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.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

We continue our Procurement Transformation Guide with a look at the limits of how tech can help procurement. Chances are that if you are in the market for a shiny new piece of procurement tech, you are already on board for the change it will bring and the necessary steps involved in its implementation. Everyone else might not be so ready, however. In fact, a major reason why these initiatives fail is that the people leading them are working with their tech-savvy biases and consequently skip over

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 15, 2025

To evaluate how the Agent-based Metaprise model, leveraging self-learning algorithms in the Department of National Defence (DND) implementation case study over seven years, addresses clean data challenges compared to the Intake and Orchestration model, well extend our prior discussions (failure rates, CAGR, DND context) by integrating self-learning algorithms into Hansens framework and contrasting it with the tech-heavy Intake and Orchestration approach.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Consider this your business suddenly faces a major supply chain disruption. Perhaps a critical supplier goes out of business, a natural disaster halts shipments, or new regulations are introduced that throw a wrench in your entire process. This nightmare becomes a reality for many businesses more often than wed like to admit. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2025

In the tumultuous ‍world of trade wars and tariffs, Levi’s emerges as a steady‍ hand, promising a precise and strategic response to any potential price increases. Amidst the chaos, the renowned denim brand unveils a plan for ‘surgical’ adjustments, ensuring minimal impact on consumers and maintaining the integrity of its iconic products.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence use in procurement isnt a distant dream its here, reshaping how procurement professionals work. From simple automations that save time to sophisticated strategies that drive major business value, embedding AI in your business processes can provide immense value. But where should you begin? And how can you scale your efforts for maximum impact?

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 15, 2025

Escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China are slowing global trade, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 14, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of CADDi Drawer, an Al-driven software that helps manufacturers with similar part searches. The solution leverages algorithms tailored to 2D drawings to make parts searchable by shape, text, dimensions and name. Such capabilities are especially important for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers that need to continuously identify optimal suppliers for a wide variety of existing and new parts.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 14, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are three separate third-party sources analyzing the success and impact of implementing the original RAM Agent-based Metaprise model to support the DND’s IT infrastructure. As always, I encourage you to do your own research on the Agent-based versus Equation-based models and the comparisons between the Agent-based Metaprise and the Orchestration and Intake models.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2025

The dawn of Multi-Enterprise ‍Supply Chain Business Networks (MESCBN) has ushered in a new era of interconnected commerce, transforming the customary supply chain landscape. As these networks continue to disrupt the market, vendors are presented with a lucrative $4.02 billion prospect they simply can’t afford to overlook. ‍In this article, we delve ‍into the key disruptions shaping the MESCBN market and explore the innovative strategies vendors can leverage to capitali

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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.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

As weve said: People, Process and Technology are the pillars of procurement transformation. And people are the most valuable assets that an organization has it is the people who run the processes and use the technology. So a large part of accelerating your procurement transformation process lies in strengthening roles and responsibilities. A good checklist for the roles you might want to consider in your transformation project comes from Jol Collin-Demers ProcureTech Project Role Checklist , wh

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 15, 2025

In the context of my previous article, “What is continuous, self-cleaning data?”, the relationship between human agents and AI agents is pivotal to achieving and maintaining clean data within procurement systems. Understanding Human and AI Agents Human Agents : These are procurement professionalssuch as buyers, managers, and supplierswho bring contextual knowledge, judgment, and experience to the procurement process.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 17, 2025

Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 17, 2025

Redefining the future of Procurement 3.0' with our Must-Watch webinar Were excited to bring you an exclusive 45-minute webinar on 3rd June 14:00 BST that will explore how procurement leaders can transform procurement to become the high performing, tech and AI enabled strategic function that makes a central contribution to the organization realizing its corporate ambitions.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Throughout the year our analyst team provides vendor-specific profiles and tech solution analyses as part of Spend Matters Insider content. Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

As noted in previous posts, the Procurement Insights blog doesnt explicitly detail a learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms. However, past posts imply an iterative, adaptive mechanism within an Agent-based Metaprise model, where autonomous agents refine procurement decisions (e.g., sourcing cosmetics packaging or coffee beans) based on real-time data and outcomes.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 18, 2025

The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 18, 2025

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the backbone of global trade and supply chains faces a ‍new and evolving threat – ‍cyber risks. From third-party vendors to the impact of U.S. tariffs, supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities for their own gain. In this article, we explore the intricate web of cyber risks facing supply chains in the modern era, shedding light on the challenges and solutions for safeguar

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Modern procurement needs have far surpassed transaction management; procurement is now a critical component in driving strategic value across businesses and AI has become a key tool in procurement teams back pockets. Across industries, AI is capable of reshaping procurement, making it smarter, more predictive and highly efficient. In this article we will highlight some of the key changes AI has made to procurement strategies in the following industries: manufacturing and industrials, life scienc

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

Jon W. Hansens Procurement Insights blog does not explicitly describe a “learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms” in the context of procurement or his Agent-based Metaprise model. The term loopback may suggest a feedback mechanism where algorithms iteratively refine outputs based on prior results, common in self-learning systems like reinforcement learning or adaptive AI.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 17, 2025

Trade uncertainty is prompting a drop in ocean cargo bookings out of China, Freightos said.

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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.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2025

In the intricate web of commerce, the strength of a business lies not just in its own operations but also in the resilience of its supply chain. Amidst the dynamic landscape of global trade, Dun & Bradstreet emerges as a beacon of support for businesses seeking to fortify their supply chain strategies. With a generous offer of complimentary supply chain evaluations, Dun & Bradstreet aims to empower enterprises with invaluable insights and guidance.

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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

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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ContractSafe

APRIL 18, 2025

Tariffs are shaking things up, and businesses are feeling it. New trade policies can throw a wrench into import/export agreements, pricing, and compliance, making effective contract management more important than ever. If youre not keeping tabs on how tariffs, you could be missing something here like running into surprise costs, compliance snags, or supply chain hiccups.

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TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

Managing invoices and payments can be tricky, especially when businesses deal with multiple vendors and large transactions. To avoid errors, overpayments, or even fraud, companies use matching processes to verify payments before releasing funds. , two common methods are 2-way matching and 3-way matching. While both help control costs and ensure accuracy, they serve different purposes.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 14, 2025

Today Im joined by CXT Software , a company that isnt just building software theyre building a community dedicated to excellence and growth CXT Software is the leading provider of last-mile, route, and on-demand shipment management technology for logistics needs throughout North America. Founded over 25 years ago, CXT are on a mission to help logistics providers streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver superior service.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 15, 2025

Question: How likely will a ProcureTech solution implementation be successful without clean data? Rob Handfield, PhD (November 2017) (NOTE: Use the following link to obtain your copy of the above eBook) Quantifying Success Likelihood Without Clean Data No direct study isolates ProcureTech success rates without clean data, but we can infer from the following industry benchmarks.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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