Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

The following is a 31-minute video of a 2011 lecture I gave at eWorld. 2011 eWorld Video THE EVOLUTION OF THE CFO VIEW Between 2011 and 2024 , CFOs’ views of procurement have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in the business environment, technology, and organizational priorities.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable. A resilient supply chain is one that can absorb shocks and continue functioning with minimal disruption.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

So argues Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight , a retail platform that uses AI analysis of consumer feedback to predict demand, determine pricing thresholds and model scenarios around, for example, differing tariff levels or supply chain bottlenecks. Combining them, you have two unmatched things coming together,” Petro says.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

integrates data with smart technology and automation to optimize production, supply chains, and create agility. The term was coined by three German physicians and business leaders and first presented to the public at the Hannover Messe, the worlds largest trade fair for industrial development, in 2011.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Smart Manufacturing & Smart Factories Smart Manufacturing refers to the use of advanced technologiessuch as AI, IoT, robotics, and data analyticsto optimize manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and enable real-time decision-making across the production lifecycle. The Future of Discrete Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 5.0

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Neil Southern, 2011).

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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