European footwear retailer Deichmann SE digitalises procurement with Ivalua technology

Deichmann SE has selected Ivalua’s platform to digitalise source-to-pay (S2P) processes.

Founded over 100 years ago in Essen, Germany, where it is still headquartered, Deichmann SE is Europe’s largest shoe retailer. With over 49,000 employees and about 4,700 shops, it operates in 34 countries. In 2023, it generated gross revenue of 8.7 billion euros.

It opted for Ivalua’s unified spend management platform to achieve four key goals: Consolidate and streamline S2P operations; Increase automation and reduce manual efforts; Enhance transparency and gain access to powerful data and insights; Improve collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.

It will digitalise all core S2P processes including supplier risk and performance management, sourcing, contract management, eProcurement, and invoicing. Additionally, Deichmann will leverage Ivalua’s intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) capabilities and the Collaboration Plans module.

“We chose Ivalua as it provides us with the best solution to streamline our procurement operations, gain visibility into spend, and enhance collaboration with all stakeholders. These capabilities are essential for navigating market dynamics and taking indirect procurement to the next level of procurement excellence," says a Procurement Lead at Deichmann SE.

“With customer preferences shifting and increasingly frequent supply disruptions, building strong supplier relationships is more important than ever for international retailers. Equipped with the right tools, procurement can drive value, foster collaboration and achieve supply chain resilience,” says Dan Amzallag, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Ivalua. “We are delighted to partner with an industry leader like Deichmann to enable its digital transformation journey.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Digitalisation will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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