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2025 Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2025
Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. That, at least, is the theory behind mathematical optimization, and the way it’s being applied to supply chain management today. By itself, the word “optimize” doesn’t mean anything specific. “A
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.
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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?
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. Intake management software that supports these controls can help standardize how requests are handled and who gets involved.
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. Intake management software that supports these controls can help standardize how requests are handled and who gets involved.
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! By anticipating supply chain fluctuations, securing backup suppliers, and improving communication with vendors, you can minimize delays and ensure a steady flow of materials. To stay ahead, regularly reassess your supply chain strategy. Diversification.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
As the wheels of the trucking industry continue to turn, the question on everyone’s mind is: where are trucking rates headed in 2025? Predictions for Trucking Rates in 2025 With the ever-evolving landscape of the trucking industry, the future of trucking rates in 2025 is a hot topic among industry executives.
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? There is more to e-procurement than software (Part 2) – see the link in the Web Resources Section. If it did, then 85% of all e-procurement and supply chain initiatives would not fail.
ivalua
JUNE 17, 2025
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. CPOs in 2025: Leading Through Uncertainty under Ever Growing Pressure Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, climate change and inflation….
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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.
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. What Is Procurement Technology? This evolution reflects procurement’s growing role as a strategic business partner.
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.
Spend Matters
JULY 1, 2025
Acquisitions Coupa buys Cirtuo, adds category management to its spend management suite Coupa announced during its Inspire 2025 event that it has acquired Cirtuo, a provider of category management software. And they are testing the limits of procurement’s preparedness.
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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. Technology Adoption in Early Stages : Adoption of procurement software was growing but not yet widespread, with many organizations relying on manual or semi-automated processes.
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.
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?
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?
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. But software alone isn’t enough. In a 2022 ASHP survey, 99.7%
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?
Procurement Insights
APRIL 4, 2025
What are some best practices to promote optimal adoption of the governing policies and procedures in the absence of spend management technology? There is more to e-procurement than software (Part 2) see the link in the Web Resources Section. If it did, then 85% of all e-procurement/supply chain initiatives would not fail.
ivalua
JUNE 9, 2025
In this type of environment, traditional procurement software and manual processes are insufficient – and many procurement teams are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. Payments AI enhances payment workflows by optimizing timing for early payment discounts and cash flow management.
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Planergy
MAY 8, 2025
Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. 5] Finance Leaders Are Collaborating More Closely with Procurement: Nearly 48% of CFOs are leveraging procurement data to support broader financial strategies, from fraud detection to cost optimization. [1] In 2025, this is finally starting to shift at scale.
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Procurement Insights
APRIL 14, 2025
For a more detailed exploration of Hansen’s methodology and its implications, you can refer to his article: Are you chasing solutions or solving problems? 2025 RELEVANCE The Department of National Defence (DND) case study involving Jon W. Hansen’s agent-based model (ABM) remains highly relevant in 2025. Part 1 of 3).
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
MAY 3, 2025
Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. Its 19-year run (as of 2025) establishes it as a pioneer in the field. Content: Covers procurement technology (e.g.,
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Procurement Insights
MARCH 3, 2025
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations can help and hurt procuretech solution implementations, depending on how theyre executed, aligned, and prioritized within an organization. As of March 3, 2025, the interplay between ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and procuretech solutions (e.g.,
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 9, 2025
Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! It requires a streamlined, reliable supply chain, from sourcing gear and managing equipment lifecycles to ensuring a seamless student experience. Many dive schools now use inventory management software to log gear usage, track lifespans, and schedule service intervals.
Jaggaer
JULY 3, 2025
Significant increase in operating efficiency Originally implemented primarily as a central tool for order optimization, JAGGAER One has now also become indispensable in other areas too. “This not only led to optimized workflows, but also to significant cost savings.”
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Jaggaer
MARCH 20, 2025
RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, March 20, 2025 Rittal, one of the world’s leading system providers of electrical enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure, software and services, has confirmed JAGGAER for its procurement processes. Over time, the use of the software was gradually extended to other modules.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 19, 2025
.” Ask Chat GPT 4 simple questions, and then tell me why maps and quadrants and solution provider logos matter: What were the top 10 procuretech solutions in 1995, 2005, 2015, and 2025? Now, tell me how maps, quadrants, and solution provider logos matter. What were the top 10 procuretech solutions in 2015?
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. Use this link to check out the group.
Procurement Insights
MAY 15, 2025
The graph shows three key metrics for Coupa from 2000 to 2025: Revenue Growth (Blue Line): Coupa’s revenue shows exponential growth from its founding, reaching $50.8M in 2015 and climbing steadily to $1.21B by 2025 – representing extraordinary growth as the company established itself as a leader in the spend management space.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Today Im joined by supply chain software brand Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Today Mandar Rahatekar, Senior Director of Research and Development at Manhattan, joins me to talk all about the power of unified supply chain planning.
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. 3 GEP 1999 Established in 1999, a pioneer in procurement software with 25+ years. 4 Zycus 1998 Founded in 1998, a veteran in cognitive procurement solutions.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 10, 2025
Subscribe Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience with Smart Automation Technologies! Furthermore, smart systems continuously monitor energy consumption in your building around the clock and suggest optimizations based on patterns you may not be aware of. By optimizing operations, you gain more than speed—you gain agility.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2025
Today Im joined by CXT Software , a company that isnt just building software theyre building a community dedicated to excellence and growth CXT Software is the leading provider of last-mile, route, and on-demand shipment management technology for logistics needs throughout North America. Guest Bio: Phillip S.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 16, 2025
Improving Inventory Accuracy Accurate inventory is crucial for maintaining optimal stock levels. This includes point-of-sale (POS) systems and inventory management software. Challenges and Solutions While asset tracking offers many advantages, retailers should prepare for some common obstacles during implementation.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 19, 2025
Today Im joined by Rygen Technologies , a supply chain software brand with a vision to provide user-forward, practically-delivered, and thoughtfully-engineered solutions. Rygen designs and builds technology solutions to empower the logistics industry. And, in supply chain, you really get to implement them.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 15, 2025
Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport Photo: iStock.com/ Alexandros Michailidis June 16, 2025 Robert J. Brewster notes that a recent survey by Impinj of retail supply chain professionals which found 49% concerned about their ability to meet the requirements, and 37% saying they don’t expect to meet the EU’s deadline.
Procurement Insights
MAY 22, 2025
Business Model and Growth Funding: Raised $35 million in a Series B round in March 2025, led by Fin Capital and Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, with participation from Point72 Ventures, Bertelsmann Investments, and others. Financial Justification Upfront Costs and ROI: AI solutions like Certa.ai Summary Table: Certa.ai
Planergy
MARCH 12, 2025
Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Download Free Copy Reshoring vs Nearshoring: Key Differences and Business Benefits Category Inventory Written by Lyle Del Vecchio 16 min read Tags Procurement Supply Chain Management Last edited March 12, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Reshoring?
TYA Suite
MAY 3, 2025
These tools help businesses cut down manual work, reduce risks, and build stronger vendor relationships through automation and real-time insights To make the selection process easier, we have curated a list of the top 5 vendor management tools that stand out in 2025 Lets take a closer look at these top solutions.
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