ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Innovating to Uncover New Sources of Revenue in the Public Sector. Step 1: Use eProcurement Systems as a Potential Source of Revenue. Thinking of procurement as a new source of revenue is certainly counterintuitive, but it fits the bill of thinking differently. The Public Sector is no exception.

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk. Even with the help of procurement tech, it takes time and resources to bring an unruly tail spend under control.

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Real-time Visibility Spend management Procurement team Purchasing 98

Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

His innovative service model has transformed how SDI clients approach their facilities management spares and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), aligning these aspects with their broader operational goals and business objectives. We look to augment and enhance – it’s a real partnership.” 37.06] The future for SDI.

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Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

But before we venture into the depths of innovation in this field, let’s first establish what procurement really is. At its core, procurement is the process of finding, agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process.

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Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2024

In the age of digital transformation, the integration of advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence brings a new era of innovation and optimization. Inventory management Generative AI models can continuously generate optimized replenishment plans based on real-time demand signals, supplier lead times and inventory levels.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Amid the rapidly evolving business landscape, it is no longer sufficient for companies to merely manage their procurement operations – they must innovate. Innovative strategies in procurement are crucial for organizations to stay competitive, adapt to changes, and drive business growth.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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. Profitability. Resilience.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Artificial intelligence is being used to automate routine and time-consuming work in warehouses such as packing and sorting of goods which helps to improve efficiency, reduce errors and costs. It is also used to improve the accuracy of demand forecasting, inventory management , and transportation planning.

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Logistics supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility 193

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Spend analysis enables informed decision-making and strategic sourcing. Cost Reduction : Enhanced visibility into spending and supplier performance helps negotiate better deals and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Spend analysis enables informed decision-making and strategic sourcing. Cost Reduction : Enhanced visibility into spending and supplier performance helps negotiate better deals and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

Introduction Welcome to our complete guide on the role of spend analysis in strategic sourcing. In the ever-evolving world of business, strategic sourcing has become a linchpin in corporate success. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing? The answer lies in the powerful tool of spend analysis.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 5, 2023

Chart your path to supply chain transparency Despite innovations in supply chain technology, visibility still presents major challenges for businesses looking to achieve their sustainability goals. REAL-TIME INTELLIGENCE Supplier data populates your map in real-time to instantly provide sourcing insights.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. What sets Mithra-AI apart is its real-time, continuous visibility of spend data, coupled with proactive alerts for opportunities and risks.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2023

Today I’m joined by Blume Global , a market-leading, sustainability-focused software brand that is removing a huge $1 trillion of waste from the global supply chain, and making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions. 27.19] The ideal client for Blume Global.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2023

Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility. It’s about visibility, it’s about the experience.” 34.51] The future for SEKO.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Understanding Procurement Technology Procurement technology refers to the software and systems that automate and streamline procurement processes for businesses, covering everything from sourcing materials and services to managing contracts and analyzing spending. Examples include SAP Ariba and Coupa.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today, for procurement organizations too, applying an AI-first approach has become imperative, especially in the source-to-pay process. Generative AI, in particular, offers transformative potential in optimizing source-to-pay processes. And the maximum value can be extracted from these new tools through strategic integration.

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Planergy

AUGUST 30, 2022

10 Types of Innovation: What Is It, Examples, and How To Use It. 10 Types of Innovation: What Is It, Examples, and How To Use It Innovation is key to the success of any business. But what is innovation, exactly? Doblin’s Ten Types of Innovation Framework provides a great answer to these questions. Written by.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . According to Jones, the most interesting examples of automation are the tasks performed by rare and inexpensive sourcing and procurement professionals.

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

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Gaps and dysfunction in the supply chains and a lack of visibility are making it difficult to support Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Sustainability 130

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Gaps and dysfunction in the supply chains and a lack of visibility are making it difficult to support Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today.

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Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels. Having clear visibility into inventory is critical for omnichannel fulfilment. Limited Visibility: These supply chains have restricted visibility, with real-time information being scarce.

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 173

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

I/T was going to be a source of competitive differentiation. Supply Chain Innovation from I/T. When the end consumer used a coffee pod the specifics of that actual, real time consumption would be tracked electronically. Real time visibility of the entire Supply Chain could be available to anyone anywhere at any time.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Innovating to Uncover New Sources of Revenue in the Public Sector. Step 1: Use e Procurement Systems as a Potential Source of Revenue. Thinking of procurement as a new source of revenue is certainly counterintuitive, but it fits the bill of thinking differently. The Public Sector is no exception.

Procurement 130

Procurement Real-time Visibility Contract Sourcing 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 1, 2023

Despite spending years building solutions to enhance productivity and visibility, companies simply can’t keep up with the volume and pace of decision making in today’s digital world. It provides a new source of competitive advantage by enabling automated decision making and capturing a digital memory of actions taken.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Loss of sales and market share are the most visible and measurable impacts. Under pressure to quickly identify new sources of supply, due diligence has–at times been reduced, thereby increasing the likelihood of quality issues, unknowingly supporting forced labor, or exposing organizations to fraud. Few knew until impacted.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Collaboration 40

SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). The benefits include cost savings and a quick turnaround time from development to implementation. Reduces Time to Market. However, Finance is now Fintech and Marketing is now Digital Marketing.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 109

Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Powered by their innovative and customizable IT solutions, SEKO provide a seamless flow of information, giving their ever-growing customer base true supply chain visibility. Wherever our clients are sourcing from, we can help them bring it into their home market. And, from there, it’s all about connecting to ecommerce.”.

Demand 52

Demand Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Visibility 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

The Importance of Forecasting Your Inventory Imagine you are the owner of a bustling retail store, offering a wide range of products that customers love. Your goal is to keep your shelves stocked with the right amount of inventory at all times. Trend Forecasting Trends represent changes in product demand over time.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I want a team that understands the different approaches to saving money – tendering, negotiating, value engineering – and to be able to use their judgement and experience to choose the right approach at the right time. Building the team and having greater visibility internally.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time. Encouraging innovation and collaboration. electronics). Adding strategic insights into the business.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 135

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Using real-time monitoring and visualization tools, operations teams can track the health of distributed systems and detect anomalies or failures. For instance, they can analyze how changes in response times affect conversion rates or customer satisfaction.

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