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2025 Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility 
ivalua
JULY 1, 2025
This blog explains what a successful procurement strategy looks like in 2025, including a working definition, a strategic procurement framework, and the key steps to building one. Key Takeaways A modern procurement strategy must be tightly aligned with business objectives and supported by real-time data.
ivalua
JULY 1, 2025
This blog explains what a successful procurement strategy looks like in 2025, including a working definition, a strategic procurement framework, and the key steps to building one. Key Takeaways A modern procurement strategy must be tightly aligned with business objectives and supported by real-time data.
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The Network Effect
JULY 11, 2025
Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers July 11, 2025 Michael Bruens Defense , Supply Chain Management This post has already been read 125 times!
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 23, 2025
Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. To remain competitive, organizations must fundamentally rethink their approach to supply chain management.
ivalua
MAY 10, 2025
This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. Your procurement technology platform should help unify data and processes across tiers to avoid disruptions.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 8, 2025
Rebate Management Software is designed to handle the intricate calculations and processes associated with rebates in the supply chain. The Importance of Rebates in Supply Chains Rebates can be a powerful tool for driving sales and maintaining competitive pricing.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Shielding Your Supply Chain: Ensuring Continuity in a Volatile World Supply chain disruptions have become the new normal.
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.
Planergy
MAY 8, 2025
How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5] In 2025, this is finally starting to shift at scale.
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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. Automation fed by real-world data can streamline operations, eliminate redundancy and accelerate response times.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
With the rapid advancements in technology and the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, the role of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly vital. Join us as we analyze the key takeaways from this engaging discussion and contemplate the implications for the future of supply chain management.
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).
ivalua
JUNE 9, 2025
We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step. Supplier risk adds even more complexity.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 17, 2025
Breaking Down Business Silos Supply chains don’t exist in isolation. To truly build resilience across the entire organization — including supply chain and logistics — businesses need to remove the internal silos that can lead to restricted data flow and collaboration. It all starts with adaptability.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 7, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! This article depicts how innovative technology transforms supply chain operations. Supply Chain Management oversees the operational connection between businesses responsible for making and moving products through all distribution stages.
Spend Matters
APRIL 29, 2025
The series follows the methodology described in our Aligning Finance and Procurement in-depth guide , which offers a practical, structured approach to enhancing cash flow visibility, optimizing payment timing, reducing working capital risk and improving liquidity outcomes through closer collaboration between finance and procurement.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 23, 2025
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. weeks of inventory at retailers, which typically hold four weeks worth of goods. 18, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 5, 2025
Subscribe The Complexity of the Lego Supply Chain! Supply chains in the energy sector are among the most complex and capital-intensive in the world. Key insight for finance professionals: Supply chain complexity is more than logistics. It’s about capital flow, asset risk, and regulatory layering.
Jaggaer
MARCH 6, 2025
This blog explores the key considerations for public sector organizations when selecting procurement technology in 2025, reflecting the latest trends and best practices. Spend Analysis: Offering detailed visibility into spending patterns, enabling cost optimization.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
As operators struggle to build agility and scale while they manage costs, the use case for person-to-goods (P2G) robotics is more compelling than ever. They provide optimized pick, putaway and replenishment functions, working with the human workforce to reduce travel time, errors and repetitive stress.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 10, 2025
Subscribe Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience with Smart Automation Technologies! Pictures machines shut off when not in use, materials are utilized with nearly no waste, and real-time data facilitates well-informed decisions. Imagine saving money, increasing productivity, and minimizing waste, all simultaneously.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In the fast-paced world of aviation, delays are often unavoidable but always impactful.The highly anticipated entry-into-service (EIS) of the Airbus A350F,originally slated for 2025,now faces unexpected hurdles. Diversify Sourcing: Explore alternative suppliers to reduce dependency on a single source and mitigate risks.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 13, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Efficient supply chain management is the key. All of this is possible thanks to an optimized supply chain. This requires everyone in the supply network to share accurate and timely information to identify problems and streamline processes.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 1, 2025
Photo: iStock/South_agency July 2, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor How does a retailer stay ahead of the dizzying number of factors that go into whether it can sell what it puts on the shelves at a profit? During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies became much more agile in action and thinking, Petro observes. AI can help.
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Procurement Insights
APRIL 2, 2025
I picked Chevron to prepare the following assessment based on the company’s interest in my recent LinkedIn post and the corresponding poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group. Risk Mitigation: Real-time supplier risk scoring (e.g., Cost Control: Streamlines indirect spend (e.g.,
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.
