ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Payment Cards FAQ: More Cash Rewards, Less Effort April 28, 2023 | | Innovation by Steve Carter Unlock your Payment Solution Organizations are rethinking their traditional payment methods as they seek to maximize savings while securely streamlining the invoicing process.

Innovation 130

Innovation Purchasing supply chain budgeting Contract 130

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Ensuring supply continuity requires timely and open sharing of information.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 130

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

The Impact on Procurement & Purchasing Teams Managing spend has a direct impact on the success of Procurement & Purchasing Teams. Resource Allocation: By strategically managing spend, teams can allocate resources in a way that aligns with the organization’s objectives and priorities.

Management 40

Management supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Spend management 40

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

.”” Here is the first post on Zycus – “ Doing What Comes Naturally: Accessing Zycus Spend Management Innovation Through A Simplified and Practical User Interface (Zycus Inc. Ensuring they are best placed to reduce costs, manage risk and increase their efficiency, helping to maximise margins.”

Raw materials 63

Raw materials Price supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 63

Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Mithra-AI’s innovative approach was recognised in 2023 when Spend Matters included them in their Future 5 list, highlighting the startup as one of the top five global innovative procurement startups. This accolade underscores their significant potential to influence the future of procurement technology.

supply chain software solutions 52

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

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

After this came the next AP Automation project, and ever so slowly, innovation just became the norm, now it’s legacy Invoice Processing. It breaks the bond between Buyer and Supplier, resulting in fragile supply chains and lots of mistrust. Is there a budget and contract (the purchase order is a contract) for these items?

supply chain budgeting 237

supply chain budgeting Purchase orders Networking Buyers 237

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Procurement is perfectly placed to help manage this growing risk landscape, support innovation and create sustainable cost savings. Purchasing (45%), invoicing (41%) and budget management (39%) are the most digitised processes to date. Two-thirds of businesses still reliant on manual and paper-based processes .

Procurement 164

Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply chain 164

Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Procurement technology landscape Procurement technology is primarily designed to simplify procurement processes and reduce costs, but it’s grown to offer so many more benefits than that, with the greatest one being transforming procurement into a source of reliable strategic influence. Contract and compliance management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” But cost reduction is no longer sufficient.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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

Una

APRIL 25, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series Why Professionals are Always Time-Poor in Procurement Stop struggling with being time-poor in procurement and pave the way for bigger projects, more strategic thinking, and better innovation. Pressure to reduce costs Procurement functions are often under pressure to reduce costs to increase profitability.

Procurement 94

Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Contract 94

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Along with the rise of automation and AI, which reduce much of the traditional Procurement workload, these external drivers mean we must find a new role if we want to add real value. And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement supply chain budgeting 130

Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

They know how to discover niches in the business where they can best add targeted value, and they see supplier relationships as a value-creating goldmine rich with the potential for innovation and competitive advantage. You snag a bunch of budget-friendly printers without considering the long game. So, how can procurement help?

supply chain budgeting 52

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

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In recent years, however, many teams have managed to successfully shake off this long-outdated reputation. Procurement professionals are now celebrated for their innovation, creativity, agility, and cost-saving initiatives. Reducing suppliers also helps mitigate risk throughout the supply chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Purchase orders Real-time Visibility 105

ivalua

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Redwood City, CA – November 7, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced a range of new innovations that enable direct material procurement and supply chain leaders to launch more profitable, successful products.

Innovation 22

Innovation Bill of materials Supply Chain Efficiency Management 22

Barkers Procurement

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Procurement can drive innovation, build resilience in the supply chain and reduce risk, and it must align with the strategic goals of the business. This is a fundamental part of our approach to optimising procurement within any business. You can achieve this with our winning approach to procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Business strategy Strategy 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Procurement professionals who can define, execute and implement strategic planning processes are required for resilient and innovative procurement functions. As per Zycus’ Pulse of Procurement Survey, risk management was the top procurement priority for CPOs in 2022.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Raindrop Raindrop is one of a number of US procurement startups offering enterprise-level spend management platforms. Raindrop has also been recognised as a cloud-enabled procurement focused Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) application. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management.

