ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The more I read and research on the subject of “how to get to net zero” the more I feel how little I perhaps know! Further, if the truth be known I suspect many others in procurement and supply chain are feeling the same, but maybe that’s not true. Processing of sold products. Professor David L. Use of sold products. Franchises.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

The decorative sector uses natural stones to create a variety of effects such as rustic or natural look, a luxurious or elegant look, or a modern or contemporary look. Additionally, the industry is a sustainable one as natural stones are recyclable and reusable. For centuries, humans have been using stone for a wide variety of purposes.

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Una

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Why Procurement Should Care About UX Insight into why procurement should care about UX and how sourcing can improve the user experience to build its brand and drive value. In procurement , your internal users are anyone who accesses your procurement software or portal to make a purchase. Is it easy or difficult to use?

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

At Spend Matters, it’s as important for us to get to know the requirements and opinions of the procurement community of practitioners as it is for us to understand the world of tech solutions and their providers. So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 8, 2023

BTPs can tackle these problems by implementing good case management processes that help them match their clients’ IT strategies with overall business goals. This guide examines the ways effective case management can transform your organization’s processes by laying out key steps and best practices to streamline your operations.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

But what steps can you take to a more resilient supply chain during disruptions? The reason for this was ships had to stay docked at ports as they were left in limbo, thus having a monopoly effect on wait times, and increasing the price dramatically over the pandemic. How Can We Create More Resilient Supply Chains?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 23, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 12 Best Construction Equipment Suppliers 2023 — Reviews & Pricing A good house and building come from reliable construction equipment and materials. Their versatility is an advantage in heavy work.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 29, 2024

In procurement, you have to negotiate the contracts to get the best deal for your organisation; however, this is going to be much harder in 2024. Successful negotiation will take a combination of negotiation know-how, interpersonal skills and planning. But we don’t live in a perfect world.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

He defines and drives business strategy, leading teams across different geographies and cultures and he has delivered procurement transformation (process, people, technology, organisation) and procurement cost reduction across direct and indirect categories, for a wide range of clients over the last 25 years.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. Organizational abilities to effectively assess risk and engage suppliers to mitigate it are woefully lacking in most cases.

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The topic of supplier consolidation is a popular one, especially across indirect procurement spend. Furthermore, the vast majority of P2P issues and day-to-day firefighting usually comes from this long tail of non-core, non-strategic suppliers. It’s rarely strategic suppliers who cause procure-to-pay pain. Do you even know?

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Planergy

JUNE 1, 2023

Download Free Copy Accounts Payable Policy: What Is It, Best Practices, and an Example Template Written by Mary Girsch-Bock 20 min read Best Practices & Tips Governance Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) Invoice Processing Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What Is an Accounts Payable Policy? What Is the Typical AP Process?

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 6, 2023

Darron: I am Director of Orbis Procurement, which is a partnership of three local authorities, and as such am Director of Procurement for Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council. I have been in procurement way too long, I stopped counting after 25 years!

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Spend Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

So where and how is this great leveller of procurement effectiveness being used in the real world (the practical) and how is it viewed by the CPOs and heads of procurement and supply chain who are on the front line fighting the daily efficiency battle.

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Una

AUGUST 23, 2022

How to Improve Collaboration Between Procurement and IT. There’s an iconic scene in the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day The Earth Stood Still when the killer robot, Gort, first steps out of its spacecraft. How to improve collaboration between the procurement and IT functions. By Hugo Britt | August 23, 2022.

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Resources / Blog / What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration What CPOs Need to Know About Predictive Procurement Orchestration The vast majority of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) believe in the power of procurement data to make better-informed decisions across their organization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Dirty little secrets article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resources / Blog / Procuring Thanksgiving Dinner: What’s on the Table for the Food and Beverage Industry Procuring Thanksgiving Dinner: What’s on the Table for the Food and Beverage Industry Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays for the food and beverage industry in the U.S. Last year, the holiday brought in $2.8

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Resources / Blog / Procurement: The True Hero of the Retail Holidays Procurement: The True Hero of the Retail Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of year! This is causing retailers such as Walmart to offer holiday discounts even earlier than usual, which might shake up Black Friday as we know it for the future.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 23, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 12 Best Construction Equipment Suppliers 2023 — Reviews & Pricing A good house and building come from reliable construction equipment and materials. Their versatility is an advantage in heavy work.

