While some market research reports capture a snapshot in time, others play a long game, watching priorities shift over a decade or more. Those annual reports can often capture more nuanced trends, providing actionable insight that executives can use to position themselves, their teams, and their companies as leaders in an incredibly competitive marketplace. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Philip Ideson is joined by Andrew Bartolini, Founder and Chief Research Officer at Ardent Partners, and Vishal Patel, Vice President of Product Marketing at Ivalua. They share their pe ..read more

In late 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT set the world’s imagination on fire. The possibilities of generative AI seemed endless, but at some point the work of applying this new technology had to begin. Companies of all sizes and across industries started experimenting with all kinds of generative AI use cases. Which of them will stand the test of time - and how will procurement be affected?   In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly Barner is joined by Pascal Bensoussan, Chief Product Officer at Ivalua, to talk about applied generative AI and how procurement teams can start preparing ..read more

While the work to reduce emissions is not simple, it is absolutely critical for organizations worldwide. Fortunately for them, procurement’s core skills - multi-tasking, resilience, and an emphasis on taking action - are precisely what is needed to lay the foundation for a more sustainable future.  In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly Barner is joined by Thomas Udesen, Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer and Co-Founder of The Sustainable Procurement Pledge, as well as Oliver Hurrey, Lead of the Champions Program.  Thomas and Oliver talk about their experience working ..read more

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about experiences and challenges, bringing everyone together for the sake of driving needed change. But it is also an opportunity to recognize, to celebrate, and reflect on the progress that has been made, in some cases, one connection at a time. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly Barner is joined by Laura Smith, Vice President Sales North America at Ivalua, and Katie McEwan, The Procurement Girl, for an open and honest conversation about what it means to be a woman in procurement as the world marks Internationa ..read more

In 1685, two armies led an armed rebellion against King James II of England. Their goal was no less than to remove him from power. In the final battle, 3,600 Government soldiers faced off against 4,000 soldiers led by the Duke of Monmouth. Despite being outnumbered, the Government army took the day. What was it that allowed King James II and the Government soldiers to triumph? Their strategic procurement capabilities. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly Barner is joined by Stephen Carter, Director of Product Marketing at Ivalua and a noted historian specializing in the life ..read more

A few years ago, Ivalua was trying to invest in the procurement community. They realized that whenever procurement professionals talk about their work, they genuinely enjoy what they do and they take pride in their work.  The team started asking procurement professionals they met one simple question: Why do YOU love procurement? The rest is history.  In this inaugural episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly Barner speaks with Vishal Patel, Vice President of Product Marketing at Ivalua, to discuss what this podcast will be about. Vishal's answers set the stage for what listener ..read more