Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By diversifying its supply chain and leveraging global partnerships, GM aims to minimize disruption and maintain competitiveness in the market. By leveraging a robust network of suppliers and implementing contingency plans, GM aims to adapt to changing tariff landscapes effectively.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) But since its inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements and now many privately held U.S. businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The solution was designed to be scalable, ensuring that it could support both large institutions and smaller, agile organizations, adapting to the unique challenges each might face in managing third-party risks.” Halo Ai is further positioned to extend its feature-set relating to the current Supplier Portal and Secure Document Repository.”

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. Build strong supplier partnerships for long-term stability. Optimize costs without compromising supply chain continuity.

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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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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

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. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a world where the digital realm continues to shape the future of industries, the supply chain landscape stands at the precipice of profound conversion. As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead.

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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.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. Increased globalization, constant digital transformation, and ever-evolving consumer demands have led to a situation where traditional supply chain skills are simply no longer enough for success.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 15, 2025

As industries navigate the complexities of diverse supply chains, increasing digital adoption, and sustainability goals, organisations that adopt innovative solutions and a deep understanding of the market are best positioned to thrive. Ready to Take Your Procurement Strategy Further?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

In a fast-paced world where efficient movement of goods is key, staying updated on the latest supply chain and logistics news is crucial. This week, from January 20th to January 23rd, Logistics Viewpoints brings you a complete insight into the dynamic world of supply chain management.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers. What is a Make vs Buy Analysis?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2025

Join us as we delve into Levi’s innovative supply chain strategies in the face of economic uncertainty. Supply Chain Optimization: Key to Levis Surgical Approach Levis strategic approach to navigating potential tariff-related price increases is centered around a precise and calculated‍ response.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 23, 2025

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. suppliers, procurement teams) to optimize MRO procurement. supplier performance, inventory) for dynamic problem-solving. IoT, CRM, ERP).

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 20, 2025

In the intricate ‍web of global trade, ‍navigating through tariffs and supply chain compliance can feel ‍like threading a needle in a storm. However, understanding the crucial role of supply ‍chain and compliance in tariffs can serve as a guiding light in this complex terrain.

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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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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.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations. This process is known as supplier risk management.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Closed loop spend management (CLSM) is an approach geared towards injecting resilience and agility into business operations by optimizing overhead costs and transforming procurement and supply chain processes. .

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Their emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing may also drive interest in agent-based models for optimizing supplier ecosystems. They value agility and real-time insights, both of which are core advantages of agent-based models. MY TAKEAWAY: I am glad I quit smoking 33 years ago—although I miss cigars.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

The power to guide supply chain challenges effectively is essential for any business in a difficult and fast-paced industry. According to statistics, the global supply chain control market is predicted to reach USD 37.41 billion by 2027.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Budget Constraints Dynamic Cost Optimization: Autonomous agents analyze spend patterns, negotiate with suppliers in real-time, and reroute logistics during disruptions (e.g., Example: During a tariff spike, agents switch suppliers or adjust logistics routes, capping cost overruns. mismatched invoices, incorrect orders).

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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.

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Barkers Procurement

MAY 7, 2025

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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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Retail supply chains are complex networks that require seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Enhanced Collaboration Among Stakeholders Effective collaboration is crucial in retail supply chains, as it allows for swift decision-making and problem-solving.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. For example, today’s software can make recommendations based on past user or supplier behavior. 3) Optimize Decision-Making.

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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.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. Digitalization also fosters greater agility in supplier management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. Generative AI, with its ability to autonomously generate solutions to complex problems, will revolutionize every aspect of the supply chain landscape.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 14, 2025

Enhanced Decision-Making Hansen’s model integrates sophisticated real-time data analysis capabilities, offering procurement teams actionable insights into supplier performance, risk factors, and cost management opportunities. Challenges and Ethical Considerations 1. Influence on the Procurement Industry 1.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2025

For procurement, this concept translates into creating an intuitive, AI-driven interface where stakeholders internal teams, suppliers and external partners can access resources, insights and tools efficiently. Build resilience: In an era of supply chain disruptions, quick access to real-time data enables agile decision making.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

In contrast, SAPs Joule, an AI copilot in S/4HANA Cloud, uses explicit feedback loops, such as gradient descent for procurement analytics, to optimize tasks like supplier selection and spend management, leveraging structured AI methodologies. cost predictions, supplier scoring). supplier bids, historical costs) feeds predictive models.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sustainable business is embraced by many big companies as consumers are more concerned about the ethical standards of companies in making and operating their business. Investments in socially ethical practices may initially cost money. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2022. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter.

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