Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 28, 2025

What Is Supply Chain Management The goal of supply chain management (SCM) is to streamline the process through which raw materials are acquired, processed, stored, transported, and ultimately supplied to consumers. This necessitates tracing and reporting information from all supply chain participants.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

The last several years have brought a steady stream of disruptions from Brexit to Covid-19 to raw material shortages and geopolitical flare-ups that have served as stress tests. That being said, this is not uncharted territory for supply chain leaders.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They were often given access to resources (manpower, inventory, raw materials, etc.) The risk events of 2020 and their impact on business/supply continuity showed how organizations with strong relationships with their strategic suppliers can perform better than those without. when others were not.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Market Fluctuations and Inflation : External factors such as inflation, rising raw material costs, and global supply chain disruptions have a significant impact on procurement costs. However, due to environmental policies, the actual purchase price increases to $142 per kg, leading to an actual cost of $710,000.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

At a high level, procurement focuses on sourcing the goods and services an organization needs, while supply chain management oversees the broader flow of those goods, from raw materials to end customers.

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Examples include IT, logistics, and critical raw materials. For example, focus on categories that incur significant spend, have supply constraints, or provide potential for innovation. Low-risk or low-spend categories may be better suited for guided buying or catalog-driven procurement.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We have expanded our risk management capabilities to offer detailed views of products, parts and raw materials, helping customers identify risks before they arise. “Customer needs and market trends have driven Exiger’s product evolution.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2025

Sustainable Sourcing of Materials Choosing sustainable materials is another crucial step in reducing the carbon footprint. This involves sourcing raw materials from suppliers committed to environmental responsibility.

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Examples include IT, logistics, and critical raw materials. For example, focus on categories that incur significant spend, have supply constraints, or provide potential for innovation. Low-risk or low-spend categories may be better suited for guided buying or catalog-driven procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From raw material shortages to transportation bottlenecks, understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for stakeholders in the house insulation sector. Raw Material Shortages One of the primary supply chain challenges facing the house insulation industry is the shortage of key raw materials.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Running simulations of potential supply chain disruptions such as raw material shortages, port closures, or demand surges allows businesses to determine the best course of action before a crisis occurs. Businesses can use risk modeling software to test various scenarios and evaluate their impact on their operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 26, 2025

This leads us to the second major cause of supply chain issues for remodelers: availability of raw materials and employees at manufacturing facilities. Even three years after the pandemic, manufacturers are still feeling the rippling effects of not being able to get the raw materials to their facilities to make the products.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In his assessment, Utz previously excelled in the operational aspects of procurement, such as transacting business, supporting manufacturing operations and maintaining raw material inventory the day-to-day firefighting of procurement. In January 2023, Ron joined Utz to lead procurement through this transformational period.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Enhanced visibility into the extended supply chain When companies and their suppliers share data and insights, they gain a clearer understanding of the entire supply chain, from raw materials to finished products.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 22, 2025

The bare minimum needed in material master data is: Manufacturer Manufacturer’s part number Specifications such as drawing or issue numbers. For raw materials and production parts, purity grades and tolerances for ensuring consistent quality.

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TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

If your business frequently buys physical goods, raw materials, or high-value items, 3-way matching is the better choice because it prevents financial losses and ensures accurate payments. If you purchase services or digital products, 2-way matching is faster and more efficient because theres no need to verify received goods.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

“Clearly, tariffs will raise costs for imported and domestic raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastic resins, wood, paper, etc.). We should all be prepared when suppliers cite these cost increases to justify higher prices for the products they sell us. ” – Rod Sherkin , ProPurchaser.com Inc.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 8, 2025

Back-Tested Hansen Fit Score Calibration The archive gives the raw material to back-test Hansen Fit Scores across hundreds of deployments. This is essential for any ProcureTech Provider that markets itself as a foresight platform. Without grounded historical input, foresight models risk becoming overfitted to future hype.

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TYA Suite

JUNE 2, 2025

From raw materials for manufacturing to office supplies or software subscriptions, these purchases keep the business moving. These purchases often support the businesss core operations or growth plans, such as acquiring raw materials, key technologies, or entering supplier partnerships.

