Business procurement Influencing Supply Chain Optimization 
Procurement Insights
JUNE 7, 2025
Hansen’s early concepts—especially his 1998 frameworks involving agent-based modeling , the Metaprise , time-zone polling , and advanced self-learning algorithms —share fundamental DNA with the adaptive, decentralized, and data-rich supply chain models later refined and scaled by Jeff Bezos at Amazon. MODEL 2 Jon W.
The Good Spending
AUGUST 16, 2022
Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.
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Una
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Value Creation Through Digital Transformation in Procurement. The recent global pandemic exposed many economic vulnerabilities, not the least of which were weaknesses in many supply chains. In fact, it’s become necessary to meet the growing global challenges of rising costs from supply chain disruptions.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 3, 2024
Retailers must consider various factors, including cost, competition, and customer value, to optimize pricing and achieve business success. Here are a few examples of the breadth of the challenges in the retail world: 2007 – Double Marginalization and the Decentralized Supply Chain 2022 – Where’s The Beef!
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.
The Good Spending
JUNE 15, 2022
The increasing organizational interdependence in industrial buying Industrial buying is influenced by megatrends (Industry 4.0, globalization, disrupting value chains, etc.) and new forms of collaboration between business partners. T hese routine activities leverage integrated automated systems, enabling supply chain visibility.
Pipefy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization.
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