ivalua

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that bol.com, the largest online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium, has selected Ivalua’s solution to digitalize its indirect Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. The project has been delivered in partnership with Accenture. About Ivalua. Follow us at @Ivalua.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing 130

EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Legacy sourcing methods work against you. From lost opportunities to higher costs, outdated sourcing methods and traditional sourcing strategies can impede your success and the growth of your business. Sourcing Strategies in Procurement: What Is Traditional Sourcing?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills 52

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. But they are different, although closely related, processes. In the following comparison table, you'll discover the main differences between these two essential processes: Sourcing. Procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 97

ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Wide-ranging digital procurement transformation will streamline Crelan’s sourcing processes . We look forward to contributing to Crelan’s success thanks to our significant expertise in helping our Financial Services sector customers reach their process optimization and regulatory compliance goals.”.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Belgium Optimization Software 130

ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 130

EC Sourcing Group

AUGUST 9, 2022

Sourcing is an integral part of procurement management and an upstream part of the supply chain, affecting its overall success. Sourcing is the acquiring of goods and services needed to run a business or make a product. . But, what makes the best sourcing software for your strategic sourcing solutions ? .

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Supply Chain Software 52

ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

Consus and Ivalua implemented and went live with the solution for Pacific Drilling in just two weeks. Pacific Drilling requires a fast, efficient and automated sourcing process to support the company’s Purchasing processes. Pacific Drilling has the most technologically advanced fleet of drillships in the industry.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 100

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The call to action in April 2016 was: Increasingly companies are evaluating business network solutions to close the gap on inter-enterprise visibility ; but as companies work on the problem, they find that they need to somehow interconnect business networks. Defining a solution to close the gaps are not so easy. The gaps are large.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Third Party Logistics 195

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. A reverse auction can be added to the process, managed by CKS as a trusted third party.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Reliable and responsive suppliers are key for supply chain performance and success and hence the supply chain leaders require not only a strategic approach but also an agile approach towards outsourcing. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The pandemic saw incredible growth in this area and highlighted opportunities for improvement within procurement processes and procedures. As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these.

Manufacturing Procurement 242

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 242

ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

REV Group embarked on its sourcing and procurement transformation earlier this year, which included four appointments to REV’s global sourcing and supply chain team, representing the Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation segments. Benefits include: Shortened sourcing cycle times. 100% visibility of sourcing processes.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Groups 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

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. If nothing else, the last few years highlighted the importance of sourcing strategically. Upcoming Recession? Price Volatility.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 194

Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 194

EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Where to Start if You’re New to Procurement Sourcing Solutions. There are many people who are not new to procurement and sourcing and its role in the supply chain but may be new to sourcing solutions and software. Procurement Sourcing Solutions : What Is Procurement Management? Centralization.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Sourcing Strategies 52

ProcurePort

JUNE 23, 2021

How has technology impacted procurement and sourcing in the supply chain? With increasing pressure to mitigate spend and streamline processes, Chief Procurement Officers have turned to digital sourcing and digital solutions for help. Technology has revolutionized every industry and procurement is no exception.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Procurement Survey Supply Chain Software 52

EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Finding the right procurement optimization solutio n is imperative to keep your entire procurement management process running smoothly throughout the supply chain. Much of your optimization will be accomplished through the strategic sourcing process, one of the best ways to keep things optimized and seamless.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Optimization 52

EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 1, 2021

How to Master Your Strategic Sourcing Process. Suppose you’re new to strategic sourcing, or you’re just taking a look at your strategic sourcing methodology to ensure that you’re following best practices. Your Strategic Sourcing Process: What Does Strategic Sourcing Mean?

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing 52

EC Sourcing Group

MAY 25, 2021

Strategic sourcing and procurement are two words that should always be spoken together, as sourcing is perhaps the most important aspect of procurement. However, you should always ensure that you’re using strategic sourcing best practices and utilizing the best tools available. Curb spending.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Analytics Software 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

hospitals are overspending on supply chain products and related operations, processes, and procedures by $25.7 Add to this a set of complex and unique processes such as bill only transactions, which are often fairly resource intensive. Not to mention the automation of time consuming processes, tailored specifically for healthcare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 219

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

ivalua

JUNE 24, 2015

Big data is more than a buzz term, and if you are a strategic sourcing professional, it is a concept that should not be ignored. As a sourcing professional, big data can help you automate and streamline your job – if you have the right tools. So are you getting the most out of big data ?

