ivalua

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The post Why Supply Management Suites are Winning the Day: Best Practices for Procurement Technology Selection appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 9, 2021

Are companies taking their eye off the ball when it comes to monitoring the ethics of their suppliers?

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. While supply chain is addressed, its secondary to procurement excellence, making it a top pick for procurement specialists seeking practical tools.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 20, 2023

These policy reforms will lead to efficiency and productivity gains and enable “stable prices for consumers, assured supplies and remunerative proceeds for farmers,” said the Reserve Bank of India.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 2, 2022

• Defining supply management is difficult because of the many processes and disciplines involved. Managing supply chain activities is essential for the survival […]. The post What is Supply Chain Management Process? The post What is Supply Chain Management Process?

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here’s why Aravo matters: To the market — Aravo is one of the early procurement technology pioneers, having started with the first generation of supply management software. This Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Aravo, a look at the competitive landscape, user considerations and an analyst summary.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 31, 2021

After spending nearly two years tackling some of the most severe supply chain disruptions in history, it is not an exaggeration to suggest that many are only now regaining their bearings.

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ivalua

APRIL 22, 2021

While companies have capitalized on globalization over the last few decades, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a number of weaknesses within supply chain and procurement industries. According to the Institute for Supply Management , 75% of companies noticed disruptions in their supply chain network that were the direct result of the Coronavirus.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 4, 2024

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 28, 2025

Parts 4 and 6 of my 2007 Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series speak directly to the points you and Xavier Olivera are referencing, Michael Lamoureux. Part 4 – which you can access through the link below, is titled “Dangerous Supply Chain Myths Revisited (Part 4): Internal & External Collaboration A Desire versus Skill!

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 15, 2024

“Never waste a good crisis” is a phrase worth pondering in the realm of digital transformation for supply chains. Historically, major companies neglected supply chain transformation and digital investments until global disruptions, such as the Covid pandemic, forced a change. 22, at 10:00 AM PST.

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 10, 2022

The outsourcing trend and the growing importance of supply chains are affecting working conditions, as well as the health and safety of suppliers and contractors, all of which need to be consolidated and addressed in weekly or monthly meetings. any initial supply chain.

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CPO Rising

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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Una

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Episode 86: When Politics Snares Supply Chains with Juliette Rowsell. If you feel like working in supply chain and procurement has become a political minefield, you’re not alone. Juliette is a reporter at Supply Management magazine, the hard copy publication from CIPS. By Kelly Barner | October 12, 2022. Connect With Us.

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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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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s your Greatest Supply Management Challenge Today? In May 2022, Ivalua commissioned Forrester to survey over 400 procurement leaders across the globe to ask how they plan to minimize the frequency and impact of supply disruptions. Map Your Sub-tier Supply Chain. Build a Solid Data Foundation.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 8, 2024

Traditionally, purchasing and supply management (PSM) has strongly relied on data management, as procurement managers need to dispose of, clean, and update data of different natures to compare suppliers’ performance,…

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CPO Rising

MAY 7, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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CPO Rising

MAY 14, 2025

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 30, 2025

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space… The post Evolution Continues in Contract Management appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN (..)

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Spend Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Solution Providers , Source to Pay , Spend Management , Supply Management , Technology Tags: PRO I attended Coupa’s annual Inspire conference this year and was excited to finally attend a large event rather than just small meetings with clients and colleagues.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 2022, he was awarded the Special Mentioned Individual Award by Supply Chain Asia for his contribution to the national emergency procurement for the Covid-19 operation. Furthermore, He was voted by Supply Chain Digital as one of the top 10 procurement executives worldwide. Omid Ghamami. Trillion budget. . Rajeev Karmacharya.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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CPO Rising

APRIL 23, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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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. Procurement Insights: Broad trends and ethical sourcing guidance for global supply chain management.

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Spend Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Categories: Solution Providers , Spend Management , Supply Management , Technology Tags: Coupa Inspire , EU , supply We are witnessing a pivotal change in the market for some of the big source-to-pay (S2P) suite players (like Coupa, SAP and their peers) as they move toward a broader platform and ecosystem approach.

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CPO Rising

MARCH 7, 2025

Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams… The post CPO Rising Listicle: AI in Action Procurement, Part 3 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2023

prior to P2P execution) and/or downstream activities, new or existing products, procurement and/or supply chain functions, etc. These capabilities further extend Coupa’s existing advanced supply chain capabilities (Supply Chain Planning and Design solution). The specific processes and needs involved may include upstream (i.e.,

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

According to research from Ardent… The post AI in Action Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The Supply Chain is the unseen driving force behind any business. As such, for business success you must improve Supply Chain. Well-managed supply chains optimize the flow of products, finances and data, making businesses more efficient.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

If granted… The post NEW WEBINAR: Cast a Wider Net: Leveraging Innovation to Expand Procurement’s Influence and Impact appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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