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Why Is Supply Chain Visibility Critical for Effective Decision-Making?

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain visibility is about knowing where things are at all times, from their sources to their final destinations. Various technologies can track goods in real time. Blockchain, AI, data…

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Risk management solution providers and what their customers really want – Brooklyn Solutions

Spend Matters

Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment. For today’s vendor viewpoint we spoke with Nick Francis, Chief Technology and Marketing Officer (CTMO) at Commercial Value Management specialist Brooklyn Solutions.

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How the importance of risk management has changed for procurement – and what to do about it

Spend Matters

As little as 10 years ago, we heard stories of pretty much indifference to risk: “supply risk management was young,” we heard, and “we didn’t worry too much about risk; we spent a very small percentage of our time on it.” But from my experience, each team does this very differently, with each using its own technology to manage risk.

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Risk management solution providers and what their customers really want – Exiger

Spend Matters

Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment. For today’s vendor viewpoint we asked Austin Fuller, Director, Product Marketing at supply chain risk management specialist Exiger Have you witnessed a significant change of appetite for risk-related tech over recent years from your customer base? “Yes,

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The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers

Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency.

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Strengthening cash flow management and liquidity: A Finance–Procurement alignment approach — Executive Summary

Spend Matters

This article serves as the executive summary of a six-part series built for finance and procurement leaders aiming to strengthen their organizations cash flow management and liquidity position. Cash flow management is no longer an isolated finance function, it requires end-to-end coordination across teams and systems.

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The power orchestration play: Supplier management

Spend Matters

The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. Procurement teams are spread thin and have to manage everything from basic sourcing to board-level ESG compliance. From there, workflows adapt in real time.

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.