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At which point should end-to-end (S2C) source-customer visibility begin in the manufacturing process?

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: In December 2010, I wrote an article about one of Time Magazine’s picks for the Top Innovations in 2008 – Made-in-Transit Packaging. I obviously think what EiKO is doing regarding process visibility is great – kudos to the company for its progressive customer-centric thinking.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Because organizations with strategic sourcing mindsets look beyond price and cost savings-centered supplier selection initiatives. They consider factors—like supplier performance or sustainability —that support long-term partnerships, advance business needs and increase purchasing power.

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Sustainability in Procurement: Strategies and Challenges

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Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Smarter Insights, More Innovative Solutions: Why Procurement Needs a Seat at the Strategy Table

Pipefy

To do this, procurement teams require visibility into their data, control over their processes, and a seat at the business strategy table. Today, quick fixes are being eclipsed by strategic agility that seeks to drive long-term business value and innovation. All this combined is a recipe for end-to-end operational inefficiency.

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Mitigating Risks and Future-proofing the Supply Chain

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In this regard, monitoring supplier performance, compliance, and the flow of materials from the lowest tier of supply to the end consumer is key to promoting end-to-end visibility. The majority of heads of procurement (65%) are investing in AI and RPA technologies to future-proof their organizations.

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It Pays to Partner! Ivalua + C2FO: A Powerful Strategic Payments Pair

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With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . Ivalua’s global reach of buyers and their suppliers helps us deliver on our mission-providing access to working capital to businesses so they can grow and thrive. It Pays to Partner!

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How to Start Building the Optimal Supplier Experience

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Building the Optimal Supplier Experience. Providing an optimal supplier experience is only possible through a deep understanding of how your suppliers are expected to interact with an organization and then streamlining those processes in a ‘supplier-centric’ way. How to use segmentation to drive the supplier experience?