Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This is especially true as many manufacturing procurement departments struggle with exactitude, efficiency, and unforeseen events that keep them from meeting their goals. This process ultimately leads to faster delivery times, more significant cost savings, and improved supply chain resilience.

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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. Alarmingly, 7% attributed at least one medication safety event to a shortage-related issue. drug spending reached $37.1

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Add to this the pace of technological change in the supply chain space, and you have a perfect storm of challenges facing procurement departments across industries.

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step. Supplier risk adds even more complexity.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Having a solid risk management plan allows companies to anticipate problems before they escalate, ensuring that supply chains remain efficient and reliable. Furthermore, collaboration allows companies to work together with suppliers to find solutions and strengthen the supply chain.

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TYA Suite

JUNE 22, 2025

These tools, which process raw data to glean insights, consist of: to comprehend previous procurement operations to determine the root causes of problems or behaviors to forecast future events, like price changes or supplier risks to recommend actions based on data-driven insights.

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Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

In many industries, procurement is responsible for managing significant budgets which means it holds a key lever for business performance. Procurement teams now include specialists such as category managers with deep market knowledge who drive sourcing events and significantly impact the companys bottom line.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 1, 2025

Report Link : The interview discusses “empowering procurement to be proactive and agile,” mirroring the agent-based architecture where multiple agents interact dynamically. Complex Workflows : Fragmented tech stacks and inefficient processes hinder agility and cost efficiency in large enterprises.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The new procurement tech players: agile and configurable My prediction is most of the solutions that disappear will be replaced on a one-to-one ratio by new market entrants. Some of these new solutions that enter the scene may not necessarily be on the radar for the big analyst firms and event organisers.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 1, 2025

Companies leveraging this approach gain 612 months lead time to mitigate disruptions, optimize supply chains, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Hansen’s strand commonality theory proposes that connecting seemingly unrelated data “strands” can uncover patterns that may signal impending risks or events.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

The core issue isn’t simply cost; its accuracy and agility. But that’s not just expensive; it’s slow, prone to error (working a full shift in inventory counting is mind-numbing), and unsustainable, during peak season, labor shortages or budget cuts. Jackie Wu is co-founder and chief executive officer of Corvus Robotics.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Companies of all sizes are feeling the squeeze with capital expenditures under review, operational budgets tightening, and forecasts being more cautious than optimistic.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Most organizations continue to suffer from severely limited visibility in the lower levels of their supply chains. About the research.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

In this disruptive age, businesses must move faster and become more agile, so Procurement must respond, to this or we will become obsolete. And increasingly, that means collaborative working with key suppliers who can support that need to be innovative, flexible and agile.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management. The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation. Risk Metrics.

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Arkestro

MAY 21, 2024

Resources / Blog / 3 Things to Know About Arkestro’s Exclusive Advisory Council Events 3 Things to Know About Arkestro’s Exclusive Advisory Council Events It’s no secret that anyone working in procurement — from CPOs to procurement managers — has their work cut out for them in 2024. increase in spend this year).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

With rising consumer and stakeholder expectations around ethical and responsible supply chains, who supplies your organization’s goods and services is also a C-suite consideration. The sourcing process sits within supply chain management and is used for identifying, vetting and selecting the best suppliers.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

The fight for discounts will lead to applying either of three project management levers - Time, Budget, or Scope - and the inevitable quality deterioration. It is difficult to foresee the value of such an increase, so it's randomly being budgeted. Arguably, the most essential type of saving was reconciling it against the budget.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.

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Arkestro

MAY 23, 2023

For example, today’s procurement managers are tasked with juggling increasingly complex tasks, such as battling supply chain problems, accounting for rising costs, and assessing risk. Coupled with rising inflation and material costs, delays in global supply chains are creating a challenge to keep up with demand.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more. Here are just a few ways manufacturing procurement teams can leverage AI and automation tools this year: Minimize supply chain disruptions.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey has reported that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey has reported that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Zycus recently conducted a virtual event for CPOs, Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN 2023), where we invited industry experts and procurement thought leaders across the Europe to discuss the upcoming technology trends and procurement strategies for 2023.

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The Good Spending

JUNE 15, 2022

Instead of looking at the act of buying as a spontaneous event, researchers viewed it as a series of patterns explained by the nature of actors, demands, and relationships. It presents industrial buying not as a single event but as an organizational decision-making process where multiple individuals decide on a purchase.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While certain industries continue to work around rising prices and supply disruptions, others are trying to take advantage of downward price pressures. Couple these with a broader climate of economic volatility and talent scarcity, and CPOs and heads of Manufacturing and Supply Chains have their work cut out for them.

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2023

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include Inflation, Continued Supply Chain disruption and Geopolitical tensions are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey reports that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year. How can Barkers help?

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Breaking the skills loss cycle in supply chain and procurement, analyzes data from over 200 procurement professionals across the UK and US*, to uncover what’s driving employee churn, the implications for procurement function, and how they can stop the trend. About the Research.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the rapidly-evolving business ecosystem, many companies face a combination of challenges, including inflation, supply chain disruptions and a complex labor market. It empowers businesses in their sales planning, budgeting and forecasting processes. These factors exert significant pressure on profitability.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Extreme weather events can be catastrophic to both people and the environment. Today, utilities are meeting these challenges and risks with innovation by leaning on data and AI to prepare for the next event. But flash floods, hurricanes and winter storms also profoundly impact utilities.

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Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. Your procurement strategy should consider factors such as your budget, data analytics, risk tolerance, and supplier relationships. This is where cross-department collaboration comes into play.

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Arkestro

MARCH 1, 2024

From a global pandemic completely disrupting supply chains to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a game-changing technology to automate sourcing, the industry is on a fast track to depart from the status quo of procurement in decades past.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s also a cushion against supply chain disruptions, which is why many retailers bumped up inventory after the shakeup in global supply and demand caused by the pandemic. External factors such as inflation or supply chain delays aren’t the only reason you need a flexible outlook.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 10, 2022

No matter the size of your company, how you structure your purchase process has a direct impact on your company’s ability to control costs, manage risks, and maintain process resilience as supply chains evolve. Purchasing teams are able to maintain a close watch on budgets, requesters, and requests. Purchasing agility.

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