ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. To top it all off, extremely tight supply markets have further shifted negotiating leverage from buyers to suppliers. Yet, too few businesses do so well.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Your category management strategy will evolve depending on varying circumstances or situations present, so it’s important to keep in mind that it may require some maintenance or adjustments from time to time. Well, in-depth knowledge of the supply market will inform the best category management strategy.

Category management 108

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 108

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

While the imposition of import/export tariffs on goods is nothing new, the recent spate of quid pro quo mandates is increasing complexity and uncertainty for organizations trying to navigate their impact on supply chains.

Supply Chain Optimization 76

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 76

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2021

Collaborative sourcing is not devaluing traditional sourcing approaches but the embedding of more robust category strategies, more penetrating views of supply markets to enable stronger supplier relationships. 3] Astute Contract Risk Management. This will help protect one from any impending threat of monitory loss.

Contract 52

Contract Sourcing Chief Procurement Officer Contract management 52

Procurify

JULY 20, 2022

So, what are the common challenges purchasing managers face today, and how can they address them? Risk management and mitigation. Risk management and mitigation is a primary purchasing challenge today. Before, purchasing managers often prioritized spend management.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 23, 2020

These found their earliest commercial applications in areas such as customer profiling, market segmentation and credit scoring as well as risk analysis (e.g. to determine the likelihood that a major client will default on a bank loan).

Procurement 78

Procurement Data Sourcing supply chain software solutions 78

Art of Procurement

MARCH 23, 2023

Procurement and supply chain professionals excel at. Nothing that is simple is real, and nothing that is real is simple. The post [Pod] The Next Phase of Dial P for Procurement Begins appeared first on Art of Procurement.

Procurement 128

Procurement Supply chain Supply Supply market 128

TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This can lead to significant problems, such as receiving low-quality products, experiencing delays in delivery, or facing supply chain disruptions. Without a proactive approach to risk management, businesses may find themselves vulnerable to unexpected challenges that could impact their operations.

Strategic sourcing 40

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Una

JUNE 8, 2023

The focus for these items is usually on building strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring a stable supply chain. Top left] Leverage items: These items have a high profit impact and a low supply risk. They are important for generating profits, but the supply market is stable and reliable.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Cost (value) management. Corporate Social Responsibility (including Ethical, green and sustainable supply). Market Intelligence. Risk Management. Process supply (commodities). Key distinct difference is the nature of the supply of raw materials often includes additional intelligence on political dynamics.

Procurement 32

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials supply chain software solutions 32

Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Modern procurement services encompass a wide range of activities such as strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, risk management, and supplier relationship management. However, in today’s complex and globalized economy, procurement goes far beyond simple buying.

Management 40

Management Supplier relationship management Procurement Strategic sourcing 40

Procurement Insights

APRIL 7, 2025

Strategic Impact: End-to-End Transformation vs. Tactical Efficiency Metaprise : Transforms procurement into a strategic, revenue-driving function by aligning sourcing, risk management, and supplier innovation across the ecosystem.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52