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.
Spend Matters
JUNE 23, 2025
Over the past few months we have published about 30 articles as part of our Procurement Digital Transformation Survival Guide series. This content allowed us to explore how procurement transformation really happens, from shifting mindsets to implementing technology. The insights came from multiple perspectives: practitioners, technology leaders and those deep in the middle of change.
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TYA Suite
JUNE 22, 2025
Procurement has become a strategic function in modern businesses, with growing pressure to manage costs, improve supplier performance, and drive operational efficiency. To meet these demands, organizations are increasingly turning to a procurement analytics data-driven approach that offers deep insights into every stage of the By analyzing spending patterns, supplier performance, contract compliance, and risk indicators, procurement analytics enables businesses to make informed decisions, identi
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
JUNE 24, 2025
As AI technology continues to reshape industries, AI and Supply Chain innovations are becoming indispensable to professionals in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management. By leveraging predictive analytics, automation, and real-time insights, organizations are achieving greater accuracy in demand forecasting, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing logistics networks.
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.
Procurement Software
JUNE 22, 2025
Your poor procurement data probably means you’re losing money without even knowing it. How? Messy procurement data is the invisible fiend lurking in your business operations, silently draining your resources day after day. There are countless examples of how incorrect vendor or material master data can cost your organisation dearly. Many of these expenses remain completely hidden from view until you start actively looking for them. 7 Ways Poor Procurement Data Costs You Money So, let’
Spend Matters
JUNE 24, 2025
Agentic systems. LLM-powered copilots. Autonomous requisition flows. Procurement platforms are getting smarter, or most people think so at least. The harder question, though, is if your organization is performing the full scope of e-procurement in a way that delivers control, efficiency and business value? Behind every chatbot interface or AI-guided shopping experience, procurement still must: Enable compliant purchasing.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
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.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 22, 2025
White Paper: Projected Adoption of Hansen Fit Technologies (2025–2075) Abstract This white paper outlines the projected adoption trajectories and anticipated impacts of Hansen’s Metaprise, agent-based automation, and strand commonality models in procurement and supply chains. These advanced paradigms collectively support procurement’s evolution toward full transparency, predictive capabilities, and strategic agility, transforming the global procurement landscape across the next five decades.
Spend Matters
JUNE 26, 2025
Now in its 12th edition, the Deloitte Global CPO Survey launches toda y under the banner Agents of Change: Procurement’s Big Bet On Digital. Displaying the results of responses from 265 senior procurement leaders from more than 40 countries (and 12 industries), the report reveals procurement’s continuing push toward enterprise-aligned digital transformation, with ‘Digital Masters’ leaning toward a disciplined generative AI approach to help achieve the omnipresent holy grail of cost reducti
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2025
Stop the firefighting! Paul Webb, supply chain industry principal with Coupa, explains how AI and scenario planning can help companies adopt a proactive stance toward future disruptions and uncertainties.
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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
ivalua
JUNE 23, 2025
Organizations today operate in an environment that demands agility, precision, and forward-thinking strategies to stay ahead of the competition. For Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their teams, selecting the right Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution is an essential step toward strategic procurement transformation. This decision shapes the efficiency of procurement operations, impacts stakeholder perceptions, and creates measurable business value.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 21, 2025
The following comment regarding my earlier post , ‘How Do Hansen’s Metaprise, Agent-based, Strand Commonality models improve ProcureTech results, e.g., shorten the Hype to Realization timelines? ‘ motivated me to apply the Hansen Fit Score to Louise Bastone’s company, ASML. Based on over 40 years of industry experience, expertise, access to Procurement Insights’ extensive and deep archives, and, of course, the government funding of my research in strand commonality, agen
Spend Matters
JUNE 23, 2025
In the Executive Summary to this use case series on ‘Improving Expense Management for Financial Forecasting and Control,’ we outlined five phases to help organizations improve forecasting accuracy and financial control by aligning finance and procurement in the management of employee-driven expenses, particularly travel, reimbursements and corporate card spend.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 23, 2025
Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Daily Dive M-F Operations Weekly Every Tuesday Procurement Weekly Every Thursday Logistics Weekly Every Wednesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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.
