SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2025

In the hyper-connected global economy of the present day, supply chains traverse continents, cultures, and myriad communication barriers. Having access to an audio translator can be the difference between quick resolution of issues and ballooning interruptions throughout the supply chain.

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

5] Scalable Tools Handle Rising Demand: With 95% of organizations reporting increased procurement workloads, digital systems are helping teams scale, reduce cycle times, and handle complex supplier networks more efficiently. [4][5] 7] This proactive approach supports continuity and reduces the impact of supply chain disruptions.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“A 2023 survey by KPMG highlights this transition, revealing that procurement leaders are now focusing on supply chain resiliency (68%), introducing new products or expanding into new markets (65%), and improving margins through cost reduction (71%). The focus is on efficiency and control.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The Resilient Supply Chain! Supply chain bottlenecks and disruptions are also one of the most critical hindrances. Delays in sourcing materials, supplies, or inventory means missing out on deadlines and failing to match demand. Building resilient supply chains is the key to success and sustainability.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 25, 2025

Business confidence has seen huge swings with fewer businesses expressing an intention to increase capital spending than at any time since the financial crisis of 2009 — with the brief exception of the peak inflation of 2023. tooling, materials, QA processes) to manufacture variable outputs efficiently. Other challenges abound.

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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. Create speed and transparency.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. .

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

per cent in January 2023, down from 9.2 Doing so will ensure that businesses remain competitive during times of economic uncertainty while still maintaining strong supplier relationships throughout the process – allowing them to continue operating efficiently regardless of external conditions outside their control.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville: Recap + Photos! May 18, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum They say city lights got nothin’ on country nights—and well–they ain’t wrong! We can’t recreate Ivalua NOW 2023 Nashville–but we’ll always have the memories!

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 29, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an updated overview of Sphera’s SCRM solution, a solution built to improve supply chain resilience by tackling both predictable and unpredictable risks. The integration of the riskmethods application is a work in progress. GHG, human rights and PFAS). GHG, human rights and PFAS).

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris: Recap + Photos! April 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris Day 1 + 2 Recap Paris may be the City of Lights, but Ivalua NOW was a bright beacon in its own right! For now, our “Breaking New Ground” Ivalua Now 2023 Recap provides a great summary below.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Digital Supply Chain Predictions. Subscribe Here!

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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.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

But hopefully, we can incorporate what we’ve learned into our day-to-day, creating a better—more resilient—path going forward. Among them were supply chain disruptions , inflation, and supply scarcity and shortages. Ensuring continuity of supply. So, what will 2023 have in store for the procurement world?

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Gaps and dysfunction in the supply chains and a lack of visibility are making it difficult to support Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. According to Supply Chain Now’s Greg White, the cracks have been exposed and there is nowhere to hide.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. Resiliency is now the name of the game for supply chains. Then 2020 was thrown into chaos by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Onventis Buyer is dedicated to helping organizations achieve three critical goals: financial control, process efficiencies, and substantial cost savings, all while maintaining stringent adherence to corporate policies and legal regulations. The resilience of supply chains will continue to occupy us in the future.

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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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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.

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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.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN) 2023 aimed to help organizations realize a continuously improving procurement function by exploring the latest trends and challenges in the sector.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic and recent global disruptions have exposed the vulnerability of supply chains, and perhaps no industry felt the impact more than retail. A consensus emerged around the critical need to build more resilient, intelligent supply chains. Automation can liberate the workforce from repetitive tasks.

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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?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

At its core, procurement transformation is all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN) 2023 aimed to help organizations realize a continuously improving procurement function by exploring the latest trends and challenges in the sector.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The forum served as a platform for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other procurement and sourcing leaders to share their vision about leveraging data-driven insights to create flexible and resilient supply chains. Exploring the challenges for 2023 and beyond. Developing supply chain resiliency.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. in 2023 and 4.3% Demand falls.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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.

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Una

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Understanding Offshoring, Onshoring, Nearshoring, and Rightshoring in Procurement Explore the nuances between offshoring and other approaches to procurement and how each one can impact the bottom line, supply chain resilience and overall strategic objectives.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The industrial sector is facing a perfect storm when it comes to their supply chains: an outdated reliance on manual processes, raw materials demand that will likely outpace supply, as well as potential resource constraints. Delays in repairs can often mean supply chain disruptions.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures for organizations to diversify their supplier bases.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

At the same time that automation has launched the discipline into a new era of efficiency, global supply chain and manufacturing practices are in a constant state of flux. A New Paradigm in Procurement In 2023, an overwhelming 95% of manufacturers plan to ask their suppliers for cost reductions.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

From the complex supply chain networks ‍to ‍the efficient material handling operations, ‍the landscape of logistics is evolving at a‍ rapid pace.In Automation is playing a pivotal role in streamlining operations and increasing efficiency across the supply chain.

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