ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organisations. With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sustainability Supply Chain Planning 130

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices.

Research 130

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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.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? . Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. “Our

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Resource Reduction Negotiating Skills 100

Procurement Academy

MAY 24, 2022

Are supply chain and procurement professionals ready and able to spearhead sustainability? This is the big question that we explore in our new report: The sustainability imperative: an agenda for change. Because an organization’s suppliers have a huge impact on its sustainability performance.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Procurement Academy

MAY 24, 2022

Are supply chain and procurement professionals ready and able to spearhead sustainability? This is the big question that we explore in our new report: The sustainability imperative: an agenda for change. Because an organization’s suppliers have a huge impact on its sustainability performance.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Procurement 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Distinguishing the sustainable logistics leaders.

Cost Reduction Strategies 162

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ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

This simply isn’t sustainable; as the collapse of Carillion last year showed , a relationship where suppliers are pitted against each other to reduce margins and lower their bids for unprofitable projects can have dire consequences. . Our latest survey of UK businesses, conducted by Vanson Bourne, emphasizes these issues.

Innovation 221

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As data volumes and complexity grow, procurement professionals increasingly recognize the need for accurate and transparent data management. Data has long been a problem for procurement, with 97% of Dun and Bradstreet survey respondents indicating that supplier data management is an area of struggle for their teams.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics 59

ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 81% of procurement teams feel pressured by executive teams to respond more quickly and effectively to challenges such as inflation, disruptions, and shortages. Redwood, CA, 25 October, 2022.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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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. A Blueprint for Demonstrating the value of Strategic Procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

In part 1 of this blog I looked at how procurement can actually create new revenue opportunities. Here I’ll take a look at two other ways that procurement can help support growth. Even in indirect purchasing, giving suppliers more flexibility in how they meet requirements can increase savings and sustainability.

Procurement Solutions 130

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Procurement Academy

MAY 11, 2022

New report reveals the challenges to driving sustainability progress – and how these could be overcome. London 4 th May 2022 – Supply chain and procurement professionals have a key role in progressing their organizations’ sustainability agendas. Supply chain and procurement professionals are in a really difficult situation.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Procurement Academy

MAY 11, 2022

New report reveals the challenges to driving sustainability progress – and how these could be overcome. London 4 th May 2022 – Supply chain and procurement professionals have a key role in progressing their organizations’ sustainability agendas. Supply chain and procurement professionals are in a really difficult situation.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Buyer Training 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives. The study revealed the challenges procurement teams face when it comes to achieving business objectives and the wide and growing gap in performance between advanced and less mature teams.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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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.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. The researchers found that 50% of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) growth came from products marketed as sustainable. times faster than those without a sustainability focus in their marketing.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. The researchers found that 50% of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) growth came from products marketed as sustainable. times faster than those without a sustainability focus in their marketing.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

Manufacturing Procurement 134

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

Here is a look at some more key findings from the survey completed with Transporeon , as well as my interview with Transporeon CEO Stephan Sieber. As part of this research, we surveyed 106 individuals across a variety of industries and countries. The Network Effect, Sustainability, and Automation.

Optimal Sourcing 253

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

London, UK – 18 th November 2021 – Research from Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed that very few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) being measured routinely on carbon emissions. However, words are not enough.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organizations. With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions.

Waste Reduction 130

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 12, 2012

I recently received this year’s Global Supply Chain Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Practice Performance Report Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Sustainability Trend' Most of these results are in line with my own observations. Most of these results are in line with my own observations.

Survey 125

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2022

As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, businesses are under more pressure than ever to act sustainably. Encouragingly, sustainability is now a topic for many boards. Good supplier data enables sustainable business practices. But simply surveying suppliers regularly doesn’t necessarily lead to the best results.

Sustainability 52

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Every year, The Hackett Group surveys global organizations to better understand their top priorities. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

Supply Chain Transformation 162

Supply Chain Transformation Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 162

EcoVadis

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Data from this year’s Sustainable Procurement Barometer shows there’s a clear ROI for moving along the sustainable procurement maturity curve. . The fact that leaders are successfully implementing these policies and tools show how critical they all are for driving higher levels of sustainable procurement performance. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 45

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. This article sheds some light on sustainability considerations at the carrier-shipper interface by analyzing recent survey data.

Resource Reduction 237

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Culminating months of research, the 2017 EcoVadis/HEC Sustainable Procurement Barometer is now live and it’s worth a thorough read. Sustainable procurement programs are no longer optional or a mere nice-to-have, but an integral business function. The benefits of sustainable procurement are tangible.

Optimal Sourcing 58

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SupplyShift

JUNE 25, 2021

And to take concrete action towards increasing sustainability performance, you must prioritize your supply chain , where the greatest ESG impacts are found. Yet a recent survey by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) found that fewer than one in five companies have a comprehensive view of their supply chains’ sustainability performance.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 52

SupplyShift

JUNE 25, 2021

And to take concrete action towards increasing sustainability performance, you must prioritize your supply chain , where the greatest ESG impacts are found. Yet a recent survey by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) found that fewer than one in five companies have a comprehensive view of their supply chains’ sustainability performance.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

London, UK – 18 th November 2021 – Research from Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed that very few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) being measured routinely on carbon emissions. However, words are not enough.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Gartner Switzerland 100

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Unsurprisingly, sustainability is the top priority, with 67% of respondents actively measuring CSR performance. However, only 33% have defined official sustainable policies and targets. Social and ethical priorities are close behind but still lag. This is followed by a lack of systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration.

Policies 130

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ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

More than ever, customers are looking to associate themselves with brands whose values align with social responsibility, sustainability, and social justice issues. How Procurement can Accelerate Corporate Social Responsibility Performance ,” and how leading brands are using sustainability as a market differentiator.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Resilinc

AUGUST 3, 2021

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG), corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability are becoming increasingly significant issues for supply chain management. These concepts can be hard to define and measure, and even harder to integrate into procurement.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 69

EcoVadis

JULY 24, 2019

The 2019 Sustainable Procurement Barometer is here, with some key insights on the current state of sustainable procurement and trends for how organizations around the globe are tackling sustainability in their supply chains. Overall, sustainability awareness is growing. A very real and risky compliance trap.

Study 40

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Procurement Academy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Our latest research on ‘Breaking the skill-loss cycle in supply chain and procurement’ looks at the complexities of the supply chain and procurement (SC&P) functions and the increasing difficulty for professionals to keep up with the latest changes and technology. The supply chain and procurement landscape.

Buyer Training 52

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