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AI Agents in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide

ivalua

As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle. This shift empowers teams to create greater value for their organizations.

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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

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The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.

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2011 To 2025: The Evolution Of How The C-Suite And Boardroom Views Procurement

Procurement Insights

Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal. 20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management.

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The Evolution Of The Wheel: 1998 RAM to o9 Solutions in 2025

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is my response to a post by o9 Solutions titled: Modernizing MRO Planning: How Leading Companies Are Transforming Maintenance Supply Chains. MRO procurement is right in my sweet spot. Together, they illustrate how procurement has shifted from siloed efficiency to ecosystem-wide intelligence.”

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Why retailers can’t navigate the next disruption without visibility

Barkers Procurement

When Covid-19 first hit five years ago, retailers experienced the need for supply chain resilience. Now, as they build the agility and strength needed to respond to potential unexpected events, we can look to this period for guidance. A key flaw to emerge was that supply chains were murky. Nothing moved.

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The digital front door for procurement leaders in the age of AI

Spend Matters

It combines AI-powered features with user-friendly design to deliver actionable insights, streamline workflows and foster collaboration through a responsible and ethical use of data. Promote efficiency: AI-driven automation reduces the time spent on manual tasks, allowing procurement teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

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Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance

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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.