Procurement Insights

APRIL 6, 2025

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. Economic recovery post-2008 spurred interest, though data is anecdotal. 2007 | 3 2008 | 3.2

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

Supply Chain Visibility IoT sensors – Sensors provide real-time visibility into inventory levels, equipment status, and shipments. Control towers – Centralized data hubs for end-to-end visibility and agile decision-making. The supply chain advantage will separate the unicorns from the rest of the herd.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2025

They’re also able to signal throughout the supply chain what’s occurring, and what the upstream and downstream impacts are likely to be, giving the sub-tier time to adjust. Supply chain visibility and control tower technology make it much easier to get that in check so you can meet your promises.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2025

Root Causes Driving Global Supply Chain Issues The landscape of supply chain disruption continues to evolve, with several fundamental forces creating persistent challenges for businesses worldwide. What is causing supply chain issues in 2023?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

billion) worth of notes as of May 2023, the last time that BYD disclosed such information. BYD took an average of 275 days to pay suppliers in 2023, Bloomberg compiled data show. The platform had issued 400 billion yuan ($55.7

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

This move, while strategic, is costly — Apple has invested more than $1 billion in Indian manufacturing facilities since 2023. The transition has also faced challenges, including supply chain bottlenecks in Vietnam, resulting in a 10% increase in lead times for some products in late 2024. Agriculture U.S. A 2025 U.S.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

al, 2023 in Indonesia, the archipelagic geography makes transportation between islands costly and time-consuming due to weak port and shipping infrastructure. Improved Supply Chain Visibility : With real-time tracking and predictive analytics, businesses can make data-driven decisions, preventing delays and inventory shortages.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Wing and Walmart first launched drone deliveries in Dallas-Fort Worth in fall 2023, with an average fulfillment time under 19 minutes, according to a June 5 release from Wing. This is real drone delivery at scale,” said Wing CEO Adam Woodworth.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 8, 2025

Blockchain technology from Wholechain, which is GDST-verified, will help establish full supply chain visibility for Mars by collecting and utilizing data from origin to finished product. In 2023, Walmart and Sam’s Club also updated their seafood supply chain standards to improve transparency and data collection.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

Since late 2023, Argentina has been undergoing a rapid macroeconomic shift. The rest depends on last-minute client updates, tariff announcements and gut decisions. That’s where Argentina steps in — not because it has solved all its problems, but because it just removed one of the biggest: restrictive currency controls.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2025

The militant group started targeting ships off the Yemeni coast in November 2023 in what it said was a response to Israel’s war in Gaza. John Cotzias, founding partner of Greece’s Xclusiv Shipbrokers, said underwriters and shipowners have seen a similar jump from around 0.4% to about 1% now. Ships with associations to the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 3, 2025

The gaming division has been under pressure to boost profit margins since Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard for $69 billion in a deal that closed in October 2023. This is the fourth mass layoff at Xbox in the last 18 months.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Tariff Turmoil Threatens to Bring Summer of Discontent Global Trade & Economics Report: Newark Air Traffic Controllers Warned of Unreliable Systems in 2023 Global Trade & Economics Starmer, Carney Reboot U.K.-Canada

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What would Simon Terry say about Supply Chain Visibility in 2023? At first glance, I thought I was looking at current-day 2023 statistics – not 2010. Are we doing enough now to make the necessary progress to achieve better visibility and improve the numbers in the PowerPoint slide deck below?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2024

Supply chain visibility platform Project 44 estimates that passages through the Suez Canal dipped by 80% between May 2023 and May 2024.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

June 24, 2025 SupplyChainBrain The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a five-year, $10 million research project to look into health impacts on local communities from 2023s fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. “NIH

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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.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 17, 2023

How Are You Preparing for 2023’s Business Landscape? If Procurement can impact everything from customer satisfaction and product & service quality to cash flows and profitability – shouldn’t it be on top of every team’s 2023 training list? Leveraging Critical Skills in 2023.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Supply chain issues The global cost-of-living crisis is impacting buying power and spending – and not just for your customers.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Supply chain issues. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Further information.

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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. Rivian plans to produce 50,000 vehicles in 2023 and has even begun hiring for a second shift in its Normal factory, indicating a rising demand for its products.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SEKO provides complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Powered by their innovative and customizable IT solutions, SEKO provide a seamless flow of information, giving their ever-growing customer base true supply chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

between 2018–2023 (MarketWatch 2020). The market can expect to be evaluated at a $9.9BN industry by 2023 (Banerjee 2019). Lieferkettengesetz, and others) encouraging large/enterprise businesses to take responsibility for the entirety of their global supplier networks, increase tier-n compliance and combat poor supply chain visibility.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2023

As the only parcel TMS provider enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility, from shipping analytics and automation to customer delivery experience management, organizations are optimizing their shipping operations with Enveyo’s cloud-based suite of solutions. This episode was filmed at Manifest 2023.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2023

Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility.

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EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

New energy efficiency regulations and standards are set for 2023 regarding certain HVAC systems, making it past time for distributors to start sourcing suppliers and diversifying their product portfolios for the products they’ll need in order to keep up with a new demand.

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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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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This year it reports that the top three priorities remain the same as in 2023, but the order has changed. Ensuring supply continuity moves down a place and combating inflationary pressures is at number three. Ensure supply continuity This was number 1 on the 2023 list of priorities. Which are our strategic suppliers?

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By Hugo Britt | October 17, 2023 Search Search “Hey, Procurement?” “Yes, Dave?” “Contact Supplier X’s chatbot and see if you can negotiate a 15-day increase on payment terms for all products.” Sure, Dave. This will help in building trust with suppliers and customers alike.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Recognized for his transformative leadership, John boasts accolades like the three-time Qlik Luminary (2021, 2022 & 2023), UiPath MVP 2022, and the MDM Future Leaders Award in 2021. If you want to hear more from SDI, check out 378: Achieve 360° Supply Chain Visibility for Greater Control and Optimization, with SDI.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Diversifying suppliers, implementing supply chain visibility tools, and monitoring supplier performance are all crucial for banishing any lingering fears about supply chain’s effect on the procurement process. Pursue procurement digital transformation and modernize the landscape.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

“Ending deforestation within our supply chain is one of the biggest contributions Unilever can make to create a more sustainable world and maintain our consumers’ trust,” the company stated. This ambition translated into a goal to achieve a deforestation-free supply chain by 2023. We’re here to help.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

“Ending deforestation within our supply chain is one of the biggest contributions Unilever can make to create a more sustainable world and maintain our consumers’ trust,” the company stated. This ambition translated into a goal to achieve a deforestation-free supply chain by 2023. We’re here to help.

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