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Real-time Visibility Risk Supply Chain Optimization 
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 4, 2025
Subscribe Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply chains are more complex than ever, stretching across continents, industries, and multiple stakeholders. What is Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility?
ivalua
MAY 29, 2025
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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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2025
Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. By itself, the word “optimize” doesn’t mean anything specific. “A
ivalua
JUNE 12, 2025
That’s because procurement professionals like you are under constant pressure to cut costs, reduce risk, and deliver data-backed insights to the business. You know there are opportunities hidden in the numbers; the challenge is surfacing them in time to act. Let’s dig in! Schedule a demo of Ivalua’s Spend Analysis solution today!
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
A common thread among the conversations we’ve had recently with senior procurement practitioners tells of the extent to which attitudes towards risk have changed over the past decade. Today, just the combination of the words risk, environment and supply chain make the practitioner sit up and think differently.
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ivalua
JUNE 5, 2025
Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. What Does Procurement and Purchasing Mean for Enterprises?
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ivalua
JULY 1, 2025
Fragmented systems, rising cost pressures, and shifting risk profiles are making it harder than ever to manage procurement effectively. You’ll learn how to review your current approach, pinpoint gaps, and start implementing improvements right away, focusing on automation, data visibility, and stakeholder alignment.
ivalua
JULY 1, 2025
Fragmented systems, rising cost pressures, and shifting risk profiles are making it harder than ever to manage procurement effectively. You’ll learn how to review your current approach, pinpoint gaps, and start implementing improvements right away, focusing on automation, data visibility, and stakeholder alignment.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 7, 2025
Global markets are facing significant uncertainty and negativity, with instability and continued risk expected to impact businesses for the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum. Companies often struggle to plan for such challenges, which is why developing a strong and resilient supply chain team is so important.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Supply chains are the backbone of global trade that ensure the smooth movement of goods and materials across industries. Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.
ivalua
MAY 10, 2025
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. It forms the foundation of digital procurement, enabling better spend visibility, improved compliance, and faster, more efficient operations.
ivalua
MAY 21, 2025
Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. Key Takeaways Legacy procurement processes limit scale, speed, and visibility, making it harder to manage risk, compliance, and costs.
Spend Matters
MAY 1, 2025
A well-structured transformation journey ensures organizations progress from basic digitalization to advanced AI-driven procurement, enabling smarter decision-making, better compliance and optimized supply chain performance. When procurement lacks visibility into budget constraints or supplier performance, inefficiencies arise.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
From rule-based systems to predictive analytics and the generative AI boom, businesses have leveraged these technologies to optimize operations, forecast trends, and create data-driven strategies. This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception.
Spend Matters
APRIL 17, 2025
From simple automations that save time to sophisticated strategies that drive major business value, embedding AI in your business processes can provide immense value. Level 2: The smart optimizations Medium-effort AI for deeper insights Once the basics are in place, procurement teams can move up the AI ladder to more sophisticated use cases.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 3, 2025
The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! Long lead times often lead to frustration, making a customer less likely to buy from you next time. However, the great news is that you can improve lead times by making a few strategic changes. Below are a few other ways to help you reduce lead times.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable. A resilient supply chain is one that can absorb shocks and continue functioning with minimal disruption.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 8, 2025
Rebate Management Software is designed to handle the intricate calculations and processes associated with rebates in the supply chain. These systems help ensure compliance with industry standards and optimize financial performance by accurately tracking and managing rebate agreements.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 1, 2025
In‍ a rapidly evolving world where supply chain disruptions are becoming increasingly common, the question arises: can artificial intelligence finally provide the solution we’ve been searching for? Logility’s cutting-edge technology offers a promising glimpse into the future‍ of supply chain optimization.
ivalua
JULY 3, 2025
Direct and indirect procurement are two fundamental approaches in supply chain management, each serving distinct functions within an organization. Key Takeaways Unified sourcing platforms help connect planning, sourcing, and spend visibility for both procurement types, driving efficiency and competitive advantage.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 6, 2025
Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics. AI in supply chain and logistics is primarily used to boost production and efficiency.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 29, 2025
Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports?
ivalua
JUNE 9, 2025
Learn about Ivalua’s AI-powered virtual assistant and how it can help you save time, reduce risk and improve decision-making across the source-to-pay lifecycle. Inefficiencies are baked into the procurement process, wasting time and budget while leaving the door open to errors such as missed deadlines or incorrect orders.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2025
SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? That’s because the promise of artificial intelligence for supply chain operations is huge. It could do more to accelerate the journey of supply chain operations from the backroom to the boardroom than any other change. trillion to U.S.
