TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

This is where operational procurement proves its true value. But what exactly does procurement operations mean, and why is it so important? In this blog, well explore the true meaning of operational procurement, how it supports core business functions, and the impact it can have on overall performance.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

This Spend Matters series takes a look at the state of procurement technologies in the market today and whether they meet user demands. In this article, our analyst Xavier Olivera looks at E-Procurement. In this article, our analyst Xavier Olivera looks at E-Procurement. What does an E-Procurement solution do?

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 11, 2022

When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? Here I am, 18 years later having led major procurement transformations in three international companies: British American Tobacco, Heineken and Nestle. How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain?

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

The preliminary run uses the RAM 4-Model Assessment tool to access the Procurement Insights proprietary archives and many cross-reference sources using my AI for AI platform. Aerospace & Defense Why: Highly regulated, complex supply chains, strict compliance with export controls, sanctions, and supplier vetting.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2024

Supply Chain is no stranger to change, challenges, and yes, general chaos, but this year has been its own kind of animal charged by a strained global economy, shifting tensions across continents, and a major presidential election that could have resounding impacts across business and commerce this coming fall.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 12, 2022

From beef and pork products to eggs and chicken breasts, food prices have skyrocketed across the board due to a variety of factors, the combination of which has created a perfect storm for buyers' budgets. This is due to more export activity from Indonesia, which is responsible for much of the world's palm oil production.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Define your procurement response strategy. This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains. To further reduce costs, many buyers rely on just one supplier for certain categories of spend.

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Barkers Procurement

JULY 9, 2023

The EU ban proposal initially focuses on the use of 10,000 variants of PFAS, but there is now a consultation gathering pace that focuses on the ban on production to export the chemical, which could also impact customers in higher tiers of the supply chain such as UK consumers. Identification of exposure across our supply chains.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In today’s hyper-connected, fast-paced global economy, the procurement landscape is more complex and critical than ever before. Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye toward sustainability and social responsibility.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In today’s hyper-connected, fast-paced global economy, the procurement landscape is more complex and critical than ever before. Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye towards sustainability and social responsibility.

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EazyStock

JUNE 10, 2022

Working in supply chain or inventory management can be busy and stressful. The right software or tech stack can improve supply chain functionality, productivity, and profitability, ultimately making your job easier. You can also run reports and export them as digital and printable PDFs. Logistics tracking.

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Una

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Trying to budget in the current economic climate when shipping surcharges can fluctuate often is also difficult. In the face of ongoing supply chain disruption , selecting the right carrier to entrust with your shipments is a big deal. How to lock in discounted shipping prices. Learn more about group purchasing here.

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Spend Matters

MAY 22, 2024

Spend Matters is researching the personal viewpoints and the practical application of AI among leaders in the procurement profession. We are welcoming both opinion and real-life use cases from senior procurement and supply practitioners to bring genuine first-hand insights to like-minded procurement professionals.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? Death of Global Supply Chains article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Is COVID19 the death of Global Supply Chains? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Una

JANUARY 29, 2024

While this is true, it’s worth noting that one-third of Texas’ annual budget is supported by federal funds though. What would it mean for supply chains? Firstly, it would entail physical infrastructure such as checkpoints and customs controls, causing delays and increased transportation costs. Scary, isn’t it?

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 12, 2025

” – Procurement Insights (2024) ERP Agent Swarms refer to the use of multiple autonomous, intelligent software agents working collaboratively within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Adaptability: Agents respond quickly to changing conditions, such as supply chain disruptions or sudden changes in demand.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 23, 2025

A year ago, we published a checklist naming eight procurement challenges manufacturing companies would face in 2024. We began the piece by writing, Procurement is more dynamic than ever. What will that mean for procurement in the manufacturing sector? Germany exports to the United States stood at US$171.65 A lot of time.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 1, 2025

In an attempt to answer that question, I wrote the following post in late November last year: Impact of tariffs on supply chains 1930, 2009,2024 Following The Money? steels global export share (currently ~5%, per World Steel Association) might shrink further, relegating it to a domestic-only player. By 2035, U.S.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2025

Post pandemic, we all realized how fragile our supply chains had become. Add to that, wars and geopolitical instability, and distance sources of supply have become more problematic than promising. However, there is more to this than shoring up supply chains in the US.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 31, 2025

” Seemingly separate strands of economic, procurement, and political activity intersect. .” ” Seemingly separate strands of economic, procurement, and political activity intersect. Patterns repeat , especially when traced across supply chains, political risk, economic policy, and procurement cycles.

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