ivalua

JULY 7, 2025

If so, it’s costing you more than time, it’s impacting your working capital as well. Key Takeaways Paying the right Invoice, at the right time is the name of the game, AP should be focusing on automating the basics, not scanning or coding invoices. Still struggling under the weight of paper or PDF invoices? Find Out More.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility e2e Suppliers Contract 130

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

You’ll learn how to review your current approach, pinpoint gaps, and start implementing improvements right away, focusing on automation, data visibility, and stakeholder alignment. Key Takeaways A modern procurement strategy must be tightly aligned with business objectives and supported by real-time data.

Procurement strategies 130

Procurement strategies Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement 130

ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time.

Supply chain management 130

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

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

You’ll learn how to review your current approach, pinpoint gaps, and start implementing improvements right away, focusing on automation, data visibility, and stakeholder alignment. Key Takeaways A modern procurement strategy must be tightly aligned with business objectives and supported by real-time data.

Procurement strategies 130

Procurement strategies Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement 130

ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Unfortunately, outdated tools and fragmented processes make it difficult to maintain visibility across the supply chain and adapt at the pace of business. Drawing on real-world use cases and proven frameworks, we highlight what separates high-performing teams from the rest, and how to build a foundation for smarter, more agile procurement.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e 130

Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

Approval workflow bottlenecks: Manual approvals cause delays, increasing cycle times and reducing procurement efficiency. Lack of visibility into budgets and contracts: Without real-time tracking, procurement teams risk exceeding budget allocations and violating contract terms.

Real-time Visibility 77

Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 77

ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

Modern platforms unify the entire Source-to-Pay lifecycle, offering real-time visibility, integrated compliance controls, and advanced analytics across sourcing, contracts, and payments. It forms the foundation of digital procurement, enabling better spend visibility, improved compliance, and faster, more efficient operations.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement 130

Spend Matters

JULY 7, 2025

Approved spending does not show up in time for forecasting. Still, more than 20% reimburse less frequently, either on a monthly basis (11%) or every two weeks (10%), which can delay spend visibility and make forecasting accuracy more difficult. Employees do not receive real-time nudges or contextual help when making decisions.

Collaboration 96

Collaboration Real-time Visibility Management Procurement 96

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As little as 10 years ago, we heard stories of pretty much indifference to risk: “supply risk management was young,” we heard, and “we didn’t worry too much about risk; we spent a very small percentage of our time on it.” It’s often felt that it just adds more time to the procurement process. That statement couldn’t be less true today.

Risk management 117

Risk management Risk Import Real-time Visibility 117

ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

You know there are opportunities hidden in the numbers; the challenge is surfacing them in time to act. We’ll walk through key benefits, types of spend analysis, steps to get started, and metrics to track—backed by lessons learned from real-world implementations. Let’s dig in!

supply chain budgeting 130

supply chain budgeting Risk Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 130

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

393% ROI from process automation, better visibility, and replacing old systems. Reductions in procurement overhead, coupled with increased spend visibility, innovation opportunities, and streamlined supplier engagement. These disjointed processes introduced inefficiencies, increased human errors, and limited visibility into spend.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Spend Matters

JUNE 23, 2025

These differing goals can create disconnects across systems, workflows and responsibilities, which ultimately undermine spend visibility, delay financial reporting and weaken cost control. Strengthening cost center visibility by aligning individual expenses with budgets, departments and project codes.

Real-time Visibility 104

Real-time Visibility Procurement Management Budget 104

ivalua

JUNE 23, 2025

Key Takeaways S2C platforms optimize procurement efficiency, reduce costs and risk, streamline supplier relationships, and improve contract compliance with automation and real-time data visibility. Proactively mitigating supplier and business risks through improved visibility. For some, the goal may be risk mitigation.

Contract 130

Contract Sourcing Real-time Visibility Procurement team 130

Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

From simple automations that save time to sophisticated strategies that drive major business value, embedding AI in your business processes can provide immense value. These mid-level AI applications dont just save time; they empower procurement teams with better information, stronger supplier relationships and a sharper strategic edge.

Strategy 99

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team 99

Spend Matters

JUNE 30, 2025

These gaps are not always visible, but they compound over time, distorting budgets, delaying insights and eroding trust in the data. Finance may lack visibility into pending approvals, and procurement may lack insight into policy exceptions and budget impacts. Neither team owns the end-to-end view of expense impact.

Real-time Visibility 69

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Management 69

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Primarily, our customers are prioritising supply chain visibility, adopting proactive risk management strategies and staying compliant with evolving regulations. These advancements will enable businesses to gain visibility of vendor risks, manage them more effectively, and stay aligned with regulatory requirements.”

