ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2016

But one critical area remains in need of significant attention … the need for better supplier collaboration AND internal teamwork. Best-in-class manufacturers have proven that a true culture of collaboration creates earlier involvement, less redesign, joint problem solving, and win-win outcomes for all parties involved.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.

Supply Chain Visibility 98

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Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

The days of relying solely on traditional processes to manage suppliers, contracts and spend are quickly fading. Supply chains are more complex than ever, stakeholder expectations are soaring and the sheer volume of data that procurement teams must sift through is overwhelming. Procurement is at a crossroads.

Supply Chain Efficiency 99

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 98

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Primarily, our customers are prioritising supply chain visibility, adopting proactive risk management strategies and staying compliant with evolving regulations. A unified platform providing a single source of truth enables better collaboration, regular oversight and audit readiness.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2024

Download your IDC Spotlight to learn how to react quickly to supply chain disruptions, use tools to improve collaboration with suppliers and increase supply chain visibility using a bu siness network.

Collaboration 83

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Supply chain resiliency is top of mind. Many executives are working to make their supply chains a competitive advantage.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Supply Chain Visibility Supply chain resilience Collaboration 98

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility. Why is visibility so important? Create speed and transparency.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Generating More Value: The Relentless Pursuit of Spend Cost Reduction For the second year running, reducing supplier spend remains a top priority for procurement organizations in this years Hackett Group Report. This involves analyzing spend data, identifying for consolidation, and negotiating better contracts with key suppliers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

Another CPO pointed to the urgent internal push for greater transparency at the supplier-level mapping and for granular understanding of sub-tier suppliers, component origins and even HS-code-level exposure. Others turn to last-minute supplier switches or price renegotiations. It is not just about knowing your suppliers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 64

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 64

ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

This week’s signs deal with supplier relationships. You Have Imbedded a Cost Management Mindset into Every Supplier Relationship. Strategic Sourcing Requires Collaborative Working Arrangements with Key Suppliers. This means becoming proficient in the practice of collaboration. alternatives. alternatives.

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ivalua

JUNE 22, 2022

Get up to speed with the newest changes and learn what it takes to enable effective, scalable supplier collaboration –including how to reduce risk, improve supply chain visibility, and build operational resilience and responsiveness. Ensure 360-Degree Supplier Visibility.

Supply chain 130

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems.

Supply Chain Efficiency 71

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 71

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 52

Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If, for instance, procurement forecasts the number of supplier orders and stock needed to meet demand, and then this demand spikes, the function must respond to the situation. A likely outcome will be annoyed customers, strained supplier relationships and overwhelmed staff, all of which can erode revenue.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 68

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

This resolution brings relief to suppliers and stakeholders who were facing disruptions ‍in their operations due to the‍ strike. With the return to normalcy, here are some ‍key supply chain implications to consider: Production Ramp-Up: Boeing can now accelerate production to make up for lost time during the strike period.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 55

Supply Chain Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply chain 55

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

While many manufacturers rely on ERP systems for procurement, these platforms are designed for broad business management rather than the intricate demands of sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost control in a manufacturing environment.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain , Supply Chain Management , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: EU , procurement systems and planning Food is a universal commodity, and most people take the fresh food supply chain for granted. Read more. ).

Supply chain 98

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

The article mentions the ways through which Shopify integration with CRM software can improve supply chain visibility, customer experience, and operational flexibility. This real-time visibility translates into faster issue resolution, enhanced forecasting, and vendor coordination. Check out this course by Vera Rozanova!

Supply Chain Efficiency 84

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

For instance, if an organization in Europe sources raw materials from India, manufactures the product in China, and sells it to customers in its country, then its supply chain is global. The use of advanced technologies and logistics strategies is often necessary to manage the complexity and risks associated with a global supply chain.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

STAKEHOLDER (AGENT) 3 What are the main concerns for suppliers meeting ESG specifications? Suppliers face several obstacles in meeting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) specifications, stemming from resource limitations, regulatory complexities, and operational challenges.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. But with the right tools, tactics and collaboration, it doesn’t have to be this way. Visibility.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Be proactive to mitigate supply chain risk by understanding your suppliers.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Be proactive to mitigate supply chain risk by understanding your suppliers.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

Cut off from these important imports, MENA companies sharpened their focus on transforming supply chains, as a means of becoming more resilient and agile. Such tools help procurement teams predict disruptions, assess risk, and make informed decisions to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions. Enter eProcurement.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). Building and maintaining supply chain resilience will be critical in a post-Covid-19 world. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? The Best Way Forward for 2022.

Procurement 130

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Strategy Benefits Supplier Collaboration Enhanced visibility and control over the entire supply chain. Collaboration with supply chain partners and the use of blockchain technology can also enhance traceability efforts.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Raw materials 52

ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

Contract lifecycle management is the management of a company’s end-to-end contracting process with its suppliers, customers and other third parties. If you think about it, a contract is the only document that formalizes a relationship between a buyer and a supplier. An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 23, 2022

Contract management, also known as contract lifecycle management, in the field of procurement refers to the handling of end-to-end contracting with the suppliers and other third parties of an organization. . Improving supplier relationship management through data transparency. . Enhanced contract visibility. Mitigate risks.

Contract management 130

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The retail giant has strategically adopted various IT initiatives to optimize its operations, enhance collaboration with suppliers, and achieve real-time inventory targeting. These technologies have contributed significantly to Walmart’s supply chain success, allowing them to maintain a competitive edge in the retail industry.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 98

Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Securing this level of visibility in the construction sector is challenging for several reasons: Much of the work on HS2 is broken into stand-alone projects made up of unique combinations of contractors and suppliers. Engaging with suppliers to collect the necessary data. Developing a risk methodology to assess suppliers.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. These often use a mix of Microsoft tools to address supplier management needs. Here are 5 Key Advantages from using Supplier Relationship Management Software. Safeguard Brand Value.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. These often use a mix of Microsoft tools to address supplier management needs. Here are 5 Key Advantages from using Supplier Relationship Management Software. Safeguard Brand Value.

Supplier relationship management 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Email Address.

Supply Chain Efficiency 21

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 21

Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 18, 2025

Key points to consider: Increased reliance on third-party vendors : Businesses often collaborate with multiple vendors, increasing the potential entry points for cyberattacks. tariffs : Trade tensions and tariffs can disrupt supply chains, leading‍ to‍ vulnerabilities that cybercriminals may exploit. Impact of U.S.

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