ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Two prominent online learning platforms, Future Learn Courses and SCMDOJO, offer courses on demand to meet supply chain enthusiasts’ diverse needs. As you know, the supply chain management landscape constantly evolves, necessitating continuous learning and skill development for professionals in this field.

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While technology might make the world seem smaller, the current level of interconnectedness creates additional challenges from a supply chain perspective. From the geographically dispersed nature of customers that need…

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come, while increasing supply chain disruption caused revenues to drop by an estimated 18%. Increasing supply chain disruption meant that 28% of UK businesses lost revenue in the last 12 months, with these businesses estimating an average drop in revenue of 18%.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Essential Guide to Supplier Collaboration Supplier collaboration is redefining success across industries. Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 2, 2025

auto tariffs are being felt across global supply chains. As the automotive industry grapples with mounting challenges, a new trend is taking shape a strategic shift toward cash flow management and financial resilience. Impact of US Auto Tariffs on Global Supply Chains Amid escalating tensions over U.S.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 2, 2025

This week, Im going even further back in history to the early 1980s and the publication in the Harvard Business Review of Peter Kraljics seminal article, Purchasing must become supply management. Specifically, the capabilities they focus on and attempt to quantify are efficiency, agility and innovation potential.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Network Design — Everything About Supply Chain Supply chain network design helps businesses to mitigate disruptions by configuring the supply chain.

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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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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As part of our theme this quarter on Procurement’s role and value in supply chain risk management, we are speaking with practitioners in the field to understand their perceptions of risk — clearly different industries perceive types of risk in different ways. And we must remember that one cannot escape supply chain risks.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Shift towards self-contracting and self-distribution: With health systems gaining significant scale and wanting more control over their supply chain, this shift is accelerating.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Having good relationships with our suppliers means that they are also willing to work with procurement collaboratively, after all a win win situation should benefit both parties. Wait, what about stakeholders?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2025

Gathered around a table laden with insights and expertise, industry leaders recently convened at the institute for Supply Management to delve into the latest hot topics shaping the world of supply chain management.From procurement strategies to risk mitigation, the roundtable discussion was a lively exchange of ideas and perspectives.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

This article serves as the executive summary of a six-part series built for finance and procurement leaders aiming to strengthen their organizations cash flow management and liquidity position. Cash flow management is no longer an isolated finance function, it requires end-to-end coordination across teams and systems.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2024

Discover how household appliances manufacturer Mabe is enabling better collaboration with its suppliers using a cloud-based business network for real-time data sharing and workflow management.

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ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Some of these challenges include limited: .

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Skill Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation. So the need for businesses to act with speed and agility has never been greater.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As the specter of new tariffs on Chinese imports loom large, the toy giant’s strategic use of a diversified supply chain comes to the forefront, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable. A resilient supply chain is one that can absorb shocks and continue functioning with minimal disruption.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Growth Strategic supplier relationships are vital for supporting business growth.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. In a landscape shaped by inflation, supply chain fragility, regulatory pressure and digital transformation, orchestration is more than a buzzword.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems. Enhances AI-driven supply chain resilience. Here are some leading innovators in this space: 1.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a world where the digital realm continues to shape the future of industries, the supply chain landscape stands at the precipice of profound conversion. As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 6, 2025

In ‍a rapidly evolving landscape where precision and efficiency are paramount, the realm of supply chain management is on the cusp of a groundbreaking change. leveraging advanced algorithms and predictive analytics, organizations can optimize inventory management, streamline logistics, and mitigate disruptions.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In the YouTube video titled “tackling Supply Chain Challenges in Creative Ways ”, Sarah Barnes Humphrey delves into the world of supply chain collaboration and technology with Frasier from Beacon Technologies.as

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By diversifying its supply chain and leveraging global partnerships, GM aims to minimize disruption and maintain competitiveness in the market. Cost-efficiency: Streamlining operations and optimizing supply chain processes to minimize tariff impact.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Key Benefits of Strategic Sourcing Building Long-Term Supplier Partnerships Strategic sourcing focuses on identifying and collaborating with suppliers who align with a companys long-term goals. By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide. The sustainable supply chain is adopted by many companies due to the increasing pressure to demonstrate greater environmental and social responsibility. However, how can companies demonstrate tier responsibility through the supply chain?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

With international commerce increasingly digitalized and customer requirements continuing to grow, the demands on supply chain professionals to create frictionless, responsive, and cost-effective operations have never been higher. Supercharge your supply chain career through the SCMDOJO Supply Chain Learning Track Certification!

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. My own contribution was to lead a discussion around collaboration.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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