Real-time Visibility 52

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

ivalua

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

February 17, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year in 2020. Empowering Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe. in “The Forrester Wave : Supplier Risk And Performance Management (SRPM) Platforms, Q3 2020.”.

supply chain budgeting 49

supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Innovation Supply Chain Efficiency 49

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Spend analysis refers to the process of examining and categorizing an organization’s spending patterns, supplier relationships, and purchasing behavior to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and strategic decision-making.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier consolidation 52

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Pipefy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This outsourced work not only leads to incurred costs, but it also leads to incurred risks. When surveyed, business and IT leaders reported increased productivity and innovation, greater scalability, and labor/skills shortages among the factors influencing their decision to adopt no-code tools. And that’s not going away.”

Procurement 52

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

Una

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time that can be devoted to strategic thinking , planning, and steering your organization towards innovative procurement practices that create lasting value. It’s about fortifying your budget against future uncertainties, giving you the confidence to plan for the long term. Think of it as a risk mitigation strategy.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Purchasing Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 22, 2023

It not only helps businesses to reduce costs and increase efficiency, but also strengthens supplier relationships, and enhances value creation. The answer lies in the powerful tool of spend analysis. What sets EmpoweringCPO apart from other providers is its emphasis on customization, continuous support, and innovation.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Introduction In the world of procurement and supply chain management, the quest for efficiency and cost savings has led organizations to embrace several strategies. Among these, Spend Analysis stands as a powerful and effective approach. At EmpoweringCPO, we recognize the transformative potential of Spend Analysis.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Contract Purchase orders 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile. This is usually measured against budget standard costs, which are based on last price paid or moving average price. On the one hand, cost avoidance is a pretty widely accepted concept of value when purchasing capital equipment.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile. This is usually measured against budget standard costs, which are based on last price paid or moving average price. On the one hand, cost avoidance is a pretty widely accepted concept of value when purchasing capital equipment.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Price Negotiation 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

These systems streamlined the procurement process, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage. Furthermore, businesses are under constant pressure to reduce costs without compromising on quality or service.

Procurement 52

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

ivalua

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

12, 2019 — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year. Success was driven by accelerating customer acquisition, continued industry-leading customer retention rates, geographic expansion and dynamic solution innovations. ” Accelerating Innovation.

Bill of materials 35

Bill of materials supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 35

Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Digitalization is no longer the leading edge of procurement innovation — it’s the new industry standard. Businesses of every size and in every industry are using digital procurement to standardize processes, unify systems, and contain costs. Nowhere is this more true than in the challenges to the supply chain.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team supply chain software solutions e2e 52

Jaggaer

JULY 18, 2019

A: Cost is a huge factor in determining what technologies and tools your company uses. In fact, our report found that insufficient budget was the single biggest obstacle to moving forward with digital transformation. Keeping up with the latest innovations means you will be better positioned to take the next step when the time comes.

Procurement 40

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Innovation 40

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation.

Supplier relationship management 40

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite a slowdown in funding and a cautious economic outlook, there’s plenty of innovation in this space. Weproc Weproc is a small French company offering a SaaS eProcurement software with a focus on purchasing and spend management. Daato targets companies with complex supply chains and operations.

Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility 59

Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

It serves the needs of purchasing managers, procurement professionals and senior buyers. It enables users to allocate, manage and monitor budgets. Catalogue Management allows you to enjoy the e-commerce experience for your corporate supplies as you create requests faster and easier.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Contract management Contract Sourcing 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract suite helps us better manage our spend and suppliers to deliver continuous improvements in these areas.

Contract 20

Contract Sourcing Eprocurement Strategic sourcing 20

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract suite helps us better manage our spend and suppliers to deliver continuous improvements in these areas.

Contract 20

Contract Sourcing Eprocurement Strategic sourcing 20