Risk management 116

Risk management Risk Management Real-time Visibility 116

ivalua

JUNE 24, 2025

If your procurement team is juggling multiple ERP systems, you’re likely spending more time chasing data than driving strategy. Disconnected supplier records, inconsistent processes, and limited visibility can impair efficiency and open the door to shadow spend. Take supplier collaboration.

Procurement 130

Procurement Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement team 130

Spend Matters

JUNE 17, 2025

Let’s remember what AP is responsible for The promise of AI and agents is real. It’s about having the right information, in the right format, at the right time to make a payment decision. It’s about knowing the rules and applying them every time. It has no visibility into approval delays or discount capture.

Real-time Visibility 102

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement strategies Suppliers 102

SCMDOJO

JULY 2, 2025

The software needs of perishable goods distributors require temperature monitoring and time-sensitive routing functions that standard platforms usually lack. Seamless Integration Logistics operations in modern times need system-wide communication between CRM, ERP and IoT platforms.

supply chain software solutions 84

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics Supply Chain Optimization 84

ivalua

MAY 2, 2025

AI agents can then access real-time, high-fidelity information, boosting the reliability of their insights. Cross-Functional Visibility: Procurement rarely happens in a bubble. Real-Time Data Sync: AI agents thrive on up-to-date information and your platform should support real-time or near-real-time synchronization across S2P.

Procurement 130

Procurement Real-time Visibility Contract Data 130

Spend Matters

JUNE 16, 2025

Manual processes and disconnected platforms limiting real-time budget tracking. This phase looks at how digital platforms can streamline expense capture, improve compliance and enhance visibility across employee-driven spend. Real-time integration of expense data with ERP and planning systems.

Real-time Visibility 110

Real-time Visibility Management Procurement Budget 110

ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

Learn about Ivalua’s AI-powered virtual assistant and how it can help you save time, reduce risk and improve decision-making across the source-to-pay lifecycle. Inefficiencies are baked into the procurement process, wasting time and budget while leaving the door open to errors such as missed deadlines or incorrect orders.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 14, 2025

Approval lead time is another important metric. This aligns closely with the need for real-time visibility and analytics capabilities so that they can integrate procurement data with their other financial systems to enable data-driven decision making.

Real-time Visibility 122

Real-time Visibility Procurement Budget Procurement team 122

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 1, 2025

their new real-time optimization tool, stocktitan, aims to revolutionize the way businesses navigate disruptions and ensure seamless operations. Imagine a platform that can predict and proactively optimize your supply chain operations, ensuring seamless processes and efficient inventory management.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — True ValueHub can save category managers and buyers significant time and money by identifying new opportunities based on a deep analysis of costs and drivers.

Real-time Visibility 123

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Category management 123

The Network Effect

JULY 11, 2025

Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers July 11, 2025 Michael Bruens Defense , Supply Chain Management This post has already been read 125 times!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Networking Supply Chain Optimization 75

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times. In supply chain operations, it plays a crucial role in mitigating risks, improving response times, and optimizing workflows. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.

Project management 91

Project management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 91

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We’re seeing larger RFPs over time asking for greater complexity. Our customers’ top concerns include expanding risk types, gaps in technology and a lack of full supply chain visibility. Beyond timely delivery, companies need to consider ethical and long-term sustainability issues. Supply chain risk is also more complex now.

Risk management 113

Risk management Risk Management Real-time Visibility 113

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2025

IoT devices enable real-time monitoring of operations to improve efficiency. With its decentralized structure, blockchain provides a transparent, tamper-proof ledger that ensures every step in the supply chain is visible to all stakeholders. Key Takeaways Supply chain management in the U.S.

Supply Chain Efficiency 81

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Innovation 81

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers. It is not only reducing spending on spare parts and improving inventory management, it is helping manufacturers create digital twins of their machinery to anticipate breakdowns before they happen.

Real-time Visibility 73

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 73

ivalua

JULY 3, 2025

Key Takeaways Unified sourcing platforms help connect planning, sourcing, and spend visibility for both procurement types, driving efficiency and competitive advantage. Inventory-linked sourcing strategies ensure you’re not overcommitting or leaving gaps that could impact production.

supply chain budgeting 130

supply chain budgeting Procurement e2e Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Can you reduce lead times without compromising quality? Innovation is exciting, but it often comes with long lead times. Effective lead time management is essential to avoid operational disruptions. Automation, real-time data insights, and seamless system integration can streamline operations and improve decision-making.

Supply Chain Efficiency 75

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

The series follows the methodology described in our Aligning Finance and Procurement in-depth guide , which offers a practical, structured approach to enhancing cash flow visibility, optimizing payment timing, reducing working capital risk and improving liquidity outcomes through closer collaboration between finance and procurement.

Real-time Visibility 96

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Management 96

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 14, 2025

The apparel company is using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform to gain real-time visibility of its distribution, fulfillment and logistics operations.

Supply Chain Optimization 65

Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Supply chain Logistics 65