Big Data 100

Big Data Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality? If you can excite the people around you about sourcing responsibly, chances are you’ll be able to formulate a network of internal champions.

Sourcing Strategies 58

Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing Sustainability 58

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

The market grew by double digits year over year, yet there is no standard user and consequently there is no common understanding of what the end-to-end global trade compliance process should be. They offer a solution for corporate tax departments called ONESOURCE. Oracle’s solution combines TMS and GTC seamlessly.

Global 176

Global Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 176

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Despite the growing complexity and breadth of supply chains worldwide, many companies continue to rely on relatively simple means of tracking and managing these processes. For instance, sourcing of raw materials for battery manufacturing may become the next great supply problem as automakers bet big on electrification in 2023.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Sustainability 130

ivalua

APRIL 19, 2022

Director Strategic Sourcing Digital & Functional Transformation, . This year, we’ve invited a wide array of industry thought leaders to join 6 expert panels covering Data Integrity, Sourcing Optimization, Sustainable Procurement, Finance Procurement, Public Procurement, and Federal Procurement. .

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing DC Sourcing Strategies Procurement Solutions 130

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Organizations must shift focus toward strengthening their procurement processes and procedures to gain 100% supply chain visibility. An Ardent 2021 survey of more than 350 CPOs and other business leaders found that there’s a strong push by procurement teams to adopt suites instead of a collection of standalone or one-off solutions.

Predictive Analytics Software 130

Predictive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 130

Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

 This is particularly true for small companies where the procurement manager personally handles the overall process. Different types of purchasing software focus on various aspects of procurement, such as electronic sourcing, supply chain management, contract management, invoicing, or budgeting.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Procurement Solutions 98

Supply Chain Network

MAY 15, 2012

Everyone has bad habits, but for procurement, bad habits can put a major dent it in the ROI of your sourcing tools. That’s because strategic sourcing is complex and challenging – success requires more than fancy software purchases. How many of our sourcing events are run through the system? Paul Martyn.

Purchasing Skills 97

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 97

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” This reminded me of a prior post I wrote about the subject and I wondered if Pierre was writing about me. If so, in my (imperfect?)

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 100

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” This reminded me of a prior post I wrote about the subject and I wondered if Pierre was writing about me. If so, in my (imperfect?)

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 100

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Too often, organizations invested in solutions that offer little more than knee-jerk reactions, resulting in net losses. The good news is that the digitalization of the end-to-end supply chain is making the complex process of achieving agility over the long term much easier. while also managing extreme volatility ?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 268

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 268

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Upgrading not only the technology, but also the processes that the technology works in needed to be considered. So for now, I would implore logistics professionals to not only work on their own internal processes, but to additionally bring critical partners into a robust digital environment.

Price Reduction 130

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Sourcing Strategies 130

Precoro

JUNE 24, 2021

To seamlessly coordinate their purchasing processes. Therefore, we are proud and humbled to receive recognition as a leader in the G2 Grid for three categories in a row: Purchasing , Strategic Sourcing , Spend Management , and numerous other badges this summer. To reduce administrative expenses.

Procurement Analytics 64

Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Expense Reduction 64

EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Sourcing is one of the most important foundations of procurement—if you’re not able to find the right suppliers you need and source goods from them, procurement cannot occur, and the entire supply chain, in essence, crumbles apart. Before the Internet, sourcing was one of the most arduous and lengthy processes of procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 52

Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 5, 2015

More than a year ago, the Supply Chain Collaborator blog examined the trend toward crowd sourcing and wondered aloud whether an “Uber for commercial shipping” was imminent. In that post which you can re-read here , we took the position that it was highly unlikely to occur given the myriad impediments to effectively developing such a solution.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Shipping 60

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

In fact, the pandemic spurred enormous growth and expansion for Procurement, while helping uncover hidden weaknesses in procurement processes and procedures. Digital transformation will lead to the evolution and digitization of key procurement processes, from source-to-pay. Kunnummal said agility hinges on this essential task.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 130

ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The city of New York adjusting normally cumbersome processes to secure new sources of supply for unprecedented numbers of ventilators. Sprint’s strategic sourcing transformation, presents a great example, in multiple ways. The shift to cloud-based solutions has brought many benefits, but often more rigidity.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 130