ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Technology has radically changed procurement activities and procurement roles across virtually all our spheres of activity.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A crucial part of successful procurement strategies is the art and science of negotiation. Procurement negotiation refers to a buyer (usually from a company) and a seller (usually from a supplier) working together and discussing the likes of pricing, terms, conditions, and other aspects of a procurement contract.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 15, 2022

Ethics play a major role in procurement and with the increasing use of technology and consumer behavior changes, it’s something to take seriously as an organization. An example of how ethics comes into play in procurement is in supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation and ultimately awarding business. Fair and unbiased treatment.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

More than one Procurement department has learned this the hard way. Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Nevertheless, an effective Procurement department doesn’t stop there.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control. Register here for Ivalua NOW Paris.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 15, 2022

Ethics play a major role in procurement and with increasing use of technology and consumer behavior changes, it’s something to take seriously as an organization. An example of how ethics comes into play in procurement is in supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation and ultimately awarding business. Fair and unbiased treatment.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Procurement language article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The Hackett Group and Ivalua have been working together for some months to assess the status of Digital Procurement transformation and lessons learned from early adopters. Digital Procurement – a place we are planning to visit soon (and hopefully stay). Here are the top takeaways from that Webinar and from the full research.:

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

The annual fixed-price contract is the current go-to for ocean freight procurement. Source: SGX, Freightos Baltic Index. Just like streaming replaced that iPod as a better way of listening to music, ocean freight procurement now has a better way. But Does Fixed Ocean Price Procurement Need Fixing? We never looked back.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2019

In my last two articles ( here and here ) I’ve been talking about the need for Procurement to think about how we can move beyond our historical transactional role and embrace approaches to help drive competitive advantage and real value for our organisations. It’s not just the cars themselves either.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. Following on the heels of COVID-19, port closures, labor shortages and geopolitical conflict, climate change-related events are emerging as a significant source of supply chain disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” And we are making progress.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

Of course, the crisis is still very much real, affecting many people and businesses with long-lasting effects. Who better to bring balance, build resilience and solidify competitive advantages than Procurement and Supply Chain. I do hope it’s the latter and guess what, I believe Procurement is a key player in this.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. It requires an in-depth knowledge of procurement processes to be able to bring the supplier on a mutual agreement. The following are common types of negotiation in procurement: 1. The aim is often to secure volume discounts or advantageous terms.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Over the course of the five months, we iterated on the model over seven sessions. Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. The problem with supplier visibility is bookended into procurement processes that have gone back, not forward over the last decade. See You There?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. A Paradigm Shift in the Procurement Function. As companies seek to discover ways to increase overall excellence and competitiveness, a new source of value has emerged – Strategic Sourcing.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Source: 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study. There is definitely an aspiration to reach the point where data can be used as a matter of course to influence strategic decisions, but of course, excel is not the best tool for this job. Source: 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Organizations are ‘going carbon neutral by 2025’, and ‘implementing Artificially Intelligent business systems’ and ‘sourcing form solely environmentally friendly suppliers’. Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. In other words, visibility is an enabler. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

For Qualcomm, it is all about innovation. Brent pointed out that Covid created small interruptions for many companies in terms of sourcing semiconductor chip materials. Some resins and epoxies were not available, so the company had to look at alternative components or different methods of sourcing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 10, 2019

Pain Points – An Opportunity to Innovate and Expand! Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by Katalin Brennan at Eyvo E-Procurement. We’ve all heard of the need for Procurement to embrace the Digital Transformation for many years. There are few procurement-specific personality surveys available.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 8, 2019

Hey Procurement! From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Of course, it’s impossible to expect that every company would work within the exact same framework of understanding and messaging, but the lack of being able to communicate can sometimes be the difference between success and failure.

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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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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Let’s take another look at how procurement, computing power, industry 4.0, cyber security, advanced robotics and automation became top priorities for research, development, and implementation throughout the past year’s operations in the manufacturing industry. . Procurement Operations Became Decentralized and Adaptable.

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 30, 2023

In a series of interviews which took place during the World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries on their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Now, of course the systems of healthcare differ but overall the level and growth is certainly a concern. Quite often there can be a general lack of spend and vendor management and strategic sourcing activities. Perhaps explore a self-distribution model and more transactional automation with procure-to-pay solutions. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

It collects and stores data from a variety of sources. These sources may include electronic logging devices, telematics networks, mobile devices, RF devices, and GPS information from automatic identification systems for ship locations and NORAD for aircraft positioning. Not All Platforms Are the Same.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 22, 2019

.” This session captures the essence of what I believe is wrong with procurement’s relationship with sales. The goal of course is to get your sales person to capitulate, and give you a lower price, so that they can make less margin and quit ripping you off! In fact, it’s long overdue.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

3) CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply | 16.3k CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) is a global organisation designed to deliver a positive impact across the supply chain industry with world-class education and training. Procurement Jobs in Future. Procurement Jobs in Future.

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

This is especially true of the electric vehicle industry right now, where innovation is moving at lightspeed, competition is fierce and startups have to move out of the lab and into the mass market very quickly. When the window to bring innovations to market is tight, you can’t afford to settle for status quo. Want to learn more?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Our survey of the global procurement community and the subsequent report, Digital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? revealed heightened awareness of digital technologies and their potential to transform the procurement function, but little progress over the past two years. It identified a couple of key challenges.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction. Remove the noise.

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