ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The onset of the coronavirus epidemic has accelerated the supply chain digital transformation that has languished on businesses’ “to-do” list for years. Chaos from the coronavirus has made clear that procurement & supply chain practices need to get smarter. Supply chains have been badly disrupted.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply Suppliers 130

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. It exposed weak links in production strategies and supply chains of organizations.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Livestock Commodities Livestock and meat commodities include lean hogs , pork, live cattle , and feeder cattle. It follows the principles of supply and demand as it is the driving force of commodity markets. The obligation to deliver the underlying commodity is assumed by the seller, at the contract’s expiry date.

Raw materials 178

Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency Price Market analysis 178

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. What’s more, PwC found that the average investment in risk management among MENA companies was $1.5 Enter eProcurement.

Eprocurement 130

Eprocurement Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement team 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Since I graduated, I’ve always worked in procurement and supply chain across both indirect and direct categories, across different geographies and also worked as a Consultant delivering transformational projects.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Gaps and dysfunction in the supply chains and a lack of visibility are making it difficult to support Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Sustainability 130

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. Meanwhile, the pace of business is accelerating, requiring organizations to be more responsive and agile.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders.

Supply chain management 130

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

This allows for the identification and implementation of measures to mitigate any delays or obstacles in the supply chain by organizations. Contract Management Contract Management is tracking the contractual lifecycle, including contract creation, renewal, and termination dates.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

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

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Furthermore, their rapidly shifting nature requires a new level of agility. Being more agile and addressing more strategic objectives requires procurement to be more collaborative. Disruptions, ethical and compliance risks are more likely to occur deep in your supply chain. Second, map your sub-tier.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management.

Procurement solutions 84

Procurement solutions Procurement e2e Real-time Visibility 84

Spend Matters

JULY 24, 2023

So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. Category management is the core engine for scaling processes.

supply chain budgeting 77

supply chain budgeting Budget Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk 77

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Building strong supplier relationships to encourage favorable contracts and service is also a common goal. Be flexible.

Procurement strategies 73

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 73

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 109

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 109

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

With new legislation being introduced for 2023 in Europe, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCCDA), CPOs and other procurement and sourcing leaders need to devise an agile procurement strategy to ensure compliance. Still, 50-67% of the companies failed to change their risk management standards.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

Una

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Procurement and supply chain management would be a lot easier if the function existed in a bubble, but it would also be a lot less exciting. The last couple of years have truly been a very exciting time to be in supply chain. Current Events Impacting Procurement. By Hugo Britt | October 13, 2022. Food shortages.

Procurement 98

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Price Supply chain 98

Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.

Collaboration 162

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Supplier relationship management 162

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This is to enable greater autonomy and agility. . Accordingly, the time is right for procurement to take centre stage and create benchmark KPIs to ensure sustainability in global supply chains. Risk management. Elevate the strategic performance management of your team. Powering Procurement with AI .

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Procurement supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Existing contracts must be revisited and renegotiated – it is often the fastest route to saving money. If the supply partner in question has attracted a wealth of spend, or operates in a sector with few alternatives or high barriers to entry, the Procurement function must ensure that they survive, too. But there is a care point here.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Properly identifying and mitigating risks is essential to ensuring success and sustainability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Arkestro

MAY 23, 2023

Today, the right procurement software can streamline procurement processes and help procurement managers level-up their current methods of addressing common problems such as project delays, quality control, sustainability, and risk management. Effectively managing supply chain delays is a complex problem with no end in sight.

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 52

Una

JULY 18, 2023

visible Invisible spend refers to the expenditures that occur outside of traditional procurement channels such as non-contracted purchases, one-off transactions, or decentralized buying. A Snapshot of Supply Chain Technology How to Improve Procurement Efficiency Tips for Building an Effective Procurement Data Strategy 4.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability 52

Una

APRIL 13, 2023

Rather than telling them exactly what you want, you lean on their experience by asking them to recommend a suitable cut of beef. For example, transactional relationships that are typically based on a one-time purchase or short-term contract may lead to a lack of trust or issues such as misunderstandings, miscommunications, and disputes.

Suppliers 98

Suppliers Supplier relationship management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 98

Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

It provides a means to better monitor, spot, and address supplier-related risks. Many of today’s SRM software solutions include risk management, compliance management, and due diligence capabilities/functionality. Visibility is necessary to gain control over supplier risk, compliance, performance, contracts and spend.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

It provides a means to better monitor, spot, and address supplier-related risks. Many of today’s SRM software solutions include risk management, compliance management, and due diligence capabilities/functionality. Visibility is necessary to gain control over supplier risk, compliance, performance, contracts and spend.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. It involves the process of identifying, selecting, acquiring, and managing resources that a business needs to fulfill its operations and meet its goals.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

Una

AUGUST 31, 2023

Supplier diversity Maintaining a diverse supplier base is important in terms of risk mitigation and ESG. Small businesses may struggle to find and engage with diverse suppliers, potentially missing out on valuable opportunities and risking reputational damage. With Una’s assistance, strategic sourcing for SMEs is possible.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supplier relationship management 52

Una

MARCH 6, 2024

Being able to adapt fast keeps businesses agile and ready for whatever the market throws their way. Prioritize cybersecurity Make sure that your outsourcing partner has robust cybersecurity measures in place to minimize the chance of a supply chain or back-door attack on your organization.

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In an era where businesses are increasingly seeking efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and agility, the role of procurement has become more critical than ever before. This is where the concept of managed procurement services comes into play. The role of procurement services in businesses is multifaceted.

Management 40

Management Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier relationship management 40

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

Over the past two years, we’ve seen how supply chains are constantly changing and facing uncertainties. CPOs and procurement leaders everywhere are trying to identify ways to be agile to handle future uncertainties. . However, talent management and innovation are expected to be the long term investments. .

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Management 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Procurement’s success in this rapidly evolving environment requires three key capabilities: awareness, an innovation mindset and agility. Finally, agility and nimbleness are essential. Traditional internal procurement data from POs, invoices and contracts data.

Procurement 74

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement team Innovation 74

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Today, understanding of some other basic behaviors is also needed, such as marketing mindset, business acumen, leadership, and agility. There is a need for knowledge and understanding of Design Thinking, decoding supply chain, digital mindset, workflow management, and decarbonization. Digital Transformation.

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers Leadership Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added. Attijariwafa Bank has successfully implemented a source-to-contract solution with the JAGGAER ONE platform.

Strategy 52

Strategy Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52