SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

With international commerce increasingly digitalized and customer requirements continuing to grow, the demands on supply chain professionals to create frictionless, responsive, and cost-effective operations have never been higher. Supercharge your supply chain career through the SCMDOJO Supply Chain Learning Track Certification!

Supply Chain Efficiency 71

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2025

In the hyper-connected global economy of the present day, supply chains traverse continents, cultures, and myriad communication barriers. Having access to an audio translator can be the difference between quick resolution of issues and ballooning interruptions throughout the supply chain.

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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.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

John Cockerill was looking for a unified end-to-end spend management platform to be deployed across 4 business units in 22 countries, helping to reduce administrative tasks for the buyers, improve the fluidity of the procurement process and optimize collaboration between internal stakeholder and suppliers in a highly secure environment.

Spend management 223

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Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

(IO) Understanding AWS Marketplace in the context of procurement solutions Many are more familiar with Amazon Business, a platform for sourcing indirect physical goods. Read Lead Analyst of Downstream Procurement Xavier Olivera’s quick breakdown of the solution.

Procurement 96

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 96

Una

AUGUST 4, 2022

IT Procurement | 'Stranger Things' Keeping IT Buyers Awake at Night. Here are just a few of the most frightening challenges keeping IT buyers awake at night. The term refers to the common situation where employees purchase software that hasn’t been authorized by the central team. Auto-renewing software subscriptions.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

A purchase order is simply a document that a buyer sends to a supplier to request goods or services, which outlines the order’s details, including the quantity, price, delivery, and payment terms. First, it ensures clear communication between the buyer and the supplier, eliminating potential misunderstandings or disputes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A successful approach requires careful assessment of supplier bids, followed by structured onboarding, continuous monitoring, and performance measurement. Since reverse auctions focus heavily on price competitiveness, this can be easily done with sourcing software tools. Automation can also play a role here.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supplier Networks — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. Supplier networks are important in the procurement industry to find your preferred supplier. In this article, we will discuss what supplier networks are. After this article, you will have an insight into what supplier networks are. What is a Supply Network? .

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2022

Today I’m joined by Orderful , a forward-thinking EDI software provider, that is on a mission to modernize contemporary supply chains. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.41] Erik’s founder story, and the journey that led him to “experience the tension between small suppliers and giant buyers” first hand, and establish Orderful. “I

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 19, 2025

Reference : JD Edwards Baan : Overview : The Baan Corporation offered ERP solutions with procurement components, focusing on manufacturing and project-based industries. Significance : Baan’s software emphasized integration across the supply chain, including procurement processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. In the past 5 years, I’ve found myself constantly asking the question, “Isn’t there some sort of software that can do that?”.

Supply Chain Visibility 105

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

This role focuses on reducing supply chain risks through improved relationships, audits, and comprehensive evaluations of supplier performance at all levels of the chain. This role often overlaps with category managers or strategic buyers but initially requires an expert to develop models and competencies across the team.

Procurement 96

Procurement Category management Chief Procurement Officer Risk management 96

Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. What Does a School Supply Chain Look Like?

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SCMDOJO

MAY 27, 2025

How Private Equity Shapes Modern Supply Chains Money from private equity doesnt just change ownership. It speeds up tech upgrades, helps companies share warehouses or fleets, and opens doors to new global suppliers. For supply chain leaders , this isnt theory; its happening across the industry every quarter.

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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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 65

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 65

SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Supplier Selection Another key factor to consider when making a successful job order is by identifying the right supplier for your procurement. Procurement professionals can assess the prospective suppliers on the basis of their ability and commitment to comply with the criteria and metrics need for your business procurement needs.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

3) Supplier Evaluation Purchase Price Variance (PPV) assists in evaluating supplier relationships and managing supplier selection. It helps determine the accuracy of supplier pricing. Checkout SCMDOJO’s Supplier Excellence Manual, your go-to supplier management guide!

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Price Purchasing supply chain budgeting Raw materials 58

Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond. Here are five key trends that will shape procurement and supply chain management in the coming year.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions & Marketing Automation for the past 15–20 years. Safeguard Brand Value.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions & Marketing Automation for the past 15–20 years. Safeguard Brand Value.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2023

Today I’m joined by Nipendo , a forward-thinking software brand that is on a mission to improve how buyers and suppliers work together to combat Source-to-Pay inefficiencies and costs. 12.55] Buyers: their key challenges, how the Nipendo platform works for them, and the benefits it delivers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work of Supply Chain is conducted every minute of every day.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 23, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Management Important? A company’s supply chain usually comprises all the operations between sourcing raw materials and delivering the product to customers. We will now look more into the benefits of KM in supply chain management.

Supply chain management 98

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

getting involved early on in the New Product Introduction ( NPI) cycle to ensure suppliers risk is being properly evaluated in production capacity and quality. If they do have a solution, they are using systems built for indirect spend. When the supply base is limited, being the customer of choice is essential. Time is Money.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

ProcurePort

OCTOBER 10, 2019

P2P services enhance collaboration between buyers and suppliers and generate an increased value to the supply chain. Going digital with the P2P process allows buyers and suppliers to develop a relationship that benefits both parties. Cloud-based P2P software platforms act […].

Procurement 100

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 16, 2022

To do so, the company provides services (consulting and training) and a software solution, SupplierBase, that supports the methodology and philosophy of State of Flux. State of Flux developed its approach based on the realization that many organizations practicing SRM do only Supplier Management. when others were not.

Market analysis 97

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

They are far more convenient than conventional discussions and negotiations, providing procedural integrity and transparency while also lowering final prices owing to enhanced supplier competitiveness. These reductions are substantiated by eAuctions software providers Cimmra.

Supply Chain Efficiency 141

Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding Procurement team supply chain software solutions 141

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. For a more in-depth understanding of Rod Sherkin’s insights on supply chain management and procurement, you can watch his interview on Supply Chain Now.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. Effective supplier negotiations do not limit to the best price but a mutually beneficial agreement from both the parties that can have a profound impact on the company. These risks may include supply chain disruptions and quality issues.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The interconnected nature of business networks, their systems and their data leaves suppliers and the primary organization open to threats and attacks that broadly fall under the category of supply chain cyber risk. Find our in-depth guide to third-party and supply chain risk management with accompanying free download here.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Everything You Need to Know End-to-end process and end-to-end solution may be one of the most overworked phrases in business and IT. The term refers to the entire journeyfrom finding suppliers and negotiating contracts to finalizing agreements and making the final payment for goods.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing 52

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

First, let’s start with procurement and how it plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint with 3 key areas of impact: – Actions with suppliers. Take action with suppliers. Lever 1: Engage the suppliers with the highest emissions. Coordination between major customers and their suppliers, such as “1.5°C

supply chain software solutions 130

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Success: Best Practices and Key Strategies Of course, there are many definition s of source-to-pay but put simply, strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. How Has Strategic Sourcing Evolved?

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