QAD

AUGUST 31, 2021

During our virtual Tomorrow Thought Stream in May, which focused on suppliers and supply chain challenges, root causes and the latest best practices for addressing them , QAD introduced the Integrated Supplier Management Diagnostic tool. Insights from the Integrated Supplier Management Diagnostic.

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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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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

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

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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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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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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QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As a result, improved integration and connectivity between manufacturers and suppliers is increasingly important to avoid premium freight costs, missed shipments and subpar supplier relationships. . Manufacturers require integrated supplier management to ensure the timely flow of goods and information.

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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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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 8, 2024

Traditionally, purchasing and supply management (PSM) has strongly relied on data management, as procurement managers need to dispose of, clean, and update data of different natures to compare suppliers’ performance,…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2023

HICX’s recent Voice of the Supplier survey, revealed that 61% of suppliers serving multi-billion-dollar manufacturers, find it difficult to do their best work for their most important customer.

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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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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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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

MARCH 17, 2020

Using a separate, specialist supplier management platform, which is designed to integrate with both ERP and P2P systems, resolves these conflicts and allows you to be the owner of the master record for each supplier, therefore solving this problem. Why does this matter?

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Claritum

JULY 31, 2018

This article focuses on effective supplier management. The five pillars of effective supplier management covered in this article are: Supplier Information Management. Supplier Lifecycle Management. 3 Supplier Performance Management. Claritum Article - Procurement Blog.

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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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ivalua

MAY 26, 2022

The post Gaining Competitive Advantage via Holistic Supplier Management 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 18, 2022

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

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