ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Project Manager (PM): The project manager oversees the implementation process, coordinating activities, managing timelines, and ensuring that project objectives are met. This person acts as a bridge between procurement and other stakeholders, ensuring that everyone’s requirements are captured.

Procurement 239

Procurement Change management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 239

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Supply chain management and contract lifecycle management are key ingredients to business success. In particular, contract data is vital for businesses to renegotiate deals and stay abreast of potential liabilities as the supply chain evolves. Investing in improved contract lifecycle management (CLM) is thus essential.

Contract 97

Contract supply chain budgeting Management Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management Explained. You cannot get favorable contract terms for the goods and services you want to acquire if you do not have an amicable working relationship with your suppliers. . Additionally, it allows managers to build better relationships with suppliers based on the importance of each supplier. .

Supplier relationship management 181

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 181

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The emergence of smart contract cryptocurrency platforms has significantly expanded the capabilities of the blockchain, turning it into an effective tool of the digital era. The DecimalChain platform was designed as such, and it is one of the brightest smart contract examples. How Do I Use a Smart Contract?

Contract 67

Contract Supply Chain Efficiency Networking Project management 67

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing. Better Supplier and Contract Management: Helps in negotiating better contracts by analyzing cost performance trends.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Raw materials 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 27, 2025

And that means involving stakeholders with experience in Business Analysis and Technical Project Management. As Taciane advises: It is more about having a strategic initiative with a methodical and collaborative approach. For more on these topics, you can access our free guide surviving the digital transformation of Procurement.

Change management 120

Change management Data Import Project management 120

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Orsay (France), September 02, 2019 – Viparis has chosen e-Procurement software vendor Ivalua and Consulting firm CKS to optimize the management of supplier relations, source-to-contract (purchase orders, calls for tender and contracts), expense analysis and measurement of Procurement performance.

e2e 133

e2e Procurement Purchase orders Project management 133

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Co-op Program and Special Projects Manager. Co-op Program and Special Projects Coordinator, State Procurement Office. Cooperative contracts are becoming increasingly popular for all levels of Government. However, managing cooperatives with outdated processes and technology can create more burden than opportunity.

Project management 100

Project management Contract Management Procurement 100

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Working collaboratively is often complex, involving internal stakeholders beyond the procurement function too, which highlights another critical success factor – the need for effective programme and project management. That’s not something many procurement professionals traditionally consider. .

Collaboration 164

Collaboration Innovation Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 164

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, it covers key differences between purchasing and procurement, explores common contract types, and emphasizes the importance of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.

Supply Chain Efficiency 93

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 93

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, it can affect the specification and contracting phase. . The e-tender examples include the following: Government contracting. The policy of the organization should specify that information viewed during the e-tendering process should not be disclosed to anyone until the contract is awarded. . Why is it Important? .

Competitive bidding 130

Competitive bidding Bidding Contract Suppliers 130

Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Finally, communication skills – how we convey and target our story to the individual stakeholder groups based on their needs – are critical, as are more traditional project management capabilities. Digital capabilities, in terms of ensuring agility and speed in creating transparency on impact and insight, are also key.

Collaboration 162

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Supplier relationship management 162

ivalua

JANUARY 28, 2021

Jorge Pont Director, Commodity Management – Memory, CPU/GPU/OEM H/W, Google Cloud. Amber Holmes Co-op Program and Special Projects Manager. Demo Breakout: Effectively Managing Supplier Information, Risk & Performance. Demo Breakout: Creating Lasting Value Across Your Source-to-Contract Process. 2:15pm EDT.

Eprocurement 100

Eprocurement Networking Project management Contract 100

Procurement Insights

MAY 13, 2025

contract automation), with some predictive analytics capabilities. Risk Mitigation and Supplier Management Den Hamer: AI simulation can predict risks, but his expertise doesnt emphasize supplier management directly, limiting its impact on addressing disruptions like tariff increases. His practical tech insights (e.g.,

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Leadership Real-time Visibility 59

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Some digital work processes to consider include: Project management tools Workflow automation tools Electronic document management systems Contract management systems Supplier evaluation tools Spend analytics software The procurement industry is slowly evolving into a more digitized way of working.

Procurement 201

Procurement supply chain software solutions Procurement strategies Collaboration 201

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Putting a simple clause in your standard contract saying, “no slavery please” does not require anything other than the supplier to say “yes”. Successful collaboration requires both softer, behavioural skills, such as empathy, listening, and judgment, but also technical capabilities around planning, project management, and data analysis.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Templates

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Catering Tender When responsible for the Catering Contract- what do you need to know? General principles The catering supplier can act as: • as an agent of the client in providing a catering management service, in preparing and serving food and drink to consumers. All operating cost.

Contract 130

Contract Purchasing Price Suppliers 130

Spend Matters

MAY 6, 2025

Whether you are sponsor, project manager or advocate, you can see the benefits, but your state of mind is very different from that of the people you are trying to convince. A quick way to find good points to explain that today is no longer acceptable is to identify what the new solution will bring and to mirror it.

Procurement 68

Procurement Project management Negotiation Management 68

Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that contains the description of the project and solicits bids from potential contractors to complete it. This document defines the project, goals, and the organization that sponsors it and outlines the bidding process and contract terms.

