Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 29, 2022

Supply chain and procurement teams are tasked with sifting through the noise to find out what is relevant to their supplier base to ensure their supply network stays in equilibrium. .

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

“The integration of EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings with Ivalua Risk Center brings our mutual customers a powerful combination of insights to optimize procurement decisions, improve supply chain performance and create value.” The post Ivalua Launches Enhanced Third-Party Risk Management Capabilities appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the meantime, here are a few insights from my 40-plus years in high-tech and procurement regarding one of the previously mentioned four points: Collaborative Supplier Networks: How do you achieve the flexibility and adaptability to respond to “unpredictable markets?” What are collaborative supplier networks?

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

Maja Tepeh , Senior Brand Manager at supply chain risk management solution Prewave , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment. However, the cost avoidance from mitigating ESG-related supply chain risks, such as regulatory fines or disruptions, is equally important.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Everyone is well aware of the cause of this attention amplification: scarcely any business escaped the repercussions of pandemic, but as our research analyst Abigail Ommen puts it: “Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic, only a small subset of people was acutely aware of risk management.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Categories: Category Management , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain , Supply Chain Management , Supply Risk Management Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Interos, a supply chain risk management (SCRM) solution built to map and model a live global view of a company’s business ecosystem.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The company achieves this by using an advanced Al paired with real-world, in-the-moment perspectives from a proprietary network of partners that deliver insights down to the bill of material level. The last few years have put the word “supply chain” in the headlines as so-called supply chain disruptions and shortages have impacted everybody.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Procurements most valuable players Jesus Campos , CEO CorporateLATAM, once wrote on Spend Matters that procurement functions must address two key areas to navigate the uncertainty of global markets: risk management and organizational structure the latter being relevant to our discussion on procurement transformation. The Risk Manager.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

With raw materials, equipment and maintenance making up the bulk of their expenditures, procurement professionals in manufacturing are turning to AI to gain deeper insights and stronger control over their supplier networks. Supply network modeling, now integrating large language models (LLMs), allows for precise tracking and material tracing.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. There seems to be a drive within procurement teams to understand their suppliers and the network of suppliers under their tier one suppliers.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 6, 2020

But in today’s complex global supply networks, how do you find the hidden vulnerabilities – and what can you do to prevent disruption and lessen any impacts? In this book, you learn the basics of supply chain risk management (SCRM), and how companies are using SCRM systems to create more resilient supply networks.

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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. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations.

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2025

With more than 7,000 buyers and over 825,000 suppliers on its network, the company offers a comprehensive platform that blends SaaS technology with managed payment execution, supplier onboarding services and deep ERP integrations. These include Comdata, Cambridge Global Payments, NvoicePay and AFEX.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

Defining Global Supply Chain Global supply chain refers to the network of companies and resources involved in the production, distribution, and delivery of goods and services around the world. Organizations may also refer to them as global production networks or global value chains.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 29, 2022

Categories: Sponsored Article , Supplier Management , supplier networks , Supply Chain Management Tags: Sponsored Article In the modern world of business, outsourcing has become increasingly popular due to its multitude of benefits; from cost-saving to accessing specialized skill sets and resources. Read more. ).

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Increased focus on risk management Procurement professionals are also responsible for managing risk in the supply chain. With global events such as natural disasters, political instability, and trade tensions, the importance of risk management in procurement is becoming increasingly clear.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Automation and the gig economy will lead to a core team overseeing a network of specialized contractors and automated systems, enhancing agility and responsiveness. Real-time data will inform sourcing decisions, risk management, and supplier relationships, leading to more informed and agile procurement functions.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

-China trade war made supply chain leaders aware of the weaknesses of their globalized supply chains and question the logic of heavily outsourced, concentrated and interdependent networks. As a result, a new focus on network resilience and the idea of more regional manufacturing emerged.”. This strategy is not without its risks though.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The increased complexity of supply chains and global nature has expanded the scope of supply chain risk management. The expanded scope of risks. Pitfalls of Legacy Supplier Risk Management Tools.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy. What are the benefits of supplier risk management?

