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How is outsourcing impacting IT investments in the pharma supply chain?

The Network Effect

Supply-chain visibility is an important if not essential enabler for the more advanced outsourcing approaches; therefore, IT investments and outsourcing must be considered simultaneously.

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Procurement industry conferences, trade wars and Black Swan events – 2025 to 2030

Procurement Insights

20112015: Rising Professionalization Events like Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo and World Procurement Congress (nearing its 21st year by 2025) gained traction. ERP systems) and supply chain visibility needs. 2012 | 5 2013 | 5.5 Economic recovery post-2008 spurred interest, though data is anecdotal.

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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

Implementing tracking technologies such as barcodes, RFID, and blockchain provides granular data that enhances both forecasting capabilities and overall supply chain visibility. However, sophisticated forecasting must be coupled with flexible planning.

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Procurement In My Lifetime: A Timeline Of Understanding (1959 to 2024)

Procurement Insights

Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.