ivalua

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Tchibo, one of the largest coffee roasters in the world, has chosen Ivalua and its partner Capgemini to digitize Source-to-Contract (S2C) for its indirect purchasing of goods and services. Founded in 1949, the company today has a turnover of €3.2 ivalua.com.

Purchasing 246

Purchasing Contract Sourcing Supplier relationship management 246

Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

I asked my assistant to help me mock up a strategic sourcing framework and she did a fairly good job but made a few mistakes. By the way, when doing sourcing preparations it doesn’t mean that you can’t work on multiple parts at once and go back and forth before the tender is issued but there is a typical order.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 130

ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Wide-ranging digital procurement transformation will streamline Crelan’s sourcing processes . Redwood City, CA, 4th October, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Crelan, a cooperative Belgian bank, has selected its platform to digitize the entire source-to-contract process.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supplier relationship management 130

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. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

Strategic sourcing 86

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 86

Una

AUGUST 31, 2023

Overcoming Challenges with Strategic Sourcing for SMEs Explore how strategic sourcing for SMEs can help procurement professionals overcome the unique challenges of operating a small business. Should smaller organizations stay in their lane and concentrate on day-to-day tactical sourcing?

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supplier relationship management 52

Una

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Benefits of Strategic Sourcing and Best Practices. These “back-office” workers were seen primarily as clerical support, entering and tracking purchase orders and researching suppliers. In doing so, procurement professionals are ascending the corporate stairs to have a more visible seat in their business’s strategic sourcing.

Strategic sourcing 98

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Cost of ownership 98

Una

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How to Implement a Strategic Sourcing Process A play-by-play manual showing how to implement a strategic sourcing process that aligns with your organization’s goals, optimizes spend, and creates long-term value. At its core, strategic sourcing formalizes the process of finding, assessing, and choosing suppliers.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JANUARY 28, 2024

At EmpoweringCPO, we excel in Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing , a methodical approach to procurement that emphasizes data-driven decision-making, market intelligence, and innovative procurement analytics tools. Essential Tips and Tricks: Data-Driven Decision-Making: The foundation of successful Strategic Sourcing lies in data.

Strategic sourcing 40

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 40

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of AnyData Solutions and its solution for spend analytics, contract management, supplier relationship management and ESG/performance tracking. In the world of business, procurement departments play a pivotal role in shaping an organization’s success.

Contract management 93

Contract management Contract Supplier relationship management Management 93

Spend Matters

JULY 27, 2022

Categories: Sourcing , Supplier Information Management , supplier networks , Supplier Performance , Supplier Risk and Compliance Management , Suppliers Tags: PRO Direct materials management is a hot market for procurement solutions with few specialists on the market.

Market analysis 87

Market analysis Sourcing Supplier relationship management Material management 87

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Strategic Sourcing : Identifying and developing key suppliers and products to optimize spend. Risk Management : Assessing and mitigating risks associated with suppliers and agreements. Supplier Relationship Management : Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Supplier relationship management Market knowledge 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Strategic Sourcing : Identifying and developing key suppliers and products to optimize spend. Risk Management : Assessing and mitigating risks associated with suppliers and agreements. Supplier Relationship Management : Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Supplier relationship management Market knowledge 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Procurement, however, is the broad orchestra conductor, encapsulating the strategic process of sourcing, negotiating, and managing the acquisition of goods and services essential for an organization's operations. Transaction Management : Placing orders, monitoring delivery, and managing payments.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier relationship management Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Una

APRIL 18, 2023

” In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Mark Trowbridge. Mark is an experienced procurement leader with a broad area of focus including sourcing, supply management, contracts management, supplier relationship management, risk management, and inventory management.

Risk 133

Risk Supplier relationship management Contract management Supply Chain Efficiency 133

ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

So what does “good” strategic sourcing look like? The primary difference between Strategic Sourcing and “good” Strategic Sourcing is contextualized flexibility. Procurement must be able to apply the general principals of Strategic Sourcing in a way specific enough to maximize the value of each spend category.

Strategic sourcing 147

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Suppliers 147

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It is a supplier management solution that simplifies and enhances sourcing and supplier relationship management (SRM) for global procurement and sourcing teams. Kodiak Hub helps companies address such challenges.

Risk 102

Risk Suppliers Supplier relationship management Sustainability 102

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Leverage Technology and Automation Adopting procurement software and technologies can significantly streamline processes, from e-sourcing to electronic payment systems. Implement Strategic Sourcing Strategic sourcing involves a methodical approach to finding, selecting, and managing suppliers.

