All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 11, 2025

Contract management might not be the flashiest part of your supply chain operations, but it is likely costing you more than you think.

Contract

TYA Suite

JUNE 12, 2025

Today's procurement executives are under greater pressure than ever to do more with less. From managing global supplier networks to ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency, the modern procurement landscape is more complex than ever. Traditional tools and siloed processes are no longer enough to keep up with the pace of change. This is why procurement orchestration is quickly gaining attention.

Real-time Visibility

HICX

JUNE 9, 2025

What Is AI in Supplier Management? AI in supplier management is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to streamline and enhance various supplier-related processes. These may include processes related to: Supplier evaluation Supplier onboarding Performance tracking, Supplier risk management Contract analysis By automating repetitive tasks and analyzing large datasets, AI improves efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances decision-making.

Suppliers

Procurement Software

JUNE 8, 2025

You’d think the age-old “build vs buy” debate would have been settled by now. The procurement technology landscape is incredibly crowded, with over 450 software solutions competing for attention. Surely someone amongst this vast array of vendors has already built exactly what you need? Yet here we are, still having this build vs buy conversation in procurement teams around the world.

Strategy

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.

Quality

ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. Spend analysis is often the entry point. That’s because procurement professionals like you are under constant pressure to cut costs, reduce risk, and deliver data-backed insights to the business.

supply chain budgeting

TYA Suite

JUNE 12, 2025

Inefficiencies in the early stages of the often stem not from external factors, but from unstructured internal request processes. When business units submit purchasing needs through ad hoc methods such as emails, verbal communication, or disconnected tools, it leads to delays, misalignment, and reduced visibility for procurement teams. To address these challenges, many organizations are now prioritizing a more disciplined and transparent intake process.

Procurement

Spend Matters

JUNE 9, 2025

Most companies still manage cash flow as a finance-only function — balancing payables, forecasting liquidity and managing capital costs. But what’s often missing is a full view of what’s driving those cash flows earlier in the process: purchase requests, supplier terms, invoice exceptions and early-payment strategies. That’s where procurement comes in — or rather, should come in.

Strategy

ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

In this type of environment, traditional procurement software and manual processes are insufficient – and many procurement teams are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step.

Sourcing

TYA Suite

JUNE 12, 2025

Manual invoice processing continues to be one of the biggest bottlenecks in procurement operations. Despite the availability of advanced tools, many companies still rely on spreadsheets, emails, and paper-based systems to manage , goods receipts, and invoice approvals. This lack of automation leads to approval delays, data inconsistencies, and poor visibility across departments. offers a robust solution to these challenges.

Real-time Visibility

Procurement Insights

JUNE 10, 2025

The Department of National Defence (DND) case study from Hansen’s blog post significantly validates and strengthens the projected impact of Hansen’s agent-based metaprise model on Gartner graphics outcomes, providing concrete evidence that supports upgrading the estimated success rates from 40-50% to 50-60% improvement in ProcureTech implementation success.

Buyers

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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

Inventory

Spend Matters

JUNE 12, 2025

Today, Spend Matters, a Hackett Group Company, releases updated research on the Procurement Services market, specifically on source-to-pay (S2P) implementation providers. Our analysts have spent months creating a survival guide for Procurement transformation and a new SolutionMap comparison of Procurement Services providers for Insider members; as we know it does not matter how much an organization invests in new technologies if they are implemented poorly.

Procurement

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2025

Subscribe What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In the world of electronics, the importance of selecting the right electronic components distributor cannot be overstated. Whether you are an individual electronics hobbyist, a small startup, or a large-scale manufacturer, the quality and reliability of the components you use can make or break your project.

supply chain budgeting

The Thomas Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Summer is almost upon us, which means it’s time for procurement professionals to start planning for the holiday season. With global tariffs continuing to shift, it’s smart to get a head start on end-of-year planning and know what your options are when it comes to sourcing and shipping. Here are three tips for making sure this holiday season runs smoothly.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Procurement Insights

JUNE 8, 2025

The following post is to determine which ProcureTech solution providers from Nico Bac’s 2025 spider map and a 2023/24 map from Dr. Elouise Epstein best align with each company listed in the previous post. This preliminary Level 1 assessment is based on the AI maturity of the individual practitioner’s procurement complexity and innovation readiness, employing a fit-for-purpose matching approach.

Supply Chain Efficiency

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.

