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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Events Procurement 
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As part of our theme this quarter on Procurement’s role and value in supply chain risk management, we are speaking with practitioners in the field to understand their perceptions of risk — clearly different industries perceive types of risk in different ways. And we must remember that one cannot escape supply chain risks.
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Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 15, 2025
Consider this your business suddenly faces a major supply chain disruption. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world.
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. To remain competitive, organizations must fundamentally rethink their approach to supply chain management. You can unsubscribe at anytime.
ivalua
MAY 30, 2025
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. What’s the technology behind autonomous procurement agents?
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ivalua
MAY 30, 2025
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. What’s the technology behind autonomous procurement agents?
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SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 3, 2025
The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! Collaborate with Suppliers and Partners Successful supply chain management relies heavily on collaboration. By working together efficiently, the supply chain can be streamlined, improving overall performance and customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 24, 2025
Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required. Please select at least one newsletter. By Max Garland • Feb.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years. Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 21, 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. Tariffs have become one of the most disruptive variables in global supply chains. You can unsubscribe at anytime. From the U.S.-China
ivalua
JUNE 9, 2025
In this type of environment, traditional procurement software and manual processes are insufficient – and many procurement teams are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. Key Takeaways Understand the potential impact of AI – including Generative AI & AI Agents – in procurement.
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Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth.
ivalua
MAY 28, 2025
Ivalua NOW AMER 2025 in New Orleans was an event that exceeded all expectations, delivering an unforgettable experience for our thriving procurement community. ” Hosting the event at the renowned home of the New Orleans Saints amplified the energy and excitement. We came, we connected, and we conquered!
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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Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
Modern procurement needs have far surpassed transaction management; procurement is now a critical component in driving strategic value across businesses and AI has become a key tool in procurement teams back pockets. In short, AI is making manufacturing procurement faster, smarter and more resilient than ever.
Arkestro
JUNE 9, 2025
It’s Event Season 2025! It’s Event Season 2025! Spring and summer mark a season of innovation, connection, and momentum in procurement, as well as some of the industry’s biggest annual events. From AI to energy, we’re excited to connect, collaborate, and help shape what’s next in procurement.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! In the complex world of business, the supply chain serves as the backbone, connecting the dots between production and customer satisfaction. Cost Reduction A streamlined supply chain is a powerful tool for cost management.
SCMDOJO
JULY 6, 2025
It’s easy to feel at ease when procurement systems operate as they should—robust and solid. When one part fails, the entire chain starts to shake. Procurement teams now face a clear need: build bendable systems instead of unbreakable ones. Procurement managers must also consider supplier stability.
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Procurement Insights
APRIL 8, 2025
MODEL #1 An agent-based model (ABM) within a Metaprise framework offers several advantages over an equation-based intake and orchestration model in procurement: 1. Procurement Insights Equation-Based Models: Expanding these models often requires redefining equations and parameters, making scalability more challenging. Pitt Site 3.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 5, 2024
So it’s no surprise that the future of manufacturing now lies in a technology that combines all of those high-end innovations: Predictive Procurement. What Is Predictive Procurement and How Is It Reshaping High-Tech Manufacturing? Predictive Procurement is the latest evolution in digital procurement processes.
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2025
The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses. That is where technology can help.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 23, 2025
Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Clorox expects productivity gains in its supply chain to start in fiscal 2027, Bellet said. You can unsubscribe at anytime.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 17, 2025
Breaking Down Business Silos Supply chains don’t exist in isolation. To truly build resilience across the entire organization — including supply chain and logistics — businesses need to remove the internal silos that can lead to restricted data flow and collaboration. It all starts with adaptability.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 21, 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. You can unsubscribe at anytime. times higher than operational emissions, according to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Spend Matters
MARCH 6, 2025
In a world increasingly driven by the rapid developments within Artificial Intelligence (AI), procurement has the potential for enormous leverage using cutting-edge technology to become a powerhouse for generating efficiency, expanding margins, reducing risk and delivering solutions which the human mind is unable to see.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, procurement and supply chain professionals are confronted with a staggering complexity of risk management (link to complexity piece) that requires a nuanced understanding of various dimensions of risk. Recent events have illustrated how interconnected and fragile supply chains can be.
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Jaggaer
JULY 3, 2025
AI is moving from hype to reality, and the C-suite is under mounting pressure to deliver clear, ROI-driven strategies—especially in the high-stakes world of procurement and supply chain. On-Demand Webinar: AI on the Board Agenda: Redefining Procurement & Supply Chain for Manufacturing’s Next Chapter Watch Now
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 21, 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. supply chains across nearly every industry—from industrial machinery and building materials to food and beverage, consumer goods and electronics.
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 Dive
JUNE 24, 2025
Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. You can unsubscribe at anytime. By Edwin Lopez • Jan. By Kelly Stroh • Feb. By Kelly Stroh • Feb. You can unsubscribe at anytime.
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.
Spend Matters
APRIL 23, 2025
We continue our Procurement Transformation Guide by hearing from Sammy Rashed, a productivity advisor and procurement strategist. Introduction Seven years ago, procurement organizations faced immense pressure to evolve balancing operational efficiency with strategic agility in an increasingly digital world.
Procurement Insights
JULY 1, 2025
MODEL 1 – LEVEL 1 Jon Hansen’s contribution to The Procurement Imperative 2025 – Global Report by Economist Impact and SAP clearly integrates the foundational elements of his Metaprise , Agent-based , and Strand Commonality models, though these frameworks are not named explicitly in the report.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 1, 2025
Since May 2007, when the Procurement Insights blog published its first post, one post has consistently garnered attention. “ MODEL 2 ASSESSMENT Using Hansens theory, Ericsson could have identified and acted on critical strands from historical supply chain disruptions, potentially mirroring Nokias success.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Ensuring readiness reduces the risk of supply chain disruptions and ensures that your suppliers can deliver as expected.
TYA Suite
JUNE 22, 2025
Procurement has become a strategic function in modern businesses, with growing pressure to manage costs, improve supplier performance, and drive operational efficiency. It transforms raw procurement data into meaningful insights that support both short-term improvements and long-term strategic goals.
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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.
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
Jaggaer
APRIL 16, 2025
How Intake and Orchestration AI Are Reshaping Procurement If youve been paying attention to technology developments in procurement, youve probably come across the term Intake & Orchestration. They now expect procurement to follow suit, with solutions that are not just smarter, but increasingly self-driving.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 18, 2025
Supply Chain Disruption in 2025: Navigating Supply Chain Issues Supply chain issues have become the defining challenge for multichannel merchants in 2025. When supply chains falter, customer satisfaction plummets and competitors gain ground. What Are Supply Chain Issues in Plain Language?
Jaggaer
MAY 16, 2025
In many industries, procurement is responsible for managing significant budgets which means it holds a key lever for business performance. From Order Fulfillment to Strategic Value Creation Partner This realization is relatively new and comes with a fundamental shift in how the role of procurement is understood.
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