Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

A formal contract document that contains the detailed requirement for purchasing and obtaining goods and services, a job order is utilized with a view to ensuring that the desired goods or services are acquired in an orderly and efficient way. What is a Job Order?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

To reduce inefficiencies and fraud, grant activities are governed by several regulations including these two relatively recently enacted laws: The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) – This law expands on federal awards reporting reforms that began with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Here we’ll discuss various potential supply chain disruptions and what you can do to mitigate the risks to keep your business up and running throughout whatever circumstances are thrown your way.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Redwood City, CA September 21 , 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions , today announced that Asian Paints successfully deployed Ivalua’s Contract Management and Supplier Information solutions to enhance their strategic sourcing processes. About Ivalua .

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

By effectively managing spend, Procurement & Purchasing Teams can drive cost savings, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to the overall profitability of the organization. The Impact on Procurement & Purchasing Teams Managing spend has a direct impact on the success of Procurement & Purchasing Teams.

Management 40

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and PwC, a trusted Ivalua implementation partner, today announced that Arkad S.p.A. Combining the Supplier Management module implementation with the Supplier qualification process re-design, Arkad S.p.A. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Arkad S.p.A.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management. Quality: Assess the quality of products or services the vendor offers. What's Planergy?

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Written by.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the same survey, more than two-thirds (67%) of business leaders in finance departments sought out process automation because of its potential for increasing efficiency. Emerging threats like procurement fraud, supply chain fraud, and accounting/financial statement fraud have also increased since 2020.

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Planergy

MARCH 2, 2023

Tail spend analysis helps companies identify areas of spend that are falling through the cracks, allowing them to make more informed decisions and achieve greater savings. Introduction To Tail Spend Analysis Tail spend analysis examines a company’s spending patterns and identifies opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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Barkers Procurement

JULY 25, 2023

Compliance entails formulating processes for company spend management, following them and enforcing them. By not monitoring how employees, suppliers and other relevant parties are complying with the rules for spend management and with the terms and conditions of agreements, organisations are exposing themselves to a host of risks.

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Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

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Barkers Procurement

MARCH 26, 2023

You’re likely keen to cut costs, and a look at spending across the supply chain is one obvious way to do it, which can lead to significant savings. It’s essential for there to be clear communication between the top level management of the company and everyone involved in procurement.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Many organisations continue to find their complex expense categories difficult to accurately understand and effectively control, even with dedicated experts in Indirect Sourcing, Corporate Procurement and Supply Chain Management and applying practices that have successfully brought other categories under management.

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Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a procurement professional, you know how important it is to have a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. One way to ensure that your supply chain runs smoothly is by utilizing supplier tiering. You can manage suppliers by breaking them down into different tiers more efficiently. Let’s break it down.

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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.” Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Image of the 5 Steps to best practice Visibility, Control, Efficiencies, Savings and Creating value. visibilityStep 1 is to get good spend visibility and understand what you are buying and how much you are spending across all your spend categories. Efficiencies. Efficiencies. Visibility.

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Procurify

AUGUST 11, 2022

While dealing with the ongoing inflation, companies must navigate supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues in certain markets, labour shortages and the foggy business environment caused by the pandemic. Therefore companies must act quickly and efficiently. Manage your inventory efficiently.

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Planergy

AUGUST 16, 2022

Supplier development is an important part of a company’s overall supply chain management strategy and is essential for ensuring that the right suppliers are selected to deliver quality products and services. Companies should also aim to build trust with their suppliers. Is there room to remove dead weight?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Explanation of Spend Analysis and its Importance in Healthcare In the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare industry, optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency has become paramount. This is where spend analysis steps in as a powerful tool to help healthcare organizations gain deep insights into their procurement activities.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye toward sustainability and social responsibility. Managed Procurement Services provide the much-needed support businesses require to navigate the complex procurement landscape efficiently and effectively.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye towards sustainability and social responsibility. Managed Procurement Services provide the much-needed support businesses require to navigate the complex procurement landscape efficiently and effectively.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Value-Creation Maestro Now, imagine investing a bit more in high-quality printers with a longer lifespan. The initial investment pays off not just in the quality of prints but in lower servicing costs and a nod to sustainability. By actively seeking suppliers that bring innovation, quality, and reliability to the table.

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Una

APRIL 25, 2023

While it’s easy to dismiss busy workloads as just part of the job, the consequences of not being able to manage one’s time are very real. Poor time management – or lack of time altogether – can lead to missed deadlines, reduced quality of work, and overworked employees who become disengaged or suffer from burnout.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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Una

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Traditional means of creating value include things like managing contracts with preferred suppliers , controlling maverick spend, and minimizing warehouse costs. Focusing on sustainability and partnering with a GPO can lead to greater cost reduction and better spend management, as well.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

It has been applied to various topics such as economics, business management, quality control, and mathematics. As it often proves reliable when estimating outcomes, this concept is widely used by various industries attempting to maximize their efficiency.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Companies Will Scale Their Procurement Knowledge Base and Enablement Programs To Attract and Retain A New Profile of Category Management Talent. The Supply Chain Will Continue to Heal.

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Planergy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. Buyers can provide information about prices, quality, delivery times, and other important factors when purchasing. Download Free Copy. Written by. Lyle Del Vecchio.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has been intergrated increasingly into all relevant processes – from product development to requirements processing – due to its significant contribution to the company’s success.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Redwood City, CA – November 7, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced a range of new innovations that enable direct material procurement and supply chain leaders to launch more profitable, successful products. The new capabilities are available now as part of Ivalua’s latest platform release.

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Empowering CPO

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Their procurement and sourcing department is more efficient and effective compared to their competitors. These best in class companies have a robust Spend Management and Strategic Sourcing Programs in place, every year they conduct spend analysis and opportunity assessment , and prepare sourcing road-map.

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Una

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How to Improve Procurement Efficiency. In recent years, however, many teams have managed to successfully shake off this long-outdated reputation. And let’s not forget the crucial role they play in driving diversity and sustainability within the supply chain. 8 Steps to Improve Procurement Efficiency.

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Una

AUGUST 31, 2023

Risk management Small businesses may not have the capacity to conduct thorough risk assessments , making them vulnerable to disruptions, quality issues, and compliance breaches. This can help to lower costs and increase efficiency, which can ultimately reduce the risk of financial loss.

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

Supply chains are multi-tiered and therefore difficult to manage. In recent years, these complex supplier networks have posed difficult challenges for the purchasing teams that are charged with ensuring that goods are made at the right price, are delivered on time and meet the right ethical and quality standards.

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