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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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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Taulia

JULY 21, 2022

That makes the performance of suppliers in your supply chain a large factor in optimizing the effectiveness of your broader operational strategy. For businesses in highly competitive environments, an optimized supplier management process that prioritizes supplier performance can mean the difference between success and failure.

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ProcurePort

MAY 11, 2023

Supplier Management Software: Supplier Risk: Effective supplier management is critical to the success of any business. As organizations grow, managing a growing number of suppliers can become increasingly complex.

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

The post Supplier Motivation, A Key Component of Supplier Management appeared first on Ivalua. All these are smart and actionable ideas which can easily be replicated into any large enterprise. Let’s get started!

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ProcurePort

MAY 31, 2023

Effective supplier management is crucial for businesses to maintain smooth operations in their supply chain and drive growth. However, the process of onboarding new suppliers, gathering their information, and managing supplier data can be time-consuming and prone to errors when done manually.

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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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Jaggaer

MARCH 2, 2020

This is an issue we discuss at some length in our recently published white paper, Holistic Supplier Management: Orchestrating the Procurement Function for Maximum Benefit. It is not the level of spend or the tier level of a supplier that makes it strategic to your business.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 17, 2021

Are you looking for a resilient supplier management model that will allow you to reduce supply chain disruptions? The post Supplier Management Model: Avoid Supply Chain Disruptions appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. You’re not alone. The supply chain disruption […].

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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

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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Requis

AUGUST 2, 2023

Users can leverage our API and App Store to banish data silos , increase visibility into sales cycles and procurement projects, and improve communication between teams throughout the business. The post Connect Your Technology Solutions Within Requis’ App Store for Enhanced Procurement & Supplier Management Capabilities appeared first on Requis. (..)

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 3, 2020

What Is Strategic Supplier Management? Perhaps one of the toughest tasks of all in the entire supply chain and procurement process is mitigating the human factor and evaluating the relationships you have with your suppliers and strategic partners. Strategic Supplier Management: Who Are Strategic Suppliers?

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Precoro

MAY 27, 2021

For anyone responsible for procurement in an organisation, supplier management is an inevitable area of responsibility. By building an excellent Supplier Management Process, a successful company can mitigate those risks and ensure that their supply chain is undisrupted and meets the KPI's.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Apple has long been known as a leader in supply chain management with Gartner consistently ranking them number one in its annual report identifying the Top 25 Supply Chain Leaders. So what then would you argue has been Apple’s greatest impact in terms of sourcing and supplier management? The answer may surprise you.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

So if you’re wondering, “What is supply chain management and why it is important?,” it’s imperative to manage every link in the supply chain, particularly your supplier relationships. Supply Chain Management Cloud Software: Long-Term Relationships.

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ProcurePort

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The post 5 Types of Supplier Management Tools That Make Life Easier appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. That’s why many have turned to procurement software industry-leaders like ProcurePort for solutions that make life easier. Top of the list has been […].

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Given that sourcing and supplier management teams are responsible for building and maintaining supplier relations, they also have the opportunity to drive innovation. Through strong supplier management, you hold a key to helping your company tap into a much larger brain trust that extends beyond their own walls.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which got me to thinking… If you are a manufacturer, what supplier management practices might you eliminate if you had a clean slate? Here are some to consider: Segmenting suppliers by spend – By segmenting on total spend, and only focusing on those who you are spending the most with, glaring gaps open up.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Building strong resilient supply chains will require a conscious development of collaborative supplier relationships to actively drive transformation. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed how little organizations knew about their supply chains.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 6, 2019

“The objective of supplier management is to ensure that all contracts with suppliers support the needs of the business.” At first glance, supplier management seems like an easy thing to sum up. What is supplier management? agree legal contracts between your organisation and its suppliers.

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HICX Solutions

MAY 23, 2019

Here at HICX we are championing the importance and value of evolved supplier management. Evolved supplier management focuses on moving beyond mere strategic sourcing and category management, and instead encouraging organisations to think differently about how they work with their suppliers.

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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 26, 2022

The post Gaining Competitive Advantage via Holistic Supplier Management appeared first on Ivalua.

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. This is not easy given the current volatility in supply markets.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 27, 2023

With increased globalization and businesses relying on a vast network of suppliers for their products and services, the efficiency of supplier relationships can make or break a company’s success. This is where Supplier Management Software (SMS) comes into play.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

The post Holistic Supplier Management is Key to Business Success appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 23, 2022

The post Why Holistic Supplier Management is More Important than Ever Before appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supplier Management 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The post Evolving Supplier Management for Public Procurement appeared first on Ivalua.

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Kodiak Hub

JUNE 21, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficient supplier management plays a crucial role in ensuring operational success and maintaining a competitive edge. However, managing suppliers and extracting relevant information from multiple disjointed systems can be a time-consuming and error-prone task.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The post Supplier Management Demo appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

In fact, a recent study from Forrester Consulting commissioned by Ivalua identified only 13% of businesses as leaders when it comes to supplier management, defined by Forrester as having formal programs that are broadly applied across the supply base. Business leaders must adopt a new, holistic approach to supplier management.

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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

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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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The post Imerys selects Ivalua to improve its supplier management processes and support its global purchasing digital transformation roadmap appeared first on Ivalua. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.

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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

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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