ivalua

JUNE 28, 2021

Financial impact of COVID-19 has delayed payments and kept focus on cost, but research shows this is adversely affecting supplier relationships and access to innovation. The findings show late payments are having a knock-on effect across the supply chain. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud based Spend Management solutions.

Risk 130

Risk Suppliers supply chain budgeting Innovation 130

Una

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Amplify Your Business Spend Management Strategies with a GPO. Any business, regardless of size, can take advantage of the “strength in numbers” concept and access pre-negotiated contracts with some of the nation’s top suppliers and vendors , saving big on their portion of spend. GPOs aren’t just about generating cost savings.

Spend management 97

Spend management Management Purchasing Real-time Visibility 97

ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . AI-powered contract management. Other notable highlights include: Supplier Risk & Performance Management . About Ivalua. 212-239-8594.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 130

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. In addition, the broader supply chain organization was working to implement other new tools and processes.

Influencing 103

Influencing Procurement supply chain budgeting Strategic sourcing 103

ivalua

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

12, 2019 — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year. Empowering Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe. in “ The Forrester Wave : Supplier Risk And Performance Management (SRPM) Platforms, Q1 2018.”

Bill of materials 35

Bill of materials supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 35

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Most organizations continue to suffer from severely limited visibility in the lower levels of their supply chains. About the research.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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

ivalua

JULY 10, 2019

Best practice supply chain & procurement capabilities now available for rapid deployment to manufacturers. Redwood City, CA July 10, 2019 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged suite of solutions for manufacturers.

supply chain budgeting 113

supply chain budgeting Bill of materials Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 113

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! These challenges include stakeholder resistance, lack of clear project objectives, execution roadblocks, poor adoption, and risks to governance.

Procurement 239

Procurement Change management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 239

Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Managing these suppliers isnt just about making purchases; it ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and quality education. What is Supplier Management?

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Procurement is perfectly placed to help manage this growing risk landscape, support innovation and create sustainable cost savings. Purchasing (45%), invoicing (41%) and budget management (39%) are the most digitised processes to date. Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes .

Procurement 164

Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply chain 164

Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Though it makes budgeting a bit more complex , its often worth it.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Budget 52

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices. 16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply chain 130

Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Effective planning can begin by setting clear objectives, defining the scope and deliverables, estimating the timeframe of the procurement process, and identifying potential risks and inconveniences. Budget Control When it comes to maintaining budgetary control throughout the entire procurement process, job orders are crucial.

supply chain budgeting 184

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Negotiation Budget 184

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Ikea is a leader with plans to ensure a sustainable supply chain. Many changes can reduce costs or reduce risk at the same time as delivering improved CSR. Digitization of Procurement and supply chain is an area that is ripe for incrementalism. This is a shame not just for the social benefit.

supply chain budgeting 130

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

ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. To put that in perspective, the US GDP that year was just over $21 trillion and federal spend was $4.4 trillion, making grants roughly 17% of the total federal budget. .

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Management supply chain budgeting Budget 130

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

But before this can happen someone has to identify suitable vendors to secure goods and services at the best value (not necessarily the lowest price) within a variety of constraints (risk management, ESG and regulatory factors etc.). Supply chain collaboration: You identified key suppliers in the strategic sourcing activities.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Redwood City, CA – November 7, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced a range of new innovations that enable direct material procurement and supply chain leaders to launch more profitable, successful products. Enhancements enable manufacturers to launch more profitable, successful products.

Innovation 22

Innovation Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency Management 22

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. As Forrester’s VP and Principal Analyst Duncan Jones noted, while avoiding risk is impossible, preparing for it is critical. But cost reduction is no longer sufficient.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Ensuring supply continuity requires timely and open sharing of information.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

supply chain budgeting 81

supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 81

Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The best way to minimize disruption is to identify the various supplier risks and create a plan of action for what to do if the risk becomes a reality. Financial Risks Risks in this category range from an unexpected change in the exchange rate to supplier bankruptcy. This can also include economic instability.

supply chain software solutions 52

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

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market. At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Leaders must make a concerted effort.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration 130

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from: Donna Wilczek, EVP Strategy and Innovation at Coupa , spend management suite provider and one of Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know. So, 2024 … are you ready for it? Coupa and our customers are ready.

Procurement solutions 102

Procurement solutions supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 102

TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry, characterized by intricate processes and substantial investments, constantly seeks ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely project completion. This comprehensive solution streamlines procurement activities, improves and provides transparency across the entire supply chain.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Management Procurement supply chain budgeting 40

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

JAGGAER characterizes the steps in this process as Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing , and Contracts. Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. Digital S2P platforms provide real-time insights into supplier performance, contract compliance, and spending patterns.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing e2e Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Instead of looking at direct materials and purchased parts, the hidden opportunity is often found in effective tail spend management. The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. This is usually areas of indirect spend which have previously been relatively unexplored. What is tail spend?

Spend management 52

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Instead of looking at direct materials and purchased parts, the hidden opportunity is often found in effective tail spend management. The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. This is usually areas of indirect spend which have previously been relatively unexplored. What is tail spend?

Spend management 52

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Competitive bidding 52

ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Payment Cards FAQ: More Cash Rewards, Less Effort April 28, 2023 | | Innovation by Steve Carter Unlock your Payment Solution Organizations are rethinking their traditional payment methods as they seek to maximize savings while securely streamlining the invoicing process.

Innovation 130

Innovation Purchasing supply chain budgeting Contract 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Its approach uses an all-in-one spend platform that combines expense management, corporate cards, travel and business accounts. Gatekeeper combines contract lifecycle management with third-party risk management, two areas that are related but usually addressed with disparate software tools.

e2e 103

e2e Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 103

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. Let’s get started below!

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract suite helps us better manage our spend and suppliers to deliver continuous improvements in these areas.

Contract 20

Contract Sourcing Eprocurement Strategic sourcing 20

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract suite helps us better manage our spend and suppliers to deliver continuous improvements in these areas.

Contract 20

Contract Sourcing Eprocurement Strategic sourcing 20

Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Supplier Consolidation: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks. Best Practices & Tips Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management. And what are the benefits and risks of consolidating your suppliers?

Supplier consolidation 52

Supplier consolidation Suppliers Risk supply chain budgeting 52

Skill Dynamics

JULY 19, 2024

Let’s take a look at how you can develop and implement your procurement strategy roadmap from start to finish and address key challenges you may face along the way, as well as save costs and mitigate risk. Consider the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), which includes purchase price, maintenance, and disposal costs.

Procurement strategies 90

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement supply chain budgeting 90

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Travel and Expense management leveraging SAP Concur is an easy plug in for travel spend management and all spend flowing through expense reporting. Supplier evaluation within sourcing and supplier management applications that ingest various ESG and risk feeds from internal S2P data, adjacent SAP apps (e.g.,

Networking 114

Networking Spend management Suppliers Supply Chain Optimization 114

Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Procurement professionals are now celebrated for their innovation, creativity, agility, and cost-saving initiatives. And let’s not forget the crucial role they play in driving diversity and sustainability within the supply chain. Reducing suppliers also helps mitigate risk throughout the supply chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Purchase orders Real-time Visibility 105