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2023 Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 21, 2025
While flashy consumer-facing products like social apps garner much attention, innovation in less glamorous areas like supply chain management is equally responsible for propelling startups to unicorn status. Leveraging emerging technologies gives startups supply chain advantages that legacy players cannot match.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 16, 2025
The Resilient Supply Chain! Supply chains are believed to be the backbone of your business operations. Supply chain disruptions are unpredictable but can be controlled. There’s no supply chain immune to the disruptions. Technology advocates for automation of the supply chain processes.
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Procurement Insights
JULY 2, 2025
The 2007 article is a worthwhile read as it demonstrates the potential repercussions of excluding supply chain personnel in the early planning stages of an organization’s M&A strategy.) If it did, then 85% of all e-procurement and supply chain initiatives would not fail. SCADA in energy or Epic in healthcare).
Procurement Insights
JUNE 7, 2025
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 Amazon. MODEL 2 Jon W.
Spend Matters
JUNE 26, 2025
This year’s findings present a picture among ‘Digital Masters’ of a decisive upswing in investment in procurement technology to the tune of 20% of their budget – nearly twice that of 2023.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 17, 2025
Yet the complex supply chains behind those therapies are increasingly vulnerable. A System Under Strain The fragility of the medication supply chain isn’t theoretical; it’s happening in real time. billion in clinics in 2023, with continued increases projected. In a 2022 ASHP survey, 99.7% drug spending reached $37.1
ivalua
MAY 30, 2025
As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. Businesses are moving and changing at an incredibly rapid pace, and supply chains are becoming increasingly complex. billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.1%.
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ivalua
MAY 30, 2025
As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. Businesses are moving and changing at an incredibly rapid pace, and supply chains are becoming increasingly complex. billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.1%.
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SCMDOJO
JANUARY 19, 2025
We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. trillion in 2023* , and we could see a growth rate of 18.9% Grown from the concept of the e-commerce supply chain – end-to-end process from product sourcing through delivery, it has become the determining factor in a business advantage.
Planergy
MAY 8, 2025
5] Finance Leaders Are Collaborating More Closely with Procurement: Nearly 48% of CFOs are leveraging procurement data to support broader financial strategies, from fraud detection to cost optimization. [1] 4] Organizations are not just saving time; theyre also reducing errors, improving approval cycles, and increasing compliance.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
As supply chains become more complex and globalized, many companies find it beneficial to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle some or all of their transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment needs. Flexibility and Scalability Supply chains must be agile and able to scale to meet changing demands.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 15, 2025
Equipment spending must reduce costs immediately while ensuring lasting returns. These components also reduce strain on other equipment, limiting wear and lowering the risk of premature failures. In 2023, U.S. This translates to an annual energy cost of $5,159 per person, marking a 30% increase from 2021.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 15, 2025
Intake and Orchestration Model: Core Idea: Promoted by vendors like Zip, GEP, and ORO Labs (2023-2025), this model uses centralized intake portals (forms, AI chatbots) and orchestration engines to streamline requests and integrate systems (ERP, sourcing) via automation and AI, aiming for enterprise efficiency. .
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Spend Matters
APRIL 30, 2025
The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. In a landscape shaped by inflation, supply chain fragility, regulatory pressure and digital transformation, orchestration is more than a buzzword.
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Procurement Insights
MAY 21, 2025
QUESTION 1: How does Hansen’s Metaprise Model address the following CPO concerns: Budget Constraints, Process and System Alignment, Technology Gaps, Challenging Market Dynamics, Difficulty Engaging Stakeholders? tariffs, port strikes), reducing costs by 2030% (DND case study). Heres how it tackles each challenge: 1.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 17, 2025
ITS Logistics is one of North America’s fastest-growing, asset-based modern 3PLs, providing solutions for the industrys most complicated supply chain challenges. Joining ITS Logistics as CCO in 2023, Josh brings a wealth of executive experience, including successful roles at XPO Logistics before the spin-off of RXO.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 5, 2025
Marc Aliotta joined Reveel as Vice President of Partnerships in January 2023 to lead and grow the partnership program. Leveraging Reveels unique position in parcel spend management within the Supply Chain/Logistics ecosystem, Marc collaborates with adjacent solutions to provide comprehensive offerings for high-volume shippers.
