Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 10, 2019

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is the hallmark of the Modern Procurement Function. In this article we are providing our list of 10 strategies for effective Supplier Relationship Management: Understand and Accommodate Supplier Interest. Leverage Supplier Capability and Innovative Capacities.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supplier relationship management is a business strategy utilized by organizations to strategically build relationships with their suppliers that are mutually beneficial. The entire relationship needs to be considered from the point of view of growth. The three pillars that are key to SRM are as follows: 1.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

For the vast majority of organisations, suppliers must play their part when it comes to agile business and speed to market. Peter Smith will be discussing supplier collaboration at an Ivalua event on the evening of February 26 th in London – see more details here if you are interested in attending). .

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Una

MARCH 6, 2023

9 Innovative Purchasing Concepts for Procurement Implement various innovative purchasing concepts to ditch the old-school way of doing things and bring your procurement function up to speed. Innovative purchasing concepts Getting innovative in purchasing doesn’t necessarily mean leveraging the latest piece of technology.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s world where globalization and innovation are critical to competitive survival, chief procurement officers rely on supplier specialization more than ever.

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Skill Dynamics

AUGUST 15, 2022

Strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) is a key factor for driving competitive advantage for multi-national organizations. These models require both parties to have the following characteristics: mutual respect, an understanding of the mutual benefits of the relationship, trust, fairness, and honesty.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

Introduction In today’s interconnected world of business, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands as a pillar of success for organizations across the globe. It’s the concerted effort of strategically planning and managing all interactions with suppliers that supply any goods and/or services to an organization.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This transformative practice enables organizations to delve deep into their purchasing data, gaining invaluable insights that can revolutionize their supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies. It acts as the catalyst that drives procurement excellence and organizational success.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 8, 2025

AI solution providers, while innovative, often require significant customization to fit procurement needs, which can lead to slower adoption60% of procurement leaders cite budget constraints as a barrier to automation (Procurement Magazine, January 2025).

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Strategic Supplier Relationships: By understanding the company’s long-term plans, procurement can build strategic relationships with suppliers who can support growth and innovation. Supplier Relationship Management: Regular performance reviews help build trust and strengthen relationships with suppliers.

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 2, 2024

The CPO in question was relatively new to the role, full of enthusiasm and laser-focused on extracting innovation and value from the supply base, as you might expect. We spoke a lot about value creation, about supplier relationship management and about how he was structuring his team with that purpose in mind.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2025

Maximizing sustainability Initiatives in the Supply Chain Exploring Innovative Solutions: During the Supply Chain Roundtable, participants delved into various strategies to maximize sustainability initiatives within the supply chain.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 30, 2021

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (SRM) MATURITY IS CORRELATED WITH PROFITABILITY. Hence, procurement teams are compelled to scale up, scale down, pause, or even accelerate processes depending on the market situation and current supplier dynamics. Learn More: Vendor Management.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Innovation Innovation is especially important to organizations building a reputation as a first mover in some aspect of product design.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 22, 2025

Enlighta Spice, a solution tailored for mid-sized companies, addresses these challenges by combining ease of use with a focus on third-party risk management (TPRM), supplier relationship management and contract management. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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TYA Suite

AUGUST 6, 2024

At its core, procurement involves building and maintaining robust relationships with suppliers to ensure a seamless flow of operations. This is where supplier relationship management (SRM) plays a pivotal role. Maintaining strong supplier relationships requires ongoing communication and engagement.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 14, 2025

Ramos: Generative AI can streamline supplier interactions (e.g., contract compliance), but his focus is less on risk management, offering limited support for supply chain volatility. Hansen: Specializes in supplier relationship management through his Relational Contracting Model, emphasizing collaboration to mitigate risks.

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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Learning from Supplier Relationships. Do you really know what your Suppliers do?

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ivalua

MARCH 13, 2019

The theme of the evening was “Unlocking Innovation from your Supply Chain” with presentations and discussion focused on insights, knowledge sharing and learning from the F1 Grand Prix Pit Stops. F1 Veteran, Mark Gallagher highlighting the impact of supplier innovations on pit stops – resulting in team success.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week. PSI is a good place not only to hear from but to meet the innovators in this space, not just the developers and service providers but the people who interact with them.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

This article will look at a model for stratifying and segmenting your supply base within the confines of a structured and formal supplier relationship program (SRP). The development of supplier relationship management (SRM) accompanied the stratification of the supply base into a number of different hierarchical models.

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ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

In doing so, they have improved supplier collaboration and created a greater capacity for resilience, innovation, and continuous improvement. . How do these organizations build their supplier management programs? Manage and mitigate the inherent risk of supplier relationships.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Capability 2: Supplier Relationship Management A supply chain is only as strong as the relationships within it. Developing strong relationships with the key stakeholders throughout your supply chain can lead to cost savings, a better customer experience, and higher resilience to any potential challenges that may arise.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

E-procurement implementation creates a direct connection between the supplier and buyer, helping to optimize business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) processes like emails, data entry, invoice management, purchase orders, and bids.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

He has implemented innovative procurement strategies to secure sustainable and cost-effective supply chains for Tesla and SpaceX. She has focused on streamlining processes, fostering supplier relationships, and driving innovation in the automotive industry.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. It targets professionals seeking data-driven insights and innovative practices.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

How important are supplier relationships to you achieving your goals, especially during times of crisis? Supplier relationship management has been key for Novozymes in terms of securing continuous supply.

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Una

APRIL 13, 2023

Transactional suppliers may not be motivated to provide the highest quality products as they are not invested in the long-term success of the buyer’s business. Similarly, a transactional relationship may discourage suppliers from suggesting new ideas or innovations that could benefit both parties.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The complexity of global supply chains – especially in organizations like GM – require hands-on relationship management of suppliers to ensure that supplier collaboration will lead to added value, and innovation. Supplier bases are a great source of potential innovation.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Collaboration — The approach to supplier management that allows businesses to bring more minds together to solve problems and innovate, making the business a more attractive customer for the supplier. Technology — The enabler of SRM initiatives by improving communication and collaboration among all parties.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. As businesses continue to pivot during the pandemic, creativity will be key.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2022

O-I Glass has chosen Ivalua after assessing technology and process gaps related to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, vendor quality, sustainability, and compliance.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Shift Toward Value Creation : CFOs increasingly view procurement as a driver of enterprise-wide value , contributing to innovation, supplier collaboration, and strategic goals. Procurement is no longer judged solely on cost savings but also on metrics like risk mitigation, supplier diversity, and innovation impact.

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Positive Purchasing

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The survey also identified a significant need for training, particularly in regard to supplier relationship management and negotiation skills. Enhanced Relationship Building: Investing in SRM capabilities to foster trust, accountability, and innovation within supplier partnerships.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

By developing our strategy with increased transparency, setting some mutual objectives and governing our relationship much more closely, we believe we have helped to raise the importance of Ferring for key suppliers. What innovative initiatives have you put in place to help mitigate the impact of economic headwinds?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success. Supplier Collaboration vs. Supplier Relationship Management What good is having the best suppliers if you can’t communicate well enough to leverage their products and skills?

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