ivalua

MAY 28, 2025

In the session “Driving Profitability and Agility in Today’s Dynamic Market”, Saini shared insights on their groundbreaking Source-to-Pay transformation, noting that it wasn’t just about achieving cost savings–it was about redefining what’s possible in procurement. Brent Griffith Day 2: More Keynotes, Sessions, and Silent Demos!

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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.

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ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

Many of these organizations are already using Source-to-Pay technology and are now realizing more than ever that technology is a “must have” to ensure their supply chain remains resilient and agile throughout a crisis. These challenges in the direct material supply chain pose a real threat, especially in a time of crisis.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! In today’s world, supply chains are more important than ever. In fact, 89% of businesses encountered a supplier risk event in the last five years. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 25, 2025

I can help procurement practitioners dramatically improve ProcureTech implementation timelines, ROI, supply chain resilience, risk management, tariff management, and overall implementation success. So, here are my answers to both questions: YES and YES! And just remember, YOU asked me!)

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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.

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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.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 27, 2025

Using the 4-Model RAM assessment framework, what are the top five procurement and supply chain issues the following industries face in 2025: Finance, Energy and Utilities, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, and Automotive? So, who is more accurate in their assessment?

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

By automating routine work, procurement professionals can focus on high-impact tasks like strategic sourcing and relationship building with key suppliers. To mitigate these risks, procurement leaders will need to embrace new, predictive , and prescriptive technologies. Subscribe to news from Arkestro. Subscribe to news from Arkestro.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Supplier Value Management (SVM) platforms include the various applications used to automate and manage activities with suppliers, including Supplier Risk & Performance Management (SRPM), Source-to-Contract (S2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P).

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The most recent Hackett Group Report highlights key priorities reshaping procurement in 2025, including technology adoption, the rise of Generative AI, and managing emerging risks. However, simply cutting costs isnt a sustainable strategy CPOs must move beyond tactical price reductions and embrace strategic cost management.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Structured methodologies, risk assessment tools, and agile frameworks allow companies to improve coordination, enhance decision-making, and ensure they remain adaptable to disruptions. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With 30% of respondents indicating their organizations are suffering from an inability to assess risk across suppliers, many are investing in new strategies to minimize the frequency and impact of disruption. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2025

This initiative comes at a crucial time when global disruptions have underscored the importance‍ of robust supply chains. By leveraging Dun & Bradstreet’s expertise, companies can proactively identify vulnerabilities, optimize their supplier networks, and strengthen overall supply chain resilience.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

While supply chain is addressed, its secondary to procurement excellence, making it a top pick for procurement specialists seeking practical tools. It integrates supply chain resilience and ESG into procurement strategies, offering practical insights through case studies and global CPO keynotes.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Importance of Risk Management in Procurement Procurement plays a critical role in the success of any organization, as it involves acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. Finally, we will provide practical tips for incorporating risk management best practices into your organization’s procurement process.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. It exposed weak links in production strategies and supply chains of organizations.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

In teh intricate web of global supply chains, resilience is the key to withstanding ‍the unpredictable challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape. With graph databases, supply ‍chain managers can quickly identify potential bottlenecks, optimize routes, and anticipate disruptions before they occur.

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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.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. Read our analysis: Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk.)

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

Many procurement teams are being asked to deliver value beyond savings alone , strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing compliance risk, and advancing ESG and sustainability goals, at greater speed and without headcount increases. On the demand side, there is pressure to do more with less.

Procurement 52

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Predictive tools help teams flag supplier vulnerabilities early and make smarter sourcing decisionsleading to a 20% improvement in risk management outcomes.[7] ” Gartner. Available at: [link].

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Procurement Insights

MAY 10, 2025

In procurement, this might translate to better supplier negotiations or sourcing strategies, especially for tariffs. Benefit: Improved sourcing could yield 510% cost savings on annual spend. Tariff Mitigation and Risk Management: Hansens insights on supply chain risk (e.g., 5M in savings.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

This underscores the need for different procurement strategies, risk management, and technology solutions for indirect MRO spend versus direct materials 3 5. Supply Chain Disruption : “Material costs climbed by about 8.3 Supply chain disruptions, technology refresh cycles, and intermittent demand (e.g.,

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Future Purchasing

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This challenge is exacerbated by a lack of visibility in government supply chains, which hinders risk management and makes it difficult to build a resilient supply chain. Organisational Challenges Skills shortages The procurement industry is experiencing significant skills shortages.

Innovation 52

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Stronger risk management and supply chain resilience Effective collaboration provides greater visibility into potential risks, such as raw material shortages or market disruptions. Risk management collaboration involves working together to identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. Vendor Delays Delivery issues can also arise from multiple sources.

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Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Procurement, traditionally seen as a function focused on sourcing goods and services at the best possible prices, has now evolved into a strategic driver for sustainability. It has the potential to drive change throughout the entire supply chain, influencing how products are sourced, manufactured, and distributed.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

When you think about supply chain resilience, technology can help, but if you’re not actively pursuing a stronger relationship with your strategic suppliers, it’s really difficult to reap the benefits when the hard times are over,” he said. An Analysis by Ivalua Read More : What is Source to Pay Best Practice?

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Sustainability 130

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

When you think about supply chain resilience, technology can help, but if you’re not actively pursuing a stronger relationship with your strategic suppliers, it’s really difficult to reap the benefits when the hard times are over,” he said. An Analysis by Ivalua Read More : What is Source to Pay Best Practice?

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Sourcing : Procurement uses competitive bidding, e-sourcing, and supplier development. What is Procurement?

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Jaggaer

MARCH 2, 2020

Research reveals a rise in disruptive incidents deep in the supply chain. What is the optimal way to categorize your suppliers so that you can manage them better and maximize business continuity? The greatest source of concern, according to 61.7% Thus, they need far less attention. of disruptions in 2019.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Take a chance (not a risk) on startups and growth ventures in the space of procurement tech to run POCs and see what kind of value they can deliver. Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2019. Below are some outlets that are trustworthy sources of news, content, reports, and conversations: LinkedIn Groups. Source: Paua Ventures.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Deep knowledge of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and category management in different categories. Vera has delivered programs on “Supply Chain Resilience,” “Risk Management,” “Procurement Digitalization”, “Procurement Transformation”, “Category Strategies”, “SRM,” and other topics.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Improving supply chain analytics. Enhancing supply chain resilience. Improving supply chain sustainability. Building Agile Supply Chain Ecosystems : . Managing Supply Chain Risk. Enhancing supply chain resilience: .

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