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Enterprise Spend Analysis: How to Reduce Cost and Risk

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If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. Spend analysis is often the entry point. That’s because procurement professionals like you are under constant pressure to cut costs, reduce risk, and deliver data-backed insights to the business.

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Rare Earth Rage: China’s Magnet Grip is the Supply Chain Nightmare We Ignored

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How Workflow Automation Solves Supply Chain Contract Problems

All Things Supply Chain

Contract management might not be the flashiest part of your supply chain operations, but it is likely costing you more than you think.

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Ironclad: Vendor Analysis — Contract lifecycle management solution overview, roadmap, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Ironclad and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. The provider offers end-to-end CLM capabilities on a no-code platform. Ironclad targets large enterprise customers in a variety of industries and its CLM capabilities cover both standard (repository-based/renewals) and advanced use cases such as AI-based risk management and redlining.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Watch: Are Tariffs Creating Supply Chain Havoc?

Supply Chain Brain

Risk management using artificial intelligence can identify and mitigate tariff exposures across multi-tier supply chains, says Kit Conklin, global head of risk and compliance at Exiger.

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SAP retools its cloud-based ERP to ease migrations

Supply Chain Dive

The software vendor aims to simplify the shift from on-premises systems with line-of-business bundles for supply chain, procurement, finance, HR and CX.

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6 Ways Warehouse Design Can Optimize Distribution Efficiency!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe 7 Things to Consider When Looking for a Business Warehouse Optimizing distribution efficiency through strategic warehouse design can transform your operations. With smart layouts and forward-thinking, warehouses can handle more inventory and reduce bottlenecks. So, let’s dive into six ways that warehouse design can maximize your space. 1. Intelligent Layout Planning Enhances the Workflow Smart warehouse layout planning will transform your distribution efficiency.

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Peak Season Readiness for High-Stakes Supply Chains: A Strategy-First Approach

Supply Chain Brain

For supply chain executives managing complex, high-investment supply chain environments, peak season isn’t just busy—it’s business-critical. This webinar is built for executives responsible for $10M+ initiatives who need to ensure that their facilities, labor, systems, and partners are aligned well in advance of volume surges.

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DHL Express Canada strike begins, union warns of delivery risks

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Procurement vs Purchasing: Key Differences, Workflows, and Enterprise Risks

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Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. Understanding these differences is essential for businesses that want to optimize operational efficiency and safeguard against costly errors.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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From silos to strategy — Aligning Finance and Procurement for competitive cash flow management and liquidity (free download)

Spend Matters

Most companies still manage cash flow as a finance-only function — balancing payables, forecasting liquidity and managing capital costs. But what’s often missing is a full view of what’s driving those cash flows earlier in the process: purchase requests, supplier terms, invoice exceptions and early-payment strategies. That’s where procurement comes in — or rather, should come in.

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How to Find the Right Electronic Components Distributor!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In the world of electronics, the importance of selecting the right electronic components distributor cannot be overstated. Whether you are an individual electronics hobbyist, a small startup, or a large-scale manufacturer, the quality and reliability of the components you use can make or break your project.

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Five of the Worst Oil Spills in Maritime History

All Things Supply Chain

Another shipwreck. Another oil spill. This time off India’s coast, where a cargo vessel leaked hundreds of tons of fuel near Kerala, dragging toxic chemicals into fragile marine zones.

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Watch: The Latest Megatrends in Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

Agentic artificial intelligence, geopolitical uncertainties and energy acquisition are the three biggest issues facing supply chain procurement professionals, says Ryan Polk, senior director analyst at Gartner.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Bezos? Jeff Bezos? What does he have to do with anything related to procurement and supply chain?

Procurement Insights

Why did I write the following post: It is time to send Jeff Bezos an invoice! Well, let’s ask Generative AI through the intelligent filtering of the RAM 2025 4-Model Assessment Tool. MODEL 1 Jon W. Hansen’s early concepts—especially his 1998 frameworks involving agent-based modeling , the Metaprise , time-zone polling , and advanced self-learning algorithms —share fundamental DNA with the adaptive, decentralized, and data-rich supply chain models later refined and scaled by Jeff Bezos at A

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UPS surcharge updates impact fuel fees, bulky packages and more

Supply Chain Dive

The changes could bring added complexity and higher costs for parcel shippers, but tweaks to packaging and inventory placement can help limit their effects.