Spend Matters
APRIL 10, 2025
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. Instead of getting bogged down by tedious tasks, they use AI-driven insights to move faster, influence stakeholders and optimize spend proactively.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Subscribe How Artificial Intelligence Benefits Logistics and Supply Chain! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming supply chain management, enabling companies to adapt more effectively to market demands, streamline operations, and enhance visibility across the entire supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 16, 2025
The Resilient Supply Chain! Supply chains are believed to be the backbone of your business operations. Supply chain disruptions are unpredictable but can be controlled. There’s no supply chain immune to the disruptions. Technology advocates for automation of the supply chain processes.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 17, 2025
Supply chains might one of the most important elements in running any successful business. If your supply chain isn’t functioning correctly, then you can’t deliver goods to your customers on time, adhere to changing peaks in demand, or outshine the competition. Organize Your Business for Efficiency and Success!
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — True ValueHub can save category managers and buyers significant time and money by identifying new opportunities based on a deep analysis of costs and drivers.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 22, 2025
Businesses can’t afford slow or rigid supply chains. As such, this guide breaks down the essential strategies for designing a warehouse layout that strengthens supply chain agility. As such, this guide breaks down the essential strategies for designing a warehouse layout that strengthens supply chain agility.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 19, 2025
Subscribe Digital Procurement Improves Supply Chain! Can you reduce lead times without compromising quality? Innovation is exciting, but it often comes with long lead times. Effective lead time management is essential to avoid operational disruptions. To stay ahead, regularly reassess your supply chain strategy.
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.
Spend Matters
MAY 6, 2025
In the Executive Summary to this use case series on aligning finance and procurement for cash flow optimization and liquidity we examined five phases that help organizations break down silos, align priorities and build the operational and technological capabilities needed to manage cash more effectively.
Spend Matters
MAY 27, 2025
Technology is a powerful enabler of finance-procurement collaboration, bridging gaps in spend visibility, cost control and data integration. Without the right tools, procurements contributions to financial strategy can remain disconnected from budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
Manufacturing and industrials: Strengthening the supply chain backbone In the manufacturing world, procurement is about much more than just tracking spend its the heartbeat of supply chain management. Supply network modeling, now integrating large language models (LLMs), allows for precise tracking and material tracing.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 21, 2025
While flashy consumer-facing products like social apps garner much attention, innovation in less glamorous areas like supply chain management is equally responsible for propelling startups to unicorn status. Leveraging emerging technologies gives startups supply chain advantages that legacy players cannot match.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 21, 2025
The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Emerging from the shadows of standard methods, custom logistics and transportation platforms are shaping the future of the supply chain industry. They provide real-time tracking and data analytics capabilities.
Spend Matters
APRIL 29, 2025
The series follows the methodology described in our Aligning Finance and Procurement in-depth guide , which offers a practical, structured approach to enhancing cash flow visibility, optimizing payment timing, reducing working capital risk and improving liquidity outcomes through closer collaboration between finance and procurement.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 17, 2025
Yet the complex supply chains behind those therapies are increasingly vulnerable. Left unchecked, these risks can lead to higher costs, treatment delays and exposure to counterfeit or diverted drugs. A System Under Strain The fragility of the medication supply chain isn’t theoretical; it’s happening in real time.
Finale Inventory
JULY 18, 2025
Supply Chain Optimization Software: The Strategic Edge for Growing Brands Growing ecommerce and retail brands can no longer rely on spreadsheets to juggle multiple warehouses, Amazon FBA limits, and fast-moving SKUs. What Is Supply Chain Optimization Software?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2025
Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 26, 2025
(Infographic) Shipping containers have left a mark on the supply chain industry and beyond. What may seem like simple steel boxes have transformed the international trade landscape, reshaping supply chains, economies, and even urban development. The post How Shipping Containers Revolutionized the Supply Chain Industry!
Procurement Insights
JULY 2, 2025
What are some best practices to promote optimal adoption of the governing policies and procedures in the absence of spend management technology? The 2007 article is a worthwhile read as it demonstrates the potential repercussions of excluding supply chain personnel in the early planning stages of an organization’s M&A strategy.)
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. Despite the startup’s relatively modern infrastructure, tech-savviness and streamlined vendor base, I observed that third-party risk challenges persisted. What are Halo Ai’s greatest strengths?
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