Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In my December 2019 post , Sorry, Charlie, there is something wrong with the world’s seafood supply chain I talked about consumer demand for tracking the seafood industry from source to plate. Here is my comment on their post regarding at which point should end-to-end, source-customer visibility begin in the manufacturing process?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

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. It is now a matter of planning the procurement system and the supply management system outside-in and then look at the true demand to minimize the latency.

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2022

Over half of the heads of procurement in our survey (53%) are currently confident in the resiliency of their supply chains, while 20% of the respondents are somewhat confident. Procurement leaders are under increased pressure to improve supply chain resilience. Future-proofing Procurement Against Supply and Demand Shocks.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

This is where operational procurement proves its true value. But what exactly does procurement operations mean, and why is it so important? In this blog, well explore the true meaning of operational procurement, how it supports core business functions, and the impact it can have on overall performance.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

Markets that were considered untouchable two years ago have been rocked by consumer demand that arose just as supply-side networks were thrown into flux due to Covid-19. The good news is that we’re starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Rob is currently CEO and founder of Mercado Labs.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Sourcing and procurement professionals operating with a strategic sourcing mindset assess a supplier’s quality, reputation and service. In fact, in a 2022 survey , 73% of consumers said that traceability is important to them. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

The concept of “connected logistics” covers the relevant end-to-end processes of warehouse management, transportation management, track & trace and the entire logistics network. Thus, increased real-time visibility into shipments leads to more efficient throughput of goods and reduced logistics lead times.

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