ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. These solutions also improve collaboration among organizations and suppliers, and enable procurement teams to leverage data analytics to optimize contract negotiations, payments, buying patterns and more.

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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. But there is the reality of automation in Procurement.

Supply Chain Efficiency 19

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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. An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management. Why is it Important to Manage Contracts?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, governing how resources, equipment, and services are acquired to bring a project from blueprint to reality. What makes procurement in construction unique is the high level of customization required per project.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Procurement professionals of all types face a challenging and dynamic work environment. The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. What Are the Biggest Procurement Challenges in Health and Pharma?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Enhancing collaboration pays off, both by increasing transparency with suppliers and improving the bottom line through multi-tier supply chain visibility. The Role of Communication in Supply Chain Collaboration Communication puts collaboration in motion.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 17, 2023

If Procurement can impact everything from customer satisfaction and product & service quality to cash flows and profitability – shouldn’t it be on top of every team’s 2023 training list? Supply chains are becoming more and more complex, constrained, and daunting by the day.

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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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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

” – Albert Einstein It started as a simple exercise: ask ChatGPT, “What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025?” What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025? What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2023?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Efficient Supply Chain Practices: Automated Distribution Centers and Computerized Inventory Systems Automation is a key component of Walmart’s efficient supply chain practices.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Frank is the Director of Market Strategy at Cleo, where he is focused on helping companies get ahead and stay ahead despite persistent supply chain complexity. The basics of group purchasing Group purchasing refers to the practice of businesses or organizations coming together to purchase goods or services at a discounted price.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

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. As a public funded project, supply chain transparency is critical. Develop the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

The latest major disruption that has the entire supply chain world buzzing? We’ve interviewed executives in Retail , Public Sector , Procurement and other industries and disciplines to get a sense of how the industry is reacting, not only to navigate the immediate challenges, but to future proof themselves from future disruption.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation. A well-established sourcing strategy helps businesses secure the best quality materials at the most competitive prices. This involves supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.

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Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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. What is P2P in Procurement? What is P2P in procurement?

Sourcing 52

Sourcing supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

to the complex exercise of pricing. of course, has the potential to affect multiple stages and functions of the supply chain. But pricing — given its dependence on a host of ever-changing factors — seems an especially fertile target for the technology. pricing model. “If In its purest form, A.I. Can the A.I.-driven

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TYA Suite

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Procurement is a vital activity in any firm, responsible for procuring goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively. Effective procurement risk management is essential to ensure smooth operations and safeguard the organization’s interests. Operational risks can cause inefficiencies, delays, and higher costs.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 30, 2023

Posted on August 22, 2011 (Original post date May 2007) Dangerous Supply Chain Myths Revisited (Part 7): Enabling Technology – The Emergence of the Metaprise Each day for the next seven days I will be posting parts 1 through 7 from what is considered to be one of the most popular series in the Procurement Insights Blog’s history.

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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.

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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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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

US procurement startups are killing it. It’s no surprise that in the home of big tech, Silicon Valley and seemingly endless VC investors, there’s a thriving and diverse procurement tech ecosystem. Let’s have a look at the who’s who in the American procurement startup space. Hot diggity dawg!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

While many Supply Chain leaders are superb within their functional construct, far fewer have demonstrated an ability to lead beyond these areas and run the overall business. A lack of Supply Chain education and certification curriculum that goes beyond functional training. Much of the training is in specific skills (eg.

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The Good Spending

JUNE 15, 2022

Buygrid Framework: An introduction to industrial buying theory The Buygrid Framework (1967) classical procurement theory analyzes the industrial (B2B) buying behavior and business processes. The new supplier selection will be based on POC or prototypes, where the technical evaluation will prevail over price. Buy from Amazon U.K.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A Response (Part 1) The annual CPO Agenda from the Hackett Group always makes fascinating reading, as it reveals the changing priorities of the world’s procurement leaders. Ensuring supply continuity moves down a place and combating inflationary pressures is at number three. What is the probability of a supply chain disruption?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Supply Chain has a central and pivotal role, if not the controlling responsibility, for Cash Cycle management. From the inbound perspective he Supply Chain team typically procures raw materials, expedites their delivery. End to End Supply Chain Visibility and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum’s solution for bespoke procurement. Bespoke purchases can be sourced from a variety of suppliers at vastly differing prices, quality and approaches to corporate social responsibility. . Sourcing outside of procurement systems. Introduction. 1 Introduction.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. For instance, a company should explore if the supply chain can be re-engineered to provide further efficiency and reduce cost.

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Claritum

AUGUST 15, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Which can be bought from a huge variety of suppliers at vastly differing prices, quality and approaches to corporate social responsibility. Buying in this way means that companies are offered no price leverages and end up paying higher prices. Introduction. 1 Introduction. 5 Claritum.

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Tips for Building an Effective Procurement Data Strategy Robots in Procurement Supplier selection & risk management Think of machine learning as your trusted advisor when it comes to choosing and monitoring suppliers.

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Do you have visibility of a global supply chain? If your organisation struggles with supply chain visibility you are not alone, according to Deloitte’s survey of Chief Procurement Officers, 65% of CPO’s have limited or no visibility beyond their Tier 1 suppliers.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to drive up prices and threaten shipping. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? 7 Emerging Supply Chain Risks Supply Chain Disruption Diversifying your supply chain One of the cornerstones of supply chain resilience is diversification.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In the world of Procurement, many things can be taken for granted. The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. Robust and dependable data can help provide better supply chain visibility and help leaders identify potential weak links.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 5, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Understanding the impact of the market price index on your demand.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

15.14] An overview of SDI’s Zeus technology, how it tackles some of the industry’s key challenges to give organizations power over their supply chains, and what makes it so different from other technologies. 18.37] Why SDI created the ZEUS Supply Chain Analytics Guidebook. 46.26] The future for SDI.

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Bespoke purchases can be sourced from a variety of suppliers at vastly differing prices, quality and approaches to corporate social responsibility. If information on purchases is hard to gather and incomplete, there is no spend visibility or control over the bespoke expenditure. Sourcing outside of procurement systems.

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Procurify

JUNE 8, 2022

Ideally, you want your suppliers to deliver high quality products and services within the required timeframe at a reasonable price. . Effective supplier base management requires substantial resources proportional to the size of supply base. . What’s more, a poorly managed supply base presents many supply line risks.

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