ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

Collaboration 173

Collaboration Suppliers Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency 173

Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For companies committed to embracing these principles, monitoring and reporting ESG metrics within the supply chain is not just a regulatory requirement but a strategic imperative that enhances transparency, builds trust, and secures a competitive edge. Why Is ESG Supply Chain Reporting Important?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Ethics 52

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

a snack food company, came from how they intentionally targeted key strategic initiatives under Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement Ron Schnurs leadership. The leadership team was on board from the beginning but he still had to execute his recommendations in an orderly and intentional manner to deliver the results.

Influencing 103

Influencing Procurement supply chain budgeting Strategic sourcing 103

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In a strategic move that promises too shape the future of ethical business practices, The Honest Company has proudly revealed the appointment of a seasoned professional to ‍the prestigious role ‍of Senior Vice President of Supply Chain. Initiative Impact Automation Reduces manual errors and speeds up processes.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Ethics 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This partnership enables companies to enhance supplier engagement, align ESG goals with business objectives, and achieve measurable progress in their decarbonization efforts. Companies want to avoid or mitigate disruptions to the supply chain and manage stranded assets. But there are other considerations.

Leadership 52

Leadership Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

In a world increasingly driven by the rapid developments within Artificial Intelligence (AI), procurement has the potential for enormous leverage using cutting-edge technology to become a powerhouse for generating efficiency, expanding margins, reducing risk and delivering solutions which the human mind is unable to see.

Supply Chain Efficiency 73

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Stakeholder engagement 73

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Internally, procurement teams must collaborate closely with finance, IT, legal and operational leadership, each with distinct priorities and decision-making authority. Suppliers and external partners contribute another layer of complexity, as they rely on procurement systems for seamless onboarding, data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder engagement 70

Stakeholder engagement Management Procurement Influencing 70

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2021

Leveraging purchasing power to capture volume- based pricing within a competitive supply chain builds sticky relationships with healthy suppliers, keeps input costs low, and acts as a hedge against inflation. This is a great place to begin the conversation about supplier trade credits and terms. Is it worth it?

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Suppliers Purchasing 130

Procurement Leaders

AUGUST 12, 2024

There were several considerations the CPO believed to be important, but top of the list was the need to build capability and leadership within procurement for sustainability – with deep subject-matter expertise and experience. Prioritise and tier your suppliers – which are most material to your decarbonisation ambition?

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 147

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation. Core Competencies in the Procurement Framework Sourcing Involves identifying and evaluating the best suppliers to secure high-quality goods and services.

Procurement 59

Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Tens of thousands of companies were anonymously rated on Comparably.com in nearly 20 different workplace metrics, from compensation, diversity, work-life balance, and leadership to career growth and perks and benefits. Culture & Values: Customer-centric, Collaboration, Results-oriented, Care for and Grow people, and Integrity.

Spend management 246

Spend management supply chain software solutions Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We are essentially set up across four key pillars: Category management and sourcing P2P Supplier management assurance and audit Sustainability. The economic volatility disrupting supply chain and price pressures I’m sure are not unique to G4S. What are the challenges that you and your team currently face? Great question.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Sustainability Suppliers 246

ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The CHIPS Act was created in response to pandemic-induced shortages of semiconductors and other critical manufacturing supplies, causing widespread disruption to supply chains across the country. . 131M towards the creation of a National Supply Chain database. ” Part B: R&D and Emerging Technologies. .

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 223

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Innovation 223

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Essentially every company that manufactures goods today depends on other companies to supply the raw or value-added materials that go into their finished products. Most companies recognize that good supplier relationships are more than simply arm’s length transactions between opposing parties.

Risk 130

Risk Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

A lot of that will depend on how leadership reacts to the seismic shifts we are currently seeing in technology. Or, maybe youre suffering from Cinderella complex: not bold enough to demand an upgrade to the outdated, clunky, legacy Source-to-Pay suite interfaces that suppliers and stakeholders havent really adopted.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Category management 52

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 98

ivalua

MARCH 13, 2019

On February 12 Ivalua hosted Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals gathered for an Exclusive Dinner on the 34th floor of The Gherkin with F1 Veteran and Status Grand Prix Founder, Mark Gallagher. Lessons from the evening’s discussion: Supply chains have more resources and expertise than any single company.

Supply Chain Efficiency 113

Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation Supply chain Bill of materials 113

SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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Supply Chain Analytics supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 111

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

How an organization uses its available resources is one of the main priorities for leadership to determine. You inherit a lot of the risk when you are a key decision-maker, so your best bet is to figure out the most efficient use of resources. Efficiency should be an objective in every area of the company from top to bottom.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 98

Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I spent 11 years there in various roles looking at ERP systems, managing suppliers, suppliers’ relationships, and supply training and really enjoyed it. It could go a number of ways, I think the dominant way in which it is going at the moment is supply market concentration, which is concerning.

Supply Chain Efficiency 278

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Sustainability Procurement 278

SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 111

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. In 2020, I moved back into corporate life as Head Of Supplier Relationship Management with Coventry Building Society. We need cost efficiency internally and cost-effectiveness with our suppliers externally.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Suppliers 246

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

NOTE: The “ Green Giant ” can story and The Four Cornerstones for Leveraging Cost Transparency model resonated most with me. ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. COMPETITORS 1.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

The global economy runs on efficient supply chains. The SCMDOJO Supply Chain Track offers a comprehensive supply chain training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field. It’s your one-stop shop for a complete supply chain management pathway.

Supply Chain Optimization 105

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility 105

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management Strategic sourcing skills are crucial for procurement professionals to effectively identify and then leverage opportunities within the supply base to create value. Strategic sourcing can also help reduce the overall risk in a given supply chain.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 59

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

Supply Chain Optimization 105

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 105

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Subscribe Here!

Leadership 105

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Distribution channels 105

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. Effective supplier negotiations do not limit to the best price but a mutually beneficial agreement from both the parties that can have a profound impact on the company. These risks may include supply chain disruptions and quality issues.

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Supplier negotiation Negotiation Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Kodiak Rating’s Family Secret Recipe for smooth Supplier Management. 1 tbs | Strong Leadership. Subscribe Here!

Suppliers 98

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 2022, he was awarded the Special Mentioned Individual Award by Supply Chain Asia for his contribution to the national emergency procurement for the Covid-19 operation. Furthermore, He was voted by Supply Chain Digital as one of the top 10 procurement executives worldwide. Trillion budget. . Rajeev Karmacharya.

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market.

Supply Chain Efficiency 107

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Supply Chain Optimization 107

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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 93

ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Suppliers Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency 100

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. Structural visibility allows organizations to operate more efficiently.

Supply Chain Visibility 98

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Optimization 98

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

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. About Consus.

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Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 147