ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach. Zara & fast-fashion.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. About Ivalua. Markus Leutert.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 81% of procurement teams feel pressured by executive teams to respond more quickly and effectively to challenges such as inflation, disruptions, and shortages.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. .

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

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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. . Körber at a Glance…. Körber at a Glance….

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. In fact, the pandemic spurred enormous growth and expansion for Procurement, while helping uncover hidden weaknesses in procurement processes and procedures. Why is visibility so important?

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 20, 2021

COVID-19 was a wakeup call for procurement teams who failed to invest in the tools and resources necessary to protect their supply chains.

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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.

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ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Transparency, or ability to scale data, across an organization.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 19, 2023

Warehouse management means managing and controlling everything that happens in a warehouse to handle goods efficiently. A recent study conducted by Oracle revealed that a staggering 82% of American consumers express concern over the potential impact of supply chain disruptions, such as delivery delays. However, what is it?

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Procurement Templates

AUGUST 28, 2024

The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. The interplay of economic, geopolitical, environmental, and technological factors has created a volatile environment, compelling organizations to rethink their procurement strategies.

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How to Improve Procurement Efficiency. Procurement was once known for imposing clunky purchasing processes. In recent years, however, many teams have managed to successfully shake off this long-outdated reputation. 8 Steps to Improve Procurement Efficiency. Establish clear expectations for your supply base.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. The key for procurement teams is to stay ahead of inflationary trends so they can anticipate needs and adjust accordingly before problems arise.

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. To foster inter-enterprise collaboration, best-in-class procurement teams are implementing cloud-based technologies that support workflow-enabled processes.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. Importantly, the study demonstrates why more needs to be done across the supply chain to assess and measure green credentials regularly. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions. Taking action today.

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 10, 2022

The outsourcing trend and the growing importance of supply chains are affecting working conditions, as well as the health and safety of suppliers and contractors, all of which need to be consolidated and addressed in weekly or monthly meetings. any initial supply chain.

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Procurement Leaders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fast forward a few months, and with those same events continuing to challenge procurement teams, leaders have revealed what it is that they want. Instead, developing team skills and talent tops CPOs’ agenda for the coming 12 months. It caps a growing recognition of the importance of the people staffing today’s procurement teams.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Regardless, one of the functions that plays a preeminent role in terms of influencing time to market is Supply Chain. Here we discuss the many ways that Supply Chain can help, or hurt, your time to market performance. That is the job of the Procurement team.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 23, 2023

It focuses on making things better by improving quality, getting rid of waste, and making processes more efficient. It became a go-to approach for organizations aiming for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and increased efficiency. Kaizen involves enhancing both equipment and work procedures. CERTIFICATE COURSES 1.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. Procurement Tracking is the process of monitoring and managing procurement activities. Procurement Tracking: Why is it Important?

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A strategic sourcing manager is a key person in ensuring that the strategic process is effective and efficient. However, not many people know their real role in procurement. . We will discuss the role of strategic sourcing managers within the procurement team and their responsibilities in a company.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulatory compliance. Process Efficiency: Streamline procurement processes through automation, reducing lead times and operational costs. Cut the waffle and get to the point.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2022

The initial focus is on digitising the Procure-to-Order process with subsequent phases planned for invoicing and sourcing. Aegion’s procurement team planned a multi-phase transformation to deliver efficiency and transparency, while ensuring savings flow to the bottom line. About Aegion Corporation.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Check out my other page on s trategic sourcing A procurement assessment of needs is a systematic evaluation conducted by organizations to determine their requirements for goods, services, or works. This assessment aims to identify what the organization needs to procure to fulfill its objectives effectively and efficiently.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation. When it comes to supply continuity, being proactive about mitigating disruptions is essential, yet many procurement organizations may still lack sufficient resources. Risk Metrics.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement specialists can use eAuctions to engage and negotiate with more vendors utilizing an organized approach which thus eliminates any need for cumbersome one-on-one meetings. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

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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.

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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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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 26, 2022

What are the challenges that you and your team currently face? The economic volatility disrupting supply chain and price pressures I’m sure are not unique to G4S. Inflationary pressures and keeping costs down while focusing on service and improved efficiencies are key challenges and a focus for us.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Sustainable procurement, also known as green procurement, refers to the adoption of processes that are concerned with environmental, social, and governmental factors while considering the price and quality of goods that will be acquired by a company. . An Impactful Pairing of CSR and Procurement. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

AUGUST 28, 2024

Supplier onboarding is a critical process in procurement and supply chain management, directly influencing efficiency and performance. This guide explores key steps, challenges, and best practices to optimize onboarding within procurement and purchasing contexts.

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In times like these, it’s crucial to turn to the latest technologies, which facilitate greater ease of operations to reduce strain on current employees and attract the top talent and supplies to your business. More efficient vendor selection with advanced search engine techniques.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The partnership with TransferMate removes this friction, creating a transparent, rapid and low-cost solution to paying suppliers anywhere in the world. in 2022*, the financial friction that arises from such transactions weakens links in the supply chain. With global trade volumes expected to grow by 4.7%

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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. .

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