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Logistics Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility 
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 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.
ivalua
MAY 29, 2025
Discover how Ivalua’s Supply Chain Collaboration solution empowers you to work more closely with suppliers, reduce risk, and build a more agile, connected supply chain. Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?
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ivalua
JULY 22, 2015
In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. alternatives.
SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 14, 2013
In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.
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. What Is Procurement Technology? Here are some of the most important tools teams are already using.
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2025
Supplier diversification across geographies to reduce dependency on high-risk sources. Building internal alignment across procurement, supply chain, legal and finance to tie sourcing decisions to tariff cost modeling and compliance. Contract rebalancing to shift tariff liability. That is where technology can help.
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. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 7, 2025
The Role of Supply Chain Resilience in Operational Success A truly resilient supply chain is deeply interconnected with other business faculties, such as procurement and logistics, which are essential for consistent sourcing and delivery of goods.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 2, 2025
logistics Optimization: Streamlining logistics processes will be essential to ensure seamless delivery of components and parts to support boeing’s manufacturing operations. In response to such challenges, the Institute for Supply management (ISM) offers valuable insights on building resilience within supply chains.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 30, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Logistics Management? Email Address.
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Procurement Tactics
JUNE 5, 2023
First Name Email Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2025
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Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 14, 2013
In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.
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. The modern supply chain is convoluted. It enhances logistics visibility and provides intelligence insights.
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
Leading firms are using AI to model extended value chains, linking them with AI-assisted supplier intelligence to anticipate risks before they become problems. Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable. A resilient supply chain is one that can absorb shocks and continue functioning with minimal disruption.
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. Multi-tier supply chain analytics and predictive analytics help mitigate supplier risks and strengthen your supply chain.
ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
Building and maintaining supply chain resilience will be critical in a post-Covid-19 world. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? to analyze market data, industry factors, and sourcing information to identify and find pricing trends.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Today Evan Smith, Co-Founder and CEO at Altana, joins me to talk all about Altana and what they do; their mission to fix globalization and improve global commerce for everyone; the role of AI in making data accessible and actionable; and how Altana are delivering more than twice the supply chain visibility of any other provider.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 8, 2025
has begun shipping commercial jets to China for the first time since early April, indicating a reopening of trade flows despite the long-simmering tariff war between the U.S. and Asia’s biggest economy. and Asia’s biggest economy.
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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.
ivalua
JANUARY 13, 2016
Early collaboration among engineering, sourcing, and suppliers brings better ideas to the table in terms of product design, features, and costs. Time to market also improves substantially due to fewer changes in design and more efficient sourcing. Suppliers are always looking to hide sources of cost. Conclusion.
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SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. As a result, businesses can optimize their logistics processes using Orchestration and save time and resources. Amazon outsources its logistics services to various 3PLs, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 30, 2023
He is not primarily known for his work as a supply chain professional. Still, during his tenure at Ford, he is credited with implementing new logistics and supply chain management strategies, including consolidating suppliers, streamlining production processes, and improving inventory management.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Supply Chain Systems article and permission to publish here provided by Dave Joseph at veridian.info. As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. E-commerce will continue to grow significantly through 2020 and beyond.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Today I’m joined by SEKO Logistics , a global, market-leading provider of logistics services who are small enough to care, but big enough to scale, for shippers around the world. SEKO provides complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing.
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SCMDOJO
JUNE 17, 2024
Logistics and Transportation Bottlenecks: Deficient logistical infrastructure, holds at ports, and traffic congestion on transit roads can all contribute to delivery controls and advanced transportation costs. Maintain an updated risk inventory that includes historical data, current threats, and emerging risks.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2023
His education in Materials Science Engineering from Rutgers University bolsters his hands-on experience, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industrial distribution, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain industries.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
In going door to door trying to sell a Freight Management service, as well as in my experience working in companies, I have had the opportunity to see a variety of ways in which companies, large and small, were managing their Freight and Logistics spend. Freight and Logistics. You can not get this visibility without a plan.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
If you’re buying raw materials or components, review your bill of materials to see if it’s possible to substitute materials or items for cheaper options or source from alternative suppliers. You will gain more supply chain visibility by connecting your ERP system to demand forecasting and inventory optimization software.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
If you’re buying raw materials or components, review your bill of materials to see if it’s possible to substitute materials or items for cheaper options or source from alternative suppliers. Increased supply chain visibility. Cybersecurity threats remain an increasing concern across the supply chain.
TYA Suite
MAY 23, 2025
Collaborative efforts can also identify cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk purchasing or optimized logistics, resulting in overall cost reductions for both parties. This may involve sharing best practices for reducing waste, sourcing materials responsibly, and improving energy efficiency.
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 14, 2024
Supporting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) during a rail strike requires a procuretech provider that offers strong supply chain visibility, risk management, and flexibility in sourcing and logistics. Supply Chain Visibility and Risk Management 3. Here’s why: 1.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Video Source: [link]. Consumers are the biggest source of food waste in developed countries as they discard at least 20-30% of what they purchase. Table Source: [link]. ” Source: [link]. Check out ReFed’s Roadmap to Reduce Food Waste: Video Source: [link]. That is over 1.3 All Rights Reserved.
SCMDOJO
MAY 26, 2025
The Most Complete Supply Chain Terms and Glossary is a valuable reference to decode commonly used terms across global logistics, compliance, and workforce operations. Reducing Administrative Burden Managing workforce logistics across multiple countries adds complexity to HR operations within supply chain firms.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The need to strengthen supply chain cannot be overstated; it’s vital for efficiency, profitability, and reputability against competitors. However, the chain must be streamlined to avoid wasting time and money. Evaluate your current supply chain. Increase supply chain visibility.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 6, 2020
This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The mass adoption of digital emerging technologies influences the operations of companies’ logistics and supply chain management.
Strategic Sourceror
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Some of the key advantages that visibility solutions bring include: Less risk According to McKinsey, organizations that have implemented digital dashboards for their supply chain visibility needs were twice as likely to have avoided the supply chain issues that plagued the industry in the early months of 2022.
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Una
OCTOBER 17, 2023
In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Frank Kenney. Frank is the Director of Market Strategy at Cleo, where he is focused on helping companies get ahead and stay ahead despite persistent supply chain complexity.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 9, 2023
SEKO provide complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Guest bio: Brian Bourke is the Global Chief Commercial Officer at SEKO Logistics. 16.53] From diversifying sourcing to improved collaboration, what companies can do to prepare themselves for the unexpected.
The Procuretech Podcast
JUNE 11, 2024
Control Hub offers comprehensive P2P and inventory management to mid-market Lightyear focuses on telecoms spend Leverage provides supply chain visibility OpenEnvoy niches down on accounts payable WorkSuite, last but not least, is a freelancer workforce management platform.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Let’s be honest—if you’re in supply chain management, you’re no stranger to disruptions. They come in all shapes and sizes: hurricanes wiping out factories, cyberattacks freezing logistics systems, or even global trade tensions causing delays. Spread the risk by sourcing from multiple regions.
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