2007 Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency 
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2024
I have gone through the Procurement Insights archive of 2,410 posts from 2007 to today to provide what I believe will be a unique context explaining the evolution of predictions over the past couple of decades. There are between 2 and 4 links covering the period 2007 to 2024.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 17, 2025
While Hansen’s models are not yet mainstream, they are critical for organizations targeting 25–35% higher ROI through agility and human-AI collaboration. The future likely involves hybrid adoption, blending Hansen’s process-centric agility with Gartner’s structural rigor.
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Procurement Insights
JULY 2, 2025
Paul Nilsen, Purchasing Manager – Willis North America, New York, NY ** ** (NOTE: Yes, I do keep track of all the professionals who have interacted with Procurement Insights since the blog was launched in May 2007, as it provides a glimpse into how our industry has progressed over these many years.) FROM CANDY.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 22, 2025
White Paper: Projected Adoption of Hansen Fit Technologies (2025–2075) Abstract This white paper outlines the projected adoption trajectories and anticipated impacts of Hansen’s Metaprise, agent-based automation, and strand commonality models in procurement and supply chains.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 24, 2025
Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred. Check out the Procurement KPI Dashboard now!
Procurement Insights
APRIL 8, 2025
MODEL #2 An agent-based model within a metaprise framework outperforms traditional equation-based intake and orchestration models in procurement because it better addresses the complexity, unpredictability, and multi-stakeholder nature of modern supply chains. Focused on efficiency, not innovation; maintains status quo.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 15, 2025
Cited as a success in Procurement Insights (2007-2014), it embodied Hansens agent-based approach, likely a precursor to the Metaprise model, prioritizing the shared relationship between human agent experience and expertise and technology-based AI agents. DNDs success (2007) reflects Hansens user focus, cutting 50-70% failure rates.
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