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Who Uses ITAM (IT Asset Management) and Why?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Are Ghost Assets Haunting Your Inventory Control? In today’s tech-driven world, managing IT assets effectively is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But who uses IT asset management (ITAM), and why does it play such a pivotal role across various industries? This comprehensive guide will break down who benefits from ITAM and how it helps organizations streamline their operations.

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3 Tips to Stay Ahead of Tariffs for Holiday Procurement Planning This Year

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Summer is almost upon us, which means it’s time for procurement professionals to start planning for the holiday season. With global tariffs continuing to shift, it’s smart to get a head start on end-of-year planning and know what your options are when it comes to sourcing and shipping. Here are three tips for making sure this holiday season runs smoothly.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Dollars Delayed, Suppliers Dismayed: The True Cost of Late Payments

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Taking Practical ProcureTech Implementations Beyond Gartner’s Graphics

Procurement Insights

The Department of National Defence (DND) case study from Hansen’s blog post significantly validates and strengthens the projected impact of Hansen’s agent-based metaprise model on Gartner graphics outcomes, providing concrete evidence that supports upgrading the estimated success rates from 40-50% to 50-60% improvement in ProcureTech implementation success.

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Tariffs squeeze off-price retailers more than expected

Supply Chain Dive

The major players likely have greater exposure to import levies than previously thought, though their value proposition remains an advantage.

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6 Essential Tips for Streamlining Logistics Processes!

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Subscribe 5 Ways to Improve Logistics Management! (Infographic) In today’s fast-paced logistics world, efficiency is key. Whether you’re dealing with last-mile delivery or embracing cutting-edge tech like AI and IoT, mastering your processes makes a difference. Want to stay ahead? Explore these six practical tips for streamlining logistics processes and operations that focus on smart decisions and strategic actions.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Where in the World is Arkestro? It’s Event Season 2025!

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Resources / Blog / Where in the World is Arkestro? It’s Event Season 2025! Where in the World is Arkestro? It’s Event Season 2025! Spring and summer mark a season of innovation, connection, and momentum in procurement, as well as some of the industry’s biggest annual events. This year, Arkestro is right in the mix of it all — traveling, sponsoring, and speaking at key conferences and events across industries and continents.

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J.B. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico

Supply Chain Brain

Joint effort expands availability of intermodal transport to Mexico-based businesses.

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What percentage of successful ProcureTech intiatives are actually reported versus failed initiatives and why?

Procurement Insights

Today’s post is inspired by a comment in another LinkedIn discussion stream that touches on a topic that is rarely covered. So, what do the Procurement Insights archives have to say about the under-reporting of ProcureTech client successes? After a preliminary RAM 2025 4-Model run – emphasis on preliminary , here are the results: While there is no universally agreed-upon exact percentage, industry evidence and expert consensus suggest that only a small fraction of successful ProcureT

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Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities

Supply Chain Dive

Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Appraising the Increase in Demand for Global PPE!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Mask Supply Chain! While the global market for personal protective equipment (PPE) has always been deceptively large, it has recently seen accelerated growth that has been forecast to continue over the course of the next six years. More specifically, the PPE sector is expected to peak at a value of $118.8 billion by the year 2028, with this highlighting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.

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How Can Procurement Teams Tackle Tariff Challenges? Find Out in This Webinar

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Resources / Blog / How Can Procurement Teams Tackle Tariff Challenges? Find Out in This Webinar How Can Procurement Teams Tackle Tariff Challenges? Find Out in This Webinar Procurement industry experts came together recently to take part in Arkestro’s latest webinar, “Predictive Procurement as a Scaling Strategy: Case Studies from Successful Enterprise Transformations,” to explore how predictive procurement is driving large-scale change across enterprises.

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China’s Carmakers to Pay Suppliers on Time as Price War Curb

Supply Chain Brain

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At Who Should We Point The Finger Regarding ProcureTech Implementation Success Or Failure?

Procurement Insights

Based on industry benchmarks, case studies, and implementation performance data, the percentage-based contribution to ProcureTech initiative success by internal roles at the solution provider can be reasonably estimated as follows: Responsibility Breakdown for ProcureTech Initiative Success Role Estimated Contribution (%) Explanation Implementation Team 40% Their ability to configure, train, and go live determines real success; the most critical touchpoint.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.