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Navigating trade turbulence: What tariffs are really exposing in Procurement

Spend Matters

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. The more sustainable path lies in structured action planning. This makes visibility the cornerstone of any viable tariff management strategy.

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Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage

Jaggaer

This collaborative approach can take various forms, from co-developing new products to jointly managing risks and ensuring sustainability in the supply chain. Imagine a car manufacturer working closely with its key suppliers to develop a new electric vehicle. leading to a more innovative and efficient final product.

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Supplier collaboration software: A full overview

TYA Suite

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.

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Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance

Jaggaer

In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible. Following widely-known standards keeps your vendor options open so you’re not locked into sourcing from a small pool of specialty suppliers that can negatively impact time to market. Performance and stability can waver.

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A complete guide to operational procurement

TYA Suite

It ensures that every team has the right resources at the right time, without delays or extra costs. The main goal of operational procurement is to ensure that the right products and services are available when needed, at the best possible cost, with minimal waste or delays. What is the goal of operational procurement?

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

It includes everything from product development and strategic decision-making to information systems and new technologies. They need strong SCM practices to help work out the logistics of transporting goods across long distances and through multiple countries without creating longer lead times or delays.

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procurement cost reduction - importance, types, benefits & strategies

TYA Suite

Simple changes like consolidating suppliers, negotiating better contracts, and improving order planning can lead to real savings over time. A more sustainable and profitable business. If your current process feels reactive, disconnected, or overly manual, it might be time to rethink your approach. The result?