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SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
With international commerce increasingly digitalized and customer requirements continuing to grow, the demands on supply chain professionals to create frictionless, responsive, and cost-effective operations have never been higher. Supercharge your supply chain career through the SCMDOJO Supply Chain Learning Track Certification!
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting.
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Jaggaer
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.
SCMDOJO
MAY 23, 2025
In an age where supply chains face persistent disruptionsfrom pandemics and trade wars to cyberattacks and climate volatilityresilience is no longer optional. This shift has pushed supply chain leadership to pivot from reactive management to proactive strategy built on data. Not sure where your supply chain stands?
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ivalua
MAY 30, 2022
As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 26, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. And the limitations in supply chain visibility seem to start right here.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 19, 2024
Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.
SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.
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.
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2025
The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. Building internal alignment across procurement, supply chain, legal and finance to tie sourcing decisions to tariff cost modeling and compliance. Remaining agile by embedding reassessment mechanisms.
SCMDOJO
MAY 6, 2022
Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). What are No-code Platforms? Benefits of No-code Platforms.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2022
In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 1, 2025
In a rapidly evolving world where supply chain disruptions are becoming increasingly common, the question arises: can artificial intelligence finally provide the solution we’ve been searching for? Logility’s cutting-edge technology offers a promising glimpse into the future of supply chain optimization.
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.
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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 4, 2025
This will be a worthwhile read as it demonstrates the potential repercussions of excluding supply chain personnel in the early planning stages of an organizations M&A strategy.) If it did, then 85% of all e-procurement/supply chain initiatives would not fail. Dots Pretzels (2021, $1.2B) and Pretzels, Inc.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 21, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! Everyone involved in these Supply Chains is abiding by the social distancing and protective mandates we all are adhering to. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Spend Matters
APRIL 29, 2025
The series follows the methodology described in our Aligning Finance and Procurement in-depth guide , which offers a practical, structured approach to enhancing cash flow visibility, optimizing payment timing, reducing working capital risk and improving liquidity outcomes through closer collaboration between finance and procurement.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 20, 2023
Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re passionate about closing the gender gap to expand innovation through diversity. And while the tech industry job market is still anything but stable, supply chain leaders are still dealing with ongoing talent and resource shortage challenges.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Check out Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! The Supply Chain function within your company has many responsibilities. Yet often the Supply Chain is undervalued. Why is Supply Chain often undervalued? Pressures for Cost Reduction in Supply Chain.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 2, 2025
I picked Chevron to prepare the following assessment based on the company’s interest in my recent LinkedIn post and the corresponding poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group. Limited in ESG or strategic sourcing but supports operational agility.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 24, 2024
In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! An Outlook for Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Joe Gregson. As a digital native born at the end of the millennial era, it is fair to say I also expect nothing less. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
By selecting and developing the right suppliers and establishing streamlined, transparent communication with them, manufacturers gain the agility and resilience to respond to customer demands, rise to the top, and navigate disruptions more easily. That makes agility a foundational part of your manufacturing strategy.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Businesses with optimal supply chains achieve 5-15% lower supply chain costs , 20-50% less inventory holdings, and up to 3X cash-to-cash cycle speeds. Tackle your most complex supply chain challenges. Tackle your most complex supply chain challenges. True end-to-end visibility with embedded AI.
Jaggaer
APRIL 24, 2025
I recently hosted a webinar in which our star speaker was Lora Cecere, Founder at Supply Chain Insight. Supply chain management typically does not fit very well with procurement, which is a challenge at the best of times, and can be a disaster in difficult times. As late as the 1990s, supply chains were very local.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective and the Distribution Centre Disaster! This change paradox, and the resultant paralysis, could only be solved by The Supply Chain Detective. The demoralizing impact of this change paradox on the team was very visible. Subscribe Here!
ivalua
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. According to Accenture, 94% of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions and 75% had negative or strongly negative impacts on their businesses due to the pandemic. Procurement Teams Step-up. Influence Begins with Good Relationships.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Supply chains are under enormous stress. As supply chain leaders, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of disruption, challenges with our ecosystem trading partner networks, tariff wars, real wars and tremendous turnover in human capital. Senior supply chain leaders are retiring in record numbers.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. These begin with enhanced visibility.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below.
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Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
Pairing a dedicated Source-to-Pay (S2P) solution with ERP strengthens procurement by enhancing visibility into supplier performance, automating workflows, and enabling smarter decision-making. Manufacturers can improve supply chain visibility, optimize logistics, and reduce costs associated with inefficiencies.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 5, 2023
Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. 31.33] An overview of Logward’s Transport Solutions, and the visibility it provides. 44.17] The future for Logward.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Then, 2020 sent shockwaves through many JIT strategies; the disruption was just too big to absorb and supply chain ecosystems had not been built to flex.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 4, 2022
Adaptability has come to be increasingly valued in recent years, and the terms flexibility, agility, and responsiveness crop up frequently in business discussions today.”. A key focus is the ability to sense environmental changes through data-driven insights, thus enabling a more agile and swift response. About the Author.
Solvoyo
AUGUST 17, 2020
Are you using spreadsheets as a supply chain planning tool to collect and manage your data and perform analysis? There’s no doubt that spreadsheets are easy to use with familiar and easy functions, formulas, and calculations… However, is “ease of use” the only priority for supply chain planning?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 11, 2020
The shock-resistant, resilient supply chain — demand management enables supply chain and financial resilience. “Black swan” events highlight the need to transform traditional supply chain methods. The benefits of technology underpinning shock-resistant supply chains.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Fireworks Supply Chain! Over the past 15 months, we’ve been writing on the Argentus blog about the immense impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global supply chains – particularly, as you might expect of a recruitment firm, from the perspective of talent and skills.
Solvoyo
AUGUST 17, 2020
Are you using spreadsheets as a supply chain planning tool to collect and manage your data and perform analysis? There’s no doubt that spreadsheets are easy to use with familiar and easy functions, formulas, and calculations… However, is “ease of use” the only priority for supply chain planning?
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
First, adapt workforce, systems, and resources to foster end-to-end supply chain connectivity, fostering agility and resilience. Secondly, recalibrate digitalization strategy, prioritizing cost-effective solutions for maximal business impact.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address. Mike Mortson.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Peak season fulfillment is a topic that strikes both fear and hope into the minds of supply chain leaders. Even systems implemented in this decade are obsolete if they cannot share data between other supply chain platforms. Diversify your supply chain.
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