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Do you know the difference between having clean data and understanding clean data?

Procurement Insights

As Shira Yoskovitch once stated regarding Peloton’s misreading of the data that could have enabled them to avoid (or at least limit the impact) of the pandemic on their supply chain, having access to data is not the same as understanding it. BUT —clean data alone does not mean insight. KPIs vs operational truth).

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7 Ways That Poor Procurement Data Costs You Money

Procurement Software

Your poor procurement data probably means you’re losing money without even knowing it. Messy procurement data is the invisible fiend lurking in your business operations, silently draining your resources day after day. There are countless examples of how incorrect vendor or material master data can cost your organisation dearly.

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Data-Driven Procurement: Unveiling the Power of Analytics for Informed Decision Making

Future Purchasing

In the dynamic landscape of procurement, the road to success is paved with data-driven insights. Yet, all too often, procurement teams find themselves navigating the realm of uncertainty due to a scarcity of data. Scarce supplier performance data: Absence of supplier performance data obstructs supplier evaluation and selection.

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Introduction to Supply Chain Data Analytics!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe How Analytics Enhances Data-Driven Decision Making in Supply Chain Training! Supply chain data analytics stands at the forefront of modern logistics and operational efficiency strategies. In an era driven by data, businesses are increasingly leveraging sophisticated analytics to optimize every facet of their supply chains.

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies. The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance.

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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

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However, these solutions use data analytics, automation, and predictive modeling to streamline operations, enabling procurement teams to make faster and more informed decisions. According to Gartner, organizations that leverage data-driven procurement see a 20% improvement in decision accuracy.

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Navigating Tariff Turmoil with Data-Driven Supplier Relationship Management – Institute for Supply Management News

Let's Talk Supply Chain

By harnessing the‍ power of data-driven insights, organizations can navigate these challenging waters with precision and grace. Key Strategies for Navigating Tariff Turmoil: Utilize Data Analytics: Leverage advanced analytics tools to gain deep visibility into supply chain dynamics and identify potential areas of vulnerability.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever?

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-driven decisions—without losing the value of human insight! But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it?

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for success Read this essential report to chart your path forward and influence procurement tools and processes.

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom & High-Tech

What’s Inside: Exploring the importance of having a dedicated buy-side contracting team Leveraging tools to enhance efficiency and empower the legal and sourcing teams Establishing processes to gather and analyze contract data to spot trends

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. Intent data can be overwhelming if you don’t know how to use it.

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ABCs of Data Normalization for B2B Marketers

Data normalization. However, if lead generation, reporting, and measuring ROI is important to your marketing team, then data normalization matters - a lot. At its core, data normalization is the process of creating context within your marketing database by grouping similar values into one common value. Why is this so essential?