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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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

It is a complex journey from identifying needs to managing contracts and supplier relationships. This strategy will detail how to approach the market, evaluate suppliers, and conduct the procurement while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

It is a complex journey from identifying needs to managing contracts and supplier relationships. This strategy will detail how to approach the market, evaluate suppliers, and conduct the procurement while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Understanding Procurement Technology Procurement technology refers to the software and systems that automate and streamline procurement processes for businesses, covering everything from sourcing materials and services to managing contracts and analyzing spending. Tools like Jaggaer and Scout RFP are popular choices.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

A formal contract document that contains the detailed requirement for purchasing and obtaining goods and services, a job order is utilized with a view to ensuring that the desired goods or services are acquired in an orderly and efficient way. In this way, contract experts can work more effectively and save valuable time and resources.

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The Good Spending

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They now encapsulate critical aspects such as customization, scalability, data security, compliance, service level agreements (SLAs), integration, vendor relations hips. Contract management should be exercised continuously. Contract Terms and Renewals Clarity on contract terms, renewal conditions, and exit strategies is imperative.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For example, blockchain-backed contract management, when combined with automation, creates efficiencies and offers a high level of security. Then, when a predetermined condition is met and verified—such as releasing funds—the contract is executed immediately. Read our solution brief to get started.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics takes advantage of this data, providing insights into various aspects of the procurement function such as spend analysis, supplier performance, contract compliance, and forecasting. Cycle Times: The amount of time it takes to complete procurement processes from requisition to purchase order and final receipt.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics takes advantage of this data, providing insights into various aspects of the procurement function such as spend analysis, supplier performance, contract compliance, and forecasting. Cycle Times: The amount of time it takes to complete procurement processes from requisition to purchase order and final receipt.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. In the UK and globally, several types of contracts are employed, each with its nuances.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. In the UK and globally, several types of contracts are employed, each with its nuances.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

These policies should outline how procurement activities are to be conducted, from supplier selection to contract execution, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization. Prioritize Ethics and Compliance Ensuring ethical practices and compliance with laws and regulations is essential.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

These policies should outline how procurement activities are to be conducted, from supplier selection to contract execution, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization. Prioritize Ethics and Compliance Ensuring ethical practices and compliance with laws and regulations is essential.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms on behalf of their company. Quality Control: Ensuring the products purchased meet specific standards and compliance requirements. Additionally, they regularly review contracts, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms on behalf of their company. Quality Control: Ensuring the products purchased meet specific standards and compliance requirements. Additionally, they regularly review contracts, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Yet many organizations still struggle to meet compliance requirements, and EU data protection authorities do not hesitate to hand out penalties. For a list of the key GDPR requirements, see the GDPR compliance checklist. For a full list of approved legal bases, see the GDPR compliance page. billion fine in 2023.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Many large organizations implement a Procure to Pay platform with the aim to deliver efficiency, visibility, simplicity, and compliance. The ultimate goal is to realize contracted savings and ensure that suppliers ‘perform to contract’. while optimizing the needs for efficiency, simplicity, visibility, and compliance.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

Within this department, the procurement manager plays a key role in overseeing the entire process, from identifying the need for goods or services to negotiating contracts with suppliers. Read More: Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities ] What does a Procurement Manager do?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Supplier Compliance Rate Monitors how well suppliers adhere to agreed terms and conditions, including delivery deadlines, quality standards, and pricing agreements. Contract Utilization Rate Indicates the degree to which contracted terms (e.g., prices, volumes) are actually utilized, aiming for high utilization rates.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Supplier Compliance Rate Monitors how well suppliers adhere to agreed terms and conditions, including delivery deadlines, quality standards, and pricing agreements. Contract Utilization Rate Indicates the degree to which contracted terms (e.g., prices, volumes) are actually utilized, aiming for high utilization rates.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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Barkers Procurement

JULY 25, 2023

Why procurement compliance is crucial Complying with rules when contracting service providers and when approving purchases is an essential part of procurement. Compliance entails formulating processes for company spend management, following them and enforcing them.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Procure-to-Pay software also helps capture negotiated savings, by simplifying and enforcing compliance to contracts and policies. This compliance also supports achievement of other corporate objectives. This is a significant benefit of an effective Procure-to-Pay cycle.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Contract Negotiation: This negotiation involves discussions and agreements on the terms and conditions of the procurement contract. Supplier Selection Negotiation: Negotiating with potential suppliers to determine which one will be awarded the contract based on factors such as quality, price, and reliability.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2023

You must have found yourself struggling with limited visibility into preferred or contracted suppliers, contract utilization status, budgeting issues, and multiple requirements for sourcing low dollar items or services. They have to match the Purchase Requisition with the underlying contracts and quotations . Conclusion.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 16, 2024

Childhood traumas aside, I have always been fascinated by negotiation, writing about the subject many times over the years – including for this blog. Here are a couple of the more memorable ones: Does Age Influence Contracting Negotiation Styles? Procurement Insights, October 2010) Are women really better at negotiating than men?

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Read more on our blog: 8 Must-Have Supply Chain Competencies Mastering logistics, competencies is challenging due to its wide-ranging applications. They are crucial for navigating the multifaceted challenges of the logistics industry.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Tasks such as contract writing and management, which are both time-consuming and crucial, might greatly benefit from the application of generative AI. Machine learning-trained generative AI might help in drafting new contracts based on this research.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Building strong supplier relationships to encourage favorable contracts and service is also a common goal. A balance of talent, technology, compliance, ethics and sustainability is needed to align procurement activities with corporate objectives. This is a good time to review current processes and adjust them to suit the new approach.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In broader terms, cognitive procurement can augment all parts of procurement, such as identifying potential suppliers, automating the contract management process, and creating a touchless procurement experience. AI is revolutionizing the way that data is analyzed and contracts are created. Ensuring better compliance.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

You can read more about preparing for the FSMA here or try our FSMA 204(d) compliance module for free. Cost savings Selecting suitable suppliers to meet long-term business needs often results in contracts with more advantageous pricing and payment terms (like bulk pricing and reduced fees).

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Purpose and Key Insights of this Blog This blog aims to provide a high-quality, in-depth exploration of the significance of spend analysis in driving procurement success. Through this blog, we aim to captivate readers with creative, engaging, and informative content that puts people first.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

However, GDPR compliance is not necessarily a straightforward matter. The stakes are high, and the GDPR imposes significant penalties for non-compliance. To understand compliance requirements, organizations must understand what these terms mean in this context. The controller is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

By nurturing strong partnerships with suppliers, businesses can ensure a steady supply of quality goods and services, negotiate favorable contracts, and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. SRM encompasses various activities, including supplier selection, performance evaluation, contract negotiation, and collaborative innovation.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Source-to-Pay(S2P) process begins with identifying and evaluating relevant suppliers, contracting with those suppliers, placing orders, monitoring the supply of the ordered products and services, authorization, and the final release of payment. Ensuring compliance. Ensuring compliance . Advantage Source-to-Pay(S2P).

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

e.g., A thorough review of all the evergreen contracts and termination of auto-renewals can save a lot of hard dollars. Renegotiate vendor contracts. Engage with your vendors and suppliers to work through the contract review process with a win-win mindset. Contract compliance.

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