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JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement 244

Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This transformation is not merely a trend but a necessity, as businesses recognize the profound impact they have on the planet and society at large. The effects of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequalities are undeniable, prompting governments, consumers, and businesses to take action.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Ethics 130

Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2024

Procurement Leaders’ CPO community will gather next Thursday to discuss the concept of early supplier involvement – a simple idea that formalises how key suppliers are involved early enough to contribute maximum value to a buying organisation’s strategic initiatives. And it makes sense. However, it’s never quite as simple as it sounds.

Innovation 130

Innovation Suppliers Supply chain management Supply chain management 130

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Research from Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed that 80% of UK businesses say that Brexit has been the biggest disrupter to supply chains in the last 12 months, while 83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come. London, UK, 28th November, 2022. added Saric.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 279

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply Spend management 279

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. In this article, we will discuss what supply chain collaboration is. We will tell you the benefits you can gain in supply chain collaboration. Defining Supply Chain Collaboration. Horizontal Collaboration .

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Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 199

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MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Yet making it how you do business is another thing altogether.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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JUNE 29, 2022

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

Strategy 130

Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Real-time Visibility 130

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JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . Redwood City, CA – 11 July, 2022 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions , announced the general availability of its new platform release 174.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 130

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Create speed and transparency.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 242

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's fast-paced business environment, procurement plays a crucial role in determining a company's efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and competitive edge. This technology helps identify bottlenecks, optimize inventory levels, and improve supplier relationships. Types of Technology Transforming Procurement 1.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's fast-paced business environment, procurement plays a crucial role in determining a company's efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and competitive edge. This technology helps identify bottlenecks, optimize inventory levels, and improve supplier relationships. Types of Technology Transforming Procurement 1.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

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JUNE 7, 2021

With businesses’ focus shifting from damage control to restoring growth, innovative CPOs are encouraging their procurement teams to prioritise supplier innovation and revenue growth opportunities. . Those need to quickly learn from the leaders, for the sake of their businesses and their staff.

Strategy 130

Strategy Procurement Collaboration Innovation 130

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 9, 2023

We, at procurement tactics, will tackle how you can transform into a sustainable business while maintaining a high margin or profitability. We will tell you ways to have a sustainable business. We will also show you companies that gain a lot of benefits after integrating sustainability into their business. How Can You do it? .

Sustainability 210

Sustainability Collaboration Strategy Suppliers 210

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AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Procurement strategies Sustainability Strategy e2e 240

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JUNE 3, 2020

Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found improving collaboration was a priority for 77% of respondents.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Innovation 130

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MARCH 18, 2021

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. This greatly increases the company’s agility, allowing highly efficient purchasing operations.

Strategic sourcing 246

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Cost of ownership 246

Procurement Leaders

JULY 10, 2023

While the reflex for many will be to squeeze suppliers, this isn’t the solution. Pressuring suppliers to drop prices only limits the resources with which they can work. Get good data early When better to establish dependable data than the moment each new supplier is integrated? The same is true with supplier data.

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Suppliers Data Risk Sustainability 147

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

The role of procurement has evolved from transactional to strategic, signaling a transformative shift in its impact on business success. This analogy mirrors the problems businesses face when procurement is involved late in the process. It's about harnessing the intent behind procurement needs early on.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Risk management 52

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain Real-time Visibility 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 4, 2024

This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them. And let’s hear from Alex Saric, Ivalua’s Smart Procurement Expert.

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Procurement solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier relationship management 95

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Founded in 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tradeshift began with a strong focus on e-invoicing, enabling businesses to streamline their invoicing processes. The platform’s innovative approach to digital procurement captured the attention of businesses seeking to enhance their supplier relationships and automate invoicing.

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Market analysis Buyers Networking Suppliers 80

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, the ability to gather insightful information, understand market capabilities, and forge synergistic relationships with suppliers is paramount. It is employed when a company seeks to understand what products, services, and suppliers are available in the market to meet its needs.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement strategies Bidding Innovation 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.

Procurement solutions 87

Procurement solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 87

Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

As businesses face higher costs, they pass them on to consumers by raising prices. Here are some strategies and practices that can be implemented: Long-term contracts: Procurement teams can negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers that include price adjustment mechanisms.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Raw materials 130

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? What does this teach us about Supplier Relationships?

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Innovation 130

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. billion in annual sales.

Procurement 130

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

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MAY 17, 2023

Collaboration is key to a successful solution and we are able to achieve this with innovative partnerships. After catching up with colleagues and acquainting ourselves with some new faces, we dove into solution breakout sessions. Thank you to our guest speakers, Solution Consultants, and the Product Marketing team!

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 130

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. Just one-in-ten (10%) suppliers say that organisations always include sustainable practices in contracts and agreements. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Sustainability 130

Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Market Research : Conducting research on available suppliers, products, and market trends is essential for making informed procurement decisions. This involves assessing suppliers’ capabilities, pricing, quality standards, and reputation. Assess supplier performance, capabilities, reliability, and overall value delivered.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Procurement Templates

MARCH 6, 2024

In a busy department, when trying to get to know your workmates, there is good way of getting to know each other, what fruit would you be? ! their charm and warmth make them the go-to person for smoothing out any rough patches and fostering positive connections with suppliers.

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Procurement Procurement team Negotiation Innovation 130

Una

MARCH 6, 2023

9 Innovative Purchasing Concepts for Procurement Implement various innovative purchasing concepts to ditch the old-school way of doing things and bring your procurement function up to speed. Innovative purchasing concepts Getting innovative in purchasing doesn’t necessarily mean leveraging the latest piece of technology.

Innovation 98

Innovation Purchasing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier relationship management 98

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MARCH 5, 2023

March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. Let’s come together and explore innovative methods to unleash the hidden power of our teams.

Innovation 130

Innovation Spend management Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization 130

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APRIL 5, 2023

With the same enthusiasm and innovation as always, we gathered together this year to explore a new frontier of possibilities in procurement. The beautiful Pavilion Gabriel provided an exquisite backdrop to bring together customers, prospects and sponsors in person- what better way to collaborate?

Innovation 130

Innovation Collaboration Supply chain resilience Networking 130

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Stepping out of the shadow of the past few years, procurement leaders are having to rapidly master the art of supply continuity as organizations undergo major changes that demand more agility, innovation, and collaboration to survive. . Ensure 360-Degree Supplier Visibility. Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 26, 2023

It is a transparent procurement process that allows fair competition for competing contractors and suppliers. His/Her team solicits quotations from potential suppliers to award the contract for specified services or goods. It gives equal opportunity to contractors and suppliers to stimulate competition and minimize discrimination.

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Bidding Suppliers Competitive bidding Price 197

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

Following three years of studying international business, I had the option to choose across various specialisations for my Master’s degree and decided to try something completely new, which would sort of enhance my curriculum. The function is split between business-facing, supply-facing, and enabling teams.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

Following three years of studying international business, I had the option to choose across various specialisations for my Master’s degree and decided to try something completely new, which would sort of enhance my curriculum. The function is split between business-facing, supply-facing, and enabling teams.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130