Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 24, 2025

In an age where supply chains stretch across continents and rely on increasingly complex data streams, the ability to present data clearly and effectively is no longer a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity. Here’s how better presentation of supply chain data can directly impact decision-making: 1.

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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.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global business environment, supply chain risk management (SCRM) has emerged as a critical discipline for organizations striving to maintain operational continuity and a competitive advantage. Supply chains are increasingly susceptible to disruptions caused by both predictable and unforeseen events.

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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.

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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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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. Explore effective strategies to mitigate duties – like diversifying supplier bases, changing product design, and relying on transfer pricing strategies.

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ivalua

JULY 23, 2025

2) E-sourcing Once demand is clear, e-sourcing enables teams to launch sourcing events through structured, automated workflows. E-sourcing streamlines supplier discovery, qualification, and evaluation using embedded compliance criteria and scoring logic. For more detail on optimizing sourcing, see our guide to e-sourcing strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2025

The Resilient Supply Chain! Supply chains are believed to be the backbone of your business operations. Supply chain disruptions are unpredictable but can be controlled. There’s no supply chain immune to the disruptions. Technology advocates for automation of the supply chain processes.

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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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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.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. What are Supply Chain Reports? Supplier Performance Evaluating supplier performance based on key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality of goods received, adherence to agreed-upon terms, and responsiveness to inquiries.

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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.

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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. Here are four of 2025’s past events where Arkestro was a major presence. Resources / Blog / Where in the World is Arkestro?

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. This involves analyzing spend data, identifying for consolidation, and negotiating better contracts with key suppliers.

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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. Growth Strategic supplier relationships are vital for supporting business growth.

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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!

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies.

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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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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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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step. Supplier risk adds even more complexity.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Efficient supply chain management is the key. All of this is possible thanks to an optimized supply chain. This requires everyone in the supply network to share accurate and timely information to identify problems and streamline processes.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 1, 2025

In fact, year after year, this one post continues to rank #1 among all posts in terms of reads: Managing Supply Chain Risk: The Nokia and Ericsson Case Study Case Study Recap Nearly a decade ago, lighting struck a Philips microchip plant in New Mexico, causing a fire that contaminated millions of mobile phone chips.

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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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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This is especially true as many manufacturing procurement departments struggle with exactitude, efficiency, and unforeseen events that keep them from meeting their goals. This process ultimately leads to faster delivery times, more significant cost savings, and improved supply chain resilience.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 6, 2025

A sudden supplier shutdown, transport delays, or a missed delivery can throw everything off balance. When one part fails, the entire chain starts to shake. Build Supplier Diversity Into the Strategy A strong procurement ecosystem doesn’t rely on just one source. Setting up supplier diversity takes time and effort.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

This flexibility is crucial in a Metaprise environment, which integrates multiple enterprises, suppliers, and partners into a unified system. supplier delays, demand spikes). Example During a port strike, agents reroute shipments via alternative suppliers/logistics partners. new suppliers, sustainable materials).

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

The challenge is compounded by the comparatively slow digital transformation in the supply chain and distribution sector, with many organizations remaining dependent on pricing systems that are either fully or partially manual. As the speed of trade policy changes continues to escalate, spreadsheets simply cannot keep up.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. Another CPO pointed to the urgent internal push for greater transparency at the supplier-level mapping and for granular understanding of sub-tier suppliers, component origins and even HS-code-level exposure.

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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?

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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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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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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

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2025

In today’s competitive market, every drop of efficiency in extraction and logistics fuels innovation across supply chains, ensuring that products reach consumers faster and at lower costs. How does oil and gas production drive global supply chain innovation?

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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

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