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Liam Bast, software developer at ivoflow

September 10, 2024

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Programming with Elixir: Liam's job as a backend developer

Liam was one of the first software developers to join ivoflow. He gained experience in software development in a working student job after completing his studies at the University of Koblenz. In June 2021, he joined ivoflow as a backend expert for the “Elixir” software language. Elixir is a rather rare language in the field of software development. Liam found it all the more appealing to be able to work with it.

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August 2, 2024

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This is what you should consider when implementing procurement software

Cost transparency, user-friendliness, and integration into existing systems: These are the common requirements for procurement software. However, the requirement catalog for modern software solutions in strategic procurement is significantly more complex. After all, procurement organizations and processes are becoming increasingly complex. But what aspects—beyond return on investment & co.—are also important in a software solution? Through conversations with prospects and new customers, we have gained many insights and summarized what you should consider when implementing procurement software.

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Dana works as backend developer at ivoflow

July 24, 2024

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Backend Developer of a Procurement Software: Dana's Journey with ivoflow

With personnel number 01, Dana was the very first employee at ivoflow. She joined as a working student in October 2020 and has been on board full-time since 2022. For Dana, software development is more than just 0 and 1. Over the past 4 years, she has learned a lot about procurement and developed one of the main modules in the software: the Cost Savings Toolbox. Here, the 28-year-old talks about savings potential, currencies and what she likes about ivoflow.

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June 18, 2024

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Adrian's job in the software industry

In the world of software development, there are developers and then there is Adrian. As Head of Customer Projects at ivoflow, the 28-year-old is responsible for ensuring that customers can use the software successfully. Complex algorithms, huge spreadsheets, or demanding code – Adrian doesn't shy away from any problem. As one of the first employees at ivoflow, he knows the product like the back of his hand and is passionate about the start-up's vision. We asked him about his area of responsibility in software development.

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Daniel Demuth und Nicolas Neubauer, die beiden Gründer von ivoflow, auf einer Treppe.

June 3, 2024

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A software from procurement for procurement: interview with our founders

Nicolas Neubauer and Daniel Demuth are the founders of ivoflow. The two first met about ten years ago while working in strategic procurement at their previous employer in the automotive supplier industry. Frustrated by the complex requirements of procurement on the one hand and the lack of a helpful digital solution on the other, they decided to take matters into their own hands – and founded ivoflow.

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Geschäftsleute, die an einem Tisch sitzen und ein Meeting abhalten

May 22, 2024

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Digitization in procurement: these are the most common reservations when introducing new software

There are many reasons for the slower development towards digitization in procurement. Concerns and reservations about a new solution are slowing down the decision-making process. Even the upstream decision for or against software in general is difficult for companies. Especially in procurement the question of software should be approached more openly. After all, procurement – as a hidden champion – can make a decisive contribution to the company's success with its numerous levers.

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So können digitale Tools den Fokus eines strategischen Einkäufers neu ausrichten

March 26, 2024

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How can digital tools realign the focus of a strategic buyer?

Companies are now faced with the challenge of realigning the focus of their procurement organizations: away from operational processors and towards strategic drivers of business success. Nicolas Neubauer, co-founder of ivoflow, explained in his presentation at the Purchasing Summit of Mann + Hummel.

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March 19, 2024

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Procurement in the era of uncertainties: How digitalization can help overcome current challenges

‍To what extent can digitalization support procurement teams in identifying and driving new cost savings to increase competitiveness in volatile markets?

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The Voltaira Group, an eMobility supplier based in Pfullingen, has presented a joint use case at Automotive Masterminds together with the software company ivoflow. The presentation entitled "Catalyzing Change: A proactive approach to procurement transformation with integrated data solutions" gave the expert audience an insight into the Voltaira Group's initial situation, the requirements for a software solution for strategic procurement and the results that the use of ivoflow's software ultimately achieved. The hybrid conference took place from March 5 to6 in Berlin and brought together decision-makers and industry experts from the automotive sector.

March 11, 2024

Press

ivoflow and Voltaira: Transforming procurement with integrated data solutions

The Voltaira Group, an eMobility supplier based in Pfullingen, has presented a joint use case at Automotive Masterminds together with the software company ivoflow.

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December 13, 2023

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ivoflow named one of 100 pioneering digital procurement solutions

Announced at its annual PIONEERS event, ProcureTech revealed the 2023 ProcureTech100, this year's cohort of pioneering digital procurement solutions.

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