Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Operational: The time saved and operational excellence improved by automation of tasks, improved data analytics and process optimization (> OPEX reduction/optimization) is greater than 20%-50% of total FTE. Customer requirements on more sustainable products/services, and/or requests for supply chain transparency/due diligence.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. It is called strategic because it replaces traditional ad hoc approaches to sourcing, which were almost entirely focused on cost savings, item by item.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 8, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter CPFR in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know CPFR in supply chain allows both businesses and suppliers to fulfill customer demand. However, what is it? What is CPFR? Why is CPFR Important?

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strong supply chain capabilities drive efficiency and develop competitiveness in an oversaturated market. Global disruptions such as COVID-19 have unearthed a wide range of vulnerabilities within international supply chains.

supply chain budgeting 52

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2025

In a groundbreaking endeavor to foster innovation and collaboration in the realm of manufacturing and supply chain development, RTMA, the Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association, has announced the hosting of a free summit. Network with industry experts and forge valuable connections for future collaborations.

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ivalua

MAY 13, 2020

On Tuesday 5th May, the Ivalua NOW virtual conference was held, replacing the firm’s planned US customer event. Given that others among the nearly 1500 registrants are sure to watch the recorded sessions later, the event has an impressive reach. . As the clock ticked around, there wasn’t quite the expectation you get at a live event.

Leadership 26

Leadership supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Innovation 26

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. Increased globalization, constant digital transformation, and ever-evolving consumer demands have led to a situation where traditional supply chain skills are simply no longer enough for success.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Success: Best Practices and Key Strategies Of course, there are many definition s of source-to-pay but put simply, strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. How Has Strategic Sourcing Evolved?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In a whirlwind of developments in the world‍ of supply chain management, the latest headlines are buzzing with the news of boeing machinists bringing an end to thier strike. Alongside this, the Institute ‍for Supply Management has also made waves with their latest updates.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 7, 2025

In the volatile landscape of global trade, the specter of tariff uncertainty looms larger than ever, casting a shadow of doubt and disruption over supply chains worldwide. The fluctuating trade policies and geopolitical tensions have created a volatile environment, leading to a surge in supply chain risks.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 19, 2025

In the labyrinth of the global food supply‍ chain, the humble egg has emerged as a contender for the spotlight. One effective strategy is to leverage technology to track and monitor the movement of eggs throughout the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Price supply chain software solutions 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 23, 2025

This article will outline those limitations and propose that invoking competitive negotiations with machine learning solutions such as Arkestro is the optimal way to evaluate the market competitiveness of price quotes. supplier count, event size).

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. While supply chain is addressed, its secondary to procurement excellence, making it a top pick for procurement specialists seeking practical tools.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Procurement 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Simplified: Best Practices for Maximizing Value Strategic sourcing goes beyond cost savings its about making informed decisions that drive long-term value. Now well dive into best practices in these critical areas to ensure a more effective and resilient sourcing strategy.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Strategy 52

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Stephen Bertolami is an experienced procurement leader who has spent the best part of 25 years in operational roles across real estate and financial services, optimizing global operations for some of the world’ largest organizations. According to one procurement leader we spoke to, all that changed around 2020. And Stephen is not alone.

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Risk management Risk Import Real-time Visibility 115

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In the heart of‍ the bustling Midstate ‍region, a once-thriving logistics supply chain company is facing a ‍paradigm shift as it announces the closure of its second‍ facility.

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Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

By leveraging automation, AI-driven analytics and integrated source-to-pay (S2P) solutions, organizations can streamline workflows, improve financial accuracy and enhance procurements role in decision making. Offers a unique solution for companies seeking to optimize payment terms. Source One, Netsend, Determine and Vendorin).

Real-time Visibility 77

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 77

Procurement Templates

AUGUST 28, 2024

The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. In this post, we will explore the major procurement supply chain shocks in 2024, their causes, and the potential responses organizations are adopting to mitigate their impact.

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Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 130

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. Later, on September 14, SIG held the Eastern Regional SIGnature event in Boston.

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Procurement Supply Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 103

SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. years and companies can expect to lose 42% of one year’s EBITDA every decade due to supply chain disruptions. Assessing Risk across the Supply Chain.

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Risk management Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Risk 130

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Manufacturing and industrials: Strengthening the supply chain backbone In the manufacturing world, procurement is about much more than just tracking spend its the heartbeat of supply chain management. Supply network modeling, now integrating large language models (LLMs), allows for precise tracking and material tracing.

Real-time Visibility 70

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 70

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Logistics 138

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

A comprehensive Source-to-Pay platform is a critical component of an organization’s IT environment. What is Source-to-Pay? The Source-to-Pay process itself is quite broad but it covers most if not all the aspects of a procurement organization, at least from a process and technology perspective.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

Spend Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Solution Providers , Source to Pay , Spend Management , Supply Management , Technology Tags: PRO I attended Coupa’s annual Inspire conference this year and was excited to finally attend a large event rather than just small meetings with clients and colleagues.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

Strategic sourcing 78

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 78

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The primary goals of SRM are to foster hand-in-glove supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize the value chain. Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions.

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Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The supply chain management industry has undergone many changes in recent years. The introduction of IoT devices to the supply chain, the rise of edge computing, and its ability to increase connectivity and efficiencies, have changed how businesses operate across industries.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.

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Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Optimization 98

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

YouTube is a fantastic platform offering a unique feel to social media exploration and learning the latest trends in Supply Chain from professionals. Supply Chain YouTube channels are one to look out for as they share many business-related ideas. . Top 10 Supply Chain YouTube Channels. Subscribers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By leveraging AI for real-time event processing, businesses can connect the dots between disparate events to detect and respond to new trends, threats and opportunities. AI and event processing: a two-way street An event-driven architecture is essential for accelerating the speed of business.

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Data interpretation Data Sourcing Import 84

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

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Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 98

Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

MODEL #2 An agent-based model within a metaprise framework outperforms traditional equation-based intake and orchestration models in procurement because it better addresses the complexity, unpredictability, and multi-stakeholder nature of modern supply chains. Complex, multi-tiered supply chains Superior (e.g.,

Supply Chain Optimization 81

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