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Quality Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility 
ivalua
MAY 29, 2025
Discover how Ivalua’s Supply Chain Collaboration solution empowers you to work more closely with suppliers, reduce risk, and build a more agile, connected supply chain. Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?
ivalua
MAY 10, 2025
This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. What Is Procurement Technology? Here are some of the most important tools teams are already using.
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Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 14, 2013
In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility. The answer is NO.
SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Primarily, our customers are prioritising supply chain visibility, adopting proactive risk management strategies and staying compliant with evolving regulations. A unified platform providing a single source of truth enables better collaboration, regular oversight and audit readiness.
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ivalua
OCTOBER 18, 2022
In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made. While data quality cannot be perfected and some technological innovations aren’t quite ready for prime time, tremendous improvements are possible.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 7, 2025
The Role of Supply Chain Resilience in Operational Success A truly resilient supply chain is deeply interconnected with other business faculties, such as procurement and logistics, which are essential for consistent sourcing and delivery of goods.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 14, 2013
In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility. The answer is NO.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain. Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more.
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
While some procurement leaders in the manufacturing and industrial sector have found data quality to be a major barrier to AI implementation along with poor integration across applications, they are combating these challenges by prioritizing agile development and tool deployment.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 5, 2023
First Name Email Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically.
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
While many manufacturers rely on ERP systems for procurement, these platforms are designed for broad business management rather than the intricate demands of sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost control in a manufacturing environment.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
“The impact of all of that is that organizations are actively creating geographical supplier diversity within their supply chains, to strike a better balance between cost reduction and agility,” he said. For many organizations risk has become not only an executive committee issue, but a board-level discussion,” he said.
ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? Organizations must shift focus toward strengthening their procurement processes and procedures to gain 100% supply chain visibility. Digital Transformation is the Top CPO Priority. More on that here.
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TYA Suite
MAY 23, 2025
Supplier collaboration refers to the strategic process of working closely with suppliers to improve the efficiency, quality, and overall performance of the supply chain. Enhanced product quality and innovation Supplier collaboration ensures that both businesses and suppliers align on quality standards from the start.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 17, 2024
From planning a product, design and simulation, to optimizing a specific process across the supply chain, customer expectations for AI integration continue to evolve as new applications for supply chain automation are discovered.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
According to Accenture, 94% of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions and 75% had negative or strongly negative impacts on their businesses due to the pandemic. As a result of the disruption, cost management and supply chain visibility were suddenly top of mind for executive leadership teams. .
ivalua
JANUARY 24, 2022
Data is central to successful digital transformation to relay real-time information and greater visibility into operations and resource allocation. We’ve always been focused on ensuring that we have high-quality data that’s accessible and secure. Then look at generating quality data in the source-to-pay process.
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Procurement Software
MARCH 7, 2023
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) are not just fancy acronyms used by consultants, procurement and finance professionals. Behind these terms are whole concepts of processes that manage how goods and services in your business are requested, sourced, received and paid. What steps are involved in Source-to-Pay?
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
Implementing tracking technologies such as barcodes, RFID, and blockchain provides granular data that enhances both forecasting capabilities and overall supply chain visibility. Nearshoring and establishing regional supply centers can reduce dependency on distant sources and enhance responsiveness.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Lieferkettengesetz, and others) encouraging large/enterprise businesses to take responsibility for the entirety of their global supplier networks, increase tier-n compliance and combat poor supply chain visibility. Poor Data Quality, Scattered Tech Landscapes, Lacking Leadership Approval/Budgets. Data quality is pivotal.
Procurement Software
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) are not just fancy acronyms used by consultants, procurement and finance professionals. Behind these terms are whole concepts of processes that manage how goods and services in your business are requested, sourced, received and paid. What steps are involved in Source-to-Pay?
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Procurement Insights
MAY 22, 2025
The preliminary run uses the RAM 4-Model Assessment tool to access the Procurement Insights proprietary archives and many cross-reference sources using my AI for AI platform. Integrations and Ecosystem 130+ Integrations: Seamlessly connects with major enterprise systems, data brokers, and compliance databases for a unified source of truth.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Supply Chain Systems article and permission to publish here provided by Dave Joseph at veridian.info. As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. E-commerce will continue to grow significantly through 2020 and beyond.
