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Navigating trade turbulence: What tariffs are really exposing in Procurement

Spend Matters

As Spend Matters explored in its series on tariff management , a comprehensive response framework typically includes: Assessing exposure across your supplier base and bills of materials, down to parts, origin countries and HS codes. Evaluating mitigation options , including: Advanced purchasing or inventory building to front-run tariffs.

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Navigating the Top 3 Procurement Challenges in 2025

Jaggaer

However, simply cutting costs isnt a sustainable strategy CPOs must move beyond tactical price reductions and embrace strategic cost management. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing. Maintaining revenue and profitability depends on a resilient and adaptable supply chain.

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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

ivalua

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

ivalua

Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain

Procurement Tactics

This intricacy stems from factors such as geographical distance, cultural differences, legal compliance, supply chain visibility challenges, and the impact of political and economic instability. Successfully managing these complexities requires robust strategies and effective risk management measures.

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Supplier collaboration software: A full overview

TYA Suite

Collaborative efforts can also identify cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk purchasing or optimized logistics, resulting in overall cost reductions for both parties. Risk management collaboration involves working together to identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.