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Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 4, 2025
Subscribe Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! In today’s fast-paced global economy, businesses are under increasing pressure to deliver products faster, more efficiently, and with higher quality than ever before. What is Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 14, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Supply chain management in the U.S. With the introduction of new technologies, businesses can now streamline operations, increase efficiency, and better meet consumer demands. Key Takeaways Supply chain management in the U.S.
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Spend Matters
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.
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. Structured collaboration supports digital procurement transformation efforts and strengthens supply-side performance.
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. Structured collaboration supports digital procurement transformation efforts and strengthens supply-side performance.
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 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.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 28, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, procurement leaders must stay ahead of the curve to ensure success in 2025 and beyond. In this article, we will explore four key strategies that procurement leaders can adopt to navigate the complexities of the future supply chain landscape.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The supply chain industry faces a transformative era heading into 2025. If you want to know how these factors influence daily operations or redefine long-term strategies, read on for an insightful look at the future of supply chain management.
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 19, 2025
Subscribe Digital Procurement Improves Supply Chain! Building long-term partnerships requires transparency about your needs and expectations. By anticipating supply chain fluctuations, securing backup suppliers, and improving communication with vendors, you can minimize delays and ensure a steady flow of materials.
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.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
In a world where the digital realm continues to shape the future of industries, the supply chain landscape stands at the precipice of profound conversion. As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 15, 2025
In today’s competitive market, every drop of efficiency in extraction and logistics fuels innovation across supply chains, ensuring that products reach consumers faster and at lower costs. How does oil and gas production drive global supply chain innovation?
ivalua
JUNE 17, 2025
In a world of ever-growing economic uncertainty, procurement is at the heart of organizations’ aim to drive efficiency and cost savings. As more and more companies invest in S2P technology, Ivalua has commissioned a survey and report on “The State of Source-to-Pay Digitization 2025” from trusted research and advisory firm Ardent Partners.
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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.)
Arkestro
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Resources / Blog / 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 14, 2025
Strong negotiation can lead to cost savings, more advantageous counteract terms, and overall a much more optimized procurement chain. It also allows you to develop stronger relationships with your suppliers, allowing your supply chain to become more resilient and perhaps even unlocking some cost efficiencies through your suppliers.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! In the world where supply chain development is going meta, businesses nowadays have to stay abreast and adapt themselves constantly to these metamorphosing areas of operation as well as introduce innovative strategies as a way for survival and/or staying competitive in the game.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 7, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! This article depicts how innovative technology transforms supply chain operations. This blog studies how technological tools boost business efficiency and market standing to lead companies toward lasting success in our rapidly changing global market.
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. Retailers are following suit. In the U.S.,
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.
Spend Matters
JULY 1, 2025
AI in Procurement AI in procurement: How different industries are harnessing its power Across industries, AI is capable of reshaping procurement, making it smarter, more predictive and highly efficient. Procurement platforms are getting smarter, or most people think so at least. And they are testing the limits of procurement’s preparedness.
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Procurement Insights
JUNE 22, 2025
White Paper: Projected Adoption of Hansen Fit Technologies (2025–2075) Abstract This white paper outlines the projected adoption trajectories and anticipated impacts of Hansen’s Metaprise, agent-based automation, and strand commonality models in procurement and supply chains.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 14, 2025
“Looking ahead to 2025, we see procurement evolving through the convergence of best-of-breed tools and source-to-pay models into a single orchestrated platform.” Identifying these hidden connections allows for a collective influence on desired outcomes, enhancing strategic planning and operational efficiency.
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.
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.
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.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 7, 2025
Well, let’s ask Generative AI through the intelligent filtering of the RAM 2025 4-Model Assessment Tool. In many respects, Amazon’s supply chain success is a real-world realization of Hansen’s early vision—particularly around autonomy, distributed intelligence, and real-time adaptation. MODEL 1 Jon W. MODEL 2 Jon W.
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 Brain
JULY 17, 2025
Yet the complex supply chains behind those therapies are increasingly vulnerable. To meet this moment, health systems must adopt a more resilient, transparent, and data-driven approach, powered by digital transformation. In a 2022 ASHP survey, 99.7% of pharmacists reported experiencing shortages of critical sterile injectables.
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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Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The global shipping industry is undergoing a massive restructuring in 2025, with long-standing alliances dissolving and new partnerships emerging. These shifts are set to redefine carrier operations, impact freight rates, and change how businesses manage their supply chains.
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.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 4, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is based on the 4-Model Agent-based assessment tool that leverages the RAM 1998 to 2025 framework architecture. Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 21, 2025
How can you ensure that your supply chain team are consistently up-to-speed with the modern supply chain landscape? A well-defined supply chain competency framework can be extremely useful. It typically covers key supply chain areas including procurement , logistics, demand forecasting , and much more.
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.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
For the supply chain? Think of supply chain work for a moment: Do you need tech equipment that is going to handle some resource-intensive applications, even multiple applications at once? Some statistics show how many professionals in supply chain operations use them for work. Gaming laptops?
Jaggaer
MARCH 6, 2025
Leveraging modern procurement technology has become essential for public sector organizations aiming to achieve efficiency, transparency, and compliance while meeting their social and environmental goals. Blockchain Technology: Blockchain ensures transparency, security, and traceability in procurement transactions.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 14, 2025
Efficiency Gains : Reduction of procurement staff from 23 to 3 full-time equivalents within 18 months. 2025 RELEVANCE The Department of National Defence (DND) case study involving Jon W. Hansen’s agent-based model (ABM) remains highly relevant in 2025. within three months. Part 1 of 3).
Procurement Insights
APRIL 8, 2025
MODEL #2 An agent-based model within a metaprise framework outperforms traditional equation-based intake and orchestration models in procurement because it better addresses the complexity, unpredictability, and multi-stakeholder nature of modern supply chains. Focused on efficiency, not innovation; maintains status quo.
Arkestro
JUNE 9, 2025
It’s Event Season 2025! It’s Event Season 2025! Here are four of 2025’s past events where Arkestro was a major presence. Plug and Play Detroit EXPO 2025 Plug and Play is a global innovation hub that brings together startups, corporations, investors, universities, and governments. Where in the World is Arkestro?
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] In 2025, this is finally starting to shift at scale.
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