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What About Procurement Objectives?

Procurement Templates

Action Steps: Automate Processes: Implement cutting-edge procurement software to automate routine tasks, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency. Implement and train team members on new procurement software by the end of Q3. Improved team proficiency with procurement software accelerates department-wide process efficiency.

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The Oldest Procurement Blogs in the Procurement Industry

Procurement Insights

Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. AI, e-sourcing), spend analytics, and best practices. SM Commodities Index with IHS Markit).

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From Fragile to Flexible: Building Risk-Resilient Procurement Ecosystems

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Tools such as supply chain visualisation software can support this process, offering more control and less guesswork. Invest in Local and Nearshore Options Relying solely on global sourcing may reduce unit costs but often introduces significant risk. Visibility across internal workflows matters, too.

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A Provider/Practitioner Request For A RAM 4-Model Assessment* Of Certa.ai (RESULTS)

Procurement Insights

The most notable competitors include: Direct Competitors in Third-Party Risk, Compliance, and Lifecycle Management Competitor Core Focus/Strengths Exiger AI-powered platform for third-party and supply chain risk management, entity monitoring, and compliance automation. Summary Table: Certa.ai vs. Main Competitors Certa.ai

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7 Ways to Improve Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Opz

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. Even though sophisticated visibility software is implemented, there are the ways that allow us to see the situations with better clarity. The answer is NO.

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What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.