Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

Proactive demand management : Orchestration allows procurement to anticipate rather than react. With better visibility and stakeholder alignment, procurement can manage requests more efficiently, reducing risk and boosting resilience. From there, workflows adapt in real time. AI suggests actions.

Suppliers 74

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5]

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Hansens agent-based Metaprise Model directly addresses the core concerns of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) by combining human-AI collaboration, real-time adaptability, and ecosystem-wide integration. Example: A global manufacturer unified JD Edwards, NetSuite, and IFS workflows using agents, reducing procurement cycle times by 35%.

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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.

Real-time Visibility 98

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

Actionable Skills for Real-World Impact: Go beyond theory and gain the practical skills you need to make a tangible difference. Demand Forecasting: Develop accurate forecasts of future customer demand to optimize inventory levels and production planning. Enroll in Supply Chain Management Track! No problem!

Supply Chain Optimization 105

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 17, 2022

Even before the pandemic occurred, it was standard practice in most companies to have a Supply Chain team that had to react in real time to unforeseen circumstances. I’ve lived through these nightmare scenarios many times, as a high-priced expediter. The result is that they continue to spend all their time fighting fires.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

is a leading AI-powered platform specializing in third-party risk management, compliance, and supplier lifecycle automation. AI-First Automation: AI is built into every step, simplifying workflows, automating processes, and delivering real-time insights for compliance, onboarding, KYC/AML, contract management, and ESG initiatives.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Global Reach, Real Impact Participants and speakers come from over 50 countries. Smaller companies might struggle with the cost-benefit ratio for limited booth or stage time.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

His ability to consistently achieve high levels in both organizational and individual goals, regardless of the setting, is a testament to his adaptive and dynamic leadership style. Not having that visibility is a real challenge for organizations… getting the parts they need at the right time… and the ongoing labor issues.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. At the same time, they must also develop strategies to significantly advance their capabilities in anticipation of overcoming their issues with the basics. You would measure lead time in days or even weeks. Mike Mortson.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

A dynamic and responsive infrastructure, robust risk management practices, and strong relationships with suppliers and partners characterize them. Visibility and Traceability: Having real-time visibility and traceability across the supply chain enables organizations to identify disruptions promptly and make informed decisions.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Leadership commitment, led by CFO, is crucial for successful implementation.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

A dynamic and responsive infrastructure, robust risk management practices, and strong relationships with suppliers and partners characterize them. Visibility and Traceability: Having real-time visibility and traceability across the supply chain enables organizations to identify disruptions promptly and make informed decisions.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 91

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Procurement Heads

MAY 3, 2023

It was presented to me as an opportunity and challenge at the same time in my very first role by the Managing Director I was reporting to at the time, this followed a two-and-a-half-year stint in front-line operations. It has actually allowed me to be able to educate people and give procurement a voice.

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Procurement Heads

MAY 3, 2023

It was presented to me as an opportunity and challenge at the same time in my very first role by the Managing Director I was reporting to at the time, this followed a two-and-a-half-year stint in front-line operations. It has actually allowed me to be able to educate people and give procurement a voice.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

They can be businesses or individual consumers who expect their orders to be delivered in a timely manner and in good condition. Read More: Evolution of Supply Chain Management and Logistics ] Benefits of Contract Logistics Contract logistics offers several benefits to businesses looking to streamline their supply chain operations.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. The company leverages a few key metrics and assures that data is available in many cases in real time.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With quantitative and qualitative KPIs, you get a bird’s eye view to understand supplier performance and make more informed decisions. Real-Time Insights for Risk Management Managing supplier risks involves identifying, evaluating, and reducing constraints created by suppliers, and their suppliers as well.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Utilize risk management expertise to understand risk appetite and reporting. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?

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Pipefy

AUGUST 18, 2023

Process discovery includes the identification and definition of activities and tasks comprising a process; its purpose is to make all stages in a process visible in order to ensure clear responsibility for each of those phases. These inefficiencies lose hours and money that can add up to huge amounts of waste over time.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. Their platform is particularly noted for its capabilities in spend data classification, risk and opportunity identification, and supplier data enrichment.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs. Risk Mitigation SCM minimizes supply chain risks through careful planning and collaboration. Proactive risk management prevents major losses. Source Sourcing involves identifying suppliers and negotiating pricing, lead times, quality, and other terms.

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HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Therefore, there must be an ongoing collaboration between procurement managers, enterprise risk management and the key stakeholders within the supply chain. When planned and implemented correctly, this results in savings in both time and costs, and a reduction in human error amongst the key stakeholders.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Common procurement metrics include spend under management, savings targets, supplier lead time reduction, procurement process efficiency gains, sustainability metrics and more.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

Delivery performance - Measure on-time delivery rates and lead times for each supplier. Reliable, on-time delivery is essential. Spend time getting to know prospective suppliers' operations, capabilities, and roadmaps when selecting preferred partners. Track on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and other KPIs.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This has led to organizations investing capital in and spending time on optimizing supply chains to cut lead times, improve supplier performance and increase business profitability. From cloud-based platforms to advanced supplier data analytics , digital solutions are addressing the challenges of supply chain management.

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Una

OCTOBER 31, 2023

At a more fundamental level, organizational culture can strongly influence resistance to change, along with a lack of trust in the leadership team driving the change. To fear change is human but thankfully, there are ways to make your procurement changes desirable to stakeholders so that when the time comes you're not met with resistance.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match.

Vendor management 52

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Here are some common hurdles faced by organizations: Lack of Visibility: Without a robust spend analysis solution, organizations often struggle to gain comprehensive visibility into their spending patterns. Mitigating Supplier Risks: Proactive supplier risk management is crucial for organizational success.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. When the pandemic winds down there is a very real danger that people will go back to doing, and viewing, things the way they were before the pandemic. Short sighted corporate leadership. Risk management is real.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

You need the vision, the leadership, the strategy, and the resources to implement this capability. According to mixmov.io , “Supply chain resilience is a supply chain’s ability to be prepared for unexpected risk events. Stuff happens, and it happens all the time. It is a Cirque Du Soleil calibre balancing act.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Effective modern procurement requires end-to-end process tracking to both view and control the costs, sourcing, quality, and delivery times associated with acquired goods and services. and allows you plenty of time to find replacement suppliers should the quality or lead times of existing ones diminish.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2021

From the first time I went to Colorado and saw the Front Range, I developed a level of awe and respect for these natural wonders. But if there is an extraordinary chance that you will fail if you push towards the goal at that time, it can be better to fall back, regroup, and try again later. My friend did exactly that.

Strategy 95

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

Why They Champion It : Their operating system supports autonomous decision-making across procurement ecosystems, enabling real-time collaboration between suppliers, buyers, and logistics partners. Key Strength : Their GenAI-powered platform enhances visibility and efficiency, critical for multi-enterprise collaboration.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 26, 2021

And even with the approval of vaccines the poor initial rollout suggests that it is going to be a long time yet before we can go back to some state of normal. All of this has had to be done under immense pressure, with unwavering time constraints, under lockdown conditions, and under all social distancing and pandemic guidelines.

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