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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Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Procurement Tactics

MAY 24, 2023

Supplier scorecards are also used to track vendor value, measure procurement key performance indicators (KPIs), and monitor overall supply chain performance. What is the Purpose of Scorecards Scorecards are tools utilized for vendor management. Tracking this metric will help you identify the most efficient supplier.

Supply Chain Efficiency 186

Supply Chain Efficiency Vendor management Negotiation Quality 186

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies. CIOs recognized procurements role in optimizing IT spend and driving efficiency.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Four Types of Procurement in Education Key Steps in the Education Procurement Process Who Benefits from Efficient Procurement? It involves long-term planning, vendor relationship management, and aligning procurement decisions with institutional goals. Who Benefits from Efficient Procurement?

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Budget 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Invest to Make Your Supply Chain More Efficient! Supply chains are central to optimal eCommerce results. The supply chain includes everything from ordering raw materials from suppliers to ensuring products are delivered to consumers in the best condition.

Supply Chain Optimization 81

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 81

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Supplier onboarding is about creating smooth and manageable processes to develop strong buyer-vendor relationships — the kind that result in improved outcomes for all parties involved.

Suppliers 81

Suppliers Vendor relationships Buyers Management 81

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. A procurement automation system may help a company become more efficient by offering unparalleled collaboration. Improved Vendor Relationships.

Supply Chain Efficiency 19

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 19

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

Strategic sourcing 78

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 78

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“A 2023 survey by KPMG highlights this transition, revealing that procurement leaders are now focusing on supply chain resiliency (68%), introducing new products or expanding into new markets (65%), and improving margins through cost reduction (71%). The focus is on efficiency and control.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

Procurement 108

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 108

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the fact that many supply chains remain inadequately prepared for a crisis. Supply chain management and procurement sit poised on the frontlines of managing global supply risks for their brands. Today’s supply chain managers deal with higher financial risks than ever before.

Risk management 147

Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 147

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Success in this metric also contributes to long-term vendor relationship management. #4 4 Take note of first-time-match rate – If invoices match with POs as they’re supposed to, all signs point to a compliant, efficient operation. It could also indicate your digital workflow is functioning as it should.

Vendor relationships 140

Vendor relationships Suppliers Negotiation Data 140

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 9, 2022

For those people who just started their journey in procurement, a vendor is a general term that describes any supplier of goods and services. A vendor is an entity in the supply chain that sells or provides goods and services to companies or organizations. The Importance of Supplier/Vendor Relationships.

Vendor relationships 130

Vendor relationships Quality Price Bidding 130

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Automating both , and achieving frictionless integration with ERP systems, contributes to optimized operational efficiency. By contrast an efficient O2C process ensures a smooth logistical flow of operations, but more importantly, it serves as the foundation for customer satisfaction. What is Order-to-Cash?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Buyers Vendor relationships 52

ProcurePort

OCTOBER 25, 2023

• Vendor management is essential for cost efficiency, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and fostering innovation through collaborative relationships with suppliers.

Vendor management 130

Vendor management Management Procurement Quality 130

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

A well-managed P2P process improves operational efficiency, controls costs, and enhances compliance with procurement policies. By standardizing procurement activities, organizations gain visibility over spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and optimize cash flow management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility e2e 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. The importance of good relationships with suppliers has never been more important than it is now. The era of the linear, traditional supply chain is long gone. Make a Solid Relationship Agreement.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier relationship management Vendor relationships 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In an ever-evolving business environment, successful procurement operations are key to keeping organizations efficient, competitive, and profitable. From cost savings to efficiency improvements, the ROI of managed procurement services offers a comprehensive view of your business’s financial health.

Management 52

Management Procurement Vendor relationships Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

As organizations strive to achieve these goals, spend analysis emerges as an indispensable tool, serving as the backbone of efficient vendor management. It provides organizations with a clear view of their spend patterns and helps them make data-driven decisions that can significantly improve their relationships with vendors.

Vendor management 40

Vendor management Vendor relationships Management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Finale Inventory

JULY 29, 2024

A dealer acts as an intermediary within the supply chain, connecting manufacturers or distributors with end customers. Responsibilities of Dealers Dealers handle multiple responsibilities in ecommerce, including efficient product management and customer satisfaction. Defining the Terms: Dealer and Distributor What is a Dealer?

