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Strategic Sourcing for Enterprises: Evolving Your Approach for Long-Term Value

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At Ivalua, we help global enterprises modernize their sourcing strategy through greater visibility, data-driven decision-making and agile, connected processes. Sourcing teams can identify cost-saving opportunities in contracts, logistics, and supplier consolidation, especially in volatile markets.

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The New Procurement Reality: Thriving Amid Policy Shifts, Logistics Gaps & Demand Swings

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The third assumption was that the logistics infrastructure would always be available. But during Covid, and other constraints like the Suez Canal closure, we saw what happens when suddenly logistics are not there when needed. We need to rewrite these systems and introduce new taxonomies to manage hyper-variability.

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AI in procurement: How different industries are harnessing its power

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Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone. One of the biggest challenges in this sector is maintaining end-to-end visibility in the supply chain, and AI is proving to be a game-changer.

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How COOs are Achieving Results with Supply Chain Software!

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As a former COO, overseeing Kaizen events, value-stream mapping analysis , upgrading ERP systems, and implementing customer success programs, I recall how easy it was for functional leaders to get bogged down in their own imperatives and lose sight of the big picture. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Today it’s a different story.

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Navigating the Future of Supply Chains: Insights & Procurement

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A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority. The Visibility Challenge: Why Seeing Clearly Matters A major insight from the report is the visibility gap, particularly with tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers.

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ERP Procurement: Unify Procurement Workflows Across Multiple ERPs

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Disconnected supplier records, inconsistent processes, and limited visibility can impair efficiency and open the door to shadow spend. By automating and connecting key procurement steps, ERP systems reduce manual effort, improve compliance, and ensure real-time visibility into spend. The issue extends into spend visibility as well.

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Mastering Strategic Sourcing: Efficiency and Cost Savings in Procurement

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The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. That means negotiating a medium to long-term contract to support security of supply and having a contingency plan in place in the event of problems.