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Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 4, 2025
Subscribe Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply chains are more complex than ever, stretching across continents, industries, and multiple stakeholders. What is Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 19, 2025
Subscribe Digital Procurement Improves Supply Chain! Can you reduce lead times without compromising quality? Innovation is exciting, but it often comes with long lead times. Effective lead time management is essential to avoid operational disruptions. Should you prioritize cost savings or quality?
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 14, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Supply chain management in the U.S. From blockchain to robotics, these innovations are reshaping the way supply chains function. From blockchain to robotics, these innovations are reshaping the way supply chains function.
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.
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. Key metrics were tied to cost reduction and spend under management. Emphasis shifted from pure cost savings to total cost of ownership (TCO) and value creation.
Planergy
MAY 8, 2025
How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5]
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Jaggaer
MARCH 24, 2025
Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.
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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.
ivalua
JUNE 9, 2025
Learn about Ivalua’s AI-powered virtual assistant and how it can help you save time, reduce risk and improve decision-making across the source-to-pay lifecycle. Inefficiencies are baked into the procurement process, wasting time and budget while leaving the door open to errors such as missed deadlines or incorrect orders.
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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).
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.
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. By adopting these technologies, public sector procurement teams can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve accountability.
The Network Effect
JULY 24, 2025
Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Are Micro Fulfillment Centers the Next Frontier in Retail Logistics? Are Micro Fulfillment Centers the Next Frontier in Retail Logistics?
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 13, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Efficient supply chain management is the key. Imagine being able to offer faster deliveries, reduce costs, and minimize errors. All of this is possible thanks to an optimized supply chain. But what happens if one of the parts of the chain fails?
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 21, 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. times higher than operational emissions, according to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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. Each of these actors introduces interdependencies, legal considerations, and transaction costs. It’s about capital flow, asset risk, and regulatory layering.
Finale Inventory
JULY 18, 2025
Supply Chain Disruption in 2025: Navigating Supply Chain Issues Supply chain issues have become the defining challenge for multichannel merchants in 2025. When supply chains falter, customer satisfaction plummets and competitors gain ground.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 3, 2025
In case you haven’t picked up on it, which is possible, all three of the above names I shared for 2025 are FI race car champions. Poll Time The following is a poll that was posted in the Global & Purchasing Supply Chain Professionals LinkedIn Group, which has over 164,000 members.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 16, 2025
Vehicles are sidelined, drivers grow frustrated, and delivery times slip. Without experienced managers in place, truck availability drops, repairs are delayed, and cost control becomes difficult. Without experienced managers in place, truck availability drops, repairs are delayed, and cost control becomes difficult.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 23, 2025
According to our 2024 report, Generative AI in the B2B Marketplace , 81% of B2B businesses are already investing in AI, with 79% anticipating increasing their AI budgets within the next year. What can supply chain leaders do to mitigate these risks? Yet these same companies have the same anxieties about investing.
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
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.
Planergy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Download Free Copy Ultimate Guide to Procurement in Education: Tips for Schools & Academies Category Spend Management Written by Keith Murphy 16 min read Tags Education Procurement Last edited February 24, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Procurement in Education?
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Planergy
MARCH 18, 2025
Download Free Copy Supply Chain Disruptions in Schools: Challenges and Solutions Category Inventory Written by Keith Murphy 17 min read Tags Education Risk Management Supply Chain Management Last edited March 18, 2025 Download PDF KEY TAKEAWAYS Efficient school supply chains are critical for maintaining consistent educational services.
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?
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. This is exactly where inventory robotics employing artificial intelligence is reaching an inflection point in 2025.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 24, 2025
From electronics manufacturers to retail giants, companies are grappling with a complex landscape of rising duties and other supply chain challenges. From electronics manufacturers to retail giants, companies are grappling with a complex landscape of rising duties and other supply chain challenges. In the U.S.,
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. But that would take time.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2025
For many, higher costs, supply chain delays, and unpredictable inventory flows are creating significant hurdles. Or, if you’ve been relying on one supplier, it might be time to explore other options to diversify your sources and potentially reduce costs. Focus on operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 4, 2025
Whether you’re a fast-growing e-commerce brand needing seamless order fulfillment or a larger enterprise optimizing complex supply chains, outsourcing logistics can free up valuable time and resources. Their cloud-based system provides real-time tracking and deep insights into every order.
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Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 16, 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. Inflation remains a stubborn force, interest rates are at multi-decade highs, and cost containment is a top priority for many organizations.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 24, 2025
Shopping behaviors are shifting, and consumers are scrutinizing products and labels more than ever at the point of purchase to ensure they align with their preferences and budgets," said Bob Carpenter, president and CEO of GS1 US. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 13, 2025
Through case studies, real-world simulations, and peer discussions, students learn how to make decisions that don’t just solve problems—but solve the right problems. The program combines in-person weekend classes with a flexible structure, allowing students to keep working full-time.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 2, 2025
He’s known for his energy, empathy, and ability to build high-performing teams that deliver real impact. 08.09] Circle K Pro’s unique view of the industry and the biggest challenges they see, from cost to efficiency. With a traditional credit card, all you see is that fuel cost. 25.27] The ideal client for Circle K Pro.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 23, 2025
Transportation and Setup Efficiency When time is money, the ability to move quickly between jobsites matters. Setup time is minimal—just unload and go. This means fewer logistical headaches and more time actually getting the job done. Reduced physical strain and shorter cycle times add up to fewer mistakes—and better results.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. The verdict?
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The supply chain management industry has undergone many changes in recent years. The introduction of IoT devices to the supply chain, the rise of edge computing, and its ability to increase connectivity and efficiencies, have changed how businesses operate across industries.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 18, 2025
In the bustling landscape of supply chain innovation, RFID Journal Live!2025 2025 emerges as a beacon of groundbreaking advancements and visionary solutions. Innovative Supply Chain Strategies Showcased at RFID Journal Live!2025 2025 At RFID Journal Live!2025,
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Today I’m joined by supply chain software brand, Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Guest bio: Over the last 13+ years, Bryant has served in various roles in the Supply Chain software space – including operations, implementation, and product management.
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 13, 2020
Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.
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