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From early on in the Covid-19 pandemic , and for pretty obvious reasons , procurement in healthcare and pharmaceuticals has been in the spotlight like never before. Supplier management is, of course, challenging at the best of times, and for a variety of reasons. MORE
However, few manufacturers ever sit back and ask, “How can our procurement or strategic sourcing initiatives contribute to the overall customer experience?” They build strong supplier relationships to deliver on-time, high quality products and meet capacity demands. Given that sourcing and supplier management teams are responsible for building and maintaining supplier relations, they also have the opportunity to drive innovation. MORE
Doug Keeley, Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. The most fundamental spend categorization in Procurement is the line between direct and indirect spend, but one effort that transcends this split is supplier management. This includes supplier information management, supply chain risk management/mitigation, and supplier performance management. Who is the supplier, who are the points of contract, what are the terms of service or delivery? MORE
What Is Strategic Supplier Management? Perhaps one of the toughest tasks of all in the entire supply chain and procurement process is mitigating the human factor and evaluating the relationships you have with your suppliers and strategic partners. Supplier management is not talked about nearly enough as other procurement processes or management, yet it is still a critical aspect of the entire chain. Strategic supplier management. MORE
Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department. Procurement teams are becoming a more intrinsic part of business strategy, able to help organisations manage and predict supply chain risk, unlock innovation, create sustainable cost savings, and help grow revenue. However, as things stand, many Procurement teams aren’t digitally mature enough to provide this input to the business. Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. MORE
In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. MORE
“The automation has streamlined the Council’s contract management and supplier performance processes and as such we feel that this has increased our business efficiency and improved internal and third-party collaboration by reducing operating expenses.” – Tommy Burns, Procurement Project Officer – East Ayrshire Council. B oth councils adopted JAGGAER’s contract lifecycle management software , which complemented their use of (public contracts Scotland) PCS-Tender. MORE
According to a pre-COVID report published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ), 40% of businesses do not reopen following a natural disaster. This year, we’ll see continued focus on building resiliency into supply chain and procurement functions. Managing Change. MORE
In the final interview in our series on ‘ Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma ,’ Gren Manuel speaks to Nic Walden. Nic leads the procurement executive advisory programme in the UK for consultancy The Hackett Group. Technology to drive Procurement as a strategic function. MORE
What lies ahead for procurement post the changing times? While the danger still looms upon us and the fate of the vaccine is uncertain, it is time we look at the future of procurement and move cautiously. If we are to be pragmatic, digitally led steps towards procurement and working together towards boosting employee confidence is the way to go. Supply chain and procurement have been one of the worst affected since the pandemic began. E-Procurement Software MORE
The solution will support Intalere’s Supplier Management, eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management and transactional procurement processes. New York, NY January 07, 2021. We are excited to announce that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Louis, Mo. MORE
The importance of using supply chain management software is notable because of the importance of the supply chain itself. Read on to learn more about types of supply chain management software and how to pick the best type for your company’s needs. . Contract management. MORE
Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. And as time passed, this critical talent has evolved well beyond the ability to squeeze vendors and suppliers down to the lowest price. But collaboration is not reserved for suppliers. MORE
In the final interview in our series on ‘ Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma ,’ Gren Manuel speaks to Nic Walden. Nic leads the procurement executive advisory programme in the UK for consultancy The Hackett Group. Technology to drive Procurement as a strategic function. MORE
In our second interview in the series on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ which supports a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Richard Wilding, OBE. New demands on Procurement. Procurement for resilience, not just cost. MORE
The continued growth in the adoption of procurement-to-pay (P2P) or source-to-settle (S2S) suites in the last few years is testament to the significant value they deliver to procurement teams in businesses of all sizes. Exercising control of the procurement process enables businesses to achieve continuous cost savings, purchasing compliance and a level of automation of repeat processes in accounts payable. It’s not a mistake that many procurement leaders make twice. MORE
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Project and Category Procurement Differences. Category-based Procurement Examples. The Inherent Challenges of Category-based Procurement. Characteristics of good Category Procurement Activity. The first two articles covering Bespoke Procurement and Project-based procurement. I, therefore, chose to keep this article at the highest level and explore the nature of category-based procurement. MORE
Hey Procurement! From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. Maybe we are camouflaging procurement with language: if no-one else understands what we do (or say) we will be safe from being replaced or consumed by other functions. Also, Supplier Management isn’t truly under the umbrella of eSourcing despite the common belief. MORE
