ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. Loss of sales and market share are the most visible and measurable impacts. Common Supply Chain strategies, such as just-in-time inventory, exacerbate the impact of shocks.

Risk management 130

Risk management Supply Chain Efficiency Risk Supply Chain Optimization 130

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 Efficiency supply chain budgeting Procurement 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Enables adherence to policies and regulations through ethical, sustainable, and compliant practices. Its strategic importance stems from its impact on profitability, efficiency, risk mitigation, and competitiveness. Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

In essence, SRM is a comprehensive approach to managing an enterprise’s interactions with the organizations that supply the goods and services it uses. The main objective of SRM is to streamline and improve processes between a buyer and its suppliers. Risk Mitigation: As mentioned, part of SRM involves risk management.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

The primary purpose of spend analysis is to provide visibility into an organization’s spending patterns, supplier relationships, and procurement performance, enabling informed decision-making and strategic improvements.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Negotiation 52