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2025 Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 
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?
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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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2025
Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. By itself, the word “optimize” doesn’t mean anything specific. “A
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 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.
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. This evolution reflects procurement’s growing role as a strategic business partner.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2025
SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? Image: iStock/JuSun June 18, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor “The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed,” wrote William Gibson in his 1984 novel Neuromancer. That’s because supply chain itself is huge, Koganti argued.
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. These systems help ensure compliance with industry standards and optimize financial performance by accurately tracking and managing rebate agreements.
Spend Matters
JULY 1, 2025
All of the phases are peppered with real-world case studies from the people who have been in your shoes; so you don’t have to step into the same holes they’ve already avoided! From simple automations that save time to sophisticated strategies that drive major business value, embedding AI in your business processes can provide immense value.
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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.
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. This could include optimizing specifications, reducing waste, or exploring product substitution.
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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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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2025
Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint. In the U.S.,
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 10, 2025
Twenty twenty-five is starkly different: the next global war has already begun, and it’s unfolding not on distant battlefields, but right through the supply chains that you rely on. Your supply chain is already directly in the line of fire. In early 2025, Australia faced a similar form of non-kinetic warfare.
Procurement Insights
JULY 2, 2025
What are some best practices to promote optimal adoption of the governing policies and procedures in the absence of spend management technology? 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.)
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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Procurement Insights
JULY 8, 2025
The Procurement Insights proprietary archives (2007–2025) play a foundational and unique validation role in supporting both: The ProcureTech Provider’s assessments (e.g., Longitudinal Pattern Recognition (2007–2025) The archives contain nearly two decades of: Practitioner pain points (e.g., Here’s how: 1.
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
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 Drivers of Change Global Events : The COVID-19 pandemic , trade wars, and geopolitical tensions forced CFOs to prioritize supply chain resilience and risk management.
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.
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.
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.
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 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? AI can help. I’ve been in this industry since 1985, and it feels like the drama increases every year,” says Petro.
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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.
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 Brain
JUNE 19, 2025
The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance. Just be prepared for anything and keep going.
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 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.
Procurement Insights
JULY 7, 2025
Between 2007 and 2025, Procurement Insights archives reflect a remarkable evolution in the procurement and supply chain industry—from basic cost and operational concerns to strategic, tech-driven, and resilience-oriented priorities. Procurement team transformation and data/process digitization appear as timely themes by 2019.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 23, 2025
“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. Real-time data and AI (e.g.,
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 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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 9, 2025
SPECIAL REPORT AI: Real or Hype? Image: iStock/koto_feja July 9, 2025 Sponsored by DELMIA No other technology in recent history has received as much attention as artificial intelligence. Its everywhere — but how much of it is real versus hype? There are a lot of companies that are investing in this technology,” he says.
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
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.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 16, 2025
Vehicles are sidelined, drivers grow frustrated, and delivery times slip. Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. Every time a fleet manager leaves, strategic initiatives are put on hold while a new leader starts from scratch, relearns the operation, and gets buy-in all over again.
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Procurement Insights
MAY 13, 2025
While both have incredibly impressive credentials regarding AI, besides Pieter’s reference to supply chain optimization as one of the many areas he has focused on, it would be safe to say that both primarily view the procurement function from a purely outside-in AI perspective. The two webinar presenters are Pieter J.
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Procurement Insights
JULY 11, 2025
RAM 2025 6-MODEL ASSESSMENT (LEVELS 1 TO 3) MODEL 1 There are several key reasons why traditional analyst frameworks (e.g., It models change over time , not just as-is snapshots. This ensures that KPIs reflect what truly drives value and adoption in procurement and supply chain transformation.
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. kg savings, and optimize for Colombias $3.20/kg
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 10, 2025
Late payments are the silent disruptor that’s eroding trust, liquidity and operational continuity across the supply chain. Supply chains don’t operate in silos. Each tier, from raw-material providers to logistics firms, relies on predictable, timely cash flow. According to Newsweek , the timeline of U.S.-China
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