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. Maybe we are camouflaging procurement with language: if no-one else understands what we do (or say) we will be safe from being replaced or consumed by other functions. MORE
What is the optimal way to categorize your suppliers so that you can manage them better and maximize business continuity? The latest Supply Chain Resilience Report published by the Business Continuity Institute in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) provides some fascinating insights. The report, therefore, provides a very useful insight into supply chain management and resilience from the perspective of this community. MORE
In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient. MORE
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This article focuses on effective supplier management. The five pillars of effective supplier management covered in this article are: Supplier Information Management. Supplier Lifecycle Management. Supplier Performance Management. Supplier Risk, Diversity and Compliance Management. Supplier Relationship Management. 1 Supplier Information Management. MORE
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly increased the awareness among manufacturers for improved communication and collaboration with suppliers. Manufacturers require integrated supplier management to ensure the timely flow of goods and information. MORE
Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. And as time passed, this critical talent has evolved well beyond the ability to squeeze vendors and suppliers down to the lowest price. But collaboration is not reserved for suppliers. MORE
Our recently published report, “ Digital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? ”, which is based on a global survey with responses from 391 CPOs and other senior procurement decision makers, showed that most progress had been made with the automation of supplier management, procure-to-pay and spend management processes. Some of these are supported by artificial intelligence, for example to map inbound supplier invoices for automated data entry. MORE
29 th August 2019, London – Research from Ivalua , a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has shown that Procurement, supply chain and finance professionals are spending almost a third (31%) of their time dealing with inefficient paper-based or manual Procurement processes, which is costing UK businesses on average £1.94m annually* and limiting Procurement teams’ ability to deliver more strategic value. MORE
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. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Risk & Performance Management. MORE
More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. Supply chains are multi-tiered and therefore difficult to manage. The “fast fashion trend”, which means that collections are distributed in shorter, and shorter periods of time, has transformed the procurement function. MORE
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. Procurement is expected to be at the centre of making those changes a reality. MORE
In our second interview in the series on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ which supports a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Richard Wilding, OBE. New demands on Procurement. Procurement for resilience, not just cost. MORE
Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. This multi-channel strategy tailored to suppliers’ capabilities is what differentiates best-in-class from a peer group as a report from The Hackett Group reveals. This translates into a powerful lesson learned for Procurement: motivate your suppliers rather than merely manage them. MORE
When it comes to managing your organisation’s suppliers , it’s likely that one of your main concerns is increasing supply chain efficiency. In fact, according to a survey carried out by PayStream Advisors , 39% of enterprise-level (companies with revenues greater than $2bn) procurement and sourcing professionals listed ‘increasing supply chain efficiency’ as their main aim when it comes to managing suppliers. MORE
For the vast majority of organisations, suppliers must play their part when it comes to agile business and speed to market. 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. . What does this mean for procurement and supplier management? MORE
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. Procurement is expected to be at the centre of making those changes a reality. MORE
In it, they redefined the role of business away from simply supporting shareholders, instead stating that a company has an obligation to “protect the environment,” and “deal fairly and ethically with suppliers. ” This shift is just one indication that businesses are increasing emphasis on corporate sustainability amid social and market pressures. Get the details on building sustainable supplier relationships. First and foremost, communication with your suppliers is key. MORE
Managing Director, Art of Procurement. Everything procurement delivers – from savings to risk mitigation to value – is predicated on having access to clean, trustworthy data. If this foundation does not exist or if it is shaky, then buyers don’t know how much the company is spending with a given supplier, let alone how they can improve the efficiency or impact of a given spend category. How 100% spend insight is not the same as 100% spend under management. MORE
QAD
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly increased the awareness among manufacturers for improved communication and collaboration with suppliers. Manufacturers require integrated supplier management to ensure the timely flow of goods and information.
ivalua
APRIL 8, 2020
Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. This multi-channel strategy tailored to suppliers’ capabilities is what differentiates best-in-class from a peer group as a report from The Hackett Group reveals. This translates into a powerful lesson learned for Procurement: motivate your suppliers rather than merely manage them.
