Jaggaer
APRIL 16, 2025
How Intake and Orchestration AI Are Reshaping Procurement If youve been paying attention to technology developments in procurement, youve probably come across the term Intake & Orchestration. So, whats it all about? And why should you take note? Intake AI refers to the use of artificial intelligence to capture, understand, and classify incoming requests or needs, whether from users, systems, or documents.
Spend Matters
APRIL 16, 2025
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Pipefy
APRIL 16, 2025
If there’s one thing businesses can’t afford to overlook these days, it’s knowing exactly who they’re working with. Thats where Know Your Business , or KYB , comes into play. The term might sound a bit formal, but the concept is straightforward: make sure the company you’re about to partner with is real, officially registered, and playing by the rules.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 16, 2025
QUESTION: Which self-learning algorithm models referenced in the following post do the ProcureTech Cup Elite Eight solution providers use? Ranking by Algorithm Alignment Provider Hansens Loopback Models Joules Feedback Models Rationale ORO Labs Supervised (XGBoost), Unsupervised (DBSCAN), Reinforcement GenAI (Transformers), Neural Networks Best for both: GenAI like Joule, human-driven like Hansen, enterprise-ready Anvil Analytical Supervised (Random Forest), Unsupervised (K-Means) Neural Network
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? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 16, 2025
In the fast-paced world of entertainment, strategic supply chain management is crucial to ensuring seamless operations and success. SRM Entertainment, a leading player in the industry, has recently made a groundbreaking announcement regarding its supply chain measures. This move is set to revolutionize the way the company operates and solidify its position in the market.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 16, 2025
Today’s post is inspired by a LinkedIn post by Nico Bac, which asks the question: Why is Ariba still around? Here was my response to his question – what would be your response? What great memories, Nico Bac ! One of the very first posts I wrote for the Procurement Insights blog was in August 2007 – [link] I was contacted by the PR firm asking to arrange a “monitored” interview with one of SAP Ariba ‘s senior execs about an exciting new contract and how they wo
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Procurement Insights
APRIL 16, 2025
Spend Matters’ Pierre Mitchell doesn’t like the word Metaprise. In fact, just today, he thanked me for not referring to the “M Word” in a comment I made in a LinkedIn discussion stream by Nico Bac. Pierre and I have mutually crashed many other discussion streams, similarly with a respectful back-and-forth debate. It usually ends with Pierre saying that I should put a dollar or two – I can’t remember the exact amount- into the jar every time I use the word Meta
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 16, 2025
Every spring, children around the world wake up on Easter morning excited to hunt for chocolate eggs and bunnies.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
The path toward equity hasn't been an easy one for women in supply chain and logistics, and even today, it's still very much a work in progress.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
The path toward equity hasn't been an easy one for women in supply chain and logistics, and even today, it's still very much a work in progress.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
The exemption's end for China could generate price volatility in e-commerce over the next few weeks while driving more fulfillment operations to the U.S., experts say.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
Most companies said bringing back supply chains within the U.S. could as much as double their costs , and it would be more cost-effective to relocate them to lower-tariffed countries.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
Chief Financial and Growth Officer Harmit Singh this month said the last time the company faced a similarly murky challenge was during the pandemic.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 16, 2025
The Just-in-Time methodology is a structured supply chain and production strategy where materials, parts, and goods are delivered precisely when needed, minimizing inventory storage and reducing waste. It is built on the principle of aligning procurement and manufacturing closely with real-time demand, aiming to eliminate inefficiencies and excess stock throughout the production cycle.
Barkers Procurement
APRIL 16, 2025
At this stage, it is unknown just how much Americas new 10% tariff on the UK will cost the pharmaceutical industry. However, given that these levies include medical products, businesses can certainly expect to feel an impact from the change. Uncertainty means one thing for large, complex businesses: protecting the share price. Now is the time for Pharmaceutical businesses that want to save profits in a volatile environment to up the ante in managing brand reputations and supplier costs.
Barkers Procurement
APRIL 16, 2025
In a world where AI is expected to impact jobs, be it for better or worse, people feel driven to make a positive impact. Were seeing this in leading construction procurement teams, not only in response to AI but also due to the rapid evolution of these functions. Nowadays, the roles of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) are becoming more integrated. Their teams are managing more risk, navigating more technology, and analysing more data than ever before.
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Explore how a global manufacturing organization steadily advanced its supply chain maturity – starting with basic transportation management and evolving towards a fully integrated, optimization-driven planning approach. Get an inside look at a multi-year 4PL collaboration journey, culminating in the implementation of 4flow TORO to unlock the full potential of early optimization in material and transportation planning.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 16, 2025
In the dynamic world of modern business, Cleo’s recent corporate earnings report unveils a compelling narrative of the enterprise value derived from strategic investments in supply chain strategies. Join us as we explore how Cleo’s innovative approach to supply chain management is reshaping paradigms and setting new standards for industry excellence.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
There are many ways for construction industry contractors to manage the consequences of tariffs for their supply chains.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 16, 2025
Two former Tesla supply chain managers have embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize inventory management using artificial intelligence. This duo’s bold venture, Atomic, blurs the lines between cutting-edge technology and efficient logistics, promising to disrupt traditional supply chain paradigms. Join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of AI-powered inventory solutions, where the past meets the future in a symphony of strategic expertise and digital precision.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
Aron Bohlig, managing partner with ComCap Holdings LLC, updates us on four topics in logistics tech investment: AI, visibility, autonomous warehouse vehicles, and the prospect for market consolidation.
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Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
The agreement includes provisions for the rapid sharing of data about new diseases, to ensure scientists and pharmaceutical companies can work more quickly to develop treatments and vaccines
Pipefy
APRIL 16, 2025
Were always talking about digital transformation but lets be honest: tons of companies are still running things the old-fashioned way. But tell us, are you still managing services without AI? It might be time to stop and ask: are your operations truly keeping up with todays demandsor are you just trying to stay afloat? In this post, well walk you through how artificial intelligence (AI) is completely changing the game in service managementmaking everyday work faster, smoother, and a whole lot le
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
The U.S. is unreasonable, bullying and imposing tariffs abusively, the postal service said in a statement posted to the Hong Kong governments website.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 16, 2025
In the bustling landscape of pharmaceuticals, a new shadow looms – the specter of counterfeit drugs. The recent warning issued by the FDA regarding fake Ozempic infiltrating the U.S. supply chain has sent ripples through the industry. As the reality of this sinister presence sinks in, questions arise about the safety and authenticity of the medication.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested tens of thousands of people living in the U.S. without legal status since January, when Trump took office.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 16, 2025
“The impact on traditional roles will be profound. Entry-level analysts will see their ranks reduced by 50-75% as AI takes over data crunching and problem structuring. Research teams are set to shrink by up to 95%, with AI generating faster, smarter insights for those who know the right questions to ask. Even design teams might face a 50% reduction as AI transforms how professional outputs are created.” – James O’Dowd , LinkedIn Post (Jan. 2025) The ranking accounts for t
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 16, 2025
The lawsuit argues that the U.S. presidents invocation of emergency powers to unilaterally escalate a global trade war, which has raised fears of recession, is unlawful.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
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