Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

The figure’s head represents the top 1% of strategic suppliers to your organization. This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In this book, you learn the basics of supply chain risk management (SCRM), and how companies are using SCRM systems to create more resilient supply networks. The author also outlines how using a technology-based SCRM system provides visibility into your supply base.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Sourcing: Sourcing is all about finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation. Efficient transportation systems minimize delays, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery to customers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Not having that visibility is a real challenge for organizations… getting the parts they need at the right time… and the ongoing labor issues.” 19.30] SDI’s advanced data analytics, and how they are driving actionable insights and visibility for customers, in order to de-risk supply chains and make big cost savings. “We

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Supply chain disruptions are caused by a variety of factors, from pandemics, natural disasters and political instability to supplier bankruptcy and IT failures. To mitigate these risks , companies need the resources and technology to develop robust contingency plans.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. Their platform is particularly noted for its capabilities in spend data classification, risk and opportunity identification, and supplier data enrichment.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For sourcing teams, that means pivoting their mindset around selecting suppliers from a tactical, lowest-cost-above-all approach to a strategic one. Sourcing and procurement professionals operating with a strategic sourcing mindset assess a supplier’s quality, reputation and service.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Data analytics plays a central role in inventory optimization. It provides real-time visibility into stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns. Businesses can make precise forecast demand, identify obsolete inventory, and can use data analytics to make smart decisions about stock allocation and replenishment.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. And so it should.

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

Route optimization & logistics planning Cost savings, faster delivery times, and happier customers? By plugging into real-time data, machine learning algorithms do precisely that, optimizing transportation routes to minimize fuel consumption, reduce delivery delays, and improve logistics operations. Where do I sign?

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices. In Gartner’s Magic Quadrant, they forecast the Procure-to-Pay software market to dip slightly this year, as companies focus on solutions with faster time to value.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

Introduction In today’s interconnected world of business, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands as a pillar of success for organizations across the globe. It’s the concerted effort of strategically planning and managing all interactions with suppliers that supply any goods and/or services to an organization.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

For our readers who couldn’t/didn’t attend, here are our own reflections based on the time we had ( if we missed you, apologies, but do reach out to us here to get your procurement tech solution in front of our analysts ). David presented on the top P2P risks that all businesses should be looking out for.

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Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

The workforce shortage reached half a million this year , and many sectors continue to grapple with increased lead times, and volatile material costs. At the same time, the number of young, able-bodied construction workers has decreased by 8% over the past decade, further exacerbating the industry’s labor shortage.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand. This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels. Having clear visibility into inventory is critical for omnichannel fulfilment.

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Barkers Procurement

OCTOBER 9, 2023

VBG embarked on a company wide transformation programme, which would see the centralisation and digitisation of its (P2P) supplier and expense management processes and systems. The Requisition Approval Cycle time was also cut dramatically to just 3 days. It is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

By embracing these trends, businesses can unlock a world of opportunities, drive cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and ultimately achieve procurement excellence. Procurement data encompasses a wide range of information, including historical spend, transaction details, contracts, supplier information, and market intelligence.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Limited Supplier Network. Relying on a limited number of suppliers can lead to back-orders and other delays. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures for organizations to diversify their supplier bases. Supply Chain Visibility. Managing Supplier Relationships.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This has led to organizations investing capital in and spending time on optimizing supply chains to cut lead times, improve supplier performance and increase business profitability. From cloud-based platforms to advanced supplier data analytics , digital solutions are addressing the challenges of supply chain management.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

By analyzing and understanding how an organization spends its resources, businesses can identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance supplier relationships, and drive overall efficiency. Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2023

Today I’m joined by Blume Global , a market-leading, sustainability-focused software brand that is removing a huge $1 trillion of waste from the global supply chain, and making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions. 27.19] The ideal client for Blume Global.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

New Risk Center adds capabilities and integrations to extend existing leadership in enabling holistic management of supplier risk. The latest innovations extend the existing strength of Ivalua’s Supplier Management solution, which had already been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Regardless of industry, procurement buyers fulfill their role by finding the best suppliers, negotiating contracts, and identifying the most cost-effective, timely procurement of goods. The best procurement buyers have a solid understanding of market trends, supplier performance, and ethical sourcing. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Initially, these were managed manually, but the intrusion of digital technologies revolutionized it. Now, real-time connections provide more accurate data and information, which helps create collaboration in the digital world. It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. All this data has a timestamp.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Geopolitical manipulation on suppliers worldwide adds to the pressure. To do so, we need to get creative and curious.”

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time?

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Sourcing managers play a vital role in a business’s procurement process by identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers. Sourcing managers have other remits, too, such as needing the ability to assess current market trends – together with a comprehensive understanding of supply and demand dynamics.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Introduction: Supplier risk mitigation has become very important, especially in these times. The two key themes to come out of 2020 from a procurement and supply chain standpoint have been supplier risk mitigation and cyber threat. Challenges with pre-COVID-19 supplier risk mitigation practices .

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Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

From April 2021’s “ A New Paradigm For Procurement ”: “As enterprises increasingly depend on an expanding and evolving supplier ecosystem, better optimization of strategic planning and procurement is paramount. It was clear JIT models needed to be updated and alternative suppliers were needed. The stakes couldn’t be higher. .

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