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. According to Supply Chain Now’s Greg White, the cracks have been exposed and there is nowhere to hide.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. years and companies can expect to lose 42% of one year’s EBITDA every decade due to supply chain disruptions. Assessing Risk across the Supply Chain.

Risk management 130

Risk management Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Risk 130

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2022

Redwood City, 17 August, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that O-I Glass Inc, an American Fortune 500 company headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, has selected its solution to streamline its Global Direct and Indirect Source-to-Pay (S2P) Processes. in 2021 and 24,000 employees. About Ivalua.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Buying process Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Optimization 130

Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

A prime example of this is sustainability: since a large portion of emissions lie within the supply chain, procurement holds a crucial lever here think Scope 3. Procurement teams can also optimize operational activities through shared services or outsourcing. It enables broad automation of indirect procurement.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

ivalua

JULY 4, 2021

System will improve the experience for employees and suppliers while supporting sustainable growth in shareholder value. The initial scope which was delivered in a 5-month project included Supplier Risk and Performance Management, Sourcing and Contract Management. About Ivalua.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

Here, spend analytics, e-sourcing and tail spend management have emerged, not just as business tools but also as catalysts of change, sculpting a new narrative in the source-to-pay domain. Efficiency gains in the procurement lifecycle contribute directly to cost optimization by reducing manual effort and cycle times.

Procurement solutions 104

Procurement solutions Procurement Spend management Supply Chain Optimization 104

Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. AI, e-sourcing), spend analytics, and best practices. It serves analysts, procurement leaders, and managers.

Procurement 40

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Ethics supply chain software solutions 40

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Each stage contributes to a more strategic approach to procurement: Spend management: Despite the title, source to pay cannot really start with sourcing. Category management: Whereas spend management aims to depict the entire landscape, category management fills in the detail for each major spend category.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing 52

Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. To continue to optimize procurement processes, implement these lessons in future job orders. Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4.

supply chain budgeting 184

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Negotiation Budget 184

Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. Of all these emissions, 2/3 of them usually come from the upstream supply chain.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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.

Risk management 20

Risk management Risk Management Real-time Visibility 20

Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Simpler Logistics and Supply Chain Management With operations overseas, you run the risk of becoming too reliant on global supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Historically, the focus has been on optimizing portfolios of spend—prioritizing what to address, defer, or ignore—using well-known frameworks such as the Kraljic Matrix and the Pareto Principle. Today’s procurement challenges go far beyond cost negotiations and sourcing. However, this convenience comes with a downside.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidding Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Insights

MAY 15, 2025

in 2015 and climbing steadily to $1.21B by 2025 – representing extraordinary growth as the company established itself as a leader in the spend management space.

Spend management 52

Spend management Supply Chain Efficiency Change management Innovation 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Procurement 130

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A well-defined procurement strategy is the key to optimizing your procurement process. This strategy unlocks benefits like cost reduction, risk management, and strong supplier relationships. Are you focused on cost reduction, innovation, sustainability, or a combination? Step 2: Analyze Your Spend : Spend analysis is crucial.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Supply Chain Optimization Strategy Procurement 52

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from: Donna Wilczek, EVP Strategy and Innovation at Coupa , spend management suite provider and one of Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know.

Procurement solutions 103

Procurement solutions supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 103

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Travel and Expense management leveraging SAP Concur is an easy plug in for travel spend management and all spend flowing through expense reporting. Supplier evaluation within sourcing and supplier management applications that ingest various ESG and risk feeds from internal S2P data, adjacent SAP apps (e.g.,

Networking 116

Networking Spend management Suppliers Supply Chain Optimization 116

Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. What's PLANERGY?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Budget 52

Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Procurement has had massive challenges and targets over the past year: Managing inflation. Ensuring continuity of supply. Reducing spend. Driving sustainability. The Supply Chain Will Continue to Heal.

Supply Chain Optimization 104

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement team Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 104

Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Cost Efficiency: Thoughtful management helps schools meet financial goals by eliminating waste. Proper risk management protects against these situations.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Skill Dynamics

JULY 19, 2024

The Foundation of a Successful Procurement Strategy To put it simply, a procurement strategy is a plan that outlines how an organization optimizes its external spending, manages its various supplier relationships, and maintains streamlined internal processes to support cost-effectiveness and generate efficiency.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement supply chain budgeting 90

Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Balancing Cost, Resiliency, and Sustainability in Procurement: Insights from Georg Roesch Procurement professionals across industries and markets are struggling to keep their supply chains agile in a world of constant disruptions. View transcript Michael Hello and welcome to today’s supply Chain Management Review podcast.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. Read the Ivalua NOW key takeaways here. million unique suppliers. Read our coverage of the event here.

Procurement 104

Procurement Supply Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 104

ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract suite helps us better manage our spend and suppliers to deliver continuous improvements in these areas.

Contract 20

Contract Sourcing Eprocurement Strategic sourcing 20

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Redwood City, CA – December 18, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract suite helps us better manage our spend and suppliers to deliver continuous improvements in these areas.

Contract 20

Contract Sourcing Eprocurement Strategic sourcing 20

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Generate Greater and More Sustainable Value Across Your S2P Process Download the Ivalua Source-to-Pay (S2P) Datasheet Vishal Patel VP Product Marketing Vishal has spent the last 1​5​ years in various roles within the Procurement and Supply Chain technology market. Ready to revolutionize your S2P process? Let’s get started below!

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris: Recap + Photos! Our speakers covered: Scope 3 emissions, Invoicing, Supply Chain Resilience, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and the Procure-to-Pay Roadmap.

Innovation 130

Innovation Collaboration Networking Supply chain resilience 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

Leadership 74

Leadership Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply 74

Procurement Express

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Throw in approvals, payment terms, shipping costs, sustainability concerns, and maybe a dash of I know a guy supplier loyalty, and suddenly its chaos. Do you struggle to analyze spending by vendor, cost center, or commodity? How much time is your team wasting on the purchase order process?

Purchasing 40

Purchasing Purchase orders supply chain budgeting Budget 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Spend analysis plays a vital role in a business. It’s not just about cost-cutting—it’s about cost optimization and strategic decision-making. It provides the visibility needed to manage and control spending, identify savings opportunities, enhance supplier management, improve compliance, and increase procurement efficiency.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Purchase orders Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Contract Procurement Chief Procurement Officer 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

Buyers 52

Buyers supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. This is where category management in procurement emerges as a game-changer.

Category management 52

Category management Management Procurement Supplier relationship management 52

Procurement Insights

AUGUST 14, 2024

Supporting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) during a rail strike requires a procuretech provider that offers strong supply chain visibility, risk management, and flexibility in sourcing and logistics. Supply Chain Visibility and Risk Management 3. Cost Management and Efficiency Optimization 5.

Real-time Visibility 49

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 49

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. By proactively addressing risks, organizations can safeguard their supply chains and drive efficiencies.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52