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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 173

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

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2023

You must have found yourself struggling with limited visibility into preferred or contracted suppliers, contract utilization status, budgeting issues, and multiple requirements for sourcing low dollar items or services. It is usually time consuming, require multiple approvals and follow ups.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Real-time Visibility Procurement Buyers 52

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

One of the common themes I’m hearing from large organisations is that they are finding a lack of visibility looking ahead for energy spend. They want to centralise energy procurement and increase the use of on-site renewables, all while working towards their ESG and reducing reliance on the external grid.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Price Negotiation Sourcing 130

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.

supply chain software solutions 52

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

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.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The current state of chatbots in procurement Chatbots are intelligent systems, designed to assist procurement teams by automating tasks , providing real-time support to end-users, and enhancing overall efficiency. Learn more about why UX is important in procurement.

Procurement 52

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

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Cognitive procurement enables business users to achieve organizational excellence by: Improving decision making. Making procurement decisions is a complex task that requires considering a wide range of factors such as price & quality, delivery times, and terms & conditions. Ensuring better compliance.

Real-time Visibility 59

Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team Risk 59

Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What Are the Biggest Procurement Challenges in Health and Pharma? Beyond procurement teams working within the constraints of profit and cost savings, lives are at stake. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue. Predictive Procurement: Solutions for Health and Pharma.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Raw materials 52

Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 12, 2022

My role was to professionalise the team, work out where cost savings could be made and put a plan in place to deliver on that. The first thing I did was to strengthen the management of the procurement team. It’s therefore very easy for the team to see the value they are delivering to the company.

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Chief Procurement Officer Real-time Visibility Procurement team Procurement 246

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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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. More often than not, the raw data can be inaccurate or misleading.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2023

These are just some of the many challenges procurement teams have had to face since the pandemic and throughout 2022. What all of these obstacles have made clear is that process resilience and long-term procurement strategies are essential for mitigating future risks. 5 procurement trends for 2023.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. For instance – improved communication skills or legal contract knowledge.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 52

Arkestro

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

More and more, procurement professionals everywhere are seeing the value of using a platform like Arkestro for sourcing and spot purchase events, making their procurement processes more competitive, and driving cost savings. No spam, just relevant procurement news and tips. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Competitive bidding 52

Competitive bidding Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

But, as stakeholders in the future of tomorrow, we also have to be conscious about the necessary steps to realize sustainable impact, for real. So, what are the steps that need to be taken in businesses globally to make real sustainable impact? Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption.

Sustainability 58

Sustainability Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 58

Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

Procurement’s Role in Driving Business Success Procurement, often viewed as a behind-the-scenes function, plays a critical role in a company’s success. It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

Meanwhile, organizations face myriad external risks: climate disruption, geopolitical issues, increasingly strict legislation and regulations, and, of course, the global pandemic all impact the supply chain, and Procurement is under heightened pressure to mitigate those macro risks with effective sourcing and supplier management processes.

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

Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

In order to prepare for the next great disruption, a total overhaul of processes through procurement transformation is required to unlock a business that will not only survive but thrive as well. What is procurement transformation? What is a procurement transformation strategy? A profound break in how procurement teams work.

Strategy 52

Strategy Procurement supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As the economy teeters between a so-called ‘soft landing’ and all-out recession, an emerging consensus across C-suites has taken shape: the time to cut costs is now. Once again, all eyes are on procurement. Using conversion funnels to turn skeptics into raving procurement enthusiasts “Can you give me feedback on this approach?

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Procurement Real-time Visibility Chief Procurement Officer Procurement team 92

Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations.

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Risk supply chain software solutions Risk management Real-time Visibility 74

Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Regardless of industry, procurement buyers fulfill their role by finding the best suppliers, negotiating contracts, and identifying the most cost-effective, timely procurement of goods. The best procurement buyers have a solid understanding of market trends, supplier performance, and ethical sourcing.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Procurement 52

Arkestro

MAY 9, 2022

Ensure your company has a steady supply of what it needs to produce its end product on time and at the lowest possible price. Strategic sourcing was in the spotlight. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that a new approach to procurement is the key to success and the future of the industry.

Procurement 52

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

Arkestro

MAY 16, 2022

Shipments are global, and so are the sources of raw materials. How Complex is Procurement in Chemical Manufacturing? . It’s one thing to cite the various ways that procurement and sourcing are complex for chemical manufacturing companies. Predictive Procurement Orchestration as a Competitive Strategy.

Raw materials 52

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

Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

Ivalua/Hackett’s 2022 Procurement Insights and Key Issues report found that laggards are being held back by concerns including fear of failure, access to suppliers, legacy system costs, and teams lacking the skills to leverage digital transformation. No procurement process can be considered fully automated without self-service.

Procurement 98

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 98

Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From reducing waste and containing costs to mitigating risks such as procurement fraud and inflated expenses, procurement’s insights and expertise can help businesses navigate some of their most pressing challenges. This means bringing the right people — including procurement — to the strategy table.

Innovation 52

Innovation Strategy e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

However, it makes the point that digital acceleration should be a key goal for procurement teams across a wide range of industries. The Pandemic Exposed Flaws in Traditional Approaches to Procurement. Procurement and sourcing teams worked tirelessly to find solutions to disrupted supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

These negotiations take place in real time, with all prospective suppliers at once. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business.

Bidding 52

Bidding Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Negotiation 52

Procurement Heads

AUGUST 2, 2023

Additionally, it felt like the right time for a new challenge, as I had spent nearly 24 years with my previous employer. Increase in cyber-attacks hindering our supply chain which is a current real threat. What advice would you give someone looking to develop a career in procurement? Willingness to learn.

Supply chain 130

Supply chain Real-time Visibility Sustainability Procurement strategies 130

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In today’s hyper-connected, fast-paced global economy, the procurement landscape is more complex and critical than ever before. Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye toward sustainability and social responsibility.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In today’s hyper-connected, fast-paced global economy, the procurement landscape is more complex and critical than ever before. Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye towards sustainability and social responsibility.

Procurement 40

Procurement Management Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 40

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In today’s digitized environment, that true value of Procurement lies in becoming a strategic unit of the firm, which contributes towards growth and innovation. 1 ) AI-Assisted Sourcing. AI can help identify what to source and where it should be sourced from. 2 ) AI-powered Auctions & Supplier Performance: .

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Procurement Contract management Bidding 40

Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets. Ultimately, both want the same goal — ensuring business outcomes are positive, timely, and on-budget. Purchases in Time and Budget: How many purchases are on budget and on time?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Let’s face it, not many businesses of this size have a mature, strategic procurement function. There’s usually a small procurement team, consisting of a Head of Procurement who probably has some experience of working in a large enterprise. Yet hardly any TRULY have a real grip on what they BUY.

supply chain software solutions 52

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

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Let’s face it, not many businesses of this size have a mature, strategic procurement function. There’s usually a small procurement team, consisting of a Head of Procurement who probably has some experience of working in a large enterprise. Yet hardly any TRULY have a real grip on what they BUY.

supply chain software solutions 52

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

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

For our readers who couldn’t/didn’t attend, here are our own reflections based on the time we had ( if we missed you, apologies, but do reach out to us here to get your procurement tech solution in front of our analysts ). So cleansing of SMFs is vital, even though it takes time. with a new CFO, or new budget.

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Procurement strategies Innovation Strategy Procurement 94