Purchasing Skills Related Topics 
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. Manufacturing plants are deeply entrenched; tied to infrastructure, suppliers, skilled labor, and regulatory requirements.
ivalua
JUNE 5, 2025
Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. Procurement vs. Purchasing: What’s the Difference? What is Purchasing?
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Reliance on fossil fuels creates additional challenges: Economic Vulnerability: Volatile oil prices and geopolitical conflicts increase financial risks. Businesses face heightened uncertainty in managing costs and securing stable energy supplies. Transparent sourcing practices build trust among consumers and investors.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Supply Chain Knowledge and Risk Mitigation: Suppliers have a direct impact on direct spend with raw material and transportation costs as two big drivers of operating margins. Focus on Long-Term, Strategic Partnerships Shift the focus from short-term cost savings to long-term value creation with suppliers.
Advertiser: GEP
It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend.
ivalua
JUNE 12, 2025
That’s because procurement professionals like you are under constant pressure to cut costs, reduce risk, and deliver data-backed insights to the business. This blog offers a clear, practical overview of what spend analysis is, how it supports strategic sourcing, and why it matters for both direct and indirect procurement.
ivalua
JUNE 9, 2025
We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step. This is where AI can make a huge difference.
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Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. These tools enhance the reliability and efficiency of the supply chains and reduce costs associated with device failures or inefficiencies.
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