Whitepapers

Procurement Solution - Make or Buy

The use of digital solutions—especially AI—holds significant promise: from streamlined business processes to competitive advantages. Procurement teams, together with their counterparts, IT or even digital transformation departments, are therefore faced with a critical and complex question: should they build a solution in-house (Make) or purchase an external one (Buy)?

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10 Strategic Levers in Procurement

10 Strategic Levers in Procurement: How to reduce costs, minimize risks and create value. The global manufacturing industry is facing unprecedented challenges: geopolitical tensions, rising cost pressures, and declining demand have created a complex and volatile business landscape. In the midst of these uncertainties, procurement plays a crucial, yet often overlooked role. In this context, the 'hidden champion' holds substantial potential for cost savings—particularly through strategic management of material costs.

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Procurement Maturity Check 2025

To unlock the full potential of their procurement function, organizations must first assess their current stage of maturity—understanding where they stand and how effectively digital technologies are already being utilized. This evaluation is crucial to identify areas for improvement and optimize procurement efficiency. This whitepaper will guide you through a self-assessment to help you determine where your procurement stands today and how to unlock its full potential.

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Donald Trump Returns to the White House: Implications for Global Supply Chains

With Donald Trump's return to the presidency, reactions are mixed. While certain business figures have expressed enthusiasm, economists are more cautious. Reflecting on his previous "America First" policies, which disrupted international supply chains and trade dynamics, experts anticipate that this administration could bring immediate and significant impacts to the global economy.

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Case Study TROX

As part of its sustainability strategy, TROX GmbH assesses its core suppliers for climate neutrality and optimizes its metrics across all 33 subsidiaries. The challenge was not only to create data transparency across multiple locations within a single system but also to derive actionable recommendations based on this data. Learn how this is achieved with the help of ivoflow in our white paper.

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Cost Savings in Procurement

How can you leverage market influences like raw material prices and energy costs in procurement? And how can you take advantage of exchange rate fluctuations? Our whitepaper reveals 5 levers you can use for cost savings in procurement.

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Blog

November 11, 2025

From Data to Value: How Procurement Can Drive Impact in Finance Language

In many organizations, Procurement is still fighting for a seat at the table. Data exists, dashboards exist – yet real insights often remain untapped. How can Procurement deliver true value, speak the language of Finance, and position itself as an indispensable partner?

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Blog

June 13, 2023

Big Data in Procurement

In today's digital age, data has become the lifeblood of industries, organizations, and societies. With the rapid advancement of technology and the exponential growth of information, we find ourselves amidst an era defined by the sheer magnitude and complexity of data.

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August 21, 2022

Survey: Challenges of Industrial Procurement Organizations

ivoflow surveyed experts and professionals in the manufacturing industry, with the intention of finding significant challenges, procurement organizations faced in 2022.

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