Proxima

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Five procurement leaders outline what 2021 has in store. This time last year few procurement leaders would have forecast the challenges that would be thrown their way in 2020. Being at the heart of change – for all organizations the pandemic has meant changes, many of which will continue throughout 2021.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 11, 2020

business where he led supplier management for desktop PCs. various startups and at Cisco, where he led global supplier management for memory and. procurement and engineering roles. Anderson School of Management at UCLA. The post AMER 2021 – Jorge Pont – Google appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. Therefore, the survey gives a fascinating insight into the impact that the pandemic has had on procurement teams globally. “70%

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”. Automation and innovation are at the forefront of the supply chain industry with procurement acting as a key enabler in the process. 2B EUR Revenue in 2021.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Basic information like supplier location is imperative for analyzing geographical risk, and information on their position within the supply chain and interdependencies are necessary to assess the risk of a product’s supply chain. . Supplier discovery and diversification should be key tenets of supplier management plans moving forward.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and PwC, a trusted Ivalua implementation partner, today announced that Arkad S.p.A. has selected Ivalua’s platform to drive its Procurement digital transformation journey with PwC as implementation partner. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.,

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QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

It is no secret that procurement executives are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize efficiency and address unexpected supply disruptions. However, procurement is evolving into much more than the most cost effective option since the cheapest option often involves real world atrocities like child and forced labor.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. This is an exciting time to be a procurement practitioner, as well as a vendor of ProcureTech solutions.

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Taulia

JANUARY 19, 2021

In the last 12 months, procurement teams have evolved rapidly while adapting to the new landscape. Managing supply chain risk The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear how vulnerable supply chains can be if events take an unexpected turn, potentially leaving companies unable to source the goods and materials they need to do business.

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Kodiak Hub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. This is an exciting time to be a procurement practitioner, as well as a vendor of ProcureTech solutions. It’s time to air our dirty laundry.

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The 2020s have been one tough decade…and it’s only 2021. When it comes to building strong supplier experience management for the future, procurement needs to rethink our strategies. Earlier this year, Procurious and HICX teamed up to bring you the ultimate survivalist webcast: How to Improve Supplier Experience.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Today, many US businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs. .

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For this episode of the Supplier Experience Live Podcast from HICX, we welcomed Peter Bolle. Peter is a former Senior Strategic Procurement Manager at Air Canada , who, after more than 25 years at the organization, has a wealth of experience in areas including strategic sourcing, category management and supplier management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! In the procurement profession, speed and efficiency are key. Why Speed and Efficiency are Crucial in Procurement? Procurement teams are always on the hunt for better ways to boost the speed of their processes. Procurement Automation. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Autoliv’s Ongoing Journey in Supply Chain Risk Management. This is our “supplier board”.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Rivian acquired the former Mitsubishi Motors automotive assembly production facility in Normal, Illinois which began production operations in September of 2021. As noted in our January update, the manufacturer announced the news that the Chief Operating Officer had departed the company in December 2021. Thus far, $13.7

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

The partnership accelerates procurement digital transformation with Ivalua. REV Group embarked on its sourcing and procurement transformation earlier this year, which included four appointments to REV’s global sourcing and supply chain team, representing the Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation segments.

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ivalua

AUGUST 19, 2021

Historically, so much of what Procurement teams did went unnoticed. Of course, over the last few years, the role of Procurement has become more visible, in large part due to broader recognition of the value and closely monitored and tracked performance metrics that are now more mainstream. Aligning Procurement Processes & Systems.

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QAD

JUNE 2, 2022

The first World Sustainable Procurement Day was held this year on March 21. With the increasing focus on sustainability, I guess we should not be surprised that sustainable procurement now has its own day on the calendar. This Supply Chain Due Diligence Act was approved in July 2021 and is planned to take effect on January 1, 2023.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. DURVAH is a premium IT services company with market-leading practices in implementation of ERP, Procurement Solutions, Salesforce and Enterprise solutions. About Durvah.

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Proxima

JULY 27, 2023

The Government’s initial analysis in 2021 was broadly correct: Russia remains the biggest danger to UK security, with China remaining a looming threat. Resilience can be applied to defence procurement and supply chain, but this requires a unique and holistic approach. So, what does the report tell us?

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Herculean efforts by Procurement and Supply Chain departments to keep supplies flowing have prevented even more extreme disruptions than what we’ve experienced, but have inadvertently created additional risks. . Rather than disrupt supply, let’s disrupt supplier management. But a radical rethink is needed to succeed.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book?

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The source-to-contract process is where Procurement identifies and creates value for their organization. Ivalua offers a completely integrated experience across the entire upstream process, enabling customers to successfully define and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies and lock in the value with Contract Management.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Leveraging Tech for Supplier Management: Driving Resilience & Success. Join us for Procurement Leaders Americas Congress 2021 -Leveraging Tech for Supplier Management: Driving Resilience & Success.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! 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. Subscribe Here!

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A critical aspect of the following supply chain best practices is to have intuitive procurement software that provides insights and analytics to help navigate the uncertainty and make the best decisions for the future. Supply Chain Best Practices : The Effect of Inflation on Procurement & the Supply Chain.

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Bristlecone

MAY 19, 2021

In 2021, supply nodes are globally dispersed, spanning geographies, time zones, legal structures and business environments. Planning, Procurement and Execution Collaboration. Inventory Management / Inventory Cost Reduction. Common questions like deviations in purchase orders and supplier-managed inventory were also discussed.

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QAD

JANUARY 11, 2022

In his 2022 predictions article, Brent describes the challenges manufacturers know all too well in 2021: increasing order fulfillment times and costs resulting from labor and raw material shortages, among others. Supplier network visibility is an area requiring much greater attention.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Successful deployment of source-to-contract suite increases tail supplier management efficiency and optimizes overall process automation.

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Proxima

APRIL 27, 2021

And when quizzed on where IT would sit as a budget priority in 2021, 22% said that it would be their primary budget focus for the year ahead, more than any other spending category. For procurement professionals like us, this has been a case of implementing the fundamentals – identify inefficiencies, unify contracts and optimise spend.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

billion in 2021. Included in the results were noted inventory charges and losses on firm purchase commitments of $920 million as of December 31, 2022 compared to $95 million as of December 31, 2021. Gross profit for the prior fiscal year was a reported loss of $3.1 billion which included a net operating loss of $6.8

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Eyvo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Capgemini released a recent report titled Digital Procurement Research 2020-2021. They have been publishing this report for over a decade to support their clients in achieving a comprehensive overview of the complex world of digital procurement. What was the objective of Capgemini Digital Procurement Research?

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

February 17, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year in 2020. Empowering Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe. Ivalua was again positioned as a Leader by Gartner in the 2020 “Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The stated overall theme for our 2021 predictions series was a ‘ year of renewal’ where new thinking, definition and directions would be addressed for what is required in a “ new normal ” of business. In September, executives among major container shipping lines acknowledged a likely end to the 2021 shipping boom. Correspondingly, U.S,

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