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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

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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.

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Procurement Technology: Enterprise Solutions Driving Efficiency and ROI

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Enterprise procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems. AI, automation, and generative tools are redefining efficiency, allowing procurement teams to move from reactive to proactive decision-making.

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The AI advantage: Why procurement can’t afford to sit on the sidelines

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Procurement is at a crossroads. Supply chains are more complex than ever, stakeholder expectations are soaring and the sheer volume of data that procurement teams must sift through is overwhelming. For years, procurement teams have been expected to do more with less while working with the same (or even fewer) resources.

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Navigating trade turbulence: What tariffs are really exposing in Procurement

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The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. 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. That is where technology can help.

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Ivalua Launches Innovations to Improve Sourcing Decisions, Savings Capture and Supply Chain Visibility

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Sub-Tier Supplier Management – The Covid-19 crisis revealed the risk exposure of many organisation’s supply chains due to their suppliers’ suppliers. The new release enables visibility into a supplier’s Sub-tier network so customers can better understand their true supply chain risk.

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AI in procurement: How different industries are harnessing its power

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Modern procurement needs have far surpassed transaction management; procurement is now a critical component in driving strategic value across businesses and AI has become a key tool in procurement teams back pockets. In short, AI is making manufacturing procurement faster, smarter and more resilient than ever.

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Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge!

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Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. And the limitations in supply chain visibility seem to start right here. Subscribe Here!