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Importance of Risk Management in Procurement Procurement plays a critical role in the success of any organization, as it involves acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. Finally, we will provide practical tips for incorporating risk management best practices into your organization’s procurement process.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 28, 2023

Fortunately, predictive supply chain risk management solutions offer the next best thing: clear visibility and predictive insights to help procurement leaders avoid disruption, navigate regulatory compliance and save their company millions. Read more. )

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 29, 2024

Existing network assets are aging, and more intelligent asset management strategies must emerge to maintain and replace the grid within tightening budgets. Asset investment planning must find a balance between these systems while minimizing risk and carbon footprint.

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ivalua

APRIL 12, 2022

Procurement plays a key organizational role by ensuring compliance with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) requirements, optimizing spend value, and leveraging a network of innovative suppliers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

One key advantage of using graph databases in inventory management is their ability to enhance the resilience of supply chains. Through advanced network analysis , businesses can proactively identify potential disruptions, such as supplier delays or transportation issues, and quickly devise contingency plans.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Navigating the Nexus: Supply chain risk and Scope 3 carbon emissions assessments Traditionally, the aim of managing supply chain risk was to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of logistics networks. This makes it easier for enterprises to integrate Scope 3 data into their supply chain risk management solution.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 23, 2025

Prior to joining Arkestro, Matt led pre-sales solutions consulting, customer success and value engineering practices at numerous early-stage, SaaS software companies in the supply chain and procurement space, such as Supplyframe, ONE Network, Everstream Analytics, LevaData, and Resilinc.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 29, 2024

Although Sphera (the company, not the SCRM module) is a few years younger than riskmethods, it acquired riskmethods in 2022 to complete its ESG-focused offering with risk management capabilities. Sphera SCRM is the new name of riskmethods, an SCRM specialist that was founded in 2013 and has been extensively covered by Spend Matters.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The interconnected nature of business networks, their systems and their data leaves suppliers and the primary organization open to threats and attacks that broadly fall under the category of supply chain cyber risk. Find our in-depth guide to third-party and supply chain risk management with accompanying free download here.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Commodity Trading is also a vital aspect of the Global Economy; Providing price discovery, risk management, and efficient resource allocation. Risk Management Through Commodity Trading, producers and consumers can be exposed to the price volatility of commodities.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. And so it should.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The comprehensive project spanned Supplier Information, Risk, & Performance Management, eSourcing, Contract Management, Catalog management, Spend Analysis, Savings Tracking, Category Management & overall change management.

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ivalua

AUGUST 10, 2015

Quite a few of our customers are located in the Detroit area where we recently hosted a networking event featuring Nexteer Automotive. lack of integration among the ERP, PLM, contract systems, spend analytics, BI, risk management, and other platforms. lack of industry benchmarks to assess data management practices.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Compliance and risk management is a growing and interesting use case of GenAI for procurement, finance and, of course, legal operations. Its uptake is only going to grow as organizations begin to rely on its power to tackle big business issues, such as third-party risk management (TPRM).

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

This structure adds a legal buffer while allowing for operational flexibilitymaking it a smart foundation for risk management. Dont Put All Your Products in One Basket: Diversification & Supplier Risk Management If your entire supply chain depends on a single supplier, youre one hiccup away from disaster.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

Flexibility ‍in sourcing, warehousing, and distribution networks is essential for resilience‍ against tariff uncertainties. real-time monitoring of supply chain data and proactive risk management measures enable organizations ‍to optimize their operations and maintain a competitive edge in the face of uncertainties.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Ron Greene, EVP, Risk and Intelligence at Overhaul. Ronald Greene brings over 25 years of experience in the security and risk management industry, with a specialized focus on cargo theft mitigation. Throughout his career, Ronald has been dedicated to developing effective risk management strategies.

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