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Logistics Real-time Visibility Sourcing 
ivalua
MAY 29, 2025
Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time.
ivalua
MAY 10, 2025
This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain.
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Procurement Tactics
JUNE 19, 2023
Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter AI in Logistics — The Ultimate Guide Artificial intelligence is rapidly revolutionizing industries and logistics is not an exception. What is AI?
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SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times. In supply chain operations, it plays a crucial role in mitigating risks, improving response times, and optimizing workflows. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 3, 2025
In a fast-paced world where efficient movement of goods is key, staying updated on the latest supply chain and logistics news is crucial. This week, from January 20th to January 23rd, Logistics Viewpoints brings you a complete insight into the dynamic world of supply chain management.
Jaggaer
APRIL 24, 2025
By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. One is reminded of the Chinese proverb, Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos. The third assumption was that the logistics infrastructure would always be available.
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Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2025
For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses. Supplier diversification across geographies to reduce dependency on high-risk sources. Contract rebalancing to shift tariff liability.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Automates shipment tracking, customs clearance, and route optimization.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 7, 2025
Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. A lack of resilience can cause disruptions and delays to sourcing, transportation, or even manufacturing all of which lead to higher costs.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2022
In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone. Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 17, 2025
Yet, in this sense, no business model can stay effective for a long time without reasonable updates. How Logistic Services Utilize Salesforce for Turning Challenges Into Opportunities Salesforce makes complicated, multi-leveled processes easier to monitor and control. Solution: Salesforce tools make logistic processes more flexible.
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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.
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.
SCMDOJO
MAY 23, 2025
By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-driven leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s the foundation of operational survival in todays volatile business environment.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Understanding Supply Chain Risks Economic downturns act as stress tests for supply chains, exposing vulnerabilities that may have gone unnoticed during stable times.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 5, 2025
From extraction and processing to distribution and end use, managing the flow of resources like oil and gas requires more than logistical coordination; it demands financial precision, strategic foresight, and real-time adaptability. Key insight for finance professionals: Supply chain complexity is more than logistics.
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.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
ANSWER #1 AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
The best way to achieve this is to provide a single, global view of all inventory available in order to intelligently source the line item components of that order, ensuring that the business can meet both current and future customer demand while optimizing inventory, logistics, and asset utilization.
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: During a tariff spike, agents switch suppliers or adjust logistics routes, capping cost overruns.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The result is a vehicle that meets market demands for sustainability and performance while reducing time to market and production costs. This ecosystem not only includes suppliers and vendors but also logistics providers, consultants, market researchers, and even healthcare policymakers.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
In a world where supply chains drive the global economy, the intersection of artificial intelligence and logistics holds the promise of transformative innovation. Join us as we delve into the realm where AI meets global logistics, exploring the potential for AI to revolutionize the way goods move around the world.
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
While many manufacturers rely on ERP systems for procurement, these platforms are designed for broad business management rather than the intricate demands of sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost control in a manufacturing environment. This capability minimizes downtime and maximizes resource utilization.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 24, 2024
In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. These technologies can examine huge portions of data from multiple sources, and recognize patterns and tendencies that would be impossible for humans to discern.
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
Supply chain processes include procurement from source to pay, together with inbound logistics, production, quality control, outbound logistics and post-sales service. This recognizes the interconnected nature of procurement, production, logistics, and distribution.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 23, 2025
“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. Real-time data and AI (e.g.,
Procurement Insights
MARCH 27, 2025
AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Third-party logistics (or 3PL) providers, are standing on the brink of breakout growth. The shipper ecosystem is burgeoning with more delivery orders, more inventory to be managed, more deliveries and more services than ever before. 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed? 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed?
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Spend Matters
JANUARY 30, 2023
Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Portcast and its solution for cargo tracking. It is a data-first company that prides itself on near-instant updates and exceptional logistics visibility. Read more. )
Procurement Insights
APRIL 9, 2025
Enhanced Adaptability to Dynamic Environments Challenge : Traditional equation-based models fail to respond to real-time disruptions (e.g., Example : During a port strike, agents reroute shipments via alternative logistics partners without manual intervention, minimizing downtime. dynamic sourcing).
Procurement Insights
APRIL 2, 2025
Chevrons procurement and supply chain challenges in 2025oil price volatility, geopolitical disruptions, ESG compliance, talent shortages, technology adoption, and logistics bottlenecksrequire tailored solutions from ProcureTech providers. Risk Mitigation: Real-time supplier risk scoring (e.g.,
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 28, 2024
Inventory management was rudimentary, often relying on manual processes and paper-based systems. This approach limited visibility and control over stock, leading to inefficiencies and potential stockouts. The Shift Towards Efficiency: Streamlining Operations As supply chains grew more complex, the need for optimization emerged.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Logistics Disruptions: Supply chain disruptions, such as port congestions and transportation constraints, have hindered the smooth flow of parts and materials. Logistical challenges: Complications in transportation and logistics have hindered the smooth flow of parts and materials, further exacerbating the delay.
TYA Suite
MAY 23, 2025
Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Improved efficiency and cost reduction A company's operations, efficiency, and lead times can be greatly improved via strong cooperation with its suppliers.
Procurement Tactics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
From raw materials sourcing to production, storage, and delivery, it monitors if these processes may cause harm to the environment and communities. . The complexity of the supply chain can hinder visibility into crucial operational considerations such as labor conditions at a supplier’s factory that is miles away. Machine Learning.
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 13, 2015
191 qualified global logistics practitioners were surveyed in 2015 by American Shipper magazine for their seventh annual benchmark study of transportation management. However, here is a distillation of the best practices for approaching transportation and logistics IT initiatives provided at the conclusion of the report.
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ivalua
MAY 30, 2022
The financial benefits include greater profitability, reduced costs, accelerated time-to-market, and faster time-to-delivery. . High levels of visibility reduce supply chain risk and address sustainability initiatives, such as tracking a product’s full line of custody.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Fragmented Supplier Networks & Lack of Standardization Why It’s a Challenge: Packaging companies work with diverse suppliers , including raw material providers (paper, plastics, metals), logistics partners, and contract manufacturers. Lack of visibility into supplier commitments , increasing procurement risks.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 16, 2021
We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. I/T was going to be a source of competitive differentiation. When the end consumer used a coffee pod the specifics of that actual, real time consumption would be tracked electronically. So the new CIO I hired needed to share a new vision.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
2017 was an important year for delivery logistics. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change. These are some of the key industry trends in delivery logistics and supply chain management which will take center stage in the upcoming year: 1.
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Procurement Tactics
OCTOBER 16, 2022
The system gives the user accuracy, visibility, and control over whether the project can be profitable or not. Logistics and transport. Visibility of the workflow. Before the creation of ERP systems, the coordination of the involved parties in the project is time-consuming and takes a lot of effort. . CAD interface.
Skill Dynamics
APRIL 24, 2025
Procurement professionals focus on sourcing goods and services, negotiating with suppliers, and managing contracts. It involves sourcing the right suppliers, managing tenders, negotiating contracts, and ensuring value for money. It includes procurement but also spans logistics, production, inventory management, and distribution.
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