Una
OCTOBER 17, 2023
In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Frank Kenney. Frank is the Director of Market Strategy at Cleo, where he is focused on helping companies get ahead and stay ahead despite persistent supply chain complexity.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. It helps establish a KPI framework on cost, quality, and on-time performance of the suppliers. stated that cost reduction is a close second. Real-time data and analytics.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Increase supply chain visibility. If working knowledge of your supply chain isn’t thorough and up to date, you may struggle to action quick decisions. After all, one small mistake may have a ripple effect that impacts your entire chain, operations, and cash flow.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Video Source: [link]. Consumers are the biggest source of food waste in developed countries as they discard at least 20-30% of what they purchase. And problems in harvesting, quality standards, storage, shipping costs, and handling all create food waste. Table Source: [link]. ” Source: [link].
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
Increased scalability: With 3PL integration, businesses can scale their operations quickly without sacrificing quality or customer service. It also helps Nike to improve its supply chain visibility and agility and reduce its environmental impact. Select the right 3PL provider.
Claritum
APRIL 25, 2018
However, it is important for companies to manage the process of sourcing promotional goods effectively. This can result in the products being purchased across the company having an inconsistent quality, which can be damaging to the companies brand. Source: PPAI Sales Volume Study Summary. Sourcing off catalogue.
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SCMDOJO
JUNE 17, 2024
Building Resilience in the Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Mitigation To build resilience, start with comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities. Develop contingency plans to address these risks, and diversify your supplier network to reduce dependency on any single source.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Key Areas in Construction Procurement: Materials Procurement: Ensuring quality and timely delivery of construction materials. Equipment Procurement: Sourcing the right tools and machinery for construction tasks. Quality Assurance: Implementing control measures to ensure procured items meet the project’s quality criteria.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Key Areas in Construction Procurement: Materials Procurement: Ensuring quality and timely delivery of construction materials. Equipment Procurement: Sourcing the right tools and machinery for construction tasks. Quality Assurance: Implementing control measures to ensure procured items meet the project’s quality criteria.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
There should be quality checks done at certain points of the supply chain to ensure that the product is exactly where it needs to be before moving on to the next step. It’s incredibly important to trust the data that informs your supply chain, or rather, to be certain that you have data you can trust. Don’t Rush.
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Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.
Claritum
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Bespoke requirements - key sourcing issues. Sourcing Bespoke requirements the right way. Sourcing of bespoke requirements needs to be managed effectively within an Organisation. This can result in products and services being purchased across the organisation with no consistency of supply, sustainability or quality.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 3, 2024
It starts with spend analysis to provide a detailed cost breakdown, providing the information for competitive tendering via auctions using our Sourcing and Advanced Sourcing Optimizer modules, and aggregating spend where it makes sense for better leverage in negotiations. Improving quality is a further lever you have.
The Good Spending
JUNE 15, 2022
The decision-making may involve plans to modify the product specifications, prices, terms, or vendors to enhance the product quality or reduce cost. So, there's no limitation to the competitive sourcing process. T hese routine activities leverage integrated automated systems, enabling supply chain visibility.
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.
Solvoyo
MARCH 5, 2021
Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . This includes internal and external data sources.
SCMDOJO
MAY 26, 2025
By shifting legal and administrative tasks to an experienced third party, supply chain firms can concentrate on optimizing their operations and managing logistics, while maintaining compliance across borders. Quality of support: Reliable, responsive customer service is vital.
Procurify
JUNE 8, 2022
When you conduct an audit, focus on things like each supplier’s performance data, product and process management, how the company operates, the structure of their quality management system (QMS), and personal interactions with other staff. . Naturally, the larger the supply base, the more difficult and expensive it is to maintain it. .
Una
JUNE 5, 2024
Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Companies that had invested in semiconductor supply chain resilience were able to maintain production and avoid costly delays. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?
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