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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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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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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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

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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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Basic information like supplier location is imperative for analyzing geographical risk, and information on their position within the supply chain and interdependencies are necessary to assess the risk of a product’s supply chain. . Supplier discovery and diversification should be key tenets of supplier management plans moving forward.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2020

The fifth process to stop is the execution of supplier management processes that usually include the elongation of payment terms and the use of third-party service firms. Get close to your suppliers through supplier development programs and shorten payment terms to improve business continuity.

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Kodiak Hub

MARCH 26, 2025

In the Food & Beverage industry, managing suppliers is about more than just keeping ingredients flowing. That's where food supplier management software comes in. It's about ensuring quality, meeting compliance standards, avoiding supply chain hiccups, and staying ahead of increasingly complex regulations.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kodiak Hub

MARCH 11, 2025

This article explores what a supplier financial assessment entails, key components of financial analysis, step-by-step guidance on conducting assessments, and best practices to integrate financial risk evaluation into supplier management all aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience.

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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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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Information sharing through supplier collaboration supports effective inventory management and enables you to plan proactively while identifying risks such as shortages and delays. The ideal criteria for partner selection encompasses both pricing and non-pricing details to pinpoint suppliers that are aligned with your goals.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Inventory Management. Vendor Management. Customer / Supplier Management. Global Trade Management (GTM). Inbound Logistics. Logistics Process Reengineering. Payment Auditing / Processing. Shared Services. Technology Services. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Optimization.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

But to address this, organizations must learn to collaborate more effectively and build a strong foundation with suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity.”. The study identified a new approach to supplier management being taken by organizations post-pandemic.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

The UAE, a leader in government digitalization, continues to set new benchmarks by integrating AI-powered procurement solutions that streamline sourcing, supplier management, and contract execution. But what does the future hold for public procurement, and how can technology fine-tune the process to perfection?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A disruption in one function impacts all other functions across the supply chain, including supplier management, order management, transportation management, warehouse management, and demand management. Teams need a single source of the truth that creates a seamless workflow, enabling immediate action.

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ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

This will place a strain on diversity and supplier management teams within these organizations. . Specifically, Source-to-Pay solution providers are crucial partners to enable supplier diversity and customers should be trusting these partners to support their diversity initiatives. .

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QAD

JULY 21, 2022

QAD offers three specific capabilities to mitigate the bullwhip effect and achieve supply chain success: Integrated Supplier Management, Customer Management and Connected Supply Chain Management. Integrated Supplier Management. Getting to a More Adaptive Supply Chain.

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The Smart Software

JULY 1, 2024

Maximizing asset uptime and the reliability of physical infrastructure demands effective inventory management, spare parts forecasting, and supplier management.

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