Supply chain

Arkestro

JUNE 9, 2025

Resources / Blog / Where in the World is Arkestro? It’s Event Season 2025! Where in the World is Arkestro? It’s Event Season 2025! Spring and summer mark a season of innovation, connection, and momentum in procurement, as well as some of the industry’s biggest annual events. This year, Arkestro is right in the mix of it all — traveling, sponsoring, and speaking at key conferences and events across industries and continents.

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Digital

JUNE 12, 2025

Procurement automation gets a major update as Zip rolls out a fleet of AI agents targeting supply chain and purchasing challenges across global enterprises

Procurement

SCMDOJO

JUNE 11, 2025

The company’s success, along with the quality of its products and a good team, depends heavily on effective supply chain management. The tools used by the team often play a crucial role in achieving goals. Starting from delivery monitoring to inventory analysis and demand forecasting. In this context, MacBooks are increasingly becoming the backbone of supply chain teams.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

For supply chain executives managing complex, high-investment supply chain environments, peak season isn’t just busy—it’s business-critical. This webinar is built for executives responsible for $10M+ initiatives who need to ensure that their facilities, labor, systems, and partners are aligned well in advance of volume surges.

Supply chain

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.

Risk

Procurement Insights

JUNE 11, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Before you read today’s post, I would like you to take a few moments to read the following May 2012 Supply Chain Management Review article: Remembering Bill Copacino: A Supply Chain Champion. Then, I want you to read the 2009 Procurement Insights article regarding my interview with Bill, making particular note of the highlighted middle paragraphs.

supply chain software solutions

Arkestro

JUNE 11, 2025

Resources / Blog / How Can Procurement Teams Tackle Tariff Challenges? Find Out in This Webinar How Can Procurement Teams Tackle Tariff Challenges? Find Out in This Webinar Procurement industry experts came together recently to take part in Arkestro’s latest webinar, “Predictive Procurement as a Scaling Strategy: Case Studies from Successful Enterprise Transformations,” to explore how predictive procurement is driving large-scale change across enterprises.

Procurement team

SCMDOJO

JUNE 9, 2025

In the world of logistics, where timing, coordination, and precision are everything, documentation often operates behind the scenes—yet it holds the entire system together. Every shipment, inventory check, customs clearance, and delivery relies on accurate records to move smoothly from one point to the next. A single error in a bill of lading or missing customs form can delay shipments, cause financial losses, or damage supplier relationships.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Agentic artificial intelligence, geopolitical uncertainties and energy acquisition are the three biggest issues facing supply chain procurement professionals, says Ryan Polk, senior director analyst at Gartner.

Procurement

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

Innovation

Spend Matters

JUNE 11, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Ironclad and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. The provider offers end-to-end CLM capabilities on a no-code platform. Ironclad targets large enterprise customers in a variety of industries and its CLM capabilities cover both standard (repository-based/renewals) and advanced use cases such as AI-based risk management and redlining.

Contract

Procurement Freelancers

JUNE 9, 2025

Summary: Blockchain in Procurement Outsourcing – Is It the Missing Link in Transparency? This blog… The post Blockchain in Procurement Outsourcing: Is It the Missing Link in Transparency? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2025

Subscribe 7 Things to Consider When Looking for a Business Warehouse Optimizing distribution efficiency through strategic warehouse design can transform your operations. With smart layouts and forward-thinking, warehouses can handle more inventory and reduce bottlenecks. So, let’s dive into six ways that warehouse design can maximize your space. 1. Intelligent Layout Planning Enhances the Workflow Smart warehouse layout planning will transform your distribution efficiency.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

How can you plan your supply chain when the world is changing every day? E.J. Tavella, senior vice president of supply chain with Anaplan, charts the path to agile, end-to-end planning.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

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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 Optimization

Procurement Insights

JUNE 12, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: In advance of reading the following post, have a quick read of the following two Procurement Insights posts from 2007 and 2023, respectively. Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part 7) Are you chasing solutions or solving problems? Additionally, this post is a follow-up to the previous one titled “Is Spend Matters – Now The Hackett Group Swinging for the Fences with Loaded Bases?

Sourcing

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 13, 2025

The global food conglomerate's strategy also includes alternative sourcing, product cost optimization and, possibly, higher prices.

Cost optimization

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Do you want to increase your sales and improve customer satisfaction? Efficient supply chain management is the key. Imagine being able to offer faster deliveries, reduce costs, and minimize errors. All of this is possible thanks to an optimized supply chain. This requires everyone in the supply network to share accurate and timely information to identify problems and streamline processes.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

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Suppliers

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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