ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. This deployment is another significant step forward in the digital transformation of their overall supply chain processes, a journey that started last year with the successful rollout of Ivalua Sourcing solution for direct materials.

Contract 130

Contract Collaboration Sourcing Contract management 130

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. Assessing Risk across the Supply Chain.

Risk management 130

Risk management Supply Chain Efficiency Risk Supply Chain Optimization 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here, spend analytics, e-sourcing and tail spend management have emerged, not just as business tools but also as catalysts of change, sculpting a new narrative in the source-to-pay domain. The strategic use of spend analytics transforms procurement from a reactive cost center to a proactive value driver.

Procurement solutions 82

Procurement solutions Procurement Spend management Supply Chain Optimization 82

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success! Change management plans should anticipate potential resistance and facilitate adoption by nurturing a culture of collaboration and buy-in. An Analysis by Ivalua Read More : What is Source to Pay Best Practice?

Procurement 239

Procurement Change management Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 239

Spend Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Categories: Solution Providers , Spend Management , Supply Management , Technology Tags: Coupa Inspire , EU , supply We are witnessing a pivotal change in the market for some of the big source-to-pay (S2P) suite players (like Coupa, SAP and their peers) as they move toward a broader platform and ecosystem approach.

Supply Chain Optimization 82

Supply Chain Optimization Spend management Management Supply 82

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. This is where category management in procurement emerges as a game-changer.

Category management 52

Category management Management Procurement Supplier relationship management 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Gartner predicts that by 2023, organizations that don’t optimize supplier master data management (MDM) could have wrong information for half of their suppliers! Use these eight tips to optimize your SMD for smoother processes, more accurate information and better business value. This means optimizing in all directions.

Supply Chain Optimization 113

Supply Chain Optimization Data Suppliers Procurement 113

ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville: Recap + Photos! Collaboration is key to a successful solution and we are able to achieve this with innovative partnerships. May 18, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum They say city lights got nothin’ on country nights—and well–they ain’t wrong!

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 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. According to Supply Chain Now’s Greg White, the cracks have been exposed and there is nowhere to hide.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. Collaborate with stakeholders for alignment.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris! Breakout Sessions This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 8 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management. Listen, learn, and contribute your ideas!

Innovation 130

Innovation Spend management Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization 130

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from: Donna Wilczek, EVP Strategy and Innovation at Coupa , spend management suite provider and one of Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know.

Procurement solutions 75

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 75

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Nipendo platform is used by cross-vertical medium-sized and large companies across the globe, helping them reduce costs and improve procurement and supply chain efficiencies, as well as supporting their competitive strength. 10.34] An overview of Nipendo – what they do and how they help their customers.

Buyers 52

Buyers Suppliers supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Laying out the relevant details such as the quality standards, quantities, and specifications of the subject goods or services as well as the other dependencies will allow for an effective collaboration and avoid misinterpretation. To continue to optimize procurement processes, implement these lessons in future job orders.

supply chain budgeting 184

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Negotiation Budget 184

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

To new members of a Procurement & Purchasing team, it’s important to understand the role of managing spend and its impact on organizational success. At its core, managing spend refers to the process of strategically controlling and optimizing the financial resources allocated for procurement and purchasing activities.

Management 40

Management supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Spend management 40

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Procurement 130

Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Written by.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and PwC, a trusted Ivalua implementation partner, today announced that Arkad S.p.A. The Ivalua platform was built to enable effective, scalable collaboration and complete transparency into suppliers and spend. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.,

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Spend management Suppliers 130

Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 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. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group purchasing and indirect spend Indirect Spend, with her diverse and multifaceted nature, longed for a Sourcing Hero to swoop in and optimize her procurement processes. Indirect Spend, once isolated and yearning for attention, now found herself basking in the spotlight.

Purchasing 97

Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 97

ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris: Recap + Photos! The beautiful Pavilion Gabriel provided an exquisite backdrop to bring together customers, prospects and sponsors in person- what better way to collaborate?

Innovation 130

Innovation Collaboration Supply chain resilience Networking 130

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We will also look at how spend management software , like Planergy, can help keep track of expenses and control spending within budget limits. Using spend management software, like Planergy, will allow you to gain real-time spend visibility and make better decisions. Why is Business Budgeting Important?

supply chain budgeting 92

supply chain budgeting Budget Real-time Visibility Spend management 92

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tradeshift has remained at the forefront of e-invoicing, funding and supply chain solutions, offering businesses the tools they need to streamline their operations and enhance their supplier relationships in an ever-evolving business landscape. Read part 1 here , part 2 here and part 3 here.

e2e 79

e2e Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 79

Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

With the continuing supply chain challenges of recent years, these problems have only been thrown into sharper relief. This challenge comes two-for-one for procurement; CPOs need to optimize operations between their team and suppliers, in addition to optimizing operations between their team and finance.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Explanation of Spend Analysis and its Importance in Healthcare In the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare industry, optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency has become paramount. This is where spend analysis steps in as a powerful tool to help healthcare organizations gain deep insights into their procurement activities.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier consolidation 52

Procurement Software

JULY 11, 2023

What is at the heart of this relationship not being more strategic or collaborative? Then we’ll go on to summarise where some of the opportunities for closer collaboration can be found. This helps to open the door to a more collaborative working relationship. How much cash is potentially being left on the table?

Procurement 52

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. He then went on to discuss the huge impact of tech on the supply chain industry.

Procurement 80

Procurement Supply Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 80

Una

MAY 23, 2023

Group purchasing and indirect spend Indirect Spend, with her diverse and multifaceted nature, longed for a Sourcing Hero to swoop in and optimize her procurement processes. Indirect Spend, once isolated and yearning for attention, now found herself basking in the spotlight.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Supply Chain Efficiency 246

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 246

Una

MARCH 14, 2023

In this time, we can confidently say we’ve come across every personality type in procurement; from number-crunchers to risk-takers, lone-rangers to collaborators, people who are afraid of change to those who embrace it. At Una, we help provide a predictable and reliable supply of the external resources needed for functionality.

Procurement 97

Procurement Purchasing Innovation Risk 97

Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

But don’t be fooled by their size – when accumulated, these costs can form a substantial part of a company’s expenditure, and a large number of suppliers can add complexity and risk to the supply chain. While tail spend is often neglected, it holds a gold mine of untapped savings opportunities.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Spend management Risk 40

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. The close cooperation between supply chain management and internal stakeholders as well as external partners made a major contribution to this. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 49

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer 49

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Optimizing cost, in the order of a 20-25% reduction on the current situation, is therefore a must in order to survive. Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added.

Strategy 52

Strategy Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement can promote employee value all the way down the value chain by ensuring suppliers comply with fair labor practices, ethical standards, and employee well-being. We can play a role in building a supply chain that reflects the positive workplace culture you want to foster within your organization.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

Leadership 74

Leadership Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Sustainability 74