Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. These latest overtures for new sourcing activities can be interpreted in many dimensions.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

However, the report, produced by Procurement Leaders in partnership with Ivalua, shows that only 31% of procurement professionals said they are satisfied or very satisfied with their organization’s current visibility over its supply chain. About the research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

These solutions use natural language processing, for example, to read online publications and other data sources, make sense of what they read, contextualize the data into information, and report supply chain disruptions caused by weather, geopolitical events and other hazards in near real-time.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Almost seven-in-ten (68%) of organizations view suppliers as a source of differentiation, while 66% now collaborate with suppliers to increase supply chain resilience. Black Swan events are expected to come at shrinking intervals, so organizations must think about where disruption will come from and how it will affect global supply chains.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line.

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 19, 2023

As consumers become more conscious of unethical supply chain practices and the impact of their purchasing decisions on local economies, companies are increasingly looking to local sourcing to support their communities and foster brand loyalty. Also, companies may need to invest in new infrastructure and processes to support local procurement.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . 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?”.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

“EC Sourcing also happens to be one of the most mature in capability, with a set of clever features that only comes from the battle scars of decades of managing sourcing events” — Spend Matters 2021. ” “Never has procurement technology been more front of mind for businesses.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

“EC Sourcing also happens to be one of the most mature in capability, with a set of clever features that only comes from the battle scars of decades of managing sourcing events” — Spend Matters 2021. ” “Never has procurement technology been more front of mind for businesses.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 7, 2022

In the 1970s and 80s, savvy organizations began to realize that they could make significant savings by sourcing raw materials and parts from markets such as Taiwan, Singapore, and China. However, cost and competition still need to be at the forefront of supply chain and procurement decision-making, or the business will suffer.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 7, 2022

In the 1970s and 80s, savvy organizations began to realize that they could make significant savings by sourcing raw materials and parts from markets such as Taiwan, Singapore, and China. However, cost and competition still need to be at the forefront of supply chain and procurement decision-making, or the business will suffer.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 21, 2022

Sourcing is a vital piece of procurement and the overall supply chain itself. However, just about anything can be improved upon, and sourcing optimization and optimized operations can help streamline the process. Read on to learn more about how to optimize the procurement process and how to improve upon sourcing.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Ivalua NOW 2021 – Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest spend management innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders . Each of the two events will be broken into 3 half days. Redwood City, CA. Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 26, 2022

Analytic techniques include data mining, eSourcing software , semantic analysis, complex event processing, predictive modeling, and other business data examinations. Read on to better understand of advanced analytics, their benefits, and how they will improve your sourcing outcomes. Examples of Advanced Analytics.

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.

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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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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

At a recent industry conference, a shipper asked me many questions about transportation procurement, such as, “How do you best determine how long and how often to have transportation sourcing events?” Read more Why Benchmarking is the First Step to a Successful Freight Procurement Event. The good news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Sourcing and Procurement In sourcing and procurement, the top focus area for 2024 continues to be supplier/vendor relationship management (SRM). This is an important time for the supply chain profession.

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Taulia

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ethical sourcing is one solution for improving a business’ environmental footprint. What is ethical sourcing? Ethical sourcing is a responsible approach to supply chain management that involves sourcing products and raw materials from businesses that comply with certain sustainable practices and legal requirements.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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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. I was challenged in the questions about whether we can really move away from “savings” as perhaps the main objective for Procurement.

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 17, 2023

Spend classification can often go unnoticed, despite its critical influence over successful procurement strategy. Streamlining Procurement Processes: Proper spend classification ensures a structured approach to eSourcing activities.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset.

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ivalua

MAY 23, 2022

May 23, 2022 – Ivalua, a leading provider of Spend Management Cloud solutions, announced the winners of its Carbon Footprint Innovation Cup at its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2022 in Washington D.C. The innovations they developed demonstrate how digitally enabled smart procurement can contribute to a more sustainable future.”.

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EC Sourcing Group

MAY 4, 2021

How to Streamline Sourcing from Days to Hours. When you work in procurement, one of the challenges you face is how long sourcing can take. As procurement is only one step in the supply chain, the last thing you want is to slow down the process, but very often, it can feel like things are out of your control. . Dashboards.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

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. Each year, we ask attendees to rate the event based on a 1-5 score (with five being the best).

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

No organisation does everything itself, and whether we’re looking at buying raw materials, components, innovative technology, or sourcing the best in marketing or professional services, the whole process of engaging and working with suppliers must reflect this need for speed and agility. .

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

EC Sourcing Group ranks as a ‘Value’ & ‘Customer’ Leader in Latest eSourcing Benchmarking Study. Spend Matters’ newly released Fall 2021 SolutionMap report names EC Sourcing Group a Customer & Value Leader across multiple organization types.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 30, 2022

During the 1970’s oil crisis and the rampant inflation that followed, skilled procurement professionals were in demand more than ever before. While professionals have superior technology and analytics on their side, the challenges associated with procurement in a high inflation environment remain the same – and so do the solutions.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

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. have no alternative sites lined up, and no continuity plans , in the event of a climate-related disruption. Awareness Is Power.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“At the Digital Supply Chain event at SAP. And, there is no translation of planned orders for manufacturing into aggregate procurement. The focus is on the use of market data and sharing data across the functional silos of sales, marketing, finance, operations, procurement, and transportation. Let’s take an example.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

Last week, the Ivalua team attended an interesting CPO Round Table organized by the CIPS MENA in Dubai on the theme “Enabling Smart Procurement Today.” The question is then How can Smart Procurement help the Modern CPO to be successful and manage today’s uncertainty? Making Insights Actionable.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the upcoming MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Crossroads 2023 event, along with the opportunity to attend in person at a discounted rate. ” This year’s event will again be held in-person, on the campus. Crossroads event registration site can be accessed at this registration web link.

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LevaData

JANUARY 25, 2023

In 2023, burnout continues to be a hot topic for supply chain and procurement professionals. This has caused industry leaders to ask, What is the real answer to procurement burnout? Since the pandemic, several industry leaders have shared their tips and tricks for alleviating procurement burnout. Their suggestions?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. I don’t need to know about Tier 2 events for my market suppliers. I have 1000s of them.

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