ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. Your procurement technology platform should help unify data and processes across tiers to avoid disruptions.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement 130

ivalua

MAY 16, 2025

In this post, we’ll break down proven strategies to help you streamline processes, improve visibility, and take back control of your procurement stack. All of these processes are critical components for managing procurement activities strategically. You can then track trends over time to guide renewal or exit decisions.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Contract 130

Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

Heres where e-procurement processes often break down: Fragmented catalog and supplier management: Inconsistent supplier onboarding and unstructured catalogs result in pricing discrepancies and procurement delays. Approval workflow bottlenecks: Manual approvals cause delays, increasing cycle times and reducing procurement efficiency.

Real-time Visibility 77

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

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Unfortunately, outdated tools and fragmented processes make it difficult to maintain visibility across the supply chain and adapt at the pace of business.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

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

TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations.

Risk management 40

Risk management Risk Suppliers Strategy 40

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. Halo Ai addresses this need with an innovative, AI-driven approach to third-party risk management rooted in risk intelligence. What are Halo Ai’s greatest strengths?

Supply Chain Efficiency 113

Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 113

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

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

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

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. Key Compliance and Cost Risks Poor control over indirect spend can introduce significant risks.

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

ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. What is Procurement?

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Risk Procurement e2e 130

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. 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

MAY 27, 2025

Technology is a powerful enabler of finance-procurement collaboration, bridging gaps in spend visibility, cost control and data integration. Without the right tools, procurements contributions to financial strategy can remain disconnected from budgeting, forecasting and risk management.

Real-time Visibility 103

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 103

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global markets are facing significant uncertainty and negativity, with instability and continued risk expected to impact businesses for the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum. Businesses should try to leverage real-time data to allow for quick and informed decision-making to minimize delays.

Supply chain resilience 90

Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 90

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. These AI agents leverage real-time data, predictive analytics, and generative AI to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency in AI-driven supply chain resilience.

Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2025

Long lead times often lead to frustration, making a customer less likely to buy from you next time. However, the great news is that you can improve lead times by making a few strategic changes. Below are a few other ways to help you reduce lead times. This can damage your reputation and reduce sales.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 59

Spend Matters

MAY 19, 2025

Each function’s objectives often overlap, particularly in areas such as financial reporting, cost management, budgeting and data-driven decision making, so when procurement strategies align with finance-led initiatives, organizations gain greater financial visibility, improved efficiency and stronger risk control.

Collaboration 90

Collaboration Procurement Real-time Visibility Budget 90

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Leveraging Technology: Implement procurement software and analytics tools to gain better visibility into spending patterns , identify areas of inefficiency, and automate processes. Supply Chain Visibility: Invest in technology that provides real-time visibility into the supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

TYA Suite

OCTOBER 27, 2024

With automated systems, purchase orders can be generated based on predefined criteria, such as inventory levels or specific triggers, ensuring timely and accurate procurement. Procurement management tools offer features that enable businesses to track supplier performance, manage communications, and evaluate vendor reliability.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement 40

Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

With technology-driven solutions, governments can: Enhance Transparency AI-powered procurement systems ensure greater visibility, reducing the risk of fraud and inefficiencies. Traditional procurement methods can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and cost overruns.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2025

Modern cloud solutions have democratized access, making what is vendor managed inventory a pressing question for businesses seeking competitive advantage. The vendor managed inventory process reverses traditional ordering dynamics by empowering suppliers with real-time data.

Vendor management 40

Vendor management Inventory Real-time Visibility Management 40

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. Improved efficiency and cost reduction A company's operations, efficiency, and lead times can be greatly improved via strong cooperation with its suppliers.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 40

HICX

JUNE 9, 2025

These may include processes related to: Supplier evaluation Supplier onboarding Performance tracking, Supplier risk management Contract analysis By automating repetitive tasks and analyzing large datasets, AI improves efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances decision-making. What is the use of AI in supply chain management?

Suppliers 40

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Management 40

TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

Manual procedures take a lot of time and are prone to human mistake. An automated system minimizes the need for manual intervention, reducing the risk of mistakes. Improved Compliance and Risk Management Any firm must adhere to internal policies and regulatory regulations.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Collaboration Data Risk 40

Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2025

Performance & Quality Supplier performance management software provides customizable scorecards tracking metrics like on-time in-full deliveries. Supplier quality management software maintains standards through inspection plans and non-conformance tracking.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility 40

SCMDOJO

JULY 6, 2025

Setting up supplier diversity takes time and effort. Visibility across internal workflows matters, too. When departments operate in silos, the risk of miscommunication increases. Visibility into cost structures also supports smarter mapping. This shared visibility reduces lag time and confusion.

Risk 52

Risk Procurement Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

The software automates key tasks such as collecting and validating vendor information, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing contract approvals, and setting up payment terms. By automating these processes, businesses can reduce human error, improve data accuracy, and accelerate time-to-market for new products and services.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Suppliers Contract Risk 40

Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

Proactive demand management : Orchestration allows procurement to anticipate rather than react. With better visibility and stakeholder alignment, procurement can manage requests more efficiently, reducing risk and boosting resilience. From there, workflows adapt in real time. AI suggests actions.

Suppliers 83

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

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Supply disruptions and market dynamics impacted many companies because they had limited visibility into their supply chains, no structured risk management programs and inadequate mechanisms to monitor markets.

Risk 109

Risk Real-time Visibility Category management Procurement 109

Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

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. Supply chain visibility: The linchpin for tariff management If there is one lesson from recent disruptions, it is this: you cannot mitigate what you cannot see.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 93

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

These procurement technologies empower teams to move beyond traditional methods, using data-driven insights for smarter sourcing, demand forecasting, and risk management. Predictive AI, on the other hand, uses historical data to forecast potential disruptions, price changes, and supply chain risks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Procurement team 52

Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

It requires a structured approach to ensure financial visibility, risk management and cash flow efficiency. Inefficiencies in working capital management: Lack of alignment in supplier payment strategies affects liquidity. Cash flow visibility and forecasting: Are finance and procurement working with the same data?

Collaboration 69

Collaboration Real-time Visibility Procurement Suppliers 69

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

This statistic shows a real and common problem in many companies today. Now let's discuss how the right software can solve these problems and bring real value to your business. Vendor lifecycle management refers to the process of managing a vendors relationship with your business from the very beginning to the end of the contract.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Management Vendor relationships Real-time Visibility 40

Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

All of the phases are peppered with real-world case studies from the people who have been in your shoes; so you dont have to step into the same holes theyve already avoided! The guide is an invaluable tool for anyone thinking about starting or actively undergoing a digitally-enabled procurement transformation.

Procurement 102

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 102