Minimizing the Risks Associated with Extreme Weather
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 27, 2025
As extreme weather events become more frequent and more disruptive, weather intelligence has become a strategic asset for logistics companies.
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AI Agents in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide
ivalua
MAY 30, 2025
AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle. At Ivalua, we help organizations harness AI to transform procurement from a tactical function into a strategic advantage – and our Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) is leading the next w
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The Entrepreneurial Procurement Revolution Is Here
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MAY 25, 2025
Procurement stands at a crossroads. The old ways of working no longer fit our digital world. Traditional procurement teams operate too much like bureaucratic machines. They all-too-often focus on process over results. This inevitably means they slow down decisions, when we should instead be striving to speed them up. This approach costs organizations dearly.
This Is How ProcureTech Solution Development Should Be Done
Procurement Insights
MAY 29, 2025
The relationship between Jon W. Hansen’s strand commonality and the randomness of life – is everything ultimately connected? Jon W. Hansens strand commonality theory and the philosophical question of whether everything is ultimately connectedespecially in the context of the randomness of lifeoffer a compelling intersection between applied systems thinking and metaphysics.
Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing
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.
From Ledgers to Launchpads: Jason Andrews’ Journey from Finance to Marketing
Procurement Express
MAY 27, 2025
In this enlightening episode of The Gross Profit Podcast , host James Kennedy chats with Jason Andrews, a finance leader whose career path has taken an unconventional but deeply insightful turn. From growing up in a family-run petrol station to becoming a key player in Twilio’s explosive growth, and now transitioning into a marketing role at FloQast, Jason’s story is one of calculated risks, relentless improvement, and people-first business thinking.
AI Agents in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide
ivalua
MAY 30, 2025
AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle. At Ivalua, we help organizations harness AI to transform procurement from a tactical function into a strategic advantage – and our Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) is leading the next w
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Private Equity’s Impact on Supply Chain Innovation and M&A: Legal Risks & Insights
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RSupply chains run on more than trucks and warehousesmoney drives the innovation that keeps goods moving. Most investors see opportunity when technology and logistics converge, especially as private equity takes a front seat in procurement, distribution, and manufacturing. But every new investment or merger brings its own legal risksthink complex ownership webs, tricky regulations from multiple countries, even shifting compliance targets right before closing.
Adidas quietly exits the kangaroo skin trade
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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions
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Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time. At Ivalua, we’ve worked with hundreds of global enterprises to bridge these gaps, streamline operations, and build stronger, more connected processes.
Forbes: Antifragile Supply Chains: Developing A Permanent Tariff Posture For The Predictably Unpredictable
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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson
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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
Boeing Set to Resume Deliveries to China
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Carrying Forward Nearly 130 Years of American Manufacturing Excellence
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When Thomas was founded in 1898, it championed Made In America, a phrase that takes on greater weight today in light of the worlds persistent and significant supply chain disruptions. As I step into my role as General Manager of Thomas, I'm struck by both tremendous responsibility and extraordinary opportunity to lead a brand that has been the backbone of American manufacturing for nearly 130 years.
2025 Ivalua NOW AMER: Recap + Photos
ivalua
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We came, we connected, and we conquered! Ivalua NOW AMER 2025 in New Orleans was an event that exceeded all expectations, delivering an unforgettable experience for our thriving procurement community. The vibrant energy of the “Big Easy” served as the perfect backdrop for two days of discussions, technology showcases, networking opportunities, and a few beignets along the way.
Ivalua NOW Americas 2025: Innovate to Elevate
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MAY 30, 2025
Earlier this week, the Spend Matters team attended Ivaluas annual Americas conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Located at the Caesars Superdome, the two-day event featured keynotes, breakout sessions, solution demonstrations, partner/sponsor booths and more. The first Ivalua NOW conference of 2025 took place in Paris in March. Both conferences were titled Innovate to Elevate and highlighted the impact of AI on procurement tasks.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
Boeing Agrees to Resolve U.S. Criminal Case Over 737 Crashes
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The new agreement reached over strong objections from some victims families still needs to be approved by U.S. District Judge Reed OConnor.
The Complexities Of Procurement and Supply Chain That No One Seems To Talk About
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The Impact of Audio Translation in Cross-Border Supply Chain Crisis Management
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MAY 30, 2025
In the hyper-connected global economy of the present day, supply chains traverse continents, cultures, and myriad communication barriers. Sourcing raw materials from Asia, coordinating freight with European logistics providers, or navigating distribution networks in the Americas cross-border operations rely on effective communication to make them happen.
Carrying Forward Nearly 130 Years of American Manufacturing Excellence
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When Thomas was founded in 1898, it championed Made In America, a phrase that takes on greater weight today in light of the worlds persistent and significant supply chain disruptions. As I step into my role as General Manager of Thomas, I'm struck by both tremendous responsibility and extraordinary opportunity to lead a brand that has been the backbone of American manufacturing for nearly 130 years.
Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now
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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.
Trade panel clears path for higher tariffs on some solar imports
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The U.S. International Trade Commission’s vote “clears the way” to set even higher solar import tariffs on four Southeast Asian countries, said attorney Tim Brightbill.
AI Business Process Automation: 5 real benefits you can achieve today
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What Is Zero Trust Security and Why Does it Matter for Modern Supply Chains?
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WiseTech Buys E2Open for $2.1B in Its Biggest Deal
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How To Put Together The Blank White Puzzle Pieces Of Procurement Success
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Option #1 – Have you ever tried to assemble a puzzle picture in which all the different-shaped pieces are white? That’s right, there is no picture to guide you and align you to a predetermined outcome image. How do you put the pieces together so that once the puzzle is complete, you can put “your own” picture on it? Option #2 – Conversely, have you ever put together a puzzle in which there is a picture on the box to guide you?
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Advertiser: GEP
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