ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

One such organization was Navistar, a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, busses and proprietary engines that recently participated in a series of CPO interviews conducted by Ivalua and Art of Procurement. Having a platform in place that offers a robust supplier management solution can help organizations ensure they have options.

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QAD

MAY 20, 2021

However, we know that for manufacturers, it’s more than just headlines that matter for your business. On May 19, we were joined by global manufacturers for QAD Tomorrow, focusing on the timely topics of improving supply chains and supplier relationships. We encourage you to view a recording of the thought stream now.

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ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

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ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. Innovating.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

“Partnering with Consus Global and our successful deployment of Ivalua will accelerate our progress in supply chain optimization at REV Group by applying a powerful toolset of data, supplier management, and competitive bidding capabilities to our team,” says Rob Vislosky, Chief Supply Officer of REV Group. “We ABOUT REV GROUP, INC.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. Asian Paints is India’s leading paint company and ranked among the top ten Decorative coatings companies in the world with a consolidated turnover of Rs193.50 billion ($2.2

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

attempt to make a point about the relative value of strategic sourcing, I failed to realize that thought leadership is apparently the exclusive domain of pundits. It means turning your supplier relationships into a competitive advantage that enables you to win in the market. If so, in my (imperfect?)

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

attempt to make a point about the relative value of strategic sourcing, I failed to realize that thought leadership is apparently the exclusive domain of pundits. It means turning your supplier relationships into a competitive advantage that enables you to win in the market. If so, in my (imperfect?)

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 100

ivalua

JUNE 24, 2015

Big data is more than a buzz term, and if you are a strategic sourcing professional, it is a concept that should not be ignored. Within the manufacturing industry, data can now be gathered quickly in amounts that were unfathomable a generation ago. Ask these three simple questions.

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QAD

MAY 26, 2021

Founded in 1979, QAD began as a small startup solution working with local companies to address a large gap in complete, integrated business software for manufacturing companies. As manufacturing businesses took their brands globally, we adapted quickly to keep up and our software has adapted as well. Supplier Relationship Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to have worked in various industries (Automotive, Electronics, Plastics, Oil/Gas, Financial and Communication Equipment) for various world class companies, with a focus on Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. What are some of your greatest achievements in Business?

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

One such organization was Navistar, a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, busses and proprietary engines that recently participated in a series of CPO interviews conducted by Ivalua and Art of Procurement. Having a platform in place that offers a robust supplier management solution can help organizations ensure they have options.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools. Developing and executing category strategies is critical to effective strategic sourcing. The Saudi 2030 Vision invests in the community to drive local business growth!

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

This comprehensive 38-page report includes the full listing of predictions along with a lot of information, perspectives and added insights.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

Reportedly, Spirit , whose CEO is a former Boeing senior executive, has hired bankers to explore strategic options, including the plane maker. Boeing spun out this supplier, which was once a part of this plane maker’s internal production in 2005 in a major strategic sourcing move.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Understanding their distinction can help you ensure the coordination between the responsible teams and adopt the right strategies for improving both sourcing and procurement. Simply put, procurement steps combine sourcing ( selecting and negotiating with suppliers ) and purchasing ( placing a purchase order and paying ) processes.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

We wanted to alert our Supply Chain Matters readers to an upcoming podcast that will be of benefit to many strategic sourcing, planning, product development and procurement professionals. I had the opportunity to interact with Graham Scott, Vice President of Global Procurement for global based manufacturing services provider Jabil.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2012

His international and strategic sourcing experience includes both Europe and Asia and has garnered him the respect of peers and suppliers alike. Chuck Intrieri Education.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Norway Public Sector Solution Details Jarrod McAdoo Director of Product Marketing Jarrod McAdoo brings over 26 years of procurement experience to Ivalua as a product expert for the Analytics & Insights, Supplier Management, Spend Analysis, and Environmental Impact Center Solutions.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 14, 2015

ERP systems were developed from material requirements planning (MRP) and manufacturing resource planning II (MRP-II) systems to supplement the need of an automatic interface between operational activities and corresponding accounting transactions. Please go to the IJOPM website to download the article if you’d like more details!

