thomas makes it easy to filter search results to find the suppliers that fit your needs.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Traditionally, procurement was very focused on a firm’s financial health, and controls regarding these aspects have been in place for quite a long time (this is why all major supplier management solutions have had D&B integrations for more than 20 years). However, things are very different today. This made the most logical sense.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

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Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Top 10 US Dropshipping Suppliers — Pricing & Reviews The US dropshipping market reached an estimated amount of $15.64 Top 10 US Dropshipping Suppliers Study Procurement Study Negotiations 1.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Halo Ai builds its supplier risk profiles via third-party data providers and web-sweeping techniques; it does not allow for supplier self-reporting without using external sources for validation. Overall, it aggregates a plethora of information into one, simple-to-use platform.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Growth Strategic supplier relationships are vital for supporting business growth.

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Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 27, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 10 Best Food Packaging Suppliers In The US — Reviews, Quality, and Pricing The packaging industry in the US shows a positive outlook as the country expects $193.13 growth in 2023.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

Negotiate better prices with suppliers, use alternative materials, or implement lean manufacturing. This might include finding alternative suppliers, using different shipping routes, or changing production schedules. Agile Planning and Sourcing : Be ready to quickly adjust demand forecasts, change orders, and find new suppliers.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 96

Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

From the measurement of greenhouse gas reductions (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) to the percentage of procurement spend directed toward suppliers using renewable energy, the ability of our software to visualize quantitative data efficiently is central to buying decisions.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Raw materials 114

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2024

These issues can affect direct suppliers, but they can also occur anywhere throughout the supply chain, e.g., sub-tier suppliers, shipping and other logistics service providers. Finding new sources of supply: Securing alternative sources of supply from unaffected suppliers is time-consuming and not without risk.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Introduction: Exploring the integration of Beef-On-dairy Supply Chains Welcome to a fascinating exploration of the integration of beef-on-dairy supply chains on the aginfo Ag information Network. Implementing collaborative partnerships with‍ suppliers and distributors to ensure seamless coordination.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By understanding the S&OP process, procurement teams can make more informed decisions, improve supplier relationships, and support overall business growth. They can get involved in the Demand Review of S&OP and see the NPI pipeline and also any changes in product design changes and communicate with suppliers proactively.

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It ensures that organizations have the right materials sourced from the right suppliers at the right time and for the best cost, making tariff management a natural part of these processes. Direct materials management is essential for aligning demand, supply and product objectives throughout the product lifecycle.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 110

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A network approach where suppliers maintain rich information on their cost structures (SG&A, machine rates, etc.) Instead of using RFXs, buyers and suppliers could benefit from the cost modeling and calculation capabilities to define and optimize prices of parts and products.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 30, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 9 Best US Lumber Suppliers — Industry Outlook, Considerations, Pricing, and Reviews The US based Forest Economic Advisors, LLC (FEA) predicted a 16% US housing drop in 2023.

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Price Suppliers Quality Negotiation 177

Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It will require careful planning across multiple areas, not the least of which is supplier relations. And this is where CPOs must take heed: while relationships with key suppliers are crucial, smaller businesses must not be neglected. There is, but only with a mindset that prioritises a smooth relationship with small suppliers.

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Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Effective supplier management is essential for educational institutions. Managing these suppliers isnt just about making purchases; it ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and quality education. What is Supplier Management?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 23, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 12 Best UK Drop Shipping Suppliers 2023 — Pricing & Reviews The drop shipping industry is saturated but it is still a profitable business in 2023. 8 Considerations When Choosing Dropshipping Suppliers 1.

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Procurement Tactics

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Sourcing suppliers ChatGPT can help procurement professionals to identify potential suppliers by analyzing supplier data. Additionally, it can identify potential suppliers based on their industry, location, or product/service offerings. Here are some ways ChatGPT can help procurement professionals: 1.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations. This process is known as supplier risk management.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ongoing training is important for procurement teams to keep up with the constantly evolving and advancing procurement tech and services landscape, specifically in niche areas such as category management, supplier management, negotiation and strategic sourcing and in the broader areas of change management and leadership.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many businesses go to market for solution support within supplier management with ESG/Corporate sustainability as a primary compelling event, or driving factor. These metrics also inform the typical basis of the business case. This is primarily grounded in legislative requirements (CSDDD, CSRD, EUDR, LkSG etc.),

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Procurement Leaders

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Challenge Pharmaceutical company Gilead has a well-established supplier emissions-reduction programme and science-based targets, but aims to increase its use of primary data – especially among suppliers it considers most critically important.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It covers the following: Suites Supplier management solutions (with enhanced risk capabilities) TPRM solutions SCRM solutions Contract (risk) management solutions GRC solutions Risk information and content originators This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. It involves a methodical approach aimed at developing long-term supplier relationships, mitigating risks, and improving overall cost efficiency. Done well, it can become a key driver of competitive advantage.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Highlights this SolutionMap Insider cycle SolutionMap data covers both new and established vendors, and two factors inform the comparisons made within the dataset: technical capability (gathered via a rigorous Request for Information or RFI process ) and customer ratings. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Procurement Sourcing Contract Risk 88

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. Alerts inform you of any deviation which allows you to set up mitigation plans and follow up on corrective actions. Therefore, allowing suppliers to update (under the user control) a PO is key.

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