ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Future of Supplier Management is Here, and it’s Holistic. Leading, high-performing procurement organizations share one common trait–they consistently prioritize a holistic and integrated approach to Supplier Management. In fact, they go beyond simply supplier management, what they do is Supplier Engagement.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Complete Source to Pay cycle and Strategic Sourcing Guide An optimized Source-to-Pay (S2P) process helps businesses enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier collaboration. What is Source-to-Pay?

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ivalua

JANUARY 15, 2021

The solution will support Intalere’s Supplier Management, eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management and transactional procurement processes. We are excited to announce that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. has successfully deployed the Ivalua solution suite.

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QAD

APRIL 3, 2025

Supplier Management solutions have garnered significant recognition in the procurement industry for their innovative approach and substantial business benefits. One of the most transformative tools in this regard includes, digital sourcing or also referred to as, e-sourcing applications.

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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. Indirect Supplier Management in Three Industries appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

Indeed, some preparation is necessary before this innovation event: fifty new suppliers were sourced and only ten were selected for speed dating. Third, they have an annual two-day innovation workshop which mixes stakeholders from Urgo as well as direct suppliers and even tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers. Let’s get started!

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. It is called strategic because it replaces traditional ad hoc approaches to sourcing, which were almost entirely focused on cost savings, item by item.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)? The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. Building a secret recipe for smooth supplier management requires a foundation, which you can build upon, experiment with, and eventually make your very own.

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QAD

JUNE 17, 2021

Integrated Supplier Management is a must – manufacturers are still dealing with the effects of the global chip shortage, the Suez Canal blockage, changing trade policies and other global supply and demand disruptions. That is why we developed the Integrated Supplier Management diagnostic tool.

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QAD

MAY 1, 2025

In todays complex and often volatile global environment, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to cut sourcing costs while navigating geopolitical instability, inflation, tariffs and talent shortages. The truth is, sourcing smarter isnt just about softwareits about strategy, support, and best practices.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

A comprehensive Source-to-Pay platform is a critical component of an organization’s IT environment. Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ What is Source-to-Pay? Sourcing: Where Procurement often creates value first.

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QAD

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a result, it’s difficult to discover qualified suppliers, effectively collaborate with suppliers and quickly respond to unexpected supply events. Collaborative processes transform a typical transaction-based association with suppliers into two-way access and mutually beneficial relationships.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. Who Should Prioritize an S2P Digital Transformation?

Sourcing Strategies 52

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. Reviewing pandemic responses and strategies, some CPOs and Procurement teams managed a bit better than their peers as uncertainty and change mounted.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

This sounds simple enough, but we all know it’s a very complex issue and that’s partially because ESG concerns touch every part of the value chain, from the field or mine where raw materials are sourced to the packaging and transport modes used to bring your finished product to market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

True resiliency is achieved when supply chain leaders can predict issues and dynamically respond – from sourcing and manufacturing to final delivery – with agile solutions. This is where visibility to suppliers and new souring options becomes critical. If resiliency is already in your company’s DNA, stress test your processes.

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Supplier management is the term used to describe the processes of selecting and managing suppliers or vendors. Getting the best performance from your suppliers, while also ensuring you’re contributing towards a stable long-term relationship, can pay off in meaningful ways. Segment your suppliers.

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QAD

JULY 13, 2021

I caught up with a former colleague recently to discuss her procurement project which comprised a year-long strategic sourcing engagement. Although she and her team had delivered on a number of procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, she was uncertain where efforts on the supply base should focus next. What’s Next?

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Kodiak Hub

MAY 22, 2025

Strategic sourcing is more than a buzzwordits a sourcing strategy that can transform how organizations purchase goods and services. If youre involved in procurement or supply chain management, youve likely heard the term tossed around. But what is strategic sourcing, really, and why should you care? Lets dive in.

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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.

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

Innovations focus on supporting smarter and faster decisions around supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives, improving the capture and recognition of savings, increasing accounts payable automation and ensuring accessibility for all.

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QAD

APRIL 22, 2021

Recent business turbulence has increased the awareness among manufacturers for improved communication and collaboration with suppliers. This is certainly true in the area of strategic sourcing where procurement teams rely heavily on manually intensive efforts to identify and select suppliers.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. See you soon!

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. Asian Paints conceptualized a technology solution using Ivalua’s Supplier Information Management , Sourcing and Contract Management solutions to streamline the end-to-end contract management and sourcing processes. .

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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.

Sourcing Strategies 98

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

By implementing effective supply chain management systems and partnering with suppliers who share their values, procurement teams can position their companies as leaders in responsible sourcing and supply chain management. Further, it is essential that supplier management and data is holistic (i.e.,

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Redwood City, CA, July 12, 2022 – Manufacturers are working to accelerate digitization initiatives to manage supply chain disruptions in 2022 and beyond, according to an original survey commissioned by Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

By maximizing resource utilization and implementing careful procurement management, the government can source the best goods and services at the most competitive prices. However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools.

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ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

Just in the limited discussion above, we noted NMSDC, CAMSC, and Supply Nation as sources of data and certifications, and there are many more. As more and more countries implement diversity programs, these unique certifications and data sources will increase exponentially. Ethical Spend Toolset.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Procurement technology can also help businesses improve supplier relationships and enhance communication between buyers and suppliers. Digital transformation will lead to the evolution and digitization of key procurement processes, from source-to-pay. Create speed and transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” Any final thoughts?

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Understanding their distinction can help you ensure the coordination between the responsible teams and adopt the right strategies for improving both sourcing and procurement. Creates vendor and supplier relations.

Optimal Sourcing 97

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

A focus in 2020 was on helping organizations better manage their Covid-19 response, when resilience and rapid value became top priorities for many, and prepare for restoring growth. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of companies to their sub-tier suppliers so this innovation greatly improves resilience planning.

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QAD

APRIL 8, 2025

Shift in Supplier Dynamics: Companies may seek alternative sourcing options to mitigate cost increases. Compare sourcing alternatives and production schedules in real-time. A sudden tariff increase from a key supplier nation threatens to raise costs significantly.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

The advancements in analytics–open-source, cloud, internet-of-things (IOT), and cognitive computing–are very promising. The design of transportation and supplier networks. Successful network design strategies are holistic crossing the boundaries of source, make and deliver. Supplier Development.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible. Following widely-known standards keeps your vendor options open so you’re not locked into sourcing from a small pool of specialty suppliers that can negatively impact time to market.

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Managing Multiple Locations Many businesses deal with vendors that have multiple locations. Whether you’re sourcing from different warehouses or shipping to various branches, VRM tools help track and manage vendors across multiple locations.

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