Value Match

AUGUST 4, 2022

Biometric machines for workers to clock-in and clock out could control the practice of overwork and underpay – although supply chain auditors found this could be circumvented by hiding a secondary machine or using a separate paper record. Eradicating Modern Day Slavery from your Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Ethics Supply 52

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our flagship product, Onventis Buyer cloud software, stands as a comprehensive procurement system designed to empower organizations across all aspects of procurement. Onventis Buyer represents a powerful solution that streamlines and automates the entire procurement journey, from the initial sourcing to the final payment to spend analysis.

Procurement solutions 88

Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions 88

Value Match

JANUARY 26, 2023

The investigation comes following the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act that bans products from Xinjiang unless organisations can prove their supply chains are free from forced labour. The report has a number of recommendations for buyers concerned about forced labour in Xinjiang.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Bidding 52

SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There are many compelling reasons for international businesses to ensure that their global supply chains are free from ethically or environmentally questionable practices. Consumers are increasingly demanding that their preferred brands live up to higher ethical and environmental standards.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Contract Supply chain Ethics 52

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Payment Terms Negotiation: Determining the payment schedule, methods, and other financial terms that best suit both the buyer and the supplier. Delivery and Lead Time Negotiation: Negotiating the timeframes for delivery and lead times to ensure timely supply without disruptions. Set Expectations: Suppliers appreciate transparency.

Supplier negotiation 88

Supplier negotiation Negotiation Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 88

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

It all starts with building up a transparent relationship. What are they transparent about? This is a method that is proving more and more efficient to boost innovation according to procurement consulting group AgileBuyer. Second, every two years they organize a supplier-buyer speed dating event, focused on indirect spend.

Suppliers 147

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 147

SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There are many compelling reasons for international businesses to ensure that their global supply chains are free from ethically or environmentally questionable practices. Consumers are increasingly demanding that their preferred brands live up to higher ethical and environmental standards.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Contract Supply chain Ethics 40

Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

This not only leads to improved efficiencies and cost savings but also sparks innovation and creates opportunities for growth. In essence, SRM is a comprehensive approach to managing an enterprise’s interactions with the organizations that supply the goods and services it uses. Now, what are the benefits of effective SRM?

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Making trust a priority requires building relationships through transparent commerce experiences. Navigating ethical personalization Personalization in commerce is no longer optional. To ensure the success of this approach, it is crucial to maintain a strong focus on data quality, security and ethical considerations.

Strategy 92

Strategy Ethics Purchasing Data 92

SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Check out our roundup of supply chain sustainability collaborations and industry groups.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 2nd – 3rd, SupplyShift held its third annual Summit, joining business leaders from across the world to share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices on tackling today’s biggest supply chain sustainability issues. Check out our roundup of supply chain sustainability collaborations and industry groups. .

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. .

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Collaboration 52

SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

However, gathering product-level data is complex, and both buyers and suppliers need an easy solution to report, track and collaborate. Our joining with Sphera now also provides access to expansive LCA databases, tools, and support, helping you and suppliers efficiently calculate PCFs. Simply load suppliers and start collecting data.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Quality Suppliers Data 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. The slow supply chain recovery post-pandemic, along with increased volatility and disruptions due to factors like climate change – means key partnerships can make or break your business moving into the new year.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier relationship management Vendor relationships 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Collaboration 40

Procurement Heads

MARCH 2, 2023

It has worked out better for the client, it has worked out better for us and they get a more efficient delivery which lowers their costs and just makes it a more inclusive delivery approach as well because you can engage a lot more broadly, as opposed to waiting to get eight people in a room. People realised that was a consequence of Covid.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply chain 130

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you. These technologies enable better supplier evaluation, improved contract management, predictive analytics, and enhanced transparency.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 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. In our poll, webinar participants saw business partnering, supplier innovation and collaboration, and supply chain risk management as their key areas of focus for procurement.

Strategy 52

Strategy Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For example, if we choose deliberately to not provide employment opportunities in the communities in which we operate because we outsource everything or we choose our supply chains differently we are not contributing to the development of our communities. What do you look for when hiring procurement and supply chain talent?

