ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Navistar had a jump start on putting robust systems in place, but their suppliers didn’t. Why is visibility so important?

Supply chain resilience 130

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

Spend Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Forestreet, a supplier discovery solution. In a world that feels like it is constantly teetering on the edge of chaos or permacrisis, procurement professionals must master uncertainty by building resilience and agility. This content is for members only.

Suppliers 79

Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 79

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

To manage tariffs effectively, companies must align their tariff strategies with their broader business goals, including product design, pricing, supply chain resilience and sustainability objectives. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.

Supply Chain Optimization 112

Supply Chain Optimization Management Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 112

All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has launched a new supplier Relationship Management certificate designed to help supply chain professionalsbuild strong supplier relationships. Strong supplier relationships help mitigate risk…

Supplier relationship management 211

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply chain management 211

ProcurePort

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The post Supply Chain Resilience Strategy: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. The impact of unexpected disruptions should not result in wholesome halting and devastating losses to the affected businesses. For a long while, businesses have sought to minimize their fixed costs in sourcing.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Strategy 130

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Why is visibility so important? Create speed and transparency.

Supply chain resilience 130

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

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In this fast-paced economic landscape, the importance of strategic supplier relationship management cannot be overstated. Join ‍us as we delve into the world of Supplier Relationship Management, unlocking the secrets to success in the face ‍of tariff uncertainty.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Data Suppliers Supply chain resilience 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

On an environmental level, progress toward targets needs to be measurable: not just at the customers company, but across their entire supply chain. On the growth side, selecting sustainable suppliers helps companies improve retention among their customer base. Many thanks to Prewave for sharing this insight with us.

supply chain software solutions 117

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Raw materials 117

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many businesses go to market for solution support within supplier management with ESG/Corporate sustainability as a primary compelling event, or driving factor. Customer requirements on more sustainable products/services, and/or requests for supply chain transparency/due diligence.

Supply Chain Efficiency 113

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Cost of ownership Procurement 113

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Heading 2: Leveraging Supply Chain Resilience for tariff Adaptation General Motors (GM) has announced its confidence in its ability to navigate and mitigate the challenges posed by tariffs through strategic supply chain resilience.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 98

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. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Risk & Performance Management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 26

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 26

ivalua

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 . The Message Center is an embedded chat functionality that will enable collaboration and contextual discussions amongst internal users and suppliers.

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

Join us as we delve into the world‍ of GTF2025, where resilience meets innovation, and the sky is no longer the limit. Heading 1: Advancing Global Supply Chain Resilience Through GTF2025 Initiative In the pursuit of advancing global supply chain resilience,the GTF2025 initiative is poised to revolutionize the‍ aviation industry.

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Innovation Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. in “ The Forrester Wave : Supplier Risk And Performance Management (SRPM) Platforms, Q3 2020.” Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: . Sourcing Innovations: .

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Innovation 100

ivalua

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. See you soon!

Supply Chain Efficiency 244

Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement 244

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. It involves a methodical approach aimed at developing long-term supplier relationships, mitigating risks, and improving overall cost efficiency. Done well, it can become a key driver of competitive advantage.

Strategic sourcing 98

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Procurement 98

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) But since its inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements and now many privately held U.S. businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs.

Business strategy 162

Business strategy Suppliers Strategy Ethics 162

Supply Chain Dive

MAY 6, 2024

Investors have started to question what supply chains will do if the November elections usher in another era of high import taxes.

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Supply chain resilience Supply chain Suppliers Supply 100

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Dive

MAY 7, 2024

The adhesive materials maker leveraged supplier diversification and enhanced inventory strategy to avoid disruptions.

Supply chain resilience 127

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Inventory Strategy 127

Procurement Bulletin

DECEMBER 23, 2022

How SME’s Can Help Build Supply Chain Resilience. Small and midsize companies are important to supply chains , government and industry should help them upgrade their technology to make supply chains more efficient and resilient. Canada’s Ambition to Be a Part of EV Supply Chain.

Supply chain resilience 75

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 75

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. In today’s dynamic and uncertain environment, strong supplier relationships are a key competitive advantage. About Ivalua. 212-239-8594.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency Spend management 130

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?

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Raw materials Procurement 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Collaboration Software — What You Should Know The use of supplier collaboration software continues to rise as businesses grow and technology advances. However, what is it?

supply chain software solutions 130

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 40

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Conventional metrics, like cost and annual spend, have historically guided supplier performance evaluations, but they miss the true operational risks posed by potential disruptions.

Supply chain resilience 98

Supply chain resilience Supply chain Management Risk 98

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.

Supply Chain Efficiency 66

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 66

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools. When businesses start working with local suppliers, they become part of a growing cycle of economic development. The Saudi 2030 Vision invests in the community to drive local business growth!

Eprocurement 49

Eprocurement Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 49

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 29, 2024

The announcement could lead to blowback from suppliers, financial woes, and ultimately hamper supply chain resilience, writes Rich Weissman.

Supply chain resilience 127

Supply chain resilience Procurement Supply chain Suppliers 127

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2025

Additionally,‍ Clorox‍ is actively engaging with suppliers to renegotiate terms and prices to offset the tariff costs. By fostering stronger partnerships and exploring sourcing options, the company aims to enhance its supply chain resilience in the face of evolving trade policies.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain resilience 52

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis, we provide an overview of Supply Risk Solutions and its solution for supplier (chain) risk management. Supplier risk management is crucial for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, it helps organizations identify and mitigate potential disruptions in their supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

According to Geraint John , Vice President Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice, “Supply chain executives overwhelmingly recognize the necessity to make their networks more resilient and agile.” In this blog, let’s explore best practices that drive supply chain resiliency with this definition at the core.

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Resilience is the New Critical Supply Chain Strategy! Supply Chain resilience article and permission to publish here provided by James Liang from Power RFP. Our world lives in a hyper-global supply chain environment. Subscribe Here!

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 52

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. This process is known as supplier risk management.

Risk management 40

Risk management Risk Suppliers Strategy 40

Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How Predictive Procurement Has Become a Game Changer for High-Tech Manufacturing To stay competitive, high-tech manufacturers are increasingly adopting Predictive Procurement technology to gain greater agility, cost savings, and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience 52