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Their accountability extends beyond simple sourcing; it also includes strategic sourcing and buying products and services at the best cost. It helps in optimizing costs, managing risks, and maintaining the quality and reliability of supplies. What is an example of procurement?

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QAD

JULY 18, 2023

Change is coming whether we like it or not, and it’s usually something I welcome in manufacturing. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Sam Gupta , Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ and the host of “The Voice of ERP” series, to discuss this very topic and how the right ERP solution can help manufacturers prepare for tomorrow, today.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 15, 2014

The company competes directly with the manufacturers of the equipment, but often have a more responsive and flexible response to customer requirements, which becomes a factor in a time-critical environment. Who is the best supply manager for managing second tier suppliers?

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This is especially true for manufacturing companies that need to plan direct material purchases carefully, as their profitability is highly dependent on the cost of raw materials. Strategic sourcing is one of the most important causes of a favorable price variance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. Strategic sourcing with Cloud ERP.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Today, Ganguly, vice president of manufacturing and general manager of the company’s Research Triangle Park operations, says the Jenkins MBA program prepared him for the challenges he faces from day to day. We used to integrate everything and manufacture it all, as opposed to young biotech companies that outsource everything.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Product manufacturers have become increasingly dependent on their strategic suppliers to create a competitive advantage in the market. These collaborative supplier partnerships present manufacturers with a number of opportunities to achieve greater product success.

Manufacturing Procurement 140

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CormSquare

JANUARY 13, 2017

MRO probably has the broadest definition of any category in sourcing. MRO is anything used to maintain manufacturing and distribution facilities. The MRO sourcing landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, yet most of us haven’t adapted to the changes. Unfortunately, it is often an overlooked business function.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2024

Take the case of a global cement manufacturer that used Throughput AI to optimize truck yards per hour utilization leading to minimizing carbon emissions and waste. AI-recommended actions will support strategic sourcing, ensure sustainability and compliance, and optimize supplier management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

There is so much to learn in many functions of supply chain, whether it is IT tools, planning and buying, commodities, global supplier management, logistics, warehousing. Every day is about communicating, collaborating, organizing, problem solving, cost and environmental management. Manufacturers are looking for talent.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

For our discrete manufacturing market, that means reducing product costs, driving margin expansion and extracting greater value from supplier relationships via superior strategic sourcing and supplier management. In good times or bad, you should never stop investing in improving your business performance.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Any company that wants to succeed must collaborate long-term with suppliers to offer its clients the most value. Supplier Management.

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QAD

APRIL 20, 2021

Just as hope is not a strategy, luck is not a tactic manufacturers should rely on. As it ended there was hope that the world would return to normal for manufacturers. Most manufacturers survived the pandemic , but does that mean our supply chains are healthy? For example, take strategic sourcing. The Year That Was.

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As organizations seek to boost business responsiveness and flexibility to address disruption, this latest release progresses our customers’ ability to advance the business intelligence, innovation and business agility required by today’s manufacturers. Digital Manufacturing. Integrated Supplier Management. Highlights.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a continuous process that requires the participation of different firm stakeholders across business units throughout the procurement lifecycle, from early strategy development to the final supplier management. Make sure the supplier can meet the need/demand of the new strategy.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Strategic sourcing and contract creation, procurement, supply chain management, interim supply chain project management, cost reduction, contract management, and commodity management are areas of expertise. His variety of courses are available at SCMDOJO Academy. Contact Dr. Fahd now!

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Various departments across companies can benefit from it – in market research, when developing marketing and manufacturing strategies, in human resources management, and many other areas. Analytics are key to gaining a complete overview of buyers' and suppliers' tendencies and aligning a company's spending with business goals.

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