Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Tariff management is a strategic subset of direct materials management and sourcing that involves navigating and optimizing the complex costs and regulatory implications of importing materials and goods across borders. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what a sustainable supply chain is. We will also tell you how you can analyze your supply chain and how you do an initial risk assessment. We will also tell you how you can analyze your supply chain and how you do an initial risk assessment. However, how do you do it?

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. Audit Supply Chains: Identify and address environmental and social risks in the supply chain. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

SCMDOJO Academy elevates your procurement and supply chain skills through its extensive course library. This course will teach you a lot about procurement and purchasing, trends and tendencies in procurement, the role and influence of the procurement function in the company, types of procurement, and more.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies. Help Forecast Upstream Supply Constraints Early Warning Signs: S&OP can identify potential demand increases.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 3, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce its partnership with the Infor Marketplace , a powerful collaboration designed to enable AI-driven procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management transformation for enterprise manufacturing teams worldwide. See Arkestro in action at arkestro.com.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

Supply chains are more complex than ever, stakeholder expectations are soaring and the sheer volume of data that procurement teams must sift through is overwhelming. Instead of getting bogged down by tedious tasks, they use AI-driven insights to move faster, influence stakeholders and optimize spend proactively.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Want to optimize your supply chain metrics and drive significant improvements? Understanding and tracking key supply chain metrics is essential. This guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to make data-driven decisions, achieve your business goals, and boost your supply chain metrics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 5, 2025

Subscribe The Complexity of the Lego Supply Chain! Supply chains in the energy sector are among the most complex and capital-intensive in the world. Key insight for finance professionals: Supply chain complexity is more than logistics. It’s about capital flow, asset risk, and regulatory layering.

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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. The intricate‍ network of moving eggs from farms to stores involves various expenses that ultimately influence the final price tag.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Freight mode optimization article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Robinson at FreightWaves.com. The ability to unlock freight optimization and gain meaningful insights to monitor, measure and improve supply chain management is more critical than ever.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

KKR’s expertise in procurement stems from its strategic focus on improving operational efficiencies across its portfolio companies, which often involves optimizing supply chains, leveraging technology, and implementing cost-saving measures. How successful are KKR ProcureTech companies when it comes to solution implementations?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Technology integration: ‍ The integration of advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles and route optimization software is expected to streamline operations and potentially reduce costs,influencing the direction of trucking rates.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 19, 2023

A recent study conducted by Oracle revealed that a staggering 82% of American consumers express concern over the potential impact of supply chain disruptions, such as delivery delays. This highlights the significant influence of warehouse management, which serves as a vital element within the transport and logistics sector.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By diversifying its supply chain and leveraging global partnerships, GM aims to minimize disruption and maintain competitiveness in the market. Cost-efficiency: Streamlining operations and optimizing supply chain processes to minimize tariff impact.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Watch videos on SCMDOJO’s YouTube channel to learn more about best practices for inventory optimization! It includes a course on inventory management fundamentals, an Excel tool for inventory optimization, and detailed guides on stocktaking and cycle counting procedures. Click here! Read More about How to Improve Forecasting Accuracy?

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

Lora is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights LLC. She works with supply chain leaders to take teams to higher levels of excellence and is an influencer with more than 340,000 followers on LinkedIn. Should we optimize for margin, resilience, or customer experience? AI excels at optimizing known parameters.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In this blog, I will give you my top 15 tips for LinkedIn profile optimization from my experience as a user who has managed to get 57k supply chain followers. Whatever I have learned about LinkedIn profile optimization I have learned from LinkedIn Guru Hammad Siddiqui. Key step in Linkedin Profile Optimization.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

largely control procurements level of influence. Procurements ability to engage, influence and align with stakeholders determines the extent to which digital transformation efforts deliver sustainable and measurable benefits. Finance departments focus on spend visibility, payment optimization and cost control.

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2024

Working capital optimization is not merely a financial strategy; it is the lifeline of business operations. However, S2P solutions, such as GEP, SAP Ariba, Ivalua and others, have been increasingly investing in building capabilities that directly or indirectly support working capital optimization. This content is for members only.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Packaging optimization article and permission to publish here provided by Mariana Wilona. If there is any stage that can affect the supply chain process, it is the packaging. Here are factors worth your consideration about this critical supply chain management element.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of international trade, the borders of Mexico have become a battleground of commerce, influenced by the waves of tariff wars that sweep across the global economy. To navigate these challenges, experts emphasize ‍the critical importance of mapping supply chains.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 18, 2025

‍As supply chains evolve and markets redefine themselves, the importance of a robust intellectual property ‍protection plan becomes crucial. Organizations need to assess the implications of tariffs on their supply chains and implement agile solutions to mitigate risks and optimize operations.

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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. However, few companies can replicate this approach due to limited resources and market power.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). al has highlighted the below factors and their causal relationships that influence CPI. A CPI of 0.83

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 27, 2024

In an era where efficiency equates to competitive advantage, the oil industry’s supply chain management plays a pivotal role in determining a company’s profitability and sustainability. What Are the Key Components of an Oil Company’s Supply Chain? How Do Global Market Conditions Affect Oil Supply Chains?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Today Im joined by supply chain software brand Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Today Mandar Rahatekar, Senior Director of Research and Development at Manhattan, joins me to talk all about the power of unified supply chain planning. Im a mechanical engineer.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

OROs ownership could influence ProcureTech 100s future focus, potentially deepening its integration with DPWs audience of over 5,000 attendees from 80+ countries. Partnerships with firms like Deloitte (announced October 2023) enhance its influence and resources. How does Deloitte figure into the Triad equation?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. Understand your demand.

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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.,

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Procurement Insights

MAY 13, 2025

While both have incredibly impressive credentials regarding AI, besides Pieter’s reference to supply chain optimization as one of the many areas he has focused on, it would be safe to say that both primarily view the procurement function from a purely outside-in AI perspective. The two webinar presenters are Pieter J.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. Importance of Make vs Buy in Supply Chain The Make vs Buy Analysis is critical for optimizing supply chain operations.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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