Jaggaer
MAY 16, 2025
Specifically, JAGGAER provided TKE transformative technology to standardize procurement processes on a global level and cut costs, and helped Signify transition to more resilient supply chain management. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility.
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Procurement Insights
APRIL 16, 2025
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.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Hansens concept of “Velocity Procurement” is a modern evolution of his earlier work in supply chain and procurement optimization, reflecting his decades of experience streamlining processes for organizations like the Canadian Department of National Defence and the New York City Transit Authority. 8,000 now, 2,000 later).
Procurement Insights
APRIL 17, 2025
I have created a poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals Group. Procurement practitioners feel FOMO from digitalization (70% target) and ESG/regulatory demands, but budgets and ROI focus temper urgency, per PwC. ” in 2023. annual budgets, per PwC, and erode stakeholder trust.
Jaggaer
JANUARY 23, 2025
They focused on digital transformation, centralizing digital solutions and resources, increasing transparency across the supply chain, digitalizing source-to-pay processes, recruiting top talent, reevaluating sourcing strategies, tackling ESG challenges, and improving supplier relationships.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 16, 2025
Increased Return on Investment (ROI): Marketing analytics helps casinos to allocate their budgets more effectively. Continuous monitoring of analytics allows casinos to remain agile, adapting their strategies in response to real-time data. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on November 23, 2023.
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ivalua
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
per cent in January 2023, down from 9.2 It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. Eurozone annual inflation was down 8.5 Doug has a B.S.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 4, 2023
If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.
SCMDOJO
JULY 7, 2023
Furthermore, the company aims to establish an exclusive charging network across the United States and Canada by the end of 2023. However, this initial success was soon overshadowed by a series of setbacks and challenges that Rivian had to navigate through mainly related to supply chain and production.
ivalua
JUNE 14, 2023
Gartner, 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application Vishal Patel VP Product Marketing Vishal has spent the last 15 years in various roles within the Procurement and Supply Chain technology market.
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ivalua
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? . Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure.
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Procurement Tactics
JANUARY 8, 2023
33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Responsible sourcing – Establishing trust and transparency in the value chain. Allocate budgets that reflect potential social and environmental impacts and levers.
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SCMDOJO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
DECEMBER 15, 2022
As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.
Spend Matters
JULY 24, 2023
So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. in the 2021 study to 10.9%.” The full report can be downloaded here.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.
Supply Chain Trend
JUNE 28, 2023
In two articles, based on the webinar “XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning” , I will discuss the future of xP&A and supply chain planning. Although there might be a renewed interest, a formalised integration between supply chain planning and finance is not a new idea.
Una
MARCH 6, 2023
How to Market Procurement’s Value Beyond Cost Savings The Importance of Looking Beyond Cost Savings in Procurement Procurement Automation: 5 Tasks You Should be Automating Employ lean procurement principles For some organizations, getting Lean in procurement simply involves doing things faster.
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ivalua
MAY 9, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Furthermore, their rapidly shifting nature requires a new level of agility.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 19, 2023
By sourcing materials and labor from countries with lower labor and manufacturing costs, businesses were able to capitalize on the economic boom, produce more goods and services, and minimize their costs. However, now we see how brittle these global supply chains are. trillion in 2023 because of these disruptions.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The number of women in supply chain is still rising, increasing 3 to 5% annually, now making up 41% of the industry. This decade has brought a greater understanding and awareness of how supply chains impact communities globally. The recently overwhelmingly male-dominated industry is shifting and evolving.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 24, 2023
However, as 2023 starts, CPOs have a new range of challenges to tackle, such as soaring inflation and a looming recession. So, the question remains: What are the key challenges and agenda items for procurement leaders in 2023, and how will they adapt to these challenges?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2023
IBM and AWS partnership focuses on delivering solutions in areas like: Supply chain optimization with AI-infused Planning Analytics IBM Planning Analytics on AWS offers a powerful platform for supply chain optimization, blending IBM’s analytics expertise with AWS’s cloud capabilities.
Arkestro
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.
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