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Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
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Spend Matters
JANUARY 7, 2025
In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.
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Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 11, 2024
It’s been a very long time since I’ve had to consider about procurement objectives. Here are some typical procurement objectives that every procurement professional should consider. Process Efficiency: Streamline procurement processes through automation, reducing lead times and operational costs.
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ivalua
JANUARY 8, 2023
What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement? The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities.
Procurement Tactics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide. The sustainable supply chain is adopted by many companies due to the increasing pressure to demonstrate greater environmental and social responsibility. Supply Chain Sustainability: What is it?
Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 8, 2023
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Sustainable Procurement Analysis — The Ultimate Guide. Procurement analysis is used to collect and analyze data for businesses to gain insights and make informed decisions. However, what is it when it comes to sustainability? Defining Sustainable Procurement Analysis.
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SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects.
Procurement Tactics
MAY 23, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Bullwhip Effect — Everything About Supply Chain Bullwhip effect can disrupt your supply chain and you must consider yourself lucky if you still have not experienced this.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 8, 2023
Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Network Design — Everything About Supply Chain Supply chain network design helps businesses to mitigate disruptions by configuring the supply chain.
ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2023
Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. With regulatory requirements, sanctions regimes, and public scrutiny on the rise, sustainability is a top priority for every organization globally.
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
As weve said: People, Process and Technology are the pillars of procurement transformation. So a large part of accelerating your procurement transformation process lies in strengthening roles and responsibilities. In procurement, these MVPs are the professionals driving smarter and more sustainable purchasing decisions.
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Procurement Tactics
JUNE 5, 2023
51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Success! In this article, we will define what the global supply chain is. We will discuss why it is important and the benefits you can gain from the global supply chain. Additionally, we will tell you some tips on how to improve your global supply chain.
Procurement Tactics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting — The Ultimate Guide. Sustainable supply chain consulting firms are hired by many big businesses to help them with their goals. In this article, we will discuss what sustainable supply chain consulting firms are.
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Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Sustainable Manufacturing — Everything You Should Know. Sustainable manufacturing is gaining popularity as a growing number of manufacturers are realizing its substantial financial and environmental benefits. However, what is sustainable manufacturing? But what really is it?
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ivalua
MARCH 16, 2020
Redwood City/Warsaw/ Hamburg – March 17th, 2020 | Ivalua, a leading global provider of procurement management solutions, and OptiBuy, Ivalua’s long-standing implementation partner, announced their selection by Körber to enable a digital procurement transformation.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.
Spend Matters
MAY 27, 2025
Finance and procurement play critical roles in shaping an organizations financial health and operational efficiency. This series shapes a five-phase approach to aligning finance and procurement. Technology is a powerful enabler of finance-procurement collaboration, bridging gaps in spend visibility, cost control and data integration.
ivalua
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Get to know all the procurement tech providers that made our lists this year.
Spend Matters
APRIL 16, 2025
Throughout the year our analyst team provides vendor-specific profiles and tech solution analyses as part of Spend Matters Insider content. Exploring the world of procurement tech in Q1 Spend Matters Insider coverage in Q1 included more than just our staple Vendor Analyses. The success of the Procurement team at Utz Brands, Inc.,
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Procurement Tactics
JULY 19, 2023
Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI Use ChatGPT to automate procurement processes 5. However, what is it? Why is Managing Your Warehouse Important?
ivalua
MAY 6, 2021
The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line.
ivalua
JUNE 15, 2022
Learn how Körber leveraged Ivalua’s software tools to automate and streamline tactical activities while keeping strategy front and center. The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. 5 BU’s: Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, Tissue, and Tobacco.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years. Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Procurement has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic driver of innovation and value. While technology is at the heart of this shift, jumping on the digital bandwagon isnt always as simple as plugging in some shiny new software. Real transformation demands a mix of creativity, strategy and much patience.
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Procurement Tactics
MAY 30, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Procurement Managers — The Ultimate Guide Procurement managers are not easy, but the role is rewarding, interesting, and crucial to the success of a business. What is a Procurement Manager?
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ivalua
MARCH 31, 2020
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 20, 2023
Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI Use ChatGPT to automate procurement processes 5.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 19, 2023
Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Your Ultimate Guide To Launching A Digitized Procurement Startup One of the biggest advantages of digitization in the procurement industry is that it allows you to use data analysis to make informed decisions.
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Procurement Tactics
JUNE 28, 2023
Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. What is Procurement Tracking? Procurement Tracking is the process of monitoring and managing procurement activities.
TYA Suite
MAY 23, 2025
Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. This software enables companies to create more efficient and transparent relationships with their suppliers, improving the overall performance of their supply chain.
Procurement Tactics
MAY 22, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Integrated Logistics — What You Should Know Integrated logistics is gaining popularity throughout the years to the point of replacing the traditional logistics concepts. However, what is it?
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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?
ivalua
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.
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Arkestro
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Resources / Blog / 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation.
ivalua
JULY 15, 2020
Following the global climate protests that swept the world in 2019, sustainability rose to become a business priority. In our latest study of UK-based procurement, supply chain and finance professionals, we found that 60% of UK businesses have decreased investment in sustainability initiatives as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 22, 2023
Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. While these two may seem similar, they serve different purposes and are used at various stages of the procurement process.
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Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2025
The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses. That is where technology can help.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 23, 2024
ESG Sustainability Reporting As procurement’s intelligent source-to-pay and supplier collaboration platform, JAGGAER One enables customers and stakeholders to achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives by simplifying, automating, and embedding sustainability principles directly into our software solutions.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 4, 2023
Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. So, let’s dive in and learn how to reduce procurement costs. What is a Should Cost Model?
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Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth.
Procurement Tactics
MAY 16, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Fourth Party Logistics — Everything You Should Know Fourth-party logistics (4PL) help businesses to optimize their entire chain. In this article, we will discuss what 4PL means. 4PL: What is it?
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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.
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