All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 25, 2025
Imagine walking through a virtual warehouse, inspecting inventory in real time, or collaborating with a supplier on the other side of the world—all without leaving your desk.
Jaggaer
JUNE 25, 2025
In earlier articles in this series on GenAI we have discussed its benefits and how it differs from other forms of artificial intelligence, as well as how in future these will converge to create highly sophisticated solutions, not least in procurement. We also pointed out some of the disadvantages of GenAI. Not the least of these are the cybersecurity risks.
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Spend Matters
JUNE 25, 2025
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis examines Flowie, an AI-driven finance and procurement orchestration platform built to simplify fragmented operations and connect disjointed systems. As organizations face challenges, such as disconnected ERPs, compliance complexity and manual processing bottlenecks, Flowie provides a centralized orchestration layer that unifies workflows across procurement, invoicing, accounting and client-side operations.
Jaggaer
JUNE 25, 2025
Generative AI (GenAI) is one of the most transformative technologies reshaping how modern businesses operate. From automating tasks and generating insights to driving innovation in manufacturing and procurement, GenAI is a versatile force that’s rapidly becoming essential. This guide brings together the most important concepts, comparisons, use cases, and benefits of GenAI—offering a comprehensive foundation for anyone looking to understand or implement this groundbreaking technology.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2025
The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! As a former COO, overseeing Kaizen events, value-stream mapping analysis , upgrading ERP systems, and implementing customer success programs, I recall how easy it was for functional leaders to get bogged down in their own imperatives and lose sight of the big picture. Individual silo objectives can inadvertently be at cross purposes with others – most commonly between sales and operations.
Jaggaer
JUNE 25, 2025
Generative AI enhances procurement with smarter sourcing, supplier management and decision-making for better outcomes. Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave for the past five years, you’ll be familiar with the term Generative AI, or GenAI. Yet the concepts behind the term, and those around it, are the source of much confusion. It’s time to unravel the jargon because, if one thing is certain, GenAI is going to impact virtually every aspect of our working lives, and not least, in procurement.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2025
16 Questions that Keep Supply Chain Managers Up at Night! (Infographic) The term supply and demand aptly describes the fundamental mechanics of the supply chain industry, and hints at its challenges. While it’s a great career path , supply chain work is demanding, typically marked by long hours, a high-pressure time-sensitive operational environment, and physical exertion.
Jaggaer
JUNE 25, 2025
Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous, featuring more and more in our business activities and everyday life. Yet the term itself covers a wide range of technologies performing different tasks. Each of them has a role to play in procurement, but it’s important to understand the differences between them to ensure that you apply the right tool for the right job.
Solvoyo
JUNE 25, 2025
In fashion retail, planning promotions in isolation is akin to designing a runway show without backstage coordination — chaotic and costly. Promotions can account for up to 30-45% of total revenue, especially during peak seasons. Yet McKinsey reports that 58% of promotions fail to break even due to poor execution. Recent industry data reveals that … Continue reading "Integrated Promotion and Supply Chain Planning: The Key to Campaign Success for Fashion Retailers" The post Integrated Promo
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 25, 2025
Today I’m joined by Evans Transportation , a transport and logistics company whose unwavering commitment to value provision has driven an average customer retention rate of over nine years. Evans is a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of shippers across North America. Assetless and privately owned for maximum agility, Evans’ success is fueled by unmatched technology and its uncommonly dedicated team.
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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 Dive
JUNE 25, 2025
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Procurement Insights
JUNE 25, 2025
Sometimes, “seeing” a discussion versus “reading” it is more powerful than the words themselves. Today’s post is one of those examples. TODAY’S TAKEAWAY What good is a flying car if you don’t know how to drive it, or even if you should drive it?
