ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Understanding these differences is essential for businesses that want to optimize operational efficiency and safeguard against costly errors. Aligning procurement and purchasing ensures efficiency, cost control, and reduced risk across the organization. It begins once a supplier has been selected and pricing has been agreed upon.

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Risk Procurement e2e 130

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Platform-enabled capabilities like workflow automation, supplier segmentation, and performance tracking are essential for scale and resilience. Automating Workflows and Aligning Stakeholders Process automation is essential for reducing friction and increasing efficiency, but it must be paired with stakeholder alignment to truly drive results.

Procurement strategies 130

Procurement strategies Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement 130

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Platform-enabled capabilities like workflow automation, supplier segmentation, and performance tracking are essential for scale and resilience. Automating Workflows and Aligning Stakeholders Process automation is essential for reducing friction and increasing efficiency, but it must be paired with stakeholder alignment to truly drive results.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement 130

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. AI does more than just improve efficiency.

Procurement 107

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement team 107

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Growth Strategic supplier relationships are vital for supporting business growth.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

Supplier risk adds even more complexity. By automating routine tasks like onboarding a suppliers, kicking off a sourcing event, invoice matching, purchase order consolidation, and contract reviews, AI enables automated procurement workflows and reduces operational costs. This is where AI can make a huge difference.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Differentiate With Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)! Efficient supplier onboarding is a critical aspect of successful procurement and sourcing operations. Fortunately, with the advent of contract redlining software , organizations can revolutionize their supplier onboarding workflows and streamline the entire process.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Contract Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. TEI helps organizations measure ROI, NPV, and efficiency gains from implementing solutions like Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform. What is Total Economic Impact?

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2025

In today’s competitive market, every drop of efficiency in extraction and logistics fuels innovation across supply chains, ensuring that products reach consumers faster and at lower costs. How does oil and gas production drive global supply chain innovation?

Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Innovation 59

Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

Level 1: The quick wins Low-effort, high-impact AI The easiest way to introduce AI into procurement is through automation eliminating repetitive tasks and boosting efficiency with minimal effort. These foundational applications dont require major system overhauls (which IT prefers), making them widely adopted across industries.

Strategy 99

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team 99

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.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 52

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 40

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Procurement team 130

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Procurement team 130

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Autonomous compliance – “Halo Ai’s Autonomous Compliance capability transforms regulatory adherence, slashing manual effort and increasing efficiency by at 14X at a minimum. Halo Ai is further positioned to extend its feature-set relating to the current Supplier Portal and Secure Document Repository.”

Supply Chain Efficiency 113

Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 113

Pipefy

JULY 2, 2025

The overlooked strategy behind gross margin protection In the competitive world of supply chain management, margins are always under pressure. Whether from market volatility, inflation, or supplier inconsistency, operations leaders are tasked with doing more with less. What are supplier scorecards?

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Procurement team 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. What are Supply Chain Reports? Supplier Performance Evaluating supplier performance based on key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality of goods received, adherence to agreed-upon terms, and responsiveness to inquiries.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

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

Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2025

Navigate Supply Chain Challenges with Supplier Management Software In today's volatile marketplace, fragile supply chains pose significant risks for growing ecommerce brands. Learn how Finale Inventory seamlessly connects supplier information to inventory planning for reliable stock replenishment.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility 40

ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. They increase an organization’s efficiency during processes like sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and spend analysis.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e 130

HICX

JUNE 9, 2025

What Is AI in Supplier Management? AI in supplier management is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to streamline and enhance various supplier-related processes. What is the use of AI in supply chain management? What is the role of AI in supplier relationship management?

Suppliers 40

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Management 40

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 16, 2025

Effective auditing requires the auditor to identify and record audit trails, beginning with understanding how the process interacts with other process inputs, outputs, suppliers and customers. As a result, teams achieve greater productivity and efficiency. It can lead to better supplier selection and improved communication.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Suppliers 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

While full-scale digital transformation certainly takes time, organisations can see rapid improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and data accuracy right from the outset. This makes it easier to track spending patterns, supplier performance, ESG data, and contract compliance. Sales have had reliable data ever since they had a CRM.

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

However, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized inventory management, empowering businesses with smarter and more efficient solutions. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of AI-driven inventory management and how it can help organizations reduce costs and maximize efficiency.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Inventory Supply Chain Optimization 52

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Across industries, AI is capable of reshaping procurement, making it smarter, more predictive and highly efficient. Manufacturing and industrials: Strengthening the supply chain backbone In the manufacturing world, procurement is about much more than just tracking spend its the heartbeat of supply chain management.

Real-time Visibility 73

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 73

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Navigating these charges can be challenging for businesses, but understanding them is critical for cost-efficient shipping. Plan Routes Efficiently Optimizing shipping routes is another key factor in reducing freight tariffs. Keeping an eye on fuel price trends and opting for more fuel-efficient carriers can help mitigate these costs.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics Influencing 96

Procurement Insights

JUNE 7, 2025

Hansen’s early concepts—especially his 1998 frameworks involving agent-based modeling , the Metaprise , time-zone polling , and advanced self-learning algorithms —share fundamental DNA with the adaptive, decentralized, and data-rich supply chain models later refined and scaled by Jeff Bezos at Amazon. suppliers, UPS) agents.

Supply Chain Optimization 75

Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 75

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. To remain competitive, organizations must fundamentally rethink their approach to supply chain management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 105

TYA Suite

OCTOBER 27, 2024

It encompasses a range of features aimed at managing the acquisition of goods and services efficiently. This software helps organizations manage supplier interactions, streamline procurement workflows, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. is a comprehensive solution designed to automate and optimize the.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement 40

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A successful approach requires careful assessment of supplier bids, followed by structured onboarding, continuous monitoring, and performance measurement. They instantly compare bids based on predefined criteria, such as the lowest bid, pricing tiers, or total cost of ownership, and rank the suppliers accordingly.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Strategy 52

Skill Dynamics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Collusion involves suppliers and employees conspiring and coordinating to manipulate procurement outcomes. Finally, a general lack of transparency in the documentation or decision-making process should grab your attention, as it may indicate attempts to conceal fraudulent activities.

Risk 52

Risk Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Want to optimize your supply chain metrics and drive significant improvements? Understanding and tracking key supply chain metrics is essential. This guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to make data-driven decisions, achieve your business goals, and boost your supply chain metrics.

Supply Chain Optimization 90

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 90

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 21, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Explore effective strategies to mitigate duties – like diversifying supplier bases, changing product design, and relying on transfer pricing strategies.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 61

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 61

TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations. This process is known as supplier risk management.

Risk management 40

Risk management Risk Suppliers Strategy 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 24, 2025

In an age where supply chains stretch across continents and rely on increasingly complex data streams, the ability to present data clearly and effectively is no longer a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity. Here’s how better presentation of supply chain data can directly impact decision-making: 1.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Data 40

Procurement Insights

JULY 1, 2025

The document analyzes the evolving role of procurement in a complex, rapidly changing world characterized by geopolitical risks, technological disruption, and rising sustainability expectations. Jon Hansen is the founder of Procurement Insights, a platform focused on procurement-related insights and advisory. ​

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Procurement team Collaboration Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2025

Supply Chain Disruption in 2025: Navigating Supply Chain Issues Supply chain issues have become the defining challenge for multichannel merchants in 2025. When supply chains falter, customer satisfaction plummets and competitors gain ground. What Are Supply Chain Issues in Plain Language?

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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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