Procurement Insights
JULY 1, 2025
MODEL 1 – LEVEL 1 Jon Hansen’s contribution to The Procurement Imperative 2025 – Global Report by Economist Impact and SAP clearly integrates the foundational elements of his Metaprise , Agent-based , and Strand Commonality models, though these frameworks are not named explicitly in the report.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a fast-paced world where supply chain disruptions, generative AI innovations, and trade tariffs constantly shape the global economy, staying informed is vital. Hosted by Sarah Barnes Humphrey, the founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, the video promises an insightful discussion with special guest Audrey Ross.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 13, 2025
Since no direct reference to a learning loopback process exists in Hansens blog, Ill interpret the question through his lens, inferring how self-learning algorithms might fit into his Metaprise model, particularly for procurement challenges like those in cosmetics and coffee under 2025 tariffs. Department of Defense). cosmetics suppliers $0.32/unit
Jaggaer
MAY 13, 2025
The company saved 700 man-hours annually on admin and increases its share of certified suppliers by 20% Madrid, 13th May 2025 JAGGAER bolsters the digitalisation of procurement processes at Cosentino, a Spanish family-owned company with an international presence and a world leader in the production of surfaces for architecture and design.
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Procurement Insights
APRIL 5, 2025
EDITORS NOTE: The following is based on the 4-Model Agent-based assessment tool that leverages the RAM 1998 to 2025 framework architecture. Length of Time in Business This ranks providers by their founding year, reflecting longevity and experience in the market. 10 Archlet 2019 Youngest, founded in 2019, reflecting its startup status.
Procurement Insights
MAY 22, 2025
AI-First Automation: AI is built into every step, simplifying workflows, automating processes, and delivering real-time insights for compliance, onboarding, KYC/AML, contract management, and ESG initiatives. Real-Time, Data-Driven Insights AI analyzes live and historical data, providing actionable risk and compliance intelligence.
Procurement Insights
MAY 21, 2025
Hansens agent-based Metaprise Model directly addresses the core concerns of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) by combining human-AI collaboration, real-time adaptability, and ecosystem-wide integration. Example: A global manufacturer unified JD Edwards, NetSuite, and IFS workflows using agents, reducing procurement cycle times by 35%.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 8, 2025
” – RAM 2025 Model 4 Assessment** **NOTE: This is a RAM 2025 Level 1 Preliminary Assessment only. Consumer-focused AI stars : L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, Diageo — Lead in personalization and customer insights but lag in supply chain and procurement digitization. P&G’s 10% sales growth).
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Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 24, 2025
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. The technology uses computer vision to measure red meat yield in real time, helping employees improve cutting techniques and reduce waste.
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
Get a straightforward look at how ERPs evolved from manufacturing roots to todays AI-powered platformsand what that means for your sourcing, supply chain, and source-to-pay processes. is Transforming Industry Smart factories, real-time data, AI-powered systemsManufacturing 4.0 is here, and its changing everything.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 8, 2025
This number is said to climb up to almost 285 million in 2025. Increase in Delivery Exceptions Delivery exceptions occur when the an unforeseen incident occurs during the delivery process and hinders timely delivery. With a real-time order tracking feature, your customers can easily know if an order reaches them on time or not.
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. Using a holistic approach, he combines technology, supply chain expertise, and leadership skills to ensure sustained growth and profitability.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 5, 2025
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. How do I shape where I need to go next year, knowing that supply chain is changing really quickly?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2025
It might mean setting up plants in Mexico or elsewhere in Latin America, aa means of cutting transit time and responding more quickly to changing patterns of demand. Singhal says AI is instrumental today in helping buyers to locate suppliers that can provide maximum agility. It could even entail some degree of domestic production.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 7, 2025
This approach aims to transform not just financial processes but the entire profitability strategy, enabling real-time insights and predictive analytics for smarter decision-making and sustainable growth. Enables autonomous, real-time decision-making across the entire supply chain using AI, blockchain, and decentralized data-sharing.
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. That systems success (e.g.,
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 9, 2025
This delay creates a dangerous blind spot for operators — higher landed costs, longer lead times and shifting sourcing patterns will start to accumulate in warehouses over the next two to 12 months. For many, this will be compounded by the risk of a recession, sharpening the consequences of excess inventory, stockouts or misallocations.
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