Cost of ownership 52

Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Strategic sourcing 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Leverage Technology and Automation Adopting procurement software and technologies can significantly streamline processes, from e-sourcing to electronic payment systems. Implement Strategic Sourcing Strategic sourcing involves a methodical approach to finding, selecting, and managing suppliers.

Cost of ownership 52

Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Strategic sourcing 52

Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management Software — Everything You Should Know. Supplier relationship management software is a very important factor for procurement managers to strengthen their relationship with their suppliers. However, what is this supplier relationship management software?

Supplier relationship management 181

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 181

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By leveraging data analytics, procurement teams can identify areas for cost savings, such as negotiating better contracts with existing suppliers or consolidating purchases to leverage economies of scale. Strengthen Supplier Relationships: Traditionally, supplier relationships have often been transactional.

Category management 52

Category management Management Procurement Supplier relationship management 52

Spend Matters

APRIL 18, 2023

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article Tags: sponsored post Procurement is a critical function in any business, responsible for sourcing and managing the goods and services necessary for an organization to operate effectively. However, automation can only take procurement so far. Read more. )

Import 84

Import Supplier relationship management Procurement Purchase orders 84

Ms. Category Management

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Suppliers assume they have the business because they are the incumbents. SRM is important, why? But remember it's your business to lose!

Supplier relationship management 40

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Import 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This transformative practice enables organizations to delve deep into their purchasing data, gaining invaluable insights that can revolutionize their supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Negotiation 52

Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.

Collaboration 162

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Supplier relationship management 162

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. Create speed and transparency.

Supply chain resilience 242

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

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation.

Supplier relationship management 40

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 16, 2022

It is obvious why it is important to have a strong relationship with your supplier. However, many organizations create problems for themselves due to a lack of supplier relationship management and the lack of strategic sourcing. . What is supplier management? Frequently asked questions.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Management Supplier relationship management 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. It’s created at our suppliers. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality? in this case, responsible sourcing. Suppliers and partners.

Sustainability 58

Sustainability Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 58

The Good Spending

JULY 4, 2023

Supplier Relationship Management from Day One The good news is that our management knows Supplier Relationship Management (SRM.) My Udemy course "Adaptive Sourcing: Agile Procurement in Practice." Some consultants and public speakers did their job well.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Contract Purchase orders Strategic sourcing 52

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The buyer can also source capital from banks or other financial providers at a lower cost or interest. . Thus, this advantage allows buyers to negotiate better terms from the suppliers such as the extension of payment schedules. In the past, cash management was not considered part of purchasing and physical supply chain management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 181

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply chain 181

Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications What does a Procurement Manager do? Job Description, Skills, and Qualifications As firms continue to leverage technology to carry out sourcing and procurement tasks, market demand for procurement is growing. The global procurement market was valued at $6.15 from 2023 to 2030.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Management Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 52

Una

JULY 19, 2022

Developing a comprehensive procurement strategy ensures there is a vision for the sourcing function in place, helps guide procurement professionals through the decision making process, and clearly defines goals. Minimize costs and reduce sourcing errors. Supplier Relationship Management. Una can help.

Procurement strategies 98

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Supplier relationship management 98

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

There are, in fact different phases of procurement value creation that tie into the Source-to-Pay process: . Identifying Value , is where procurement teams leverage spend data and spend analysis to understand trends in spend and identify opportunities and develop category management strategies. . What is Direct Procurement?

Procurement 130

Procurement Procurement team Sourcing Supplier relationship management 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It can nurture collaborative partnerships with suppliers and integrate ethical and environmental (green purchasing) considerations into the sourcing strategy. This enables an effective and adaptive approach to sourcing that creates value and minimizes risk.

Procurement strategies 73

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 73

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Because Procurement teams are now expected to manage a lot of moving parts — from supplier relations to spend, risk, compliance, contractual obligations, contingency plans and more — and a lack of visibility inhibits their ability to do any of that effectively. Strategic sourcing professionals may end up doing tactical work, as well.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Future of Procurement Technology Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Enhancement: Justification : Strengthening supplier relationships through SRM initiatives fosters collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth. The Drive to an Automated World: Is it the End of the Road for Procurement?

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

This involves everything from identifying requirements and sourcing suppliers to negotiating contracts, placing orders, and managing supplier relationships. It can also foster innovation by sourcing from suppliers that provide cutting-edge products or services.

Management 40

Management Supplier relationship management Procurement Strategic sourcing 40