Inventory 52

Inventory Supply Chain Efficiency Vendor relationships Supply Chain Optimization 52

Una

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This is similar to what fourth-party logistics (4PL) does for your business in the realm of supply chain management. In simple terms, fourth-party logistics (4PL) refers to outsourcing your logistics operations to a single partner who manages and optimizes the entire supply chain. But is 4PL right for your organization?

Logistics 45

Logistics supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 45

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 9, 2023

With a more efficient process in place, HFL was able to reduce the number of open work orders by 95% and substantially improve the quality of information available to its teams and clients.  These successes validate IBM’s investment in our expanding ecosystem, which is gaining momentum each day.

Vendor relationships 94

Vendor relationships Strategy Budget Quality 94

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? He had been with this company for decades and built not only the sales network, production, but also worked in systemizing supply chain and sourcing (in the hundreds of millions of dollars). Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).

supply chain budgeting 63

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 63

Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

Buyers 52

Buyers supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

These documents serve as the backbone of efficient inventory management, acting as a formal request for goods from a vendor. The Role of Purchase Orders in Inventory Management Purchase orders serve as a formal request for goods from a vendor. The significance of purchase orders cannot be overstated.

Purchase orders 52

Purchase orders Purchasing Inventory Quantity 52

Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Optimization 52

Jaggaer

JUNE 7, 2019

Today, the term has evolved to identify a process for improving efficiency in supply chains, but at its core it is still about grouping items to maximize value. They work with stakeholders to identify, measure, and prioritize these chances to maximize efficiency. Category Analysis. Implementation Planning.

Category management 45

Category management Management Supply Chain Efficiency Vendor relationships 45

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye toward sustainability and social responsibility. Managed Procurement Services provide the much-needed support businesses require to navigate the complex procurement landscape efficiently and effectively.

Procurement 40

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 40

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye towards sustainability and social responsibility. Managed Procurement Services provide the much-needed support businesses require to navigate the complex procurement landscape efficiently and effectively.

Procurement 40

Procurement Management Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 40

Pipefy

JANUARY 31, 2023

Sealed bid Procurement method used primarily by the government in which all bids remain sealed, or unreviewed, until after the submission deadline has passed in order to ensure fairness and transparency in the bidding process. In the supply chain process, a PO is issued to a supplier by a buyer ordering goods.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidding Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Arkestro

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Something we often take for granted as consumers is the Black Friday supply chain practices that occur for each piece of inventory on a retailer’s shelves. While Aunt Ethel’s Christmas gift might seem simple, the supply chain management process behind it is anything but.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials 52

Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s never a good idea to work with a single partner on anything mission-critical, as it can damage your organization if an issue arises with its supply chain. It can work for basic things like office supplies you don’t often need. Fewer suppliers can make it much easier for companies to manage their supply chains effectively.

Supplier consolidation 52

Supplier consolidation Suppliers Risk supply chain budgeting 52

HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Supplier risk management (which can be referred to as SRM, although this acronym more commonly means supplier relationship management) is a process that identifies, assesses and mitigates threats posed in the organization’s supply chain that have the potential to impact revenue generation and profit.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 52

Pipefy

JANUARY 4, 2023

Escalating supply-chain volatility and inflation put pressure on procurement teams to “do more with less.” At the same time, teams are expected to source and pay for these products and services with efficiency, speed and precision. Almost every team that chooses automation is looking to create a more accurate, efficient process.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team Purchase orders e2e 52

Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. In this blog post, we’ll explore vendor analysis, its underlying processes and types, and best practices when implementing this critical tool in your organization. What is Vendor Analysis? What's Planergy?

Vendor management 52

Vendor management Suppliers Quality Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Build a more efficient and connected procure-to-pay process with The Definitive Guide to P2P Optimization Importance of procurement KPIs Procurement has evolved over the years from transactional functions (now associated with purchasing) to encompass strategic activities focused on maximizing and creating value for a business.

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Procurement team 52

Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

These include the need for greater efficiency and the desire to build procurement processes with more structure and less fragmentation. Manual tasks take up time that could be better spent on value-producing activities such as price negotiations or vendor relationship management. Benefits of digital procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team supply chain software solutions e2e 52