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Data Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility 
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 11, 2024
Supply chain visibility is about knowing where things are at all times, from their sources to their final destinations. Blockchain, AI, data… Various technologies can track goods in real time.
ivalua
DECEMBER 16, 2015
For manufacturers, key functions such as sourcing and supplier management have become more challenging as the result of increasing supply chain complexity. One area that manufacturers need to focus on is improving supply chain visibility. Gather the data from suppliers, monitor/tour their facilities.
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ivalua
MAY 29, 2025
Key Takeaways Procurement and supply chain management serve different functions, but when misaligned, they create costly inefficiencies and delays. Lack of shared data, visibility, and KPIs leads to disconnects, including poor supplier performance tracking and missed savings.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
“Yes, we’ve seen a clear increase in demand for risk-related technology from our customers, driven by the growing complexity and volume of data they are required to manage. Today’s organizations expect risk technology to not only provide data but also enable quicker decision making and faster action that leads to measurable impact.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility.
Spend Matters
APRIL 10, 2025
Supply chains are more complex than ever, stakeholder expectations are soaring and the sheer volume of data that procurement teams must sift through is overwhelming. With AI, procurement teams can process and analyze vast amounts of data (i.e., With AI, procurement teams can process and analyze vast amounts of data (i.e.,
ivalua
MAY 10, 2025
This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. Your procurement technology platform should help unify data and processes across tiers to avoid disruptions.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 14, 2013
In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.
ivalua
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The business case for data-driven transparency is not hard to make. In today’s dynamic, complex market, where procurement’s objectives continue to grow, data is the fuel for success. While data quality cannot be perfected and some technological innovations aren’t quite ready for prime time, tremendous improvements are possible.
SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Primarily, our customers are prioritising supply chain visibility, adopting proactive risk management strategies and staying compliant with evolving regulations. A unified platform providing a single source of truth enables better collaboration, regular oversight and audit readiness.
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Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2025
For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses. Supplier diversification across geographies to reduce dependency on high-risk sources. Contract rebalancing to shift tariff liability.
ivalua
JANUARY 24, 2022
How do Chief Procurement Officers and their teams leverage digital transformation to take control of their data and better deliver against their strategic objectives? . Johan, can you give us a bit of background on the digital transformation journey at Booz Allen and the role of data? What role did data play on a day-to-day basis?
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ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
They may not consider potential issues of integrations, supplier onboarding, supply chain data management, change management and system optimization, all of which add to complexity and costs. Sustainable master data management and governance: As much as 55% of projects fail due to data management issues.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing. This involves analyzing spend data, identifying for consolidation, and negotiating better contracts with key suppliers. Maintaining revenue and profitability depends on a resilient and adaptable supply chain.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 7, 2025
The Role of Supply Chain Resilience in Operational Success A truly resilient supply chain is deeply interconnected with other business faculties, such as procurement and logistics, which are essential for consistent sourcing and delivery of goods.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 14, 2013
In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.
Una
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. But why does achieving comprehensive visibility remain a pressing challenge for so many businesses?
ivalua
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
“The impact of all of that is that organizations are actively creating geographical supplier diversity within their supply chains, to strike a better balance between cost reduction and agility,” he said. For many organizations risk has become not only an executive committee issue, but a board-level discussion,” he said.
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
While some procurement leaders in the manufacturing and industrial sector have found data quality to be a major barrier to AI implementation along with poor integration across applications, they are combating these challenges by prioritizing agile development and tool deployment.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
From rule-based systems to predictive analytics and the generative AI boom, businesses have leveraged these technologies to optimize operations, forecast trends, and create data-driven strategies. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems. Enhances AI-driven supply chain resilience.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Enhancing collaboration pays off, both by increasing transparency with suppliers and improving the bottom line through multi-tier supply chain visibility. Analytics also help you better evaluate potential suppliers, pinpoint cost-saving opportunities, and strengthen future sourcing strategies.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 2, 2025
Additionally, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) news highlighted the growing focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing within supply chains. Embracing environmentally friendly practices and promoting ethical sourcing are becoming essential components of a modern supply chain strategy.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 30, 2023
Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Portcast and its solution for cargo tracking. The modern supply chain is convoluted. It enhances logistics visibility and provides intelligence insights.
ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? Organizations must shift focus toward strengthening their procurement processes and procedures to gain 100% supply chain visibility. 5 Procurement Increasing Its Focus on and Use of Data.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 17, 2025
The Evolution of Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Business Networks (MESCBN) In this dynamic habitat, embracing digital conversion is paramount for businesses looking to harness the full potential of MESCBNs. Stay tuned as we witness the unfolding of a new chapter in supply chain evolution. Sources [link] [link] [link]
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2025
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Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Circularise, a blockchain-based traceability solution that helps companies trace products and materials to verify their origins, certificates, CO2 footprints and other material data.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 3, 2024
” – (Multiple Sources) “When you look at the importance of [environmental, social and corporate-governance efforts], you can clearly see a huge peak in 2021 to 2022 where there was also a lot of action off the back of” the Glasgow COP26 climate conference in 2021, said Torsten Lichtenau, Bain’s global carbon transition practice lead. .”
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 5, 2023
First Name Email Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically.
ivalua
JUNE 16, 2021
For the short-term, a shift to local production alleviated reliance on Asian suppliers and helped mitigate risk, but a longer-term solution will require identifying opportunities to optimize costs, find alternative suppliers and enhance supply chain visibility. Enter eProcurement. That may change — soon.
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Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
While many manufacturers rely on ERP systems for procurement, these platforms are designed for broad business management rather than the intricate demands of sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost control in a manufacturing environment. Data Migration Transferring existing data into the new ERP system.
Procurement Software
MARCH 7, 2023
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) are not just fancy acronyms used by consultants, procurement and finance professionals. Behind these terms are whole concepts of processes that manage how goods and services in your business are requested, sourced, received and paid. What steps are involved in Source-to-Pay?
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Spend Matters
JANUARY 17, 2024
From planning a product, design and simulation, to optimizing a specific process across the supply chain, customer expectations for AI integration continue to evolve as new applications for supply chain automation are discovered.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Today Evan Smith, Co-Founder and CEO at Altana, joins me to talk all about Altana and what they do; their mission to fix globalization and improve global commerce for everyone; the role of AI in making data accessible and actionable; and how Altana are delivering more than twice the supply chain visibility of any other provider.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 18, 2025
tariffs : Trade tensions and tariffs can disrupt supply chains, leading to vulnerabilities that cybercriminals may exploit. Supply chain visibility : Ensuring openness and monitoring throughout the supply chain is crucial for identifying and mitigating cyber risks. Impact of U.S.
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Procurement Insights
MARCH 18, 2024
“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. Keep that in mind.
TYA Suite
MAY 23, 2025
Supplier collaboration software is a specialized digital tool designed to facilitate seamless communication, data sharing, and collaboration between businesses and their suppliers. It involves sharing real-time data, such as inventory levels, production schedules, and demand forecasts, to streamline processes.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
While perfect forecasting remains elusive, leveraging robust data analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and real-time market intelligence can significantly improve accuracy. By sharing forecast data with suppliers, Walmart reduced disruptions and maintained efficiency. An excellent example of optimizing inventory is Zara.
Procurement Tactics
AUGUST 23, 2022
Enhancing strategic sourcing through data analysis. Improving supplier relationship management through data transparency. . Establishing centralized contract management to connect contract data to other essential workings of the organization. . Enhanced contract visibility. The Contract Management Process.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
As a result of the disruption, cost management and supply chain visibility were suddenly top of mind for executive leadership teams. . For information on how Ivalua’s end-to-end eProcurment solution can improve transparency and data quality in your organizagiton to support these efforts, contact us today.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Today Cris Ferregur, Vice President of Business Development at SDI, joins me to talk all about SDI and what they do; predicting demand in an unpredictable world; harnessing the power of data to de-risk supply chains; and bridging gaps to find the balance between new technologies and legacy systems.
Procurement Software
JANUARY 26, 2025
You can have awesome technology, but with a lack of mandate, dirty data, and a poor internal communication strategy, you could still fail. Or, maybe youre suffering from Cinderella complex: not bold enough to demand an upgrade to the outdated, clunky, legacy Source-to-Pay suite interfaces that suppliers and stakeholders havent really adopted.
Procurement Software
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) are not just fancy acronyms used by consultants, procurement and finance professionals. Behind these terms are whole concepts of processes that manage how goods and services in your business are requested, sourced, received and paid. What steps are involved in Source-to-Pay?
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