Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We’re seeing larger RFPs over time asking for greater complexity. With innovations like generative AI, risk management tools are becoming more advanced, helping organizations across the public and private sector navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape.” Supply chain risk is also more complex now.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2020

Lack of visibility hindering sustainability progress. But to collaborate effectively, it’s important that businesses have visibility into the supply chain and their suppliers. This provides a solid data foundation from which businesses can assess their environmental impact in real time. . View infographic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 13, 2022

Here are some route planning trends and innovations that you may want to consider in 2022 and beyond. Additionally, Google Maps offers an option for quick reroutes by factoring in accidents and traffic snarl-ups in real-time, making it one of the most efficient tools in route planning. Google Maps. Final words.

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Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

Its increasingly evident: GenAI is no longer a future concept; its already reshaping operations in real time. Traditional procurement teams continue to grapple with familiar, persistent challenges, such as manual data entry, siloed systems, outdated tools and limited visibility into spend categories or supplier performance.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2025

In the same way that a solid supply chain is the cornerstone of business efficiency and effectiveness, investing in supply chain innovation technology can help improve your business processes and cost margins while giving you a strong advantage over your competitors.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

Smaller teams, in particular, feel the squeeze and struggle to balance compliance, efficiency and innovation. big data) in real time, spotting correlations and trends that would otherwise go unnoticed. Optical character recognition (OCR) digitizes invoices and contracts, eliminating time-consuming manual data entry.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. Value generation : Beyond savings, orchestrated procurement focuses on innovation, supplier enablement and enterprise agility. From there, workflows adapt in real time.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. The powerful concept of Supply Chain Visibility lies at the core of resilience. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 23, 2023

A transport management system is an innovative software used to make the transportation of goods and services throughout a company more efficient. It also simplifies the coordination between shippers, receivers, and hauliers by providing access to real-time status updates for all personnel involved in the transport activities of a company.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers. It is not only reducing spending on spare parts and improving inventory management, it is helping manufacturers create digital twins of their machinery to anticipate breakdowns before they happen.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Today Tom Burke, Portfolio Product Manager at CargoWise Landside, joins me to talk all about how drayage rating and quoting best practices can improve supply chain management, visibility, and logistics execution. 32.52] How DrayMaster can help truckers to reduce quote turnaround times by up to a huge 95%.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Introducing the SAP Business Technology Platform The SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a technological innovation platform designed for SAP applications to combine data and analytics, AI, application development, automation and integration into a single, cohesive ecosystem. Why SAP BTP + IBM Instana?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Last-mile delivery visibility is key to business success. In fact, 93% of customers say they want to be informed with increased visibility throughout the entire delivery journey, from in-transit status through to final arrival date. Predictive visibility.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

However, the next wave of AI innovation is here: autonomous AI agents. They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. Here are some leading innovators in this space: 1. Provides end-to-end supply chain visibility and real-time insights.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

In particular, the integration of Shopify CRM, about which you may read here [link] , is turning out to be an important tactic for businesses that aspire to harmonize their supply chain operations with timely customer insight, personalized service, and elastic fulfillment. Check out this course by Vera Rozanova!

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The Control Tower – Is Yours Real or Smoke and Mirrors? In my last article, I spoke about the hesitancy standing in the way of multi-tier visibility. But once you have that visibility the journey has only just begun. Then and Now: The notion of visibility and “control”. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

With over 8 years of experience in strategic partnerships, Jack drives innovative collaborations that advance supply chain and logistics technology. Make decisions in real time: observe, orient, decide and act. 13.53] Why collaboration is crucial for teams, for businesses, and the industry as a whole.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: . Sourcing Innovations: . Ivalua streamlines the process of building, quoting, and analyzing supplier proposals.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: In December 2010, I wrote an article about one of Time Magazine’s picks for the Top Innovations in 2008 – Made-in-Transit Packaging. I obviously think what EiKO is doing regarding process visibility is great – kudos to the company for its progressive customer-centric thinking.

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Pipefy

MAY 15, 2025

For a long time, traditional methods for organizing processes seemed good enough. If your company wants to move faster, reduce risks, and scale safely, its time for a smarter, more connected approachand AI sits at the core of this transformation. AI Agents make your workflows faster and more efficient.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

From simple storage facilities to strategic hubs of efficiency and innovation, warehouses have played a pivotal role in shaping the modern business landscape. Inventory management was rudimentary, often relying on manual processes and paper-based systems. cold storage facilities or fulfillment centers for e-commerce).

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

As industries evolve and transform,the reliance on traditional databases is being challenged ‍by the innovative capabilities of graph databases. representing data as nodes and relationships, companies can easily track the flow of products, identify bottlenecks, and optimize their inventory levels in real-time.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week. PSI is a good place not only to hear from but to meet the innovators in this space, not just the developers and service providers but the people who interact with them. So cleansing of SMFs is vital, even though it takes time.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

this article, we will explore six innovative ways to tighten the knot of product traceability in manufacturing. Here are some innovative ways to tighten product ‍traceability: Implement Blockchain Technology: Utilize‍ blockchain to create a secure and transparent digital ledger for tracking products throughout the supply chain.

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk. Even with the help of procurement tech, it takes time and resources to bring an unruly tail spend under control.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

PME is not only an opportunity to warm up the market but also ensuring that any issued RFP can be met, specifications and conditions are fit for purpose and the opportunity to add innovation into the procurement and Contract and Supplier management process.” Here’s how: 1.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Artificial intelligence is being used to automate routine and time-consuming work in warehouses such as packing and sorting of goods which helps to improve efficiency, reduce errors and costs. It is also used to improve the accuracy of demand forecasting, inventory management , and transportation planning.

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5] How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 14, 2025

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.45] How CXT innovated over the past 25 years to meet the changing needs of an evolving logistics landscape. 25 years is a long time in the software space! Phillip lives in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife. But you cant do that today. 09.13] Where CXT is now, what they do, and how they help their customers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2025

‍In this article, we delve ‍into the key disruptions shaping the MESCBN market and explore the innovative strategies vendors can leverage to capitalize on this burgeoning industry. Here are some innovative strategies for vendors to leverage and capture a significant portion of this burgeoning market: 1.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

Strategies for mitigating Disruptions in Supply Chains Amid the chaos of tariff mandates affecting global electronics supply chains,companies are exploring innovative strategies to mitigate disruptions. In this ever-evolving scenario, the players must adapt and innovate to find new paths forward.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 2, 2025

This transformation marks more than a temporary adjustmentit’s a paradigm shift in supply chain thinking, where agility, sustainability, and real-time visibility are becoming top priorities. Key Recommendations Summary Impact Lean Inventory Management Reduction in holding costs and improved liquidity.

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