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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

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Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. In this blog, we cover the key differences between procurement and supply chain management, and explain where the biggest disconnects typically occur.

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

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Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. In the end, though, it all comes down to a game of numbers.

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How Supply Chain Innovation Propels Startups to Unicorn Status!

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While flashy consumer-facing products like social apps garner much attention, innovation in less glamorous areas like supply chain management is equally responsible for propelling startups to unicorn status. Leveraging emerging technologies gives startups supply chain advantages that legacy players cannot match.

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Agentic AI in Supply Chains: The Future of Decision Making

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However, the next wave of AI innovation is here: autonomous AI agents. This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. Here are some leading innovators in this space: 1. Provides end-to-end supply chain visibility and real-time insights.

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Procurement Technology: Enterprise Solutions Driving Efficiency and ROI

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They need a unified Source-to-Pay platform that enables procurement automation and deeper integration across finance, operations, and supply chain management (SCM). Explore Ivalua’s intake management solution. Advanced AI capabilities and analytics dashboards help you make informed, data-driven decisions.

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How to Understand, Anticipate and Navigate the Cost of Tariffs on Your Business

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A New Approach to Supply Chain Management Logistics and supply chain leaders know their supply chains need to be more agile, ready to withstand everything from a global pandemic to geopolitical conflict. Uncertainty is certain to define the present and future of supply chain management.

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What are the Key Digital Strategies in Logistics?

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Nevertheless, the supply chain industry faces various challenges that can be effectively addressed through the utilization of high-performing software solutions. Below are some common problems in supply chain management and how they can be mitigated with the assistance of software solutions and digital strategies in logistics.