Bidding 212

Bidding Budget Negotiation Quality 212

Procurement Software

JANUARY 12, 2025

Try out Airtable here: Examples of procurement tools in Airtable: Vendor master databases Contracts repository New supplier onboarding process Procurement pipeline and savings tracker 2. This makes it a better choice for project management or team collaboration.

Procurement 52

Procurement Purchase orders Collaboration Project management 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

This document is the first legal contract in the operational procurement process. In either case, each purchase is associated with a particular purpose or project. Project-based procurement requires a flexible platform to support multiple client organizations and projects.

Procurement 108

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 108

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Existing service contracts are often a great place to start if you need to get some quick wins. You don’t have time, resources or expertise to do full-blown tenders for key supplier contracts? You’re relatively early into a poorly negotiated multi-year contract that you weren’t involved in, with no opportunity to terminate it?

Contract 52

Contract Contract management Negotiation Supplier relationship management 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Existing service contracts are often a great place to start if you need to get some quick wins. You don’t have time, resources or expertise to do full-blown tenders for key supplier contracts? You’re relatively early into a poorly negotiated multi-year contract that you weren’t involved in, with no opportunity to terminate it?

Contract 52

Contract Contract management Negotiation Supplier relationship management 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Improved Supplier Collaboration – As suppliers become increasingly important to organizational success, customers can create and project manage various types of supplier collaborations, including Innovation Plans and Corrective Action Plans. Now, customers can create and iterate on a draft contract during an RFX.

Supply chain resilience 100

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Innovation 100

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

The ability to acquire goods and services from suppliers, effectively manage contracts, and mitigate overall supply chain risk will ultimately serve to enhance your supply chain capabilities and build a much more resilient and efficient chain. Finance Managing budgets and costs is a key element of modern supply chains.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Savings Leakage: This new metric tracks the gap between identified and realized savings, and results from things like poor contract management and flawed supplier onboarding. of cost savings this way, but they can reduce leakage by about 40% with better connected sourcing, contracting and procure-to-pay processes. in savings.

Risk 130

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

The Procuretech Podcast

AUGUST 22, 2023

Jan's background is in insurance and management consulting, which inspired him to pursue entrepreneurship and found his own company. Smart Contracts for Services Procurement - Jan Ellerbrock from trueLedger This episode explores the benefits of smart contracting in the professional services industry.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Budget Project management 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 18, 2022

Overcoming Vendor Management Challenges! Written business agreements and contracts, such as a Vendor Agreement, are vital parts of a business. A vendor agreement, or a Vendor Contract , is a business contract between a business owner and a vendor stating the conditions of exchanging goods or services for a stipulated fee.

Contract 93

Contract Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Risk 93

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Comprehensive Curriculum: MCIPS covers a broad spectrum of topics, from procurement principles and strategies to contract management, negotiation, and ethical considerations. Think of it as the gold standard for procurement professionals. It provides a holistic view of the procurement landscape.

Procurement 54

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 54

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Leader Forrester CLM for Buy-Side Contract Suites, Q4 2021. Leader Forrester Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. Ivalua R&D experts shared inf ormative and comprehensive updates for the Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, and Platform Solutions. David Khuat-Duy. 2021: The Year of many Milestones for Ivalua.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 130

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

With a myriad of challenges specific to construction, understanding how to navigate the procurement process can make the difference between a project's success or its downfall. Construction Contracts Contracts are the backbone of procurement in construction, defining the scope of work, pricing, timelines, and responsibilities.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

With a myriad of challenges specific to construction, understanding how to navigate the procurement process can make the difference between a project's success or its downfall. Construction Contracts Contracts are the backbone of procurement in construction, defining the scope of work, pricing, timelines, and responsibilities.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

You can get more business value by taking that workload away from those professionals so they can focus on higher-level tasks, such as contract negotiation or risk assessments.” . It can help securely share information, make communication more efficient and improve project management. .

supply chain software solutions 130

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

Procurement Insights

MARCH 2, 2024

Source: Project Manager, Nov 30, 2023 ) Staff & Compensation Recruiting and talent acquisition Internal staff and their salaries External staff ( third-party managed service providers /contractors/etc.) Taxes, except value-added taxes, are also included.

Budget 81

Budget Stakeholder engagement Project management Sourcing 81

ivalua

JANUARY 21, 2020

For example, smaller states have more incentive to work together to increase their buying power, running joint sourcing events, and using co-operative contracts. Investments in communication and outreach can help manage the constituent experience, even when most public sector procurement activities do not affect them.

Procurement 124

Procurement Data Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 124

Spend Matters

AUGUST 31, 2023

SaaS and vendor management has become increasingly complex Procurement and IT are being inundated with software access, vendor intake and renewal requests. Productiv found that the average business has 371 SaaS apps (up 32% over the past two years) and that 85% of SaaS contracts are one-year agreements (up 6%). And that’s just SaaS.

Data 113

Data Vendor management Procurement e2e 113

Procurement Leaders

JUNE 9, 2022

A dedicated role of Procurement Capability Manager (PCM) was created to lead the initiative with the support of Governance & Planning teams, PLT, and subject-matter experts. An internal hire, the PCM was chosen for their deep knowledge of procurement processes and systems, project management and people development skills.

Category management 130

Category management Strategy Procurement Innovation 130