Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

Evaluating mitigation options , including: Advanced purchasing or inventory building to front-run tariffs. This kind of end-to-end tariff strategy demands visibility, coordination and scenario planning, which are capabilities that traditional procurement tools often lack. Contract rebalancing to shift tariff liability.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

ANSWER #1 AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For these reasons, many high-end supply chain organizations are investing their money into visibility solutions to get a better handle on their supply chains. Why is visibility so important? Reduced costs Ultimately, visibility boils down into long-term operational efficiency. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

I picked Chevron to prepare the following assessment based on the company’s interest in my recent LinkedIn post and the corresponding poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group. Less focused on cost volatility or logistics but enhances Shared Services hubs.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Purchase Orders Purchase orders are where the monitoring of the creation and approval of purchase orders comes in. Delivery and Logistics The status of goods and services purchased, such as their delivery timelines, transportation times, or receipt is monitored. The key elements are typically: 1.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-driven leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s the foundation of operational survival in todays volatile business environment.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 16, 2020

Here are three reasons why logistics management software like TMS, YMS Freight Audit and others is essential to the survival of business during events like global pandemic. So how does logistics management software prepare shippers to accommodate any business environment – even those that materialize in the wake of unexpected events?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. As a result, it can help logistics companies to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and minimize the dreaded stockouts. And we know that numbers don’t lie.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

To stay ahead, tech-smart operations, savvy professionals are using logistics and supply chain mobile applications as must-have tools for operational excellence. In this blog, the team at EazyStock will be showing you the most exciting logistics and supply chain mobile applications that will make your job even easier.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. cost, products, legal terms, logistics etc.) Which Suppliers Are Truly Strategic? Request proposals based on your specifications (e.g.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 30, 2019

However, today the container business seems to be more logistical than purely shipping. But, providing cheap container carriage from A-to-B is no longer sufficient; one needs to be an integrated logistic provider to survive profitably. What’s new in alliances? So alliances are more important than ever. Beyond Ocean Transport.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Budget Constraints Dynamic Cost Optimization: Autonomous agents analyze spend patterns, negotiate with suppliers in real-time, and reroute logistics during disruptions (e.g., Example: During a tariff spike, agents switch suppliers or adjust logistics routes, capping cost overruns. mismatched invoices, incorrect orders).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Purchase orders would be written out by hand and mailed or faxed to suppliers with buyers calling suppliers on the phone to tell them about their needs as well as the inevitable changes in demand. Visibility to where goods were was largely limited to updates that came over the phone.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. Because we had visibility as to demand, and inventory, at a consumer level, we could completely circumvent and simplify the entire distribution channel network. Real time visibility of the entire Supply Chain could be available to anyone anywhere at any time.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 12, 2024

Altana is the world’s first Value Chain Management System – a unified, comprehensive approach that goes far beyond supply chain risk management, with unprecedented visibility, contextualized netrt across business areas, and a collaborative network with end-to-end workflows to get jobs done. 52.14] The future for Altana.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2023

Today I’m joined by Enveyo , an innovative logistics software brand that wants to optimize every aspect of a business’s shipping operations, with solutions that leverage enterprise-level technology and big data experience to empower organizations to make business-transforming shipping decisions.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

The growth of coding capabilities and accessible resources can help several firms consolidate data sources and create real-time visibility throughout the end-to-end supply chain using no-code development platforms. Get Visibility For All Stakeholders. However, Finance is now Fintech and Marketing is now Digital Marketing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The Supply Chain is directly responsible for the payment terms for Accounts Payable, Inventory (this does vary between companies), and even the negotiated terms for Capital purchases. From the outbound perspective the Supply Chain also arranges logistics and delivery. Cost and Profit Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

So much time is spent in data entry, spreadsheet creation and manipulation, chart creation, purchase order changes, labelling, reporting and more that is wasteful. You download their app, take the goods off the shelf as you need and as you leave the store your purchases are automatically billed to you. There are no cashiers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 6, 2023

A Data-First Strategy Leads to Logistics Optimization Enveyo’s approach to logistics optimization is data-first. A Data-First Strategy Leads to Logistics Optimization Enveyo’s approach to logistics optimization is data-first. Streamlining your shipping process doesn’t have to be.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Collaborative efforts can also identify cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk purchasing or optimized logistics, resulting in overall cost reductions for both parties. Supply chain visibility and transparency A key feature of supplier collaboration tools is enhanced visibility into the supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Why supply chain management matters Supply chain management involves coordinating and managing all the activities involved in sourcing , procurement, conversion and logistics. A supply chain control tower can connect many sources of data-driven information and improve end-to-end visibility.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Narvar’s end-to-end post-purchase platform focuses on driving customer loyalty and increasing lifetime value through the provision of a seamless post-purchase experience. 14.28] Amit’s take on the biggest e-commerce challenges right now, especially when it comes to the post-purchase experience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 2, 2020

However, bringing forward these customizations to new ERP releases is costly and complex, the system of record typically remains at a down-level version, lacking new feature sets and support, and ultimately limiting visibility, speed, and flexibility. With the pandemic forcing everyone online, this “nice to have” need is a “must.”.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2023

SEKO provide complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Our recent purchase of a new vehicle made us aware not only of the computer chip shortages impacting the new automobile sales market, but also the rubber market shortages threatening similar disruptions. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? did not have the foresight to create a strategic stockpile of rubber.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The application of blockchain holds promises to increase visibility, renew viability, reduce inconsistency, increase payment processing accuracy, and eliminate compliance problems. Major companies, like Maersk and IBM, are working on innovative platforms to allow for end-to-end visibility and transparency through blockchain technology.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

In Supply Chain that means we want and need full end to end visibility and transparency. To provide that end to end visibility requires electronic connectivity of all nodes of the Supply Chain. In any TMS you obviously need the basics in terms of electronic freight and logistics management.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

As a crucial component of a comprehensive barcode inventory system , scanning technology enables businesses to maintain real-time visibility of their inventory movements. This instantaneous update ensures that inventory counts remain accurate and shipment tracking stays current, providing visibility throughout the fulfillment process.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Wendy Tate, professor of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee, and coeditor-in-chief of the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management said it well , “Eliminating waste is good, but inventory isn’t necessarily the same as waste. In fact, more than 70% of B2B buyers say they are moving to remote or digital purchases.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Direct purchase requests from employees are possible with varying levels of auto-approval. Automation of procurement processes, along with a seamless integration of the other systems such as ERP, WMS, and TMS, will ensure enhanced supply chain visibility. Cost Saving. Challenges of Procurement Automation. Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Today’s supply chain really touches every aspect of running a business—from strategic planning , to logistics and inventory , to sales and store operations. This level of visibility also provides unprecedented responsiveness to changes in customer demand. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Or alternatively, as senior managers we only see the end results of procurement as figures on a spreadsheet or a financial statement, with little awareness of how they are arrived at and how they can be improved. To understand whats really going on we need, first, to step back and get a holistic view of the end-to-end process.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The WMS proves to be a great tool for managing the entire activities of a warehouse, effortlessly handling tasks ranging from inventory management, replenishments, receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping, to tracking the logistics system. It provides visibility on the resources and indicates human resources availability.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

And while enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates and manages all aspects of a business, BPM focuses on its individual functions—optimizing the organization’s existing, repeatable processes end-to-end. BPM can also provide real-time visibility into claim status and performance metrics.

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