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Innovation Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain resilience 
ivalua
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. The release also adds or deepens integrations with Ivalua’s growing partner ecosystem to improve decision-making and optimize the purchasing experience for users. Sourcing Innovations: .
Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.
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ivalua
JUNE 26, 2023
Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.
SCMDOJO
MAY 15, 2024
Supply chain design and optimization projects present significant challenges, ranging from complex network structures, and multiple databases to diverse business objectives. However, achieving these objectives requires a strategic approach and a deep understanding of dynamics within the supply chain ecosystem.
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency.
SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Then, 2020 sent shockwaves through many JIT strategies; the disruption was just too big to absorb and supply chain ecosystems had not been built to flex.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Tariff management is a strategic subset of direct materials management and sourcing that involves navigating and optimizing the complex costs and regulatory implications of importing materials and goods across borders. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
In the healthcare supply chain, there are three main challenges pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and patients are facing: shortages and delays; lack of convenient and cost-effective fulfillment options; and rising counterfeiting and regulatory changes, along with a persistent need for better drug cold chain management.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 9, 2025
Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. Click here!
ivalua
MAY 6, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. According to Jones, there four key areas in which modern software will enable and empower procurement: 1) Optimize automation.
ivalua
MAY 17, 2023
Collaboration is key to a successful solution and we are able to achieve this with innovative partnerships. This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 28, 2024
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 7, 2023
Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain. Shared value creation Supplier collaboration fosters shared value creation through enhanced innovation, improved operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Today, we are seeing significant digital disruption in the business of trade and supply chain financing that is largely influenced by global events and geopolitics, changing regulations, compliance and control requirements, advancements in technology and innovation, and access to capital.
ivalua
APRIL 27, 2023
CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives.
ivalua
APRIL 27, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. According to Supply Chain Now’s Greg White, the cracks have been exposed and there is nowhere to hide.
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Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.
ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 13, 2020
Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
DECEMBER 15, 2022
As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 26, 2024
As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond. Here are five key trends that will shape procurement and supply chain management in the coming year.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 5, 2024
So it’s no surprise that the future of manufacturing now lies in a technology that combines all of those high-end innovations: Predictive Procurement. It leverages advanced technologies to optimize and automate procurement cycles and predict more favorable outcomes.
ivalua
APRIL 5, 2023
With the same enthusiasm and innovation as always, we gathered together this year to explore a new frontier of possibilities in procurement. The 12 Customer/Partner Day breakout sessions featured Ivalua’s talented solution and product experts–bringing innovation and “groundbreaking” discussion topics into the mix!
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Arkestro
JANUARY 4, 2023
Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. But if there’s one advantage, it’s that crisis creates change and the potential for innovation. The talent shortage in procurement and supply chain is nothing new: it’s been going on for several years now.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 28, 2024
This year, supply chain disruptions have posed significant obstacles for small business owners. Understanding the 2024 Supply Chain Challenges Before we look at the key takeaways, let’s first understand the supply chain challenges that have dominated 2024.
Supply Chain Trend
JULY 2, 2020
A recent study suggests that supply chain planners spend 50% of their time on data gathering and tinkering with it. Knowing this, who wants a job in supply chain planning when you just finished your degree? How can supply chain attract the best talent when all you do is tying data together?
EazyStock
JANUARY 17, 2022
The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. Supply Chain Digitalization.
Empowering CPO
JUNE 14, 2023
But before we venture into the depths of innovation in this field, let’s first establish what procurement really is. Importance of Innovative Procurement Models In the era where change is the only constant, innovation has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Introduction A. Understanding Procurement A.
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Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. It also provided insight into building resilience through technology, people, and processes concerning the continuous improvement of the supply chain.
Barkers Procurement
MAY 22, 2024
At Barkers our ESG Health Check concentrates on the activity within your supply chain. Assessing your supply chain performance is strategically important for your organisation as studies show that the majority (80%) of emissions and ESG risk lies in a business’ supply chain.
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The primary goals of SRM are to foster hand-in-glove supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize the value chain. Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
At its core, procurement transformation is all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. It also provided insight into building resilience through technology, people, and processes concerning the continuous improvement of the supply chain.
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. Sources innovation by engaging suppliers in new product/service development. What are the company's goals for growth, cost reduction, sustainability, innovation etc? Purchasing's value-add is more limited.
TYA Suite
JULY 17, 2024
Integrates digital procurement strategies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and innovation. Utilizes data analytics and market intelligence to optimize category performance and mitigate risks. Incorporates digital procurement strategies to track and report sustainability metrics across the supply chain.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 17, 2024
As these innovations are dynamically reshaping the commerce journey, it is crucial for leaders to anticipate and future-proof their enterprises to embrace the new paradigm. This includes trust in the data, the security, the brand and the people behind the AI.
HICX
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
According to the Logistics Bureau , strategically reducing supply chain costs can substantially boost net profits, while the scope for potential reductions remains wide open. This is especially the case as supply chains become increasingly complex and digitalized. This is positive.
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Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.
Supply Chain Action Blog
JUNE 29, 2016
From an operational perspective, the greatest leverage for revenue, margin, and working capital lies in the structure of the supply chain or value network.*. In fact, the best value network structure for an individual product may itself be a portfolio of multiple supply chains. It’s Never One and Done.
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Empowering CPO
JUNE 9, 2023
By measuring key aspects of the procurement process, these metrics provide insights that can drive significant improvements in cost-efficiency, operational performance, and supply chain resilience. Importance and Impact on the Organization – Delivery metrics are vital for maintaining a smooth and efficient supply chain.
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Empowering CPO
JUNE 30, 2023
Procurement is no longer just about sourcing goods and services; it’s about creating strategic alliances, driving innovation, and adding value to the organization. Our solutions are not just about reducing costs; they’re about creating value, fostering innovation, and driving business growth.
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