CPO Rising
JUNE 25, 2025
Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, State of Procurement 2025: Reinventing Procurement for the Autonomous Age? The event featured a dynamic conversation between Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research… The post Procurement in 2025 (Part Three): Defining Best-in-Class Procurement in 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2025
Subscribe Climate Impacts on Logistics and Supply Chain There is a growing public recognition that climate change is no longer simply a theory and that its effects are beginning to be noticed around the world. Many people will have watched in horror last year when the devastating floods hit large parts of Bangladesh. They resulted in the displacement of millions of people and a tragic loss of life on a scale that is rarely witnessed.
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“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.
Jaggaer
JUNE 25, 2025
Let’s recap what we understand by the term artificial intelligence. The term has become as ubiquitous as “computing” or “data processing” were thirty years ago, or “business intelligence” was twenty years ago, or “big data” and “cloud” just a few years ago. What people mean by AI has certainly become broad, diluted, and often misused, especially as it gets applied to a wide range of technologies across industries.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2025
5 Reasons to Use Optical Character Recognition (OCR)! Optical sensors play a key role in a range of business processes and operations, from counting and positioning to contactless detection. Essentially, sensor optics work by converting light rays into electronic signals , which are then codified by integrated measuring devices. These days, you can find sensor optics being applied to a range of industries including healthcare, consumer electronics, commercial production, and manufacturing.
Jaggaer
JUNE 25, 2025
In our previous article we defined generative AI (GenAI) as a form of artificial intelligence that not only analyzes existing data but also generates new content. GenAI thus takes on capabilities that, until very recently, were assumed to be unique to human beings. But as we explained, it cannot entirely replace human beings for a number of reasons.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2025
Anand Medepalli, chief product officer at Shippeo, details how supply chains can be made "anti-fragile.
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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.
Jaggaer
JUNE 25, 2025
The Current Landscape “Manufacturing pessimism has spiked dramatically in April as industrial producers deal with changing tariff plans and try to assess how global trade policy will impact their costs and operations in the coming months.” So wrote Industry Week recently, citing several influential surveys and commentators. Business confidence has seen huge swings with fewer businesses expressing an intention to increase capital spending than at any time since the financial crisis of 2009 — with
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2025
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Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 25, 2025
Shippers continued to frontload cargo in May ahead of tariffs, giving a boost to dry van volumes, but analysts note carriers still lack pricing power.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2025
The Supply Chain Gender Pay Gap is Narrowing! Women have come a long way and have made significant progress toward achieving gender equality. Such instances include gender roles in marriage and women gaining more powerful positions in organizations or the government. However, a lot needs to be done. There is still a persistent pay gap between men and women.
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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 Brain
JUNE 25, 2025
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2025
The Complete Guide to Project Management Software and Productivity Tips! As a first-time project manager working in the public sector, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. There is a lot on your plate with multiple tasks requiring your attention at any given time. Before you know it, things can start to slip through the cracks and feel like they are out of your control which will prevent you from being effective in your job.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 25, 2025
“Data science and quantum mechanics are increasingly intertwined, with quantum computing holding the potential to revolutionize data processing and analysis, while data science can help accelerate the development and application of quantum technologies.” What is the relationship between Entanglement and Hansen’s Strand Commonality, the relationship between Qubits and Hansen’s agent-based model, and Quantum Mechanics and Hansen’s Metaprise?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2025
Subscribe Content Marketing Strategy – The Decisive Guide! There’s no way around the fact that every B2B company that wants to be successful needs to do some well-planned marketing activities that will help it connect with its target audience on a personal level and get people interested in the company’s services, products, and brand.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2025
Although it typically provides a full-year forecast, FedEx said it would only share its outlook for the current quarter due to the “uncertain global demand environment.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2025
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Interactive Web Delivery! Sports-related Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had a significant influence on the development of competitors, despite the fact that data remains significant in the area. For the purpose of creating game strategy and boosting spectator engagement, AI and the analysis of data are employed in a variety of sports.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2025
Andrew Morris, senior litigation counsel with the New Civil Liberties Alliance, details its opposition to Trump’s reliance on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as justification for imposing tariffs.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 25, 2025
The employees' strike remains in place until members ratify the agreement, a Unifor spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.
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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