SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5] How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

If you are in the supply chain industry, you are probably well aware of the constant need to optimize processes and improve communication between stakeholders. And one of the most promising innovations in recent years is ChatGPT for supply chain. If you are not familiar with ChatGPT, don’t worry!

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Suppliers whose prices fluctuate significantly over time may not be suitable for long-term partnerships, whereas those who consistently provide products at estimated costs can be considered for future contracts. PPV helps assess the accuracy of these estimates by measuring the variance between the estimated and actual costs.

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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

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. This combination ensures that raw materials and components arrive precisely when needed, keeping production schedules on track and costs under control.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. But the supply chain doesn’t end when the product hits the market, and neither does supply chain sustainability.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

Defining Agile Supply Chains. Agile supply chains are nimble enough to respond smoothly to sudden changes in supply and demand. Learn more about building agility with real-time transportation visibility. Why Is Agility Important for the Supply Chain?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. In addition to the ever-changing marketing landscape, the supply chain often fails. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

These are typically routine or recurring purchasessuch as office supplies, raw materials, tools, or maintenance servicesthat support the companys ongoing operations. It ensures that every team has the right resources at the right time, without delays or extra costs. What is the goal of operational procurement?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. One is reminded of the Chinese proverb, Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos. As late as the 1990s, supply chains were very local.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Manufacturers have unique insight into the state of global inflation – they’re often hit earlier and harder than other industries by increasing overhead costs, from raw materials prices to wages. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain!

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Hansens agent-based Metaprise Model directly addresses the core concerns of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) by combining human-AI collaboration, real-time adaptability, and ecosystem-wide integration. Example: A global manufacturer unified JD Edwards, NetSuite, and IFS workflows using agents, reducing procurement cycle times by 35%.

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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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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Get a straightforward look at how ERPs evolved from manufacturing roots to todays AI-powered platformsand what that means for your sourcing, supply chain, and source-to-pay processes. is Transforming Industry Smart factories, real-time data, AI-powered systemsManufacturing 4.0 is here, and its changing everything.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Enhanced Adaptability to Dynamic Environments Challenge : Traditional equation-based models fail to respond to real-time disruptions (e.g., Example : Agents from a manufacturer and Tier 1/2 suppliers jointly resolve component shortages by redistributing inventory in real time. Learn and optimize continuously.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Time is really important in business. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 28, 2024

This year, supply chain disruptions have posed significant obstacles for small business owners. From global events to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, these challenges have forced businesses to adapt and find new strategies to navigate through uncertain times.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 4, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Create a Responsive Supply Chain to Handle Peaks and Lulls! If you work in Business or Supply Chain you feel the results and the immense pressure caused by inaccurate forecasts. This can be highly disruptive and it is a very real Supply Chain nightmare scenario.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the fast-paced ecommerce sector, optimizing the supply chain is vital for ensuring efficient operations. One effective strategy is materials tracking, a method that enables businesses to monitor the movement of materials throughout the supply chain. The use of advanced technology also plays a key role.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! The prospect of having a Just In Time (JIT) Supply Chain system has been the goal of innumerable businesses and industries for decades. We quickly ran out of healthcare supplies, toilet paper, and more.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 1, 2024

Are you interested in learning about the world of the F&B supply chain? In this article, we will walk you through the basics, key components, role of inventory management, challenges, and technological innovations in the F&B supply chain.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

These disruptions caused delays throughout the entire supply chain as effects rippled down. It’s vital for the environment that we review supply chain and inventory management practices to ensure the environment’s survival and prevent supply chain disruptions. Do you have sustainability goals?

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Arkestro

MAY 23, 2022

As 2019 wound down, who would have predicted that how to solve supply chain disruptions would become one of the top headlines? Supply chain disruption has become something that all of us see in the headlines every day: online, in newspapers, and in magazines. What Are Supply Chain Disruptions Blamed On?

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Lead time refers to the amount of time it takes for a product to go from the initial order placement to its final delivery to the customer. In ecommerce, understanding lead time is key for efficient inventory management and customer satisfaction. Firstly, it directly impacts inventory management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Most of the pre-pandemic Inventory Management strategies were centred around improving inventory turnover, keeping inventory levels as low as possible, and reducing the amount of cash tied up in inventory. Subscribe Here!

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. But what exactly does it entail?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

artificial intelligence (AI) applications, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and augmented reality, among others) to optimize enterprise resource planning (ERP), making companies more agile and adaptable. What’s the biggest challenge manufacturers face right now?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 25, 2024

Effective inventory management also affects operational efficiency. By using data analytics and forecasting tools, online retailers can optimize inventory levels, shorten shipping times, and enhance order fulfillment processes. Ensuring Smooth Operations Efficient inventory management supports smooth operations.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Supplier collaboration portals to drive innovation and real time project management without email or spreadsheets. Spend visibility i.e. through a spend analysis report or a spend analytics dashboard. Yet hardly any TRULY have a real grip on what they BUY. Operating supplies (MRO and consumables).

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Supplier collaboration portals to drive innovation and real time project management without email or spreadsheets. Spend visibility i.e. through a spend analysis report or a spend analytics dashboard. Yet hardly any TRULY have a real grip on what they BUY. Operating supplies (MRO and consumables).

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Finale Inventory

JULY 17, 2024

ERP software integrates and manages various aspects of a manufacturing company’s operations, including inventory management, production planning, supply chain management, human resources, finance, and more. Security is a paramount concern when it comes to ERP software in manufacturing.

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Finale Inventory

MARCH 28, 2024

From brand messaging that illustrates how companies are enacting earth-friendly practices in their business to certification bodies such as B Corp who are starting to scrutinize global supply chains as part of the credentialing process, companies are trying to level up to their consumers’ expectations as best they can.

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