Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

tariffs, port strikes), reducing costs by 2030% (DND case study). Transparent Ecosystem Coordination: Agents provide stakeholders (suppliers, finance, C-suite) with a unified view of procurement metrics, enabling collaborative problem-solving. There is more to e-procurement than software! mismatched invoices, incorrect orders).

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 1, 2025

Hansen was publicly referencing and implementing AI concepts in the late 1990s , notably through “advanced self-learning algorithms” in procurement and supply chain applications. Without Gartners endorsement, many pilots stalled at proof-of-concept, and organizations struggled to scale solutions. In summary: Jon W.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

efficiency gap. High forecasting accuracy on issues such regulatory risk, inflation and supply chain disruptions calls for new skills, as does the capability to build contingency plans and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers, Martin said. productivity gap in procurement and an 8.9%

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Supply Chain Action Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. The subject came up at a conference I attended where the theme was the supply chain of 2030. The Driverless Car Analogy From CBC News [link] I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 25, 2025

China is expected to overtake Taiwan as the world’s biggest manufacturer of chips in 2030 with 22% of the market. The use cases cover the entire lifecycle of manufactured goods, from product design through supply chain optimization to digital twins and predictive maintenance. What Is Generative AI in Manufacturing?

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 12, 2025

” – Procurement Insights (2024) ERP Agent Swarms refer to the use of multiple autonomous, intelligent software agents working collaboratively within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Adaptability: Agents respond quickly to changing conditions, such as supply chain disruptions or sudden changes in demand.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide. The sustainable supply chain is adopted by many companies due to the increasing pressure to demonstrate greater environmental and social responsibility. However, how can companies demonstrate tier responsibility through the supply chain?

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ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution. About Ivalua. Markus Leutert.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.

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Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In times like these, it’s crucial to turn to the latest technologies, which facilitate greater ease of operations to reduce strain on current employees and attract the top talent and supplies to your business. Procurement software is the primary way professionals integrate automation into their workflows. billion (£11.8

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Companies are investing in renewable energy projects and implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices. Through both mandatory reporting and voluntary disclosures, companies can identify and manage climate-related risks, and provide valuable information to investors and other stakeholders for greater transparency.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 14, 2019

Unsurprisingly, these suggestions aligned perfectly with the technology solutions already in production from top TMS software solutions. In order to get to the next level of savings, efficiency and competitive advantage, shippers must embrace emerging technologies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out 5 Seismic Shifts in Supply Chain Technology! In our ongoing technology series, we have concentrated on the Informational and analytical innovation applications which are reshaping supply chain technology as we know it. It is estimated that 5 billion people will live in urban areas by 2030.

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Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to Verified Market Research , the global procurement software market will grow from $5.5 Benefits include cost savings, risk reduction, efficiency gains, transparency, agility, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and much more. This number is expected to swell to over 25 billion connected devices by 2030.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy. From CBC News [link].

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Procurement Software

APRIL 9, 2024

Join me on this fictitious journey of transforming an existing procurement organisation into one that will still be relevant in 2030. While on the other hand we must equip our teams to tackle sustainability, geopolitical instability and ensuing supply chain disruptions. So, we need to get them working more efficiently.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. The work of managing the value network has always been to make the best plan, monitor issues, and respond effectively and efficiently.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

. “AI is an unbelievable opportunity to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in health care, manufacturing, climate change and more,” said Christina Shim, IBM’s global head of Sustainability Software and an AI Ethics Board member.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Learn more about the IBM Sustainability Accelerator Sustainability as a consistent practice While setting ambitious goals is important, we emphasize goals that are transparent and authentic, with near-term targets that help support present-day execution and accountability.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

from 2023 to 2030. Procurement managers play a key role in this rapid growth, helping organizations optimize costs, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure financial efficiency. Risk management: Identify and address supply chain risks for uninterrupted goods/services supply.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

Economic: From an economic perspective, sustainable procurement can result in cost savings through increased efficiency, reduced waste, and minimized risk of supply chain disruptions. Cost Savings and Efficiency: Sustainable procurement can lead to significant cost savings through increased operational efficiency.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Through our learning resources, Your Learning and Your Career at IBM, IBMers are positioned to accelerate skill growth and gain more relevant skills to gain efficient and personalized manner. This year, we are working on refreshing our programs, to accelerate skill growth and bring more relevance and personalization.

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World of Procurement podcast

JUNE 15, 2021

We covered a lot of ground in this 25-minute podcast and this podcast is going to be exceptionally beneficial to you if you are currently looking at your supply chain and wondering how can we improve visibility, how can we reach our sustainability goals using our supply chains and how do we know what is in this product?

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Supply Chain Action Blog

MARCH 21, 2019

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. You may have heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Regardless, given the wide range of predictions for AGI’s arrival, anywhere from 2030 to 2050 and beyond, it’s crucial to manage expectations and begin by using the value of current AI applications. Code (62%) : Gen AI helps developers write code more efficiently and with fewer errors.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 27, 2023

The oil and gas industry remains an integral part of the energy landscape, but it faces a number of modern challenges, including volatile market conditions, expanding environmental regulations and the growing need for operational efficiency. through 2030. It also benefits from advanced asset management software, like IBM Maximo.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

trillion to the global economy in 2030, more than the current output of China and India combined.” This unified experience optimizes the process of developing and deploying ML models by streamlining workflows for increased efficiency. Operations center : AI technology monitors and resolves store incidents efficiently.

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World of Procurement podcast

JANUARY 17, 2022

There is nothing worse that a piece of software that is clunky and is stuck in the 90s. This could be an RFP exercise, a contract review or consolidation of your supply chain. 07:35 Rich Sains So, the software is developed is it guides the user through each step of the activity that they're working on. Yeah, yeah.

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Planergy

AUGUST 2, 2022

Though the technological investment comes at a higher cost than traditional dying equipment, the company has reduced operating costs in other ways, with shorter batch cycles, more efficient dye use, minimizing worker exposure to toxic chemicals, and avoiding wastewater treatments. It cuts waste and boosts recycling rates. Related Posts.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 11, 2025

Needs of the Procurement Industry and Practitioners in 2025 Procurement professionals today face complex challenges: Tariff Mitigation and Supply Chain Disruptions: With ongoing U.S.-China Gartner serves 14,000 enterprises globally, including procurement and supply chain leaders. billion in Q1 2025.

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