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. Navistar had a jump start on putting robust systems in place, but their suppliers didn’t. Why is visibility so important?

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

Spend Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Forestreet, a supplier discovery solution. In a world that feels like it is constantly teetering on the edge of chaos or permacrisis, procurement professionals must master uncertainty by building resilience and agility. This content is for members only.

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Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 66

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In this fast-paced economic landscape, the importance of strategic supplier relationship management cannot be overstated. Join ‍us as we delve into the world of Supplier Relationship Management, unlocking the secrets to success in the face ‍of tariff uncertainty.

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Supplier relationship management Data Suppliers Supply chain resilience 52

All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has launched a new supplier Relationship Management certificate designed to help supply chain professionalsbuild strong supplier relationships. Strong supplier relationships help mitigate risk…

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The post Supply Chain Resilience Strategy: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. The impact of unexpected disruptions should not result in wholesome halting and devastating losses to the affected businesses. For a long while, businesses have sought to minimize their fixed costs in sourcing.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

To manage tariffs effectively, companies must align their tariff strategies with their broader business goals, including product design, pricing, supply chain resilience and sustainability objectives. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.

Supply Chain Optimization 106

Supply Chain Optimization Management Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 106

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Heading 2: Leveraging Supply Chain Resilience for tariff Adaptation General Motors (GM) has announced its confidence in its ability to navigate and mitigate the challenges posed by tariffs through strategic supply chain resilience.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

Join us as we delve into the world‍ of GTF2025, where resilience meets innovation, and the sky is no longer the limit. Heading 1: Advancing Global Supply Chain Resilience Through GTF2025 Initiative In the pursuit of advancing global supply chain resilience,the GTF2025 initiative is poised to revolutionize the‍ aviation industry.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Why is visibility so important? Create speed and transparency.

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

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

Many of these organizations are already using Source-to-Pay technology and are now realizing more than ever that technology is a “must have” to ensure their supply chain remains resilient and agile throughout a crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Risk & Performance Management.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many businesses go to market for solution support within supplier management with ESG/Corporate sustainability as a primary compelling event, or driving factor. Customer requirements on more sustainable products/services, and/or requests for supply chain transparency/due diligence.

Supply Chain Efficiency 107

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Cost of ownership Procurement 107

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

Supply Chain Dive

MAY 6, 2024

Investors have started to question what supply chains will do if the November elections usher in another era of high import taxes.

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Supply chain resilience Supply chain Suppliers Supply 101

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization.

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Collaboration Innovation Suppliers supply chain budgeting 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. in “ The Forrester Wave : Supplier Risk And Performance Management (SRPM) Platforms, Q3 2020.” Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: . Sourcing Innovations: .

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Innovation 100

Supply Chain Dive

MAY 7, 2024

The adhesive materials maker leveraged supplier diversification and enhanced inventory strategy to avoid disruptions.

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Supply chain resilience Supply chain Inventory Strategy 124

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. See you soon!

Supply Chain Efficiency 244

Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement 244

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. It involves a methodical approach aimed at developing long-term supplier relationships, mitigating risks, and improving overall cost efficiency. Done well, it can become a key driver of competitive advantage.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Procurement 98

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) But since its inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements and now many privately held U.S. businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs.

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Business strategy Suppliers Strategy Ethics 162

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

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Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. In today’s dynamic and uncertain environment, strong supplier relationships are a key competitive advantage. About Ivalua. 212-239-8594.

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Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Spend management 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Collaboration Software — What You Should Know The use of supplier collaboration software continues to rise as businesses grow and technology advances. However, what is it?

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supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. These AI agents leverage real-time data, predictive analytics, and generative AI to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency in AI-driven supply chain resilience.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Resilience vs Low-Cost Supply Chain. With the prospect of reshoring or nearshoring limited in scope, many organizations are pivoting their supply strategies to mitigate the impact of another disruption. Managing Risk Across the Supply Chain Remains Challenging.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Strategy 264

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Conventional metrics, like cost and annual spend, have historically guided supplier performance evaluations, but they miss the true operational risks posed by potential disruptions.

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Supply chain resilience Supply chain Management Risk 98

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them. Why Project Management is Essential for Supply Chain Resilience The approach provides a structured approach to handling complex tasks, timelines, and resources. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.

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Project management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 91

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools. When businesses start working with local suppliers, they become part of a growing cycle of economic development. The Saudi 2030 Vision invests in the community to drive local business growth!

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 29, 2024

The announcement could lead to blowback from suppliers, financial woes, and ultimately hamper supply chain resilience, writes Rich Weissman.

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Supply chain resilience Procurement Supply chain Suppliers 124

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Hear are some strategies to consider: Supplier Negotiations: Regularly ‍review and renegotiate contracts ‍with suppliers to secure better pricing terms. Diversification: Diversify your supplier base to spread risk and take advantage of different pricing structures.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis, we provide an overview of Supply Risk Solutions and its solution for supplier (chain) risk management. Supplier risk management is crucial for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, it helps organizations identify and mitigate potential disruptions in their supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

According to Geraint John , Vice President Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice, “Supply chain executives overwhelmingly recognize the necessity to make their networks more resilient and agile.” In this blog, let’s explore best practices that drive supply chain resiliency with this definition at the core.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Resilience is the New Critical Supply Chain Strategy! Supply Chain resilience article and permission to publish here provided by James Liang from Power RFP. Our world lives in a hyper-global supply chain environment. Subscribe Here!

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 52

Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How Predictive Procurement Has Become a Game Changer for High-Tech Manufacturing To stay competitive, high-tech manufacturers are increasingly adopting Predictive Procurement technology to gain greater agility, cost savings, and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 52

TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations. This process is known as supplier risk management.

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2022

Taking Steps to Increase Resiliency. Procurement leaders are under increased pressure to improve supply chain resilience. In this regard, monitoring supplier performance, compliance, and the flow of materials from the lowest tier of supply to the end consumer is key to promoting end-to-end visibility.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

By automating routine work, procurement professionals can focus on high-impact tasks like strategic sourcing and relationship building with key suppliers. E-procurement uses networked systems and web interfaces for supply chain operations. It utilizes a supplier’s closed system, so only registered customers can use it.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 2, 2020

Research reveals a rise in disruptive incidents deep in the supply chain. What is the optimal way to categorize your suppliers so that you can manage them better and maximize business continuity? of organizations experienced supply chain disruption in 2019 compared to 56.5% Tier Suppliers. Supplier Risk.

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