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EC Sourcing Group
JUNE 3, 2020
What Is Strategic Supplier Management? Perhaps one of the toughest tasks of all in the entire supply chain and procurement process is mitigating the human factor and evaluating the relationships you have with your suppliers and strategic partners. Supplier management is not talked about nearly enough as other procurement processes or management, yet it is still a critical aspect of the entire chain. Strategic supplier management.
ivalua
MAY 9, 2019
Doug Keeley, Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. The most fundamental spend categorization in Procurement is the line between direct and indirect spend, but one effort that transcends this split is supplier management. This includes supplier information management, supply chain risk management/mitigation, and supplier performance management. Who is the supplier, who are the points of contract, what are the terms of service or delivery?
Jaggaer
MARCH 2, 2020
What is the optimal way to categorize your suppliers so that you can manage them better and maximize business continuity? The latest Supply Chain Resilience Report published by the Business Continuity Institute in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) provides some fascinating insights. The report, therefore, provides a very useful insight into supply chain management and resilience from the perspective of this community.
HICX Solutions
MARCH 17, 2020
The continued growth in the adoption of procurement-to-pay (P2P) or source-to-settle (S2S) suites in the last few years is testament to the significant value they deliver to procurement teams in businesses of all sizes. Exercising control of the procurement process enables businesses to achieve continuous cost savings, purchasing compliance and a level of automation of repeat processes in accounts payable. It’s not a mistake that many procurement leaders make twice.
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ivalua
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up.
Claritum
JULY 31, 2018
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. This article focuses on effective supplier management. The five pillars of effective supplier management covered in this article are: Supplier Information Management. Supplier Lifecycle Management. Supplier Performance Management. Supplier Risk, Diversity and Compliance Management. Supplier Relationship Management. 1 Supplier Information Management.
ivalua
JANUARY 15, 2021
The solution will support Intalere’s Supplier Management, eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management and transactional procurement processes. New York, NY January 07, 2021. We are excited to announce that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. Louis, Mo.
ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient.
ivalua
AUGUST 29, 2019
Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department. Procurement teams are becoming a more intrinsic part of business strategy, able to help organisations manage and predict supply chain risk, unlock innovation, create sustainable cost savings, and help grow revenue. However, as things stand, many Procurement teams aren’t digitally mature enough to provide this input to the business. Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua.
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EC Sourcing Group
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The importance of using supply chain management software is notable because of the importance of the supply chain itself. Read on to learn more about types of supply chain management software and how to pick the best type for your company’s needs. . Contract management.
ivalua
JANUARY 29, 2020
For the vast majority of organisations, suppliers must play their part when it comes to agile business and speed to market. 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. . What does this mean for procurement and supplier management?
HICX Solutions
OCTOBER 20, 2020
In the final interview in our series on ‘ Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma ,’ Gren Manuel speaks to Nic Walden. Nic leads the procurement executive advisory programme in the UK for consultancy The Hackett Group. Technology to drive Procurement as a strategic function.
Bristlecone
JANUARY 11, 2021
According to a pre-COVID report published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ), 40% of businesses do not reopen following a natural disaster. This year, we’ll see continued focus on building resiliency into supply chain and procurement functions. Managing Change.
HICX Solutions
OCTOBER 20, 2020
In the final interview in our series on ‘ Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma ,’ Gren Manuel speaks to Nic Walden. Nic leads the procurement executive advisory programme in the UK for consultancy The Hackett Group. Technology to drive Procurement as a strategic function.
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. Procurement is expected to be at the centre of making those changes a reality.
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. Procurement is expected to be at the centre of making those changes a reality.
Claritum
MARCH 10, 2020
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Project and Category Procurement Differences. Category-based Procurement Examples. The Inherent Challenges of Category-based Procurement. Characteristics of good Category Procurement Activity. The first two articles covering Bespoke Procurement and Project-based procurement. I, therefore, chose to keep this article at the highest level and explore the nature of category-based procurement.
HICX Solutions
OCTOBER 13, 2020
In our second interview in the series on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ which supports a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Richard Wilding, OBE. New demands on Procurement. Procurement for resilience, not just cost.
