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

TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Back then, businesses relied on paper purchase ordersphysical forms filled out by hand, signed, mailed, or faxed to suppliers. Today, digital purchase order are part of a larger trend toward automation, integrating with accounting software, inventory systems, and analytics tools to create smarter, more efficient supply chains.

Purchase orders 40

Purchase orders Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 40

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

It aims to ensure that the goods and services that the business needs are delivered on time and purchased within the budget. When strategic procurement is done correctly, it can help an organization to optimize its profit margin, reduce risks, and streamline the process of purchasing goods and services needed to achieve business goals.

Procurement 238

Procurement Procurement strategies supply chain budgeting Contract management 238

SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). What are No-code Platforms? Benefits of No-code Platforms.

supply chain software solutions 138

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 138

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Closed loop spend management (CLSM) is an approach geared towards injecting resilience and agility into business operations by optimizing overhead costs and transforming procurement and supply chain processes. .

Sustainability 207

Sustainability Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 207

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5] What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software.

Strategy 52

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Loans can save you everything, from funding inventory purchases to pay for innovations in common functions. Companies can take them out to upgrade their supply chain infrastructure, such as buying new sorting machines or integrating advanced software.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

is about fostering agility, ensuring financial predictability and positioning the organization for long-term growth. Procurement, meanwhile, works to strengthen supplier relationships, capture discounts and reduce total procurement costs. Ultimately, cash flow optimization is not just about managing working capital.It

Real-time Visibility 96

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Management 96

Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

In many industries, procurement is responsible for managing significant budgets which means it holds a key lever for business performance. A prime example of this is sustainability: since a large portion of emissions lie within the supply chain, procurement holds a crucial lever here think Scope 3. Its actually quite obvious.

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

Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

QUESTION 1: How does Hansen’s Metaprise Model address the following CPO concerns: Budget Constraints, Process and System Alignment, Technology Gaps, Challenging Market Dynamics, Difficulty Engaging Stakeholders? Agility in Volatility: Real-time adjustments to demand spikes, supply shortages, or ESG regulations ensure continuity.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Stakeholder engagement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 111

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Purchase Orders Purchase orders are where the monitoring of the creation and approval of purchase orders comes in. Delivery and Logistics The status of goods and services purchased, such as their delivery timelines, transportation times, or receipt is monitored. The key elements are typically: 1.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 178

TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

Production slows down, orders get delayed, and customer satisfaction dropsall because someone missed a routine purchase. Operational procurement refers to the process of purchasing the everyday goods and services a business needs to function. Imagine a company that suddenly runs out of packaging materials.

Procurement 40

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Raw materials 40

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

Procurement Insights

APRIL 15, 2025

Jon Hansen, Procurement Insights (1998 to 2025) Context: DND Implementation and Self-Learning Algorithms DND Background: Hansens DND project (1998-2005) transformed procurement for Canadas Department of National Defence, streamlining purchasing (e.g., MRO products) amid bureaucratic silos, legacy systems, and strict compliance needs.

Data 78

Data Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 78

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

In this disruptive age, businesses must move faster and become more agile, so Procurement must respond, to this or we will become obsolete. And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement supply chain budgeting 130

Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

What is your budget? For organizations with very particular requirements or operating in niche environments, BoB platforms can offer a more tailored, agile and cost-effective approach. This approach allows organizations to stay agile adopting new capabilities as business needs evolve without waiting for suite vendors to catch up.

Contract 85

Contract Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Suppliers 85

Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain Stakeholder engagement 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain Stakeholder engagement 130

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Reduced inventory: A manufacturing execution system updates inventory records with new production so that purchasing, shipping, and planning departments always know exactly what material is available. Your budget obviously plays a big role in your considerations too.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Raw materials supply chain software solutions 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain! Doug has a B.S.

Real-time Visibility 130

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

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management. The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation. Risk Metrics.

Risk 130

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

Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Procurement was once known for imposing clunky purchasing processes. 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.

Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Purchase orders Real-time Visibility 105

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

You know the deal: Engineering owns and operates the PLM/PDM systems, Purchasing uses the Source-to-Pay suite, Finance does their thing in the ERP, CRM is for Sales, and so on. Systems are budgeted by functional department and often licensed based on the number of active users of the system.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Leadership 113

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Logistics is the central system that controls physical inventory flow in a supply chain. Key performing attributes signify and monitor the Logistics functioning and create a visibility pattern in the supply chain. The productivity attribute includes the processes and their impact on the supply chain.

Logistics 137

Logistics Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 137

Pipefy

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The purchasing process is a critical element of a company’s overall procurement department. No matter the size of your company, how you structure your purchase process has a direct impact on your company’s ability to control costs, manage risks, and maintain process resilience as supply chains evolve. Standardization.

Purchasing 52

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

Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 29, 2023

In two articles, based on the webinar “XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning” , I will discuss the future of xP&A and supply chain planning. Financial professionals are supported by cloud FP&A solutions to collaborate, budget, plan, and forecast.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain Supply 60

Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

The past two years have seen an alarming rise in the number of cyberattacks against purchasing authorities, so it is vital to carry out a risk assessment and build resilience. They must safeguard the integrity, authenticity, and confidentiality of every transaction.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

You know the deal: Engineering owns and operates the PLM/PDM systems, Purchasing uses the Source-to-Pay suite, Finance does their thing in the ERP, CRM is for Sales, and so on. Systems are budgeted by functional department and often licensed based on the number of active users of the system.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Leadership 100

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

If this is done in a coordinated way, Invoice to Pay is more powerful than the traditional silo’s of Invoice software management, budget allocation and payments. The solution is to follow the top performers and focus on supplier adoption, smart matching and introduce the agile methodology of continuous improvement.

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supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Networking supply chain budgeting 130

Positive Purchasing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I am sure you are comfortable being flexible and agile when buying something different, or sourcing from an alternative more sustainable supplier. In my book Category Management in Purchasing , I lay out the 5i® Category Management process in detail. Even with a c-suite sponsor, a mandate and a budget.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Category management supply chain budgeting Influencing 111

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Invoice-to-Pay is therefore an integral part of the whole procurement process, and typically includes the following tasks: Rather than the traditional silo’s of Invoice processing, budget allocation and payments, ensuring AP is not an isolated process but part of the whole procurement journey is important.

e2e 100

e2e supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 100

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

READ MORE ON: “STRATEGIC SOURCING VS. PURCHASING – 7 KEY DIFFERENCES” at our website SCMDOJO! Here, the agency seeks to understand the client’s specific needs, budget constraints, and quality standards. The Inner Workings of a Sourcing Agency: 1. Hire the Expert Now or Start a Chat!

Sourcing 104

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 104

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Sustainability initiatives within the supply chain. If this were a manufacturing process generating over 30% waste, it would be something that lean experts would be examining closely, questioning the inefficient use of energy and resources. Reductions in energy or material consumption. Supplier innovation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Category management 72

Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Holman’s procurement operations were decentralized across locations, creating silos and further slowing down a system now strained by the global health crisis; purchasing was an ad hoc process dependent on the same small pool of suppliers.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Bidding 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. He received his Engineering degree from Queen’s University which led to his initial career in manufacturing and supply chain at Celestica.

Leadership 66

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 66

Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

On the one side, finance is concerned with keeping the company budget in the black. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets. Ultimately, both want the same goal — ensuring business outcomes are positive, timely, and on-budget.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 52