All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 30, 2025

Supply chain managers in 2025 are under mounting pressure to meet rising customer expectations while navigating a chaotic landscape shaped by disruptive policy shifts and global uncertainties. Emerging regulations like…

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 7, 2025

Then, activities within the supply chain should be compared against the goals set out by bodies that support the Paris Agreement, such as the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Next, evaluate supply chain resilience.

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Future Purchasing

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The recently introduced Procurement Act 2023 aims to address some of these challenges; however, to become truly resilient, Commercial departments must take charge of their transformation. Furthermore, sustainability goals must be balanced with the need for cost-savings, supply chain resilience and meeting industrial strategy objectives.

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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.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 27, 2025

Using the 4-Model RAM assessment framework, what are the top five procurement and supply chain issues the following industries face in 2025: Finance, Energy and Utilities, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, and Automotive?

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Why ERP Implementations Fail and will fail for Healthcare Supply Chains. According to Gartner, up to 67% of ERP implementations fail — and as more solutions migrate to the cloud, they predict the failure rate could climb to as much as 90% by 2025. It seems that the era of best-in-class supply chain solutions has arrived.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

Sustainability Focus : Companies are building sustainability into their supply chain systems to respond to current environmental problems. Unilever dedicates resources to acquiring sustainable materials while cutting down carbon emissions throughout its entire supply chain. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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Arkestro

MAY 14, 2025

Through their investment, Altira Group and Aramco Ventures support Arkestro’s global growth efforts and recognizes its predictive procurement technology’s ability to reduce risk and enhance supply chain resilience.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Supply Chain Resilience and Compliance Recognizing organizations that use JAGGAER solutions and/or JAGGAER technology partners to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from supply chain disruptions. We look forward to your submissions!

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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. unit), assess $0.07/unit

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Procurement Insights

MAY 10, 2025

Additionally, the archives value depends on their relevance to modern challenges; some insights from the 2000s may be less applicable in 2025. Risk Mitigation: Access to historical disruption patterns and supplier performance data helps organizations anticipate and avoid costly mistakes, improving supply chain resilience.

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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.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Key Challenges in Manufacturing Supply Chains and Solutions The world is currently going through an era of unprecedented challenges in supply chain management. Second, trade tensions are destabilizing globalized supply flows and creating uncertainties. semiconductors) further disrupt supply flows.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

My role has seen a shift as a result of all of the emerging risks we’ve encountered, many for the first time, I’ve seen much more focus from our executive team and the regulator on supply chain resilience, so I’ve been strengthening our capability in this area too. Where do our passions lie in the day-to-day of the role?

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Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

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? Benefits of Reshoring Challenges of Reshoring What is Nearshoring?

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

.” – Albert Einstein It started as a simple exercise: ask ChatGPT, “What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025?” Taking it a step further, the following is a chronological summary covering 10 specific date points between 1959 and 2025 where I posed the same question.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

It also requires a clear understanding of the environment in which the organization operates, so scenario planning must go extend beyond the enterprise to encompass value-chain dynamics and end-to-end supply chain resilience. Amazon to spend $700 million retraining a third of its workforce by 2025. Sanders, N.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Find out how we can support your AMP8 ambitions Book a meeting Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) commences on 1 April 2025 affecting all English and Welsh Water companies. The purpose of AMP periods, set by industry regulator Ofwat, is to increase efficiency and service levels within the sector.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. In 2022, key supply chain management trends all lean towards building supply chain resilience.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 1, 2025

The results are based on an amalgam of the RAM 2025 4-Model Assessment Process. 2025 Tariff War: Prediction: Trade war strands could have led to preemptive supplier contracts outside China. Benefits: Reduced 2030% tariff-related cost increases; strengthened supply chain resilience with Ivalua for compliance.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 24, 2025

Thank you for making us think or rethink what supply chain resilience really means: I wrote an article for The Procurement Italia magazine, which will be published on May 5th ( Micol Barba ). The article is titled “What 1930 Can Teach Us About Tariffs And Supply Chains In 2025.”

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2025

In a world driven by technological innovation and sustainable energy solutions, the Battery Show Europe 2025 stands as a beacon of progress and ‍collaboration. As the event unveils its critical‍ agenda, the ‍focus ‍shifts towards global cooperation, regulation, and supply chain resilience.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2025

In the intricate web ‍of global commerce, the supply chain serves as the beating heart of countless industries, ensuring the seamless flow of goods from production to consumption. As we look ahead to 2025,the landscape of supply chain management is poised for meaningful evolution.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 13, 2025

Headings: Market Overview: ‍ The Supply Chain Risk Management market is set to experience ample growth from 2025 to 2032.‍ With the advancement of technology, businesses are now turning to innovative solutions to mitigate these disruptions and improve their overall supply chain resilience.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

As we approach the end of Q1 of 2025, several key logistics trends are poised to significantly reshape the logistics landscape. These AI agents leverage real-time data, predictive analytics, and generative AI to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency in AI-driven supply chain resilience.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

SCMDOJO 63 courses ~40 minutes (example: “Mastering Supply Chain Resilience”) Generally concise, focused on practical application. Check individual course details. LinkedIn Learning 37 courses 1-10 hours Check individual course details. Check individual course details.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 7, 2025

. – Micol Barba, Editor in chief&Congress organizer WHAT 1930 CAN TEACH US ABOUT TARIFFS AND SUPPLY CHAINS IN 2025 There is an old saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same. trillion in 2023), 25% on Canada/Mexico, 60% on China, with an anticipated start date being late 2025. 2018 tariffs).

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Arkestro

MAY 29, 2025

According to The Hackett Group, procurement executives expect workloads to increase by 10% in 2025 while budgets grow by just 1%. Without modern tools to act faster and scale influence, procurement teams have struggled to contribute meaningfully to business growth, supply chain resilience, and sustainability goals.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Supply chain professionals have worked hard to stay ahead, and the supply chain trends we’ve seen this year are already setting the stage for what’s to come in 2025. These supply chain trends will continue to evolve as geopolitical uncertainties persist into 2025.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 31, 2025

The RAM 2025 4-Model Assessment Tool tackles the existence of Black Swan Events, critiquing my theory of “Strand Commonality.” Energy procurement strands, defense supply chain activities, and diplomatic shifts were visible. 2025 Tariff War (Hypothetical) Highly Predictable Hansens theory directly applies here.

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