HICX Solutions
OCTOBER 13, 2020
In our second interview in the series on ‘Solving the Procurement Data Dilemma,’ which supports a full survey carried out by HICX and Raconteur on the subject, Gren Manuel speaks to Richard Wilding, OBE. New demands on Procurement. Procurement for resilience, not just cost.
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. Maybe we are camouflaging procurement with language: if no-one else understands what we do (or say) we will be safe from being replaced or consumed by other functions.
Jaggaer
JULY 23, 2019
More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. Supply chains are multi-tiered and therefore difficult to manage. The “fast fashion trend”, which means that collections are distributed in shorter, and shorter periods of time, has transformed the procurement function.
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. And as time passed, this critical talent has evolved well beyond the ability to squeeze vendors and suppliers down to the lowest price. But collaboration is not reserved for suppliers.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Our recently published report, “ Digital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? ”, which is based on a global survey with responses from 391 CPOs and other senior procurement decision makers, showed that most progress had been made with the automation of supplier management, procure-to-pay and spend management processes. Some of these are supported by artificial intelligence, for example to map inbound supplier invoices for automated data entry.
Eyvo
OCTOBER 27, 2020
What lies ahead for procurement post the changing times? While the danger still looms upon us and the fate of the vaccine is uncertain, it is time we look at the future of procurement and move cautiously. If we are to be pragmatic, digitally led steps towards procurement and working together towards boosting employee confidence is the way to go. Supply chain and procurement have been one of the worst affected since the pandemic began. E-Procurement Software
ivalua
AUGUST 29, 2019
29 th August 2019, London – Research from Ivalua , a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has shown that Procurement, supply chain and finance professionals are spending almost a third (31%) of their time dealing with inefficient paper-based or manual Procurement processes, which is costing UK businesses on average £1.94m annually* and limiting Procurement teams’ ability to deliver more strategic value.
HICX Solutions
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
When it comes to managing your organisation’s suppliers , it’s likely that one of your main concerns is increasing supply chain efficiency. In fact, according to a survey carried out by PayStream Advisors , 39% of enterprise-level (companies with revenues greater than $2bn) procurement and sourcing professionals listed ‘increasing supply chain efficiency’ as their main aim when it comes to managing suppliers.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
In it, they redefined the role of business away from simply supporting shareholders, instead stating that a company has an obligation to “protect the environment,” and “deal fairly and ethically with suppliers. ” This shift is just one indication that businesses are increasing emphasis on corporate sustainability amid social and market pressures. Get the details on building sustainable supplier relationships. First and foremost, communication with your suppliers is key.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 8, 2019
Hey Procurement! From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. Maybe we are camouflaging procurement with language: if no-one else understands what we do (or say) we will be safe from being replaced or consumed by other functions. Also, Supplier Management isn’t truly under the umbrella of eSourcing despite the common belief.
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. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Risk & Performance Management.
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. And as time passed, this critical talent has evolved well beyond the ability to squeeze vendors and suppliers down to the lowest price. But collaboration is not reserved for suppliers.
Jaggaer
MAY 19, 2020
“The automation has streamlined the Council’s contract management and supplier performance processes and as such we feel that this has increased our business efficiency and improved internal and third-party collaboration by reducing operating expenses.” – Tommy Burns, Procurement Project Officer – East Ayrshire Council. B oth councils adopted JAGGAER’s contract lifecycle management software , which complemented their use of (public contracts Scotland) PCS-Tender.
Jaggaer
AUGUST 18, 2020
From early on in the Covid-19 pandemic , and for pretty obvious reasons , procurement in healthcare and pharmaceuticals has been in the spotlight like never before. Supplier management is, of course, challenging at the best of times, and for a variety of reasons.
ivalua
JUNE 6, 2019
Managing Director, Art of Procurement. Everything procurement delivers – from savings to risk mitigation to value – is predicated on having access to clean, trustworthy data. If this foundation does not exist or if it is shaky, then buyers don’t know how much the company is spending with a given supplier, let alone how they can improve the efficiency or impact of a given spend category. How 100% spend insight is not the same as 100% spend under management.
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