Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When we talk about reputational risk, we refer to damage to a company’s name or brand resulting from the negative actions (inadvertent or not) of a top-tier supplier or sub-tier part of the supply chain. Find our in-depth guide to third-party and supply chain risk management with accompanying free download here.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Metrics around supplier consolidation and spend concentration are also common. Customers use Onventis to consolidate suppliers and negotiate better terms. Customers emphasize how procurement technology safeguards against non-compliance penalties and helps maintain preferred supplier standards.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier consolidation 121

Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

Maja Tepeh , Senior Brand Manager at supply chain risk management solution Prewave , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment. On an environmental level, progress toward targets needs to be measurable: not just at the customers company, but across their entire supply chain.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements. Supplier Diversity on the World Stage.

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Suppliers Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ethics 246

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. The financial supply chain is new to many procurement professionals, especially those who have just started their journey in the procurement and supply chain industry. . For this article, we will tackle what a financial supply chain is.

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Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 181

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — Halo Ai’s founder has a background in procurement and has built the tool with procurement in mind and to replace current TPRM and GRC point solutions.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 112

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. The verdict?

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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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Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

With rising costs and declining margins, health systems must become more efficient and productive. We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Share on Twitter. According to 2019 Definitive Healthcare data, U.S.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 219

ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The business case for data-driven transparency is not hard to make. In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made. This shift in thinking is not surprising.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Data Procurement Supply Chain Visibility 130

Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

In a landscape shaped by inflation, supply chain fragility, regulatory pressure and digital transformation, orchestration is more than a buzzword. Externally, risk and compliance obligations mount, supply chains are stretched and stakeholder expectations broaden.

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Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 74

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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Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Retail Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know. Retail supply chains around the world are under intense pressure due to global disruptions. However, what is the retail supply chain? This article will discuss what a retail supply chain is. The Meaning of Retail Supply Chain.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Forestreet, a supplier discovery solution. Nearshoring and ally-shoring arent just buzzwords anymore; theyve shot to the top of the agenda for anyone trying to keep supply chains resilient and businesses competitive. This content is for members only.

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Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 75

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. This multi-channel strategy tailored to suppliers’ capabilities is what differentiates best-in-class from a peer group as a report from The Hackett Group reveals.

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Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 147

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2021

Leveraging purchasing power to capture volume- based pricing within a competitive supply chain builds sticky relationships with healthy suppliers, keeps input costs low, and acts as a hedge against inflation. This is a great place to begin the conversation about supplier trade credits and terms. Is it worth it?

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 10, 2021

Supply chains have for many years tolerated a lack of accountability at nearly every node — from buyer-supplier relationships to outdated tools and data transparency issues — which has prevented businesses from operating cost- and time-efficiently and delivering on their promises.

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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. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Collaboration Software — What You Should Know The use of supplier collaboration software continues to rise as businesses grow and technology advances. However, what is it?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Mask Supply Chain! Medical Device Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Some manufacturers have appealed for higher transparency so the burden of liability would be shared across the supply chain.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 23, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability Supplier code of conduct allows businesses to establish their internal and external expectations. However, what is it?

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Spend Matters

MAY 14, 2025

In sectors like automotive, manufacturing and retail, buyers must navigate complex sourcing events that require detailed part-level information, tight timelines and input from cross-functional stakeholders, such as engineering and R&D. LightSource was specifically created to solve these issues for direct materials sourcing.

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How to Improve Procurement Efficiency. And let’s not forget the crucial role they play in driving diversity and sustainability within the supply chain. 8 Steps to Improve Procurement Efficiency. When it comes to improving procurement efficiency, though, a sourcing hero’s work is never truly done.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Purchase orders Real-time Visibility 105

Spend Matters

JANUARY 9, 2025

What customers prioritize when investing in procuretech SAP customers prioritize specific ROI metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) when selecting procurement technology, like cost savings, improved supplier collaboration and data-driven decision making.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2025

In the hyper-connected global economy of the present day, supply chains traverse continents, cultures, and myriad communication barriers. Having access to an audio translator can be the difference between quick resolution of issues and ballooning interruptions throughout the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 9, 2025

A single error in a bill of lading or missing customs form can delay shipments, cause financial losses, or damage supplier relationships. How Documentation Supports Each Step of the Supply Chain Documentation is a structured guide that moves with each product throughout its journey.

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The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

And so do the buyers of your company's products or services. By understanding what your buyers have on their plates, you can more easily accomplish one of your most important tasks — generating more leads and contributing to your bottom line. From a supplier's perspective, the industrial buying cycle is a two-step process: 1.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. Organizations are increasingly dependent on suppliers to successfully bring innovative goods and services to market on time, improve ESG performance, and meet other objectives. Gain control of your supplier data.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

This flexibility is crucial in a Metaprise environment, which integrates multiple enterprises, suppliers, and partners into a unified system. supplier delays, demand spikes). Example During a port strike, agents reroute shipments via alternative suppliers/logistics partners. new suppliers, sustainable materials).

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 81

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 26, 2024

For many procurement and supply chain leaders, it is standard practice to involve suppliers early when developing new products and services. Part of the explanation was the then famous ‘Toyota Production System’, an approach to organising manufacturing and logistics efficiently and without waste. But does it work?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Businesses must start looking to the supply chain to ensure this renewed focus on transparency and accountability. With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain Real-time Visibility 130

SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

Introduction Negotiation is at the heart of supply chain management. Whether dealing with suppliers, logistics providers, or internal stakeholders, striking the right balance between assertiveness and flexibility is key. Long-Term Relationships: When preserving supplier relationships is a priority over short-term wins.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. The study also highlights that most organisations are not communicating across the supply chain to drive green initiatives. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 4, 2024

Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis.

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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. years and companies can expect to lose 42% of one year’s EBITDA every decade due to supply chain disruptions. Onshoring suppliers is another recent reactionary trend.

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