ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

In it, Pierre Mitchell and Bertrand Maltaverne from Spend Matters, Piotr Pierzak from Novartis and Sudhir Bhojwani from ORO Labs explored how orchestration is becoming a strategic imperative for procurement leaders and what it looks like in practice across technology and operations. This fragmentation is not just operational; it is strategic.

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Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 83

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

According to one procurement leader we spoke to, all that changed around 2020. Stephen Bertolami is an experienced procurement leader who has spent the best part of 25 years in operational roles across real estate and financial services, optimizing global operations for some of the world’ largest organizations.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 52

ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach. Zara & fast-fashion.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. Follow us at @Ivalua.

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

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Both Metaprise and Orchestration & Intake models are emerging frameworks designed to unify and optimize procurement processes , but they serve different purposes and operate at different levels. Interoperability: Supports multi-enterprise collaboration , ensuring different procurement platforms work together as one.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, procurement leaders must stay ahead of the‍ curve to ‍ensure success in 2025 and beyond. In this article, we will explore four key strategies that procurement leaders can adopt to ‍navigate the complexities of the future supply chain landscape.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Strategy 52

Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

The importance of integrating procurement and finance systems A major challenge for organizations is siloed procurement and financial systems which separately manage critical processes, such as spend tracking, budget planning and supplier risk assessment.

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Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 82

Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Savings can be cashable or non cashable i.e. cost avoidance.

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Cost of ownership supply chain budgeting 130

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

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Skill Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Modern procurement needs have far surpassed transaction management; procurement is now a critical component in driving strategic value across businesses and AI has become a key tool in procurement teams back pockets. Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) is also benefiting from AI.

Real-time Visibility 73

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 73

Spend Matters

MAY 14, 2025

Procurement teams that manage direct materials sourcing continue to face persistent challenges, even as digital tools become more widely adopted. The situation is further complicated for global supply chains, particularly when suppliers are located in regions with strict data regulations and infrastructure challenges, such as China.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Identifying key stakeholders Procurement operates within a complex ecosystem where multiple internal and external stakeholders hold different levels of influence. Internally, procurement teams must collaborate closely with finance, IT, legal and operational leadership, each with distinct priorities and decision-making authority.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

The following sections explore how shared KPIs can be monitored to support financial reporting and budgeting, measure procurements impact through supplier performance, compliance and cost savings and optimize alignment efforts through tracking best practices.

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Sustainability supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 69

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

With international commerce increasingly digitalized and customer requirements continuing to grow, the demands on supply chain professionals to create frictionless, responsive, and cost-effective operations have never been higher. Supercharge your supply chain career through the SCMDOJO Supply Chain Learning Track Certification!

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As many procurement professionals have discovered, transforming your processes to meet todays challenges in an effective manner is not as simple as writing a new mission statement. The success of the Procurement team at Utz Brands, Inc. , So there was a lot of opportunity to do more and make a bigger impact.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Predictive Procurement is the latest evolution in digital procurement processes. It leverages advanced technologies to optimize and automate procurement cycles and predict more favorable outcomes. This process ultimately leads to faster delivery times, more significant cost savings, and improved supply chain resilience.

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Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Impact on Procurement: Gen AI leverages vast datasets to generate actionable insights, helping procurement teams predict future trends, such as market shifts, supplier performance, and demand fluctuations.

Procurement 52

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Staying on top of the ever-changing procurement landscape in 2025 is paramount to staying competitive. As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Collaboration Software — What You Should Know The use of supplier collaboration software continues to rise as businesses grow and technology advances. However, what is it?

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supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

Without digitization, many manufacturing organizations see one or more of these areas suffer due to a reliance on manual processes, a lack of collaboration with suppliers, and little to no visibility of risk during the product development process. Digitization Benefit #1: Inter-Enterprise Collaboration .

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

ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

A checklist guide to getting the most out of your supplier risk management program. The wave of globalization has made businesses more reliant upon their suppliers than ever before. This reliance can increase supplier risk or uncover a large source of value and supplier innovation for organizations. .

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

This flexibility is crucial in a Metaprise environment, which integrates multiple enterprises, suppliers, and partners into a unified system. Procurement Insights Equation-Based Models: Expanding these models often requires redefining equations and parameters, making scalability more challenging. supplier delays, demand spikes).

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 81

Procurement Templates

AUGUST 28, 2024

The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. The interplay of economic, geopolitical, environmental, and technological factors has created a volatile environment, compelling organizations to rethink their procurement strategies.

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Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 130

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

Procurement is often an overlooked area within organizations, working behind the scenes to ensure businesses have the goods and services they need to operate at their best. Considering its importance, it makes sense that modern procurement teams have a structured approach to developing essential skills and capabilities.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Digital Tools: The Key to Unlocking Value A major reason why many manufacturers have not fully realized the potential of procurement is the lack of appropriate digital tools. An advanced source-to-pay platform is crucial for unleashing procurement’s potential and optimizing supply chain performance.

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 10, 2022

While there is no single common format for supplier business reviews, it is clear that there are some proven best practices. These are key topics that you should be discussing at your weekly or monthly purchasing team meetings. any initial supply chain.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

In this article, we will explore what supplier order management software is, its benefits, and some of the best software options available in the market. Defining Supplier Order Management Before diving into the software itself, let’s first understand what is Supplier Order Management.

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supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management Purchase orders 134

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms. Nearly 50% of teams still report productivity slowdowns due to manual data entry, though 43% of leaders are prioritizing change. [4]

Strategy 52

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

AUGUST 28, 2024

Supplier onboarding is a critical process in procurement and supply chain management, directly influencing efficiency and performance. A well-structured system ensures compliance, reduces risk, and fosters strong supplier relationships, ultimately enhancing departmental operations.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Historically, the focus has been on optimizing portfolios of spend—prioritizing what to address, defer, or ignore—using well-known frameworks such as the Kraljic Matrix and the Pareto Principle. However, even with these tools, traditional procurement practices remain susceptible to inefficiencies and overspend.

Procurement 52

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Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

Advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and predictive analytics are playing a pivotal role in optimizing procurement processes, enhancing transparency, and driving efficiency. But what does the future hold for public procurement, and how can technology fine-tune the process to perfection?

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

Arkestro

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 3, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce its partnership with the Infor Marketplace , a powerful collaboration designed to enable AI-driven procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management transformation for enterprise manufacturing teams worldwide.

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