Price 130

Price Suppliers Negotiation Purchasing 130

Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This comprehensive guide will go over tail spend in procurement and provide resources for how to implement an effective tail spend management strategy. This guide also covers three key reasons why it’s worth getting your tail spend under control, and show you five ways to effectively manage your tail spend. Taming Tail Spend.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

As the demand for supply chain professionals continues to grow, staying ahead in this dynamic field demands more than technical know-how—it necessitates a holistic approach to career development. Develop a Step-by-Step Plan Once you’ve identified your career ambition, create a step-by-step plan.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

History of the user experience: ( read this article in French ). The user experience issue emerged in the seventies with the spread of information technology to the masses. Until then, users were either experts, engineers or IT specialists. Today, we have entered the “customer experience era”. But what does it cover?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These conversations are happening as the workforce is undergoing a major change. In fact, 87% of respondents believe employee roles are more likely to be augmented than replaced by generative AI , with the effects varying depending on job function. This shift is viewed as an expansion of job possibilities.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Introduction to Contract Management Contract management is the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution, and analysis to maximize operational and financial performance at an organization. Effective contract management provides numerous benefits for companies across industries.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In my previous posts, I looked at how to successfully launch a digital transformation and progress to best-in-class Procurement. Best practices are great for the majority of processes, but for the most strategic doing things differently is the way to win. Global automotive component supplier Meritor is a great example.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Effective budget planning and management prepares schools for financial uncertainties and helps manage risks. The School Budgeting Process The budgeting process in schools works similarly to any business budget.

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Barkers Procurement

JUNE 28, 2023

In procurement, you have to negotiate the contracts to get the best deal for your organisation, which will take a combination of negotiation know-how, interpersonal skills and planning. Agree on a negotiation process Contact frequency, team composition and meeting venues can all impact the effectiveness of the negotiations.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

While the most chaotic health pandemic in modern memory hasn’t helped supply chain managers, the ongoing labor shortage is one of the major factors that continues fueling the ongoing waves of delays, limitations, and stock-outs. This month we’re proud to feature Melissa Drew , Associate Partner and a Digital Transformation Executive at IBM.

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Pipefy

MAY 25, 2023

To make up for unforeseen revenue losses brought about by recent world events, many companies are prioritizing building resilient business processes that withstand economic pressures. To do so, many have become part of a global pivot to a total digital transformation to incorporate digital tools and data analytics to improve processes.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. Procurement tools will plug those leaky holes in your spend with external suppliers.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Not many people outside of our profession understand what is Procurement and what we do. Thus, it’s not surprising that investment into digital procurement tools has been behind tech investments into other departments over the past 20 years. Procurement tools will plug those leaky holes in your spend with external suppliers.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility Raw materials 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In the world of Procurement, many things can be taken for granted. You not only miss out on opportunities but also risk major setbacks due to possible supplier disruptions. The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. Why now, you may ask.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

There are many factors to consider, and it can be difficult to know where to start. In this blog post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about supplier performance management, including how to measure it and what factors to consider. More Customers. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Procurement in the automotive industry is complex. Enter predictive procurement. Predictive procurement is central to solving a wide range of complex supply chain problems efficiently and effectively. Predictive procurement is central to solving a wide range of complex supply chain problems efficiently and effectively.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JUNE 10, 2021

Today many solution providers have come to the front, but until recently, the electronic Signature solutions space was dominated by one major player founded in 2003. . Contrary to the perception that paper is low-priced, paper-based processes increase the cost of doing business. Step 1: Identify your needs – your needs are yours alone.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 24, 2021

Set Clear Expectations First, take small steps. If you try to impose a strict sustainability policy on your sub-tier suppliers without first understanding their processes, you may overwhelm them. This creates a network effect and becomes an effective method of data collection, allowing for greater visibility and more reliable data.

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