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Why is an agent-based model within a metaprise framework better for procurement than an equation-based Intake and orchestration model?

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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. Complex, multi-tiered supply chains Superior (e.g.,

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Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance

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By selecting and developing the right suppliers and establishing streamlined, transparent communication with them, manufacturers gain the agility and resilience to respond to customer demands, rise to the top, and navigate disruptions more easily. That makes agility a foundational part of your manufacturing strategy.

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Spend Matters’ narrows their attention to these 11 providers that offer source-to-pay (S2P) implementation services – Why?

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Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part 7) Are you chasing solutions or solving problems? Analysis of Expertise Jon Hansen: Hansen is the originator of the Metaprise concept, agent-based modeling, and strand commonality, first introduced in 1998 during his DND procurement optimization work. Their supply chain expertise (e.g.,

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How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chain Strategy in the Face of Tariff Volatility

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If you asked those same leaders what they wished they had in place and are now investing in heavily, the answer would be “supply chain analytics.” Companies that took 2020 seriously and invested in their data are now leading their industries in AI. Enter 2025, and we’re facing another major supply chain challenge.

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First, There Was The Ariba Interviews, Now There Is The Pierre Mitchell Interview (Sort Of*)

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Pierre Mitchells Profile: Leads procurement research at Spend Matters, with 30 years of experience in supply chain and digital transformation, per Spend Matters (2022). Advocates for clean data as critical for agility and resilience, per Tealbook (2021), and coined guided buying, focusing on tech-enabled processes, per LinkedIn.

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The Future of Trucking: Change, Wins and Best Practices

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At Optimal Dynamics’ recent Transportation Leadership Strategy Session, 25 industry peers gathered to exchange perspectives on how we’re all adapting to these pressures. One theme was clear: Transformation is underway, and those who lean into it will be better positioned for what’s next.

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FedEx bumps up fuel surcharge rates

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Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. FedEx has made frequent tweaks to its fuel surcharge calculations since 2024. Please let us know if you have feedback. By Kelly Stroh • Oct.