Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many businesses go to market for solution support within supplier management with ESG/Corporate sustainability as a primary compelling event, or driving factor. Customer requirements on more sustainable products/services, and/or requests for supply chain transparency/due diligence.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Cost of ownership Procurement 111

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

In our recap, we’ll dive into the key takeaways from the event and what they mean for the industry. We hope you had a fantastic time and look forward to hosting more events and expert panels throughout the year. Thank you to all our amazing guests who joined us on this incredible voyage along the stunning waters.

Supply Chain Efficiency 244

Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement 244

ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

Automated Assessments: Automate information gathering and actions with the ability to auto-trigger supplier assessments and/or schedule them based on events, business rules or a specific time period to engage suppliers effortlessly and in a timely fashion. Other notable highlights include: Supplier Risk & Performance Management .

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 130

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Yet despite the availability of new platforms and analytics tools, supply chain risk management strategies remain in their infancy post-pandemic. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity. Markus Leutert, Senior Director, Corporate Communications. media@ivalua.com.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply chain resilience Spend management 130

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

They come primarily from a cyber perspective, from an anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC) perspective, from an ESG and a supply chain resiliency perspective and, of course, data privacy. These highly newsworthy events serve to highlight why businesses are nervous about this risk.

Risk 110

Risk Risk management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 110

All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 3, 2020

From 16th– 18th July, I had the privilege of taking part in the virtual Supply Chain Summit 2020 from the comfort of my own home. Industry professionals from all over…

Supply chain 130

Supply chain Supply Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Visibility 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

According to Geraint John , Vice President Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice, “Supply chain executives overwhelmingly recognize the necessity to make their networks more resilient and agile.” In this blog, let’s explore best practices that drive supply chain resiliency with this definition at the core.

Supply chain resilience 52

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

Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This is especially true as many manufacturing procurement departments struggle with exactitude, efficiency, and unforeseen events that keep them from meeting their goals. This process ultimately leads to faster delivery times, more significant cost savings, and improved supply chain resilience.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 52

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In 2020 several disruptive events shifted strategic supply chain priorities. An end-to-end approach for supply chain resiliency is imperative to tackle future industry challenges and disruptive events.

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Risk management Supply chain Risk 52

Procurement Leaders

JUNE 20, 2022

We are quickly becoming familiar with a landscape of political, economic, social and climate unrest, plus unpredictable global events. There were incredible displays of innovation, ESG & supply chain resilience in abundance. Our world is tumultuous to put it mildly, so challenging the status quo can seem scary.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Procurement Leadership Negotiation 130

ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

From the sessions and keynotes to the electrifying nighttime events–we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all our customers, sponsors, partners, attendees, and team for making Ivalua NOW “Breaking New Ground” a huge success. Events, content, exciting product updates, and so much more! We could not have done it without you.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Procurement Agility: According to Sawchcuk, agility defines your capability as an organization to react to any event. From a risk standpoint, you must be able to react in a way that prevents the event from having a material impact on the business,” he said. But there’s also a need for predictive capabilities.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 162

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply chain resilience 162

Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. While supply chain is addressed, its secondary to procurement excellence, making it a top pick for procurement specialists seeking practical tools.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Procurement 52

SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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

Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Third-party risk management (TPRM) is often an afterthought for organizations or a measure only taken after a risk event occurs.

Risk management 114

Risk management Risk Management Supply chain resilience 114

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20202024: Procurement as a Strategic Business Partner Accelerated Evolution During the COVID-19 Pandemic : The pandemic underscored procurement’s role in ensuring supply chain resilience , managing disruptions, and navigating shortages. Professionals became more involved in ensuring supply chain resilience and continuity.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 93

Strategic Sourceror

JULY 24, 2022

The caveat is that the black swan event of 2020 was not only a catalyst for disruption but also an indication of future pain points within the supply chain itself.

