Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ongoing disruption requires companies to make a fundamental shift in their supply chain strategy. What makes this transformation so difficult is that the scope of change required is extensive, involving many internal (and external) stakeholders, data and technology.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Create speed and transparency.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

These programs enable bilateral feedback, opportunities for product and service innovation, access to new markets and investment. Source-to-Pay technology can help procurement lay the foundation, by fostering communication, collaboration and better visibility across the global supply chain. .

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 26

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 14, 2025

Continued disruption is driving transformational change in industry supply chains. But, what does supply chain resiliency look like and how do companies need to innovate to achieve it? Companies are urgently evolving to new levels of technology and process maturity to address increasing challenges.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . Enable innovation. Session REPLAY.

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Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain Innovation 130

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Adopting these practices helps to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and automate procurement processes leading to better control and accuracy.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement 244

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 16, 2023

The center will concentrate on end-to-end supply chain visibility, supply chain resiliency, distribution data, climate change solutions, retail fulfillment and education/employee training.

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e2e Supply chain resilience Innovation Supply Chain Visibility 97

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. SRM software helps to analyze this information and even allows for innovative perspectives into this analysis. Learning from Supplier Relationships.

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Suppliers Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

With more resources at their disposal, local talents can create innovative solutions that can further transform the regional economy. With a strong local economy and stable employment opportunities, businesses can further propel their growth and development.

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Eprocurement Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 49

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

According to Geraint John , Vice President Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice, “Supply chain executives overwhelmingly recognize the necessity to make their networks more resilient and agile.” In this blog, let’s explore best practices that drive supply chain resiliency with this definition at the core.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

JUNE 17, 2022

Taking Steps to Increase Resiliency. Procurement leaders are under increased pressure to improve supply chain resilience. In this regard, monitoring supplier performance, compliance, and the flow of materials from the lowest tier of supply to the end consumer is key to promoting end-to-end visibility.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Risk Supply chain resilience 130

SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 88

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Having a complete view of all activities across the Source-to-Pay process is paramount to building effective and resilient supplier relationships. Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions.

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GoProcure blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Not only do companies need to be focused on health and safety concerns, but they also will continue to face challenges like managing remote work, building supply chain resiliency and handling budget pressures.

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Innovation supply chain budgeting Supply chain resilience Procurement 52

SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 73

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.

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Collaboration Innovation Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

Collaboration is key to a successful solution and we are able to achieve this with innovative partnerships. Finally, Archie Mekonnen and Brent Graves , Applied Materials delivered “Managing Supply Chains in the Age of Volatility” to address the future of supply chain management.

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Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 130

Procurement Leaders

JUNE 20, 2022

There were incredible displays of innovation, ESG & supply chain resilience in abundance. Our world is tumultuous to put it mildly, so challenging the status quo can seem scary. But herein lies our greatest opportunity to make a difference.

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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!

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Procurement 84

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. The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business.

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supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 130

ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

Procurement priorities have also become more strategic, as organisations focus on improving supply chain resilience and boosting growth. This means using data to find new revenue streams and unlock supplier-led innovation. Accordingly 50% are increasing investment due to COVID-19, with only 23% decreasing it.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Influence Over Spend: Spend influence is among the top measurements of procurement’s performance, leading to reduced purch asing costs, improved quality and better strategic outcomes such as product innovation. Procurement has a big role to play here.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply chain resilience 162

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

To manage tariffs effectively, companies must align their tariff strategies with their broader business goals, including product design, pricing, supply chain resilience and sustainability objectives. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.

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Supply Chain Optimization Management Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 81

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.

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Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Optimization 91

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

Procurement priorities have also become more strategic, as organizations focus on improving supply chain resilience and boosting growth. This means using data to find new revenue streams and unlock supplier-led innovation. Accordingly 50% are increasing investment due to COVID-19, with only 23% decreasing it.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 130

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The complexity of today’s supply chain makes it more prone to severe impacts from disruptions, just like what happened at the start of the pandemic. . Due to this, many organizations have put supply chain resilience as a top priority. Examples of Collaborative Efforts by Huge Companies.

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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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Innovation Collaboration Supply chain resilience Networking 130

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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Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

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.

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supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This collaboration can involve joint efforts to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and develop innovative, eco-friendly products. Eco-friendly Innovation Sustainable procurement is not solely about minimizing negative impacts; it is also about fostering innovation.

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Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Ethics 130

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20202024: Procurement as a Strategic Business Partner Accelerated Evolution During the COVID-19 Pandemic : The pandemic underscored procurement’s role in ensuring supply chain resilience , managing disruptions, and navigating shortages.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, supply management professionals across the globe have had to quickly prepare for change and innovation in technology, business regulations, and the general speed of commerce. . The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers).

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Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 130

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

It is a conference that gives insight to procurement professionals about procurement innovations and issues that may enhance working capital and cost savings. The key topics in the Digital Procurement World Conference include: Innovation and decentralization. Innovative ecosystem. Overcoming digital transformation failures.

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Strategic Sourceror

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Shoring up staff is a good way to increase supply chain resiliency, which companies are trying to do more of today to ensure theirs has what it takes to stay together when it's taxed in the future. This way, suppliers and retailers can align their respective work processes.

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Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply chain 105

Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2025, businesses will focus on building strong partnerships with suppliers to enhance reliability, drive innovation, and manage risks more effectively. Our innovative platform has helped organizations increase efficiency, improve supplier relations, and make quicker and better-informed decisions through data-driven insights.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

When you think about supply chain resilience, technology can help, but if you’re not actively pursuing a stronger relationship with your strategic suppliers, it’s really difficult to reap the benefits when the hard times are over,” he said.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Sustainability 130

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

When you think about supply chain resilience, technology can help, but if you’re not actively pursuing a stronger relationship with your strategic suppliers, it’s really difficult to reap the benefits when the hard times are over,” he said.

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