Procurement Insights

JUNE 6, 2024

To what degree does a breakdown or inefficiency at one point have a ripple effect through the other E2E touchpoints? So, how much supply chain visibility is “too much visibility” in relation to what happens at some unseen point down the chain?

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Future-proofing supply chains to manage risk, boost real-time visibility, enhance sustainability, deploy AI effectively, and promote end-to-end collaboration is critical. The global economy is slowly recovering, but volatility remains a constant. Tick-tock…

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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. The more sustainable path lies in structured action planning. This makes visibility the cornerstone of any viable tariff management strategy.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

The goal of integrated logistics is to optimize the entire supply chain by minimizing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of products to customers. Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. Advantages of Integrated Logistics 1.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . The financial benefits include greater profitability, reduced costs, accelerated time-to-market, and faster time-to-delivery. .

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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. Analytics allows organizations to move beyond intuition.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

By prioritizing robust security measures and compliance protocols, TecPlata ensures the integrity of the supply chain from end to end. by leveraging‍ state-of-the-art tracking systems and real-time data analytics,TecPlata ensures the secure and efficient movement of goods across the global market.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. But the supply chain doesn’t end when the product hits the market, and neither does supply chain sustainability.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 10, 2024

Just 1% of respondents to a poll Procurement Leaders conducted at the World Procurement Congress said they have “excellent” multi-tier visibility of the supply base. In real terms, this translates to three of those who responded to our poll claiming they had “cracked the code” of supply chain transparency. This is surprising.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. Visibility. However, maintenance inventory optimization is only part of the solution.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Join us on a journey‍ to discover the strategies and principles that propel businesses toward a more secure and sustainable future. This includes: Implementing end-to-end encryption to secure data in transit and at rest. Utilizing privileged access management to ‍restrict access to critical systems and data.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

3 steps to building healthcare supply chain resiliency Step 1: Improve visibility and proactivity Hospital systems work with multiple fragmented teams, technologies and processes to manage daily operations, leading to a pervasive lack of data visibility. Doing so streamlines purchasing power and optimizes inventory management.

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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. Improved efficiency and cost reduction A company's operations, efficiency, and lead times can be greatly improved via strong cooperation with its suppliers.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. One is reminded of the Chinese proverb, Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos. Here are some of the lessons I took away from the webinar. And for a number of reasons.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

They consider factors—like supplier performance or sustainability —that support long-term partnerships, advance business needs and increase purchasing power. Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

. ​ Automotive supply chain facts Up to 50 percent of unscheduled downtime is due to a lack of spare parts or stockouts ( The Importance of Inventory Optimization in MRO, July 2015 , Aberdeen Group) Generally, 99% of [semiconductor] manufacturing foundries have no visibility where the part is going. Why is this happening?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Businesses use various methods of inventory management, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on what they require. Inventory management is a way for companies to figure out what and how much they should order, and when to do it. Preventing stock-outs is another crucial aspect of inventory management.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. This integration enables businesses to have real-time visibility into order status, inventory levels, and supplier performance, enabling them to make informed decisions and respond quickly to changing market demands.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It’s a good time to reflect on recent global events and what this should mean for the future. Despite the cataclysmic disruption caused by the pandemic, inertia will prevent real and sustainable progress from being made. And having the courage to implement these changes will be the real test of leadership.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible. Following widely-known standards keeps your vendor options open so you’re not locked into sourcing from a small pool of specialty suppliers that can negatively impact time to market. Performance and stability can waver.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time. Data analytics provides actionable insights to save time, effort and cost. Hyperautomation.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

By capturing product information instantly and accurately, barcode scanners create a reliable foundation for tracking merchandise from receipt through shipment, making them indispensable in today's fast-paced commerce environment. Time Efficiency and Operational Speed The impact of barcode scanning on processing speed is remarkable.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

Risk Mitigation: Real-time supplier risk scoring (e.g., Tech Modernization: Automates 70-80% of P2P tasks, cutting $15K-$400K in legacy waste and enhancing visibility across Chevrons operations. Unique Benefits: Holistic ESG Compliance: Tracks supplier sustainability (e.g.,

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For the first time, the rule establishes additional recordkeeping requirements for any US-based entity that manufactures, processes, packs or holds foods on the Food Traceability List. With greater tracking and traceability, for example, comes real-time demand insight.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Working within a resilient global supply chain results in complexities around basic matters like communication, time zones and languages, along with more challenging aspects like risk management, compliance and sustainability. That alone increases efficiency,” he continued.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers. By gaining visibility into spending patterns, demand, supplier performance, and supply markets–opportunities will be uncovered.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

This ensures just-in-time (JIT) or just-in-sequence (JIS) delivery to reduce inventory costs. Direct material management involves demand forecasting, inventory control, and warehouse operations. Product lifecycle management (PLM) manages a vehicles lifecycle from concept to end-of-life recycling.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In sourcing, the AI can rapidly analyze supplier options based on pricing, quality, sustainability and other factors to identify optimal partners, while also predicting performance to mitigate risk. More accurate forecasts allow for better planning, inventory management and mitigation of various supply chain risks proactively.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

It ensures that every team has the right resources at the right time, without delays or extra costs. Over time, these enhanced collaborations improve supply chain stability and can even lead to co-innovation opportunities. What is the goal of operational procurement?

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 19, 2025

Significance : Their tools helped organizations achieve greater visibility and control over their procurement processes. Reference : ProcureTech PREDICTIONS 2025 Coupa Overview : Coupa offers a unified spend management platform, leveraging AI to provide predictive insights and end-to-end procurement automation.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

They need strong SCM practices to help work out the logistics of transporting goods across long distances and through multiple countries without creating longer lead times or delays. Advanced software tools can automate some parts of forecasting, providing real-time updates and alerts when inventory levels are too high or low.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

Suppose you stay ahead of trends like AI optimization, blockchain transparency, and sustainable practices. Top Logistics Trends in 2024 As businesses seek higher efficiency and resilience, the supply chain trends for this year reflect a resumed focus on digitization, sustainability, and agility. An expensive one, we dare say.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 14, 2020

Though it is an added stressor at this precarious moment, the time will never be more appropriate to take action toward improving enterprise logistics processes. Define the contours of your supply chain network from end-to-end – inbound from vendors to production facilities and outbound from DCs to customers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 14, 2023

Today Will Urban, Chief Revenue Officer at Flexport, joins me to chat all about the company and what they do; making sustainability a priority; the importance of providing visibility and control in a fragmented industry; and why global trade is a force for good. Will is a licensed U.S. 41.15] The future for Flexport. “We

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

No matter the niche, the customer today expects both products and services to be delivered real quick and tailored to unique requirements. Blockchain-enabled supply chains have better record-keeping and real-time product tracking. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 4, 2021

Schedules would be adhered to, deliveries would be made on time, commitments would be met, financial results would be accurate, customers would be delighted, employees would be happy, and stakeholders would be sitting back at ease watching their company flourish. Forecasts never improved in any meaningful or sustainable way.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

AI-First Automation: AI is built into every step, simplifying workflows, automating processes, and delivering real-time insights for compliance, onboarding, KYC/AML, contract management, and ESG initiatives. Advantage AI-First Automation End-to-end automation, from onboarding to risk and compliance, with AI at every step.

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