Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Manufacturing and industrials: Strengthening the supply chain backbone In the manufacturing world, procurement is about much more than just tracking spend its the heartbeat of supply chain management. Supply network modeling, now integrating large language models (LLMs), allows for precise tracking and material tracing.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility. The answer is NO.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Enter eProcurement.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2024

On the one hand, supply chain weaknesses are open to risk, and even the smallest challenges are magnified. 2) Prioritise visibility At the heart of managing demand is supply chain visibility. The function must have a clear view of the supply chain through accessible, accurate and reliable supplier data.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). What can we expect in 2022?

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Building Resilient Supply Chains To Weather Any Storm What does building a resilient supply chain entail? Imagine your supply chain as a sturdy ship navigating the choppy waters of the global marketplace. Building resilient supply chains So, what defines a resilient supply chain?

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

AI-First Automation: AI is built into every step, simplifying workflows, automating processes, and delivering real-time insights for compliance, onboarding, KYC/AML, contract management, and ESG initiatives. Key Differentiators Feature Certa.ai Plug-and-play ESG modules and advanced generative AI for unstructured data analysis.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

This technology allows businesses to monitor their supply chain from order placement to final delivery in real-time. This increased visibility leads to more efficient supply chain and inventory management. It also helps Nike to improve its supply chain visibility and agility and reduce its environmental impact.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Common Contract Types: Lump Sum Contracts: Set fee for all work completed.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Common Contract Types: Lump Sum Contracts: Set fee for all work completed.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Cash flow is a further driver of cost, so it is worth analyzing contracts to achieve payment term optimization. Procurement and Legal departments must have solutions in place to monitor obligations and performance against contracts, ensuring that negotiated savings are realized and non-compliance is actively managed.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Parallel to this, they offer the ability to streamline supplier governance and due diligence activities to cover increasing demands on compliance and supply chain visibility. Studied cases at Kodiak Hub show between 1–3 % loss of brand exposure resulting from a non-compliant supply chain.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Parallel to this, they offer the ability to streamline supplier governance and due diligence activities to cover increasing demands on compliance and supply chain visibility. Studied cases at Kodiak Hub show between 1–3 % loss of brand exposure resulting from a non-compliant supply chain.

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The Good Spending

JUNE 15, 2022

T hese routine activities leverage integrated automated systems, enabling supply chain visibility. Nevertheless, as in our earlier post on supplier segmentation , the buyer-supplier relationships evolve in the modern industrial world of ever-increasing supply chain risks and constraints.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Learn more about the ROI of Real-Time Transportation Visibility. Below are some of the most common carrying costs faced by merchants at all levels of the supply chain: Insurance. Real-time visibility is a key component of any sophisticated inventory management process. Examples of inventory carrying costs.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency. Contracts are usually not covered by S2P technology platforms. We’ll cover what’s the difference between S2P and S2C (Source-to-Contract) in an upcoming article. Contracts are usually not covered by S2P technology platforms. What is the difference P2P and S2P?

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Procurify

JUNE 8, 2022

Supply base optimization is a strategy used to reduce the number of suppliers you work with, especially those who are inactive or limited-use suppliers. Effective supply base optimization can help reduce costs, improve supply chain efficiency, better supplier performance and collaboration, and increased revenue. .

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Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency. Contracts are usually not covered by S2P technology platforms. We’ll cover what’s the difference between S2P and S2C (Source-to-Contract) in an upcoming article. Contracts are usually not covered by S2P technology platforms. Price, terms and contract negotiation.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 4, 2024

As supply chain technology improves for transportation, inventory management and warehousing, the procurement tools for manufacturing businesses now need to step up. SourceDay’s unique selling point lies in its revolutionary approach to automating supply chain communications. And stepping up, they indeed are.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Raindrop has also been recognised as a cloud-enabled procurement focused Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) application. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

We believe that the CPG commercial world is already taking several actions to adapt to the supply chain disruptions of the pandemic. Agility now and in the future requires a reliable digital infrastructure for the governments, the enterprises, and the individuals. What does this mean for the CPG world?

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

We believe that the CPG commercial world is already taking several actions to adapt to the supply chain disruptions of the pandemic. Agility now and in the future requires a reliable digital infrastructure for the governments, the enterprises, and the individuals. What does this mean for the CPG world?

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

Managing a global supply chain has become more complex than ever. According to a 2024 McKinsey survey, 71% of businesses in the supply chain sector face compliance challenges when operating in foreign markets. This challenge is especially difficult for businesses expanding into new markets with unfamiliar regulations.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems. They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. Convince the naysayers and implement supply chain technologies like a pro!

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 7, 2025

Supply Chain Management Review becomes the epicenter where perspectives clash, strategies pivot, and uncertainties loom. Overview of the Tariff Decision Amidst the flurry of reactions to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, the global supply chain community is abuzz with speculation and analysis.

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