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Demand Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility 
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. Demand visibility all the way up the supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 7, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Toilet Paper Supply Chain! In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! Supply Chain visibility and the Digital Supply Chain has never been more important!
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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.
ivalua
MAY 29, 2025
Discover how Ivalua’s Supply Chain Collaboration solution empowers you to work more closely with suppliers, reduce risk, and build a more agile, connected supply chain. Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
For today’s vendor viewpoint we asked Austin Fuller, Director, Product Marketing at supply chain risk management specialist Exiger Have you witnessed a significant change of appetite for risk-related tech over recent years from your customer base? Supply chain risk is also more complex now.
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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. Here are some of the most important tools teams are already using.
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
APRIL 10, 2025
AI is the game-changer that allows procurement professionals to escape the cycle of transactional work and focus on what really moves the needle: strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and advanced analytics. Smaller teams, in particular, feel the squeeze and struggle to balance compliance, efficiency and innovation.
ivalua
JULY 22, 2015
In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. alternatives.
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.
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
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
For example, a single-stack approach can lead to low user adoption, because the incumbent sourcing solution, for example, fails to meet the needs of various business units. . Demand planning capabilities. Demand planning is the ability to create forecasts that predict the future need for your products.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems.
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.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable. A resilient supply chain is one that can absorb shocks and continue functioning with minimal disruption.
ivalua
OCTOBER 18, 2022
In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made. By taking steps now to improve supply chain visibility, procurement teams can position their organizations for success in the years to come.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 2, 2025
With the return to normalcy, here are some key supply chain implications to consider: Production Ramp-Up: Boeing can now accelerate production to make up for lost time during the strike period.
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone. Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers.
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.
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Collaborative efforts between buyers and suppliers, along with better tools, education, and incentives, can help overcome these barriers and foster a more sustainable supply chain. Now it’s dropped back to 2019 levels.” ( Source – The Wall Street Journal, Sept.
ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. Building and maintaining supply chain resilience will be critical in a post-Covid-19 world. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions?
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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.
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.
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.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
SEKO provides complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Powered by their innovative and customizable IT solutions, SEKO provide a seamless flow of information, giving their ever-growing customer base true supply chain visibility.
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Spend Matters
JANUARY 17, 2024
For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market.
ivalua
JANUARY 24, 2022
Dramatic supply and demand shifts during the pandemic prioritized the need for data accuracy to solve short and long term supply chain challenges. Data builds the bridge between your own internal supply chain visibility and the information you provide to your stakeholders.
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TYA Suite
MAY 23, 2025
Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. It involves sharing real-time data, such as inventory levels, production schedules, and demand forecasts, to streamline processes.
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
DECEMBER 4, 2023
SDI is the supply chain solutions and services company that specializes in helping large, multi-site facilities and plant maintenance leaders reduce costs and risks while driving overall performance results and outcomes.
Procurement Software
JANUARY 26, 2025
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. But then you blow this by futzing around trying to be a cheapskate and running procurement ops in ERP.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 17, 2024
Geopolitical conflicts, like trade wars and sanctions, can quickly disrupt supply chains and make international commercial connections unpredictable. Technological Disruptions: There is a possibility that new technology will disrupt long-standing store chain methods.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The demands for faster, more affordable processes are growing in stride. The TMS further improves supply chain visibility by keeping everyone informed of freight status, including potential delays or other areas of concern, such as damage and more. E-commerce will continue to grow significantly through 2020 and beyond.
EazyStock
MARCH 17, 2021
Holidays affect supply chains in a couple different ways. One of the most obvious changes is demand, especially for retailers. The other effect that holidays have on the supply chain, however, lies at the other end: manufacturing. Changes in Demand. The flip side of demand surges are demand drops.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 25, 2022
This means you may lose custom to your competitors if you can’t meet demand. Increase supply chain visibility. When you reduce the amount of time your employees need to spend at multiple points in the chain, you free up their time for more advanced tasks. Orders come through more often and expectations are high.
SCMDOJO
MAY 26, 2025
Staying compliant across multiple regions demands ongoing effort and local expertise. This is particularly advantageous in the supply chain industry, where businesses often require a flexible, scalable workforce to meet demand fluctuations, and operating across borders is a routine challenge.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 6, 2020
Traditional supply chains with linear and long chains may not be sufficient in this digital driven era. Currently digital supply chain needs to have the capabilities for comprehensive data availability, superior collaboration and seamless communication across value chains. Data Collection and Acquisitio n.
EazyStock
JUNE 11, 2020
Plus HVAC equipment is also being adopted more and more by consumers due to technological innovations and climate change driving both affordability and demand respectively. While demand is growing, so too is supply – and with it, distributors. Managing a vast number of SKUs across the entire supply chain is no mean feat.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Video Source: [link]. Consumers are the biggest source of food waste in developed countries as they discard at least 20-30% of what they purchase. Table Source: [link]. ” Source: [link]. Check out ReFed’s Roadmap to Reduce Food Waste: Video Source: [link]. That is over 1.3
The Good Spending
JUNE 15, 2022
Instead of looking at the act of buying as a spontaneous event, researchers viewed it as a series of patterns explained by the nature of actors, demands, and relationships. So, there's no limitation to the competitive sourcing process. T hese routine activities leverage integrated automated systems, enabling supply chain visibility.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Supply chain visibility is also incredibly important these days. If you are managing, or hope to manage, a reasonably effective supply chain you need to know when goods are coming in to your company, moving through your company, and leaving your company. You can not get this visibility without a plan.
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