Supply chain resilience 57

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Supply Consumer demands 57

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

We are quickly approaching JAGGAER’s flagship event REV2025 in Miami , and I am thrilled that so many of you have registered and plan to attend. This year’s event promises to be our best yet, with exceptional speakers, networking opportunities, and of course, these newly announced customer awards.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Eprocurement Supply chain resilience Contract 52

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Click here to enquire and check for their upcoming events, especially the 6th Annual Chief Procurement Officers Summit 2023. If you wish to go to this forum, then click here to enquire about the event. However, the pre-event begins in the afternoon of February 6. . Supply Chain USA 2023. Do not miss it!

Procurement 159

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 159

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. Maintaining revenue and profitability depends on a resilient and adaptable supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

Key Takeaways from the Institute for Supply Management news Amidst the latest developments in the world of supply chain, one significant event that caught the attention of many was the resolution of the Boeing machinists’ strike.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply management Supply chain 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

NMSDC’s economic output and job figures are astounding and their corporate members, sponsors, event attendees, and award recipients show a broad and rich representation across a wide swath of commercial industries. Organizations like NMSDC have shown how far the U.S.

Business strategy 162

Business strategy Suppliers Strategy Ethics 162

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

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Optimization 98

Barkers Procurement

MAY 7, 2025

In a world where geopolitical uncertainty is becoming commonplace, and retailers must stay resilient, leaders would be wise to apply a lesson from the past: make visibility an absolute priority. When Covid-19 first hit five years ago, retailers experienced the need for supply chain resilience.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain resilience Procurement team 52

Arkestro

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Hear from distinguished speakers on the essence of procurement flexibility and explore strategies for staying agile.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Optimization 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This resilience can be defined as “ the ability of a central procurement and supply management function to prepare for unexpected events, respond to disruptions, recover, and emerge even stronger. ” Manufacturers cannot foresee every risk, inconvenience, or disaster, but they can equip themselves to handle the unexpected and come out on top.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

Demand Surges and Cycles: Events like the end of Windows 10 support (2025), the post-pandemic PC refresh cycle, and spikes in demand for AI-enabled devices all create waves of buying that drive prices up, sometimes by double digits in a matter of weeks or months 6. Prime Day, Black Friday), only to rebound sharply afterward 3.

Price 75

Price Demand Supply chain Real-time Visibility 75

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The complexity of today’s supply chain makes it more prone to severe impacts from disruptions, just like what happened at the start of the pandemic. . Due to this, many organizations have put supply chain resilience as a top priority.

Collaboration 199

Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 199

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. Smart software shifts from drilling down on existing data to alerting up, so managers can respond to events or trends in real time. .

supply chain software solutions 130

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

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. .

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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

Strategic Sourceror

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Shoring up staff is a good way to increase supply chain resiliency, which companies are trying to do more of today to ensure theirs has what it takes to stay together when it's taxed in the future.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply chain 105

Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

Many procurement teams are being asked to deliver value beyond savings alone , strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing compliance risk, and advancing ESG and sustainability goals, at greater speed and without headcount increases. On the demand side, there is pressure to do more with less.

Procurement 52

Procurement Demand Planning Data interpretation Supply Chain Efficiency 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

These healthcare industry supply chain issues are equally urgent, and each require immediate attention. The good news is, it’s possible to alleviate these perilous pain points by building healthcare supply chain resilience.

Supply Chain Efficiency 77

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 77

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In fact, 89% of businesses encountered a supplier risk event in the last five years. That’s where supply chain risk management software comes in. Nearly 53% of executives reported that the cost of these events had increased over the previous three years, with 13% claiming a significant increase.

Risk management 98

Risk management supply chain software solutions Risk Management 98

Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

We were delighted to see an overwhelming show of support for the event, with a record-breaking turnout! Our speakers covered: Scope 3 emissions, Invoicing, Supply Chain Resilience, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and the Procure-to-Pay Roadmap.

Innovation 130

Innovation Collaboration Networking Supply chain resilience 130