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Procurement Software

JULY 6, 2025

Even in direct materials procurement, it’s challenging to get recognition for crucial work like deferring commodity price increases or offsetting inflation to maintain current price levels. The relationship between Procurement and Finance often becomes strained over rigid definitions of what qualifies as “savings.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 12, 2025

Manufacturing To support the integrity of your supply chain, you’ll need to be able to organise all activities required to process raw materials, manufacture products, undergo quality testing, and prepare for delivery steps too. Which areas should be given the most attention in a supply chain?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 18, 2025

The business that is selling either raw materials or processed goods has to deal with inventory management. Irrespective of the size and scale of a business it involves sales. Either one is selling goods and wares or service and consultations and charging for the product.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

Meanwhile, a number of regions are experiencing political instability, and it’s these regions that are critical to raw material supplies like rare earth metals that are required for electric vehicle batteries. Naturally, this can disrupt production schedules and result in additional costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 4, 2025

These technologies work together to provide comprehensive insights into every aspect of the supply chain, from the movement of raw materials to the delivery of finished goods.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2025

For example, if your supplier is transporting the raw materials and the vehicle develops a mechanical hitch, you may need to hire transporting companies to deliver the supplies to your location. It’s not enough to only demand high-quality raw materials from your suppliers. This includes your suppliers and distributors.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

These are typically routine or recurring purchasessuch as office supplies, raw materials, tools, or maintenance servicesthat support the companys ongoing operations. This step often begins with employees or departments noticing a shortfall, whether its raw materials for production, office supplies, or maintenance equipment.

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Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials 40

TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

This company faces rising costs in procurement, which includes raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and plastic components. Bulk purchasing allows companies to leverage economies of scale, receiving volume discounts that lower the unit cost of materials. Formula: Cost Savings = Cost Reduction + Cost Avoidance 4. 50,000 Rs.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For example, a scenario might involve addressing a sudden shortage of raw materials due to geopolitical tensions, requiring students to explore alternative sourcing strategies, renegotiate contracts, and assess the impact on production schedules.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

These shifts in consumer behavior may be small but the bullwhip exaggerates their effect the further you go up the supply chain, because each vendor along the chain from end-consumer to raw materials supplier, has greater observed variation in demand, and thus greater need for safety stock.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Driven by consumer expectations and tightening regulations, this commitment transforms logistics at every step, from acquiring raw materials to product delivery. How Sustainability Goals Are Reshaping Logistics Practices Sustainability shapes the future of supply chains in 2025, as businesses work to lower their environmental impact.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Procurement Cost Efficiency CPI can track procurement cost efficiency by comparing budgeted vs. actual spending on raw materials and supplies. Example: If a company planned to procure materials worth $100,000 but ended up spending $120,000. Below are some key areas where CPI can improve supply chain efficiency: 1.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fragmented Supplier Networks & Lack of Standardization Why It’s a Challenge: Packaging companies work with diverse suppliers , including raw material providers (paper, plastics, metals), logistics partners, and contract manufacturers. However, several challenges hinder progress in this area.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

A well-managed supply chain implements stringent quality checks at various stages, from sourcing raw materials to the final delivery of products. Improved Quality Control Quality control is a fundamental aspect of supply chain management that directly impacts product integrity and customer satisfaction.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

A software vendor doesnt need the same paperwork as a raw materials supplier. Automation connects your vendor onboarding process with external databases and compliance systems to instantly verify vendor details, flag high-risk entities, and ensure due diligence is completed before contracts are signed.

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TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

Whether youre buying office supplies or raw materials, this workflow keeps everyone aligned, accountable, and focused on the bigger financial picture. What is the approval process for purchase orders An employee or department realizes they need to buy something, such as office supplies, raw materials, or equipment.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

Key players in the electronics supply chain are facing unprecedented challenges, including: Volatility in Pricing: Fluctuations in tariffs and trade policies are impacting the cost of components and raw materials.

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