Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

Uncertainty around federal and state policy changes poses a significant challenge for procurement leaders across all types of higher education institutions. Community colleges, public universities, and private institutions alike must navigate the potential for budget cuts, shifts in federal aid programs, and changing regulatory requirements. One major concern is the possibility of reductions in public service funding, which could lead to cuts in state appropriations for higher education, putting

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 20, 2025

What is the “SOA Hangover?” My posts and related discussion streams do not aim to achieve consensus. When we all gain new insights, it creates a much-needed perspective and checks and balances to avoid tunnel vision. In essence, it simplifies and zeros in on the core objective – for procurement, that means addressing the high generational failure rate of ProcureTech initiatives.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, March 20, 2025 Rittal, one of the world’s leading system providers of electrical enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure, software and services, has confirmed JAGGAER for its procurement processes. From sourcing and contract management to order management, supplier relationship and complaint management, JAGGAER’s solutions support Rittal in optimizing its procurement processes.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 20, 2025

From price increase warnings to confidence that vendor relationships will help ride out the storm, here's how the retail C-suite plans to weather tariffs.

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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.

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Arkestro

MARCH 20, 2025

Press Releases / Arkestro Welcomes Two New Executive Advisors To Support Ongoing Growth Arkestro Welcomes Two New Executive Advisors To Support Ongoing Growth Leading predictive procurement platform expands Executive Advisor Board to shape the company’s strategic direction SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 20, 2025 Arkestro , the premier Predictive Procurement Platform accelerating enterprise spend transformation, announces two newly appointed industry leaders to its Executive Advisory Board.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 20, 2025

The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 20, 2025

The automaker will use the batteries for electric vehicles manufactured at its assembly plant in Mississippi.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2025

By deploying artificial intelligence in manufacturing systems, organizations can unify and analyze massive datasets to generate real-time insights.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 20, 2025

Customs and Border Protection proposals to increase data requirements and limit the exemption's use drew a mixed response from commenters.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2025

There are a number of steps that manufacturers can take to mitigate supply chain risk and increase resilience if they start now.

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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

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 20, 2025

Summery: A sourcing and procurement consultant plays a crucial role in helping businesses optimize their… The post Unlock Procurement Success: The Vital Role of a Sourcing and Procurement Consultant first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2025

Nick Vyas, founding director of the Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute at USC, discusses the ramifications of the sale of two port-management contracts at the Panama Canal.

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 20, 2025

In todays fast-paced global market, businesses constantly seek ways to streamline their supply chains and… The post What is a Product Sourcing Agent? Benefits & How to Choose One first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2025

The EU's tariffs were initially scheduled to gradually roll out between April 1 and April 13, impacting 26 billion ($28.4 billion) worth of U.S. products.

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Advertiser: GEP

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.

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Planergy

MARCH 20, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2025

When it comes to effective cybersecurity, manufacturers are way behind the curve.

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Pipefy

MARCH 20, 2025

KYC Automation ( Know Your Customer ) is an essential process for the insurance sector. It aims to ensure regulatory compliance, prevent fraud, and enhance the customer experience. However, traditional KYC methods are often time-consuming and prone to human errors. By adopting KYC automation, insurance companies can leverage BPM (Business Process Management), BPA (Business Process Automation), and smart workflows to optimize the process, reduce operational costs, and increase security.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2025

CK Hutchison has been caught in the crosshairs of increasing tensions between the U.S. and China since it announced an agreement to sell 43 ports.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Planergy

MARCH 20, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 20, 2025

Here is an excerpt from a comment in a recent discussion stream about the potential misunderstanding of an agent-based internal and external metaprise development and implementation model: “I ask, because the part where you say what I/O can’t do feels off if it’s in a solution that runs all the way through pay. These I2P solutions connect with an ERP (Netsuite, Sage, etc) and run seamlessly.” It took me a little while to figure out the disconnect , especially regarding th

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 20, 2025

The decision provides additional time for discussions with the Trump administration, according to a European Commission spokesperson.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explained how the company is looking to capitalize on the Trump administration's "America First" approach to manufacturing.

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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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