Jaggaer
JUNE 24, 2025
From assistant to copilot to autopilot, JAI is a human-guided AI orchestrator revolutionizing supply chain management Research Triangle Park, NC, 24th June 2025 — In the vibrant setting of its global customer REV event in Miami, JAGGAER today introduced to customers and partners its latest bold leap forward in enterprise procurement transformation. JAI , pronounced “Jay”, an intelligent human-guided AI orchestrator, provides next-level guidance and navigation, but also offers a critical opportun
Finale Inventory
JUNE 27, 2025
Why Inventory Planning Software Is Critical For Growing Businesses Are you drowning in spreadsheets? For fast-growing retailers and multichannel sellers, generic inventory tracking solutions quickly become a liability. As order volumes increase, basic systems lead to stockouts, overstocking, and lost revenue. Inventory planning software provides a comprehensive solution that forecasts demand, optimizes stock levels, and synchronizes your supply chain.
Spend Matters
JUNE 26, 2025
Procurement has long been a testing ground for digital transformation, adopting automation and analytics at scale to streamline operations, enforce compliance and extract value from spend. However, the technologies behind these improvements have largely remained reactive. They support decisions and enhance workflows, but they rarely act themselves. According to The Hackett Group’s 2025 CPO Agenda , 64% of procurement leaders expect AI — especially GenAI — to transform the way their teams o
Art of Procurement
JUNE 26, 2025
Uncover the details of a procurement fraud at Intel Israel, the loopholes exploited, and the lessons learned to prevent similar vulnerabilities in your organization.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 21, 2025
The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! In an increasingly globalized world, logistics and transportation have taken center stage in the successful operations of businesses worldwide. Emerging from the shadows of standard methods, custom logistics and transportation platforms are shaping the future of the supply chain industry. Understanding Custom Logistics and Transportation Platforms Custom logistics and transportation platforms are bespoke software systems, meticulously designed to cater to
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 24, 2025
Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Daily Dive M-F Operations Weekly Every Tuesday Procurement Weekly Every Thursday Logistics Weekly Every Wednesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Spend Matters
JUNE 26, 2025
Procurement has long been a testing ground for digital transformation, adopting automation and analytics at scale to streamline operations, enforce compliance and extract value from spend. However, the technologies behind these improvements have largely remained reactive. They support decisions and enhance workflows, but they rarely act themselves. According to The Hackett Group’s 2025 CPO Agenda , 64% of procurement leaders expect AI — especially GenAI — to transform the way their teams o
Procurement Insights
JUNE 27, 2025
This is the first in a series of posts that will undoubtedly stimulate significant debate and hopefully lead to a “meet somewhere in the middle” compromise between ProcureTech solution providers and Practitioner customers. PLEASE NOTE: I still need to confirm if and when Coupa plans to roll out the credit model, but it doesn’t hurt to get ahead of the curve, should this be the direction they take.
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 Game Changer
JUNE 27, 2025
The Digital Supply Chain Journey: Step 2 – Digital Transformation Leadership! The Digital Supply Chain is the future. The Digital Supply Chain involves the real time awareness of everything going in throughout the end-to-end Supply Chain, enabled by electronic connectivity and the automated presentation of information and analytics to inform and make the best possible decisions.
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.
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.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 23, 2025
So, What’s The Alternative? The Hansen Model becomes the post-2050 standard because it uniquely transforms procurement into a self-optimizing, predictive ecosystem that masters complexity, ensures sustainability, and delivers measurable value. Its core frameworks— strand commonality for data unity, agent-based AI for autonomy, and Metaprise for collaboration —prove indispensable in a world demanding real-time resilience and ethical agility.
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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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 22, 2025
Subscribe Supply Chain Alone Can’t Solve Sustainability But it Has a Part to Play! There is a lot to consider when choosing suppliers. How reputable are they? And how much does their service cost? One trait that is becoming increasingly important is social responsibility. Is a supplier’s practices ethical? If so, it could be worth sharing this information with the world.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 22, 2025
Businesses can’t afford slow or rigid supply chains. Customers expect rapid delivery, accurate orders, and the flexibility to change or return items. Behind the scenes, that level of responsiveness depends heavily on one critical factor: warehouse layout. As such, this guide breaks down the essential strategies for designing a warehouse layout that strengthens supply chain agility.
Spend Matters
JUNE 26, 2025
Adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in procurement might sound like a daunting challenge for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), but the key to success lies in starting small and staying strategic. Rather than diving headfirst into complex AI systems, a structured and gradual approach can make the transition smoother and more rewarding. So, where should SMBs begin?
Procurement Insights
JUNE 23, 2025
Hansen’s Metaprise, Agent-based, and Strand Commonality models establish the blueprint , while future-state tech trends provide the technological muscle — making procurement ecosystems smarter, faster, more ethical, and more resilient at every stage. The two complement one another to create a strategically coherent and technologically executable procurement future.
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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