Influencing 130

Influencing Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

Supply chains are multi-tiered and therefore difficult to manage. In recent years, these complex supplier networks have posed difficult challenges for the purchasing teams that are charged with ensuring that goods are made at the right price, are delivered on time and meet the right ethical and quality standards.

Suppliers 40

Suppliers Sourcing Management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Due to globalization, growing consumer demands on transparency, the pertinence of sustainable development and technological advancements, procurement and supply chain professionals have been highlighted as an integral part of their organizations. Subscribe Here!

Procurement 50

Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 50

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 30, 2023

This will eventually cause a negative impact in the lumber industry as the supply chain is plenty while the demand is below average. Furthermore, pandemic home buyers are expected to stay in their homes rather than move and buy expensive houses to keep their low mortgage rates. 3/4″x4x8 CDX Plywood priced at $30.29

Price 177

Price Suppliers Negotiation Quality 177

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MARCH 27, 2018

Each of the rating tools included in the guide were screened against forty criteria that SPLC’s members determined were important for the credible use of supplier sustainability ratings within procurement and supply chain contexts. Transparency International. See list below.). Responsible Business Alliance (formerly EICC).

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer 40

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

As a Buyer at British Airways, I bought a range of different categories from engineering spares to airport services. I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. We need cost efficiency internally and cost-effectiveness with our suppliers externally.

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 246

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Some would argue that Ikea’s eye for innovation, focus on cost efficiency, affordability of products and strong focus on quality sourcing have been some of the key role players in the organization’s global success and market domination. Business Ethics. Subscribe Here! Environment.

Procurement 54

Procurement Supplier relationship management Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 54

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Gain control of your supplier data. Map your Sub – tier.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Collaboration 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

It involves segmenting spending into areas that contain similar or related products, allowing for a focused approach on categories that offer opportunities for consolidation and efficiencies. Using category management software is ideal as it creates visibility and efficient management. Sustainable/ethical procurement.

Category management 76

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 76

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Some would argue that Ikea’s eye for innovation, focus on cost efficiency, affordability of products and strong focus on quality sourcing have been some of the key role players in the organization’s global success and market domination. Business Ethics. In my eyes, IWAY was at the center of Ikea’s rapid expansion. Environment.

Procurement team 43

Procurement team Supplier relationship management Procurement Suppliers 43

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

However, they could probably leverage their great buyers in a better way by having proper data delivered to them upfront and allowing them to identify the most strategic new projects. This process can also carry over into the supply chain where Amrest needs visibility and the full strategic payments process to identify key suppliers.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 130

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

MAY 18, 2018

As a leader in sustainable supply chains, Bon Appétit helped define what it means to source local food through a number of local food programs and extensive partnership programs with nearly 1400 local suppliers. Con Edison Sustainable Supply Chain Success. University Procurement Mobilizing for Ethical Labor Standards.

Leadership 40

Leadership Purchasing Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency 40

HICX

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The buyer-supplier relationship dynamic. Procurement Insights’ Jon Hansen led a panel of Procurement’s top thought-leaders to discuss the buyer-supplier relationship dynamic. The changing nature of buyer-supplier relationships. Ragnar spoke about the supplier-buyer power dynamic on a macro level.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Negotiation Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Value Match

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Public Sector, at an aggregate level, is the single largest UK buyer of goods and services that are not consumer focused. From a procurement lens, this is not fulfilling the most basic obligations of delivering Value for Money, managing whole life costs, and delivering public services in an ethical and responsible manner.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Ethics Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

The role of a procurement professional, sometimes known as a purchasing agent or supply chain manager, is crucial in any organization. Influencing emotions, when done ethically, can help to steer the negotiation towards a mutually beneficial outcome. Their responsibilities go beyond simply purchasing goods or services.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Strategy Procurement Import 40

Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Numerous platforms and needs, on top of a multi-tiered supply chain, have made origin tracing even more challenging. Nonetheless, there is a whole lot more to opimizing procurement processes than just cutting costs and then increasing efficiencies. As a result, training on how to navigate these complexities is a must.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Strategy Procurement Vendor management 52

Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

This might seem like a simple and obvious way to improve your procurement operations, but maintaining a positive supplier-buyer relationship is a vital component in ensuring good delivery, service, and quality. Building and maintaining supplier relationships can streamline processes and improve your overall efficiency.

Procurement 66

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization Inventory 66