Kodiak Hub

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As supply chains become more complex and globally dispersed, Supplier Management has transformed from a basic operational task into a critical strategic function in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. But what exactly does Supplier Management involve? But what exactly does Supplier Management involve?

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

They also cover supplier managed inventory, quality collaboration, manufacturing line collaboration, and asset collaboration. SAP announced a new transportation collaboration solution that involved messaging not just between shippers and carriers but also three-way communication involving logistics service providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

They also cover supplier-managed inventory, quality collaboration, manufacturing line collaboration, and asset collaboration. SAP announced a new transportation collaboration solution that involved messaging not just between shippers and carriers but also three-way communication involving logistics service providers.

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ivalua

APRIL 25, 2023

“Ivalua provides us with greater transparency and data-driven insights which will allow us to improve our sourcing decisions and contract management, and also optimize supplier management”, said Niklas Selle, Digital transformation lead in Supply Chain at Aker BP. “We Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Get Ahead of ESG Concerns with Supplier Management Software Most businesses can’t expect to dictate suppliers’ material sourcing decisions, but they can choose to work with ethical suppliers who understand and support ESG compliance.

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QAD

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This builds a more effective and longer-term partnership that lowers inbound supply costs and improves supplier performance. In many cases, companies are relying on digital technology and supplier management software to transform relationships with suppliers. To find out more, please visit our website.

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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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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2021

The post IKEA x Capgemini x Ivalua – Why (carbon) net zero starts in procurement & how to incorporate sustainability elements into your supplier management process? Sounds interesting? Sign up HERE. appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

Why Choose Ivalua for AI-Powered Procurement Ivalua’s AI-enabled procurement platform is designed to help organizations improve data visibility, automate routine tasks, and make more informed decisions across sourcing, contracting, supplier management, invoicing, and payments. Can AI fully replace human roles in procurement?

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

This includes leveraging tools such as digital sourcing platforms, eprocurement software, contract lifecycle management (CLM), supplier management, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline procurement operations. Supplier management and performance tracking are more structured and proactive.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Procurement plays a critical role in managing supplier relationships—not just by executing purchases, but by shaping the long-term value those relationships deliver. At the enterprise level, this means developing structured supplier management programs that go beyond transactional buying.

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ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. Sign up for a demo and discover how Ivalua’s Spend and Supplier Management platform can elevate your operations today. Explore your potential ROI. million over three years.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Statistics show that 57% of companies consider their supplier management to be a competitive advantage. This is no surprise: supply chain management is essential to your business efficiency, as many operations depend on it. How to set up a Supplier Registration Form: Step 1: Click on "Suppliers and Items" in the left-side menu.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

S2P and Mitigating Effects of Inflation One way of mitigating these effects is through S2P solutions – providing visibility into a company’s spend data across all categories of spend and help identify opportunities for cost savings through better supplier management techniques.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is not limited to transactional information (number of purchase orders, number of catalog items, number of supplier invoices ) or legal/contractual requirements. Do you really know what your Suppliers do? How to Achieve Supply Chain Resilience and Agility post Covid-19.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

AI in Procurement: Enhancing Sourcing and Supplier Management Procurement has traditionally relied on human expertise, manual comparison of supplier options, and analysis of past performance. Lets examine critical domains, review implementation considerations, and discuss realistic expectations for adoption and outcomes.

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ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

2) Supplier Selection and Evaluation Procurement evaluates and qualifies suppliers, manages RFPs, and selects partners based on value, reliability, ESG alignment, and risk profile. Purchasing initiates contact with approved suppliers and may assist in collecting quotes or proposals under procurement’s direction.

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Scalability and Real-Time Insights: As your business expands, managing multiple vendors and locations can become increasingly complex. Kechie ERP integrated VRM systems scale with your business, ensuring that supplier management remains efficient.

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

One way procurement organizations can leverage technology to comply with the German Supply Chain Act is to leverage supplier management software. These tools are made to automate the processes that conduct due diligence and risk assessment, creating a more efficient way to manage the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 28, 2022

Suppliers must meet standards set by the customer or the customer’s industry and often must manage adherence to standards throughout the relationship. Registration is the first step in supplier management. It requires a standard list of information from any supplier wishing to provide goods or services.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Technology Advantage: 76% of manufacturing procurement leaders use supplier management software to optimize supplier relationships. Notably, procurement leaders with modernized sourcing technology are more than twice as likely to say the supply chain crisis will end sooner in 2022 versus later in 2023. .

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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.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function. 67% of respondents say it is limiting their ability to gain insights into spend and supplier management. Tom Reynolds / Robert Fretwell. 0207 436 0420.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Adding sourcing, quality and supplier management enables supply chain technology providers to create an agile and resilient supply chain for their customers through the entire lifecycle of a product.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Recently, on the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast , my co-host Jan Griffiths, a prior VP of Supply Chain at a major Tier 1, and I reflected on these dynamics as we discussed the critical importance of developing a collaborative yet rigorous approach to supplier management and performance.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools. That’s why it’s important to analyze spend and successfully define/execute sourcing and supplier management strategies across all spend.

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QAD

APRIL 8, 2025

Leveraging Technology for Tariff Adaptability Supply chain planning, production scheduling, ERP, supplier management, global trade compliance and other supply chain software solutions can cut costs and boost efficiencies to mitigate the impact of tariff fluctuations.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Author Jarrod McAdoo Director of Product Marketing Jarrod McAdoo brings over 26 years of procurement experience to Ivalua as a product expert for the Analytics & Insights, Supplier Management, Spend Analysis, and Environmental Impact Center Solutions.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

At AFFLINK , we've seen how automation transforms supplier management, helping businesses save time, improve efficiency, and build stronger supplier relationships. Automating supplier onboarding and management can set your business up for success.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

We hold them to sales-type KPIs and have bought in experienced account managers to train them. Hiring experienced supplier management staff really saved our business this year and although it was not cheap it paid itself back in spades. ” – Mike Skoropad, CEO, United Tires. Complacency is the enemy of innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Supplier Development. The management of supplier relationships is dependent on successful supplier development processes. Companies that outsource procurement and focus on transactional supplier management are less agile and struggle to be adaptable. Supply Chain Planning.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

In fact, our latest report of UK businesses, conducted with Vanson Bourne, found that two-thirds (66 per cent) of businesses are still reliant on paper-based, manual processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function.

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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.

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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is not limited to transactional information (number of purchase orders, number of catalog items, number of supplier invoices ) or legal/contractual requirements. Do you really know what your Suppliers do? Learn more about Ivalua’s Manufacturing Source-to-Pay Solution.

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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. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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