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Real-time Visibility Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility 
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 11, 2024
Supply chain visibility is about knowing where things are at all times, from their sources to their final destinations. Various technologies can track goods in real time. Blockchain, AI, data…
ivalua
DECEMBER 16, 2015
For manufacturers, key functions such as sourcing and supplier management have become more challenging as the result of increasing supply chain complexity. One area that manufacturers need to focus on is improving supply chain visibility. Visibility all the way up the supply chain.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility.
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
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
We’re seeing larger RFPs over time asking for greater complexity. Overall, customers want tech that integrates diverse data sources, speeds up risk analysis and offers clear guidance on potential mitigation steps. Our customers’ top concerns include expanding risk types, gaps in technology and a lack of full supply chain visibility.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 7, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Toilet Paper Supply Chain! In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! Supply Chain visibility and the Digital Supply Chain has never been more important!
Spend Matters
APRIL 10, 2025
AI is the game-changer that allows procurement professionals to escape the cycle of transactional work and focus on what really moves the needle: strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and advanced analytics. big data) in real time, spotting correlations and trends that would otherwise go unnoticed.
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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Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 7, 2025
Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. Businesses should try to leverage real-time data to allow for quick and informed decision-making to minimize delays.
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone. Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
For example, a single-stack approach can lead to low user adoption, because the incumbent sourcing solution, for example, fails to meet the needs of various business units. . Best-in-class solutions do a better job of capturing usage data for healthcare products at the time of patient use. Demand planning capabilities.
Una
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. But why does achieving comprehensive visibility remain a pressing challenge for so many businesses?
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing. Leveraging Technology: Implement procurement software and analytics tools to gain better visibility into spending patterns , identify areas of inefficiency, and automate processes.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems. They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. Automates restocking processes to maintain optimal inventory levels.
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.
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. This capability minimizes downtime and maximizes resource utilization.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
Understanding Supply Chain Risks Economic downturns act as stress tests for supply chains, exposing vulnerabilities that may have gone unnoticed during stable times. Maintaining robust cash reserves is paramount for navigating these turbulent times.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 30, 2023
Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Portcast and its solution for cargo tracking. The modern supply chain is convoluted. It enhances logistics visibility and provides intelligence insights.
TYA Suite
MAY 23, 2025
Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 17, 2025
The Evolution of Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Business Networks (MESCBN) In this dynamic habitat, embracing digital conversion is paramount for businesses looking to harness the full potential of MESCBNs. From optimizing supply chain processes to enhancing visibility and clarity, the benefits are truly transformative.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 18, 2024
“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. Keep that in mind.
ivalua
JANUARY 24, 2022
Data is central to successful digital transformation to relay real-time information and greater visibility into operations and resource allocation. Dramatic supply and demand shifts during the pandemic prioritized the need for data accuracy to solve short and long term supply chain challenges.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2023
06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients. Not having that visibility is a real challenge for organizations… getting the parts they need at the right time… and the ongoing labor issues.” We look to augment and enhance – it’s a real partnership.”
Una
OCTOBER 17, 2023
EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.
Spend Matters
JUNE 3, 2025
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. Supplier diversification across geographies to reduce dependency on high-risk sources. Contract rebalancing to shift tariff liability.
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.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
As a result, businesses can optimize their logistics processes using Orchestration and save time and resources. This technology allows businesses to monitor their supply chain from order placement to final delivery in real-time. Automation eliminates manual intervention, reduces errors, and saves time and money.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Supply chain leaders can amplify the value of the YMS by adding gate management to ensure drivers do not arrive early and to validate all inbound deliveries. This reduces the risk of fraud and theft by enhancing visibility to the freight in the yard, which in turn provides additional integrity into the supply chain.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 17, 2024
Port congestion at the main global crossroads in recent times has revealed the susceptibility of supply networks to logistical constraints. Building Resilience in the Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Mitigation To build resilience, start with comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities.
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
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Collaborating with the suppliers without any systems would mean wasting time searching through voicemails, printed documents, and email threads to locate the needed information.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
SEKO provides complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Powered by their innovative and customizable IT solutions, SEKO provide a seamless flow of information, giving their ever-growing customer base true supply chain visibility.
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Procurement Insights
AUGUST 14, 2024
Supporting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) during a rail strike requires a procuretech provider that offers strong supply chain visibility, risk management, and flexibility in sourcing and logistics. Supply Chain Visibility and Risk Management 3. Here’s why: 1.
Claritum
MAY 11, 2018
Does your business source products and services from global markets? If your company is sourcing goods and services internationally you could be reaping many benefits. However, you could also face many challenges when globally sourcing across geopolitical boundaries. Do you have visibility of a global supply chain?
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 9, 2023
Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility. It’s about visibility, it’s about the experience.” 34.51] The future for SEKO.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Supply chain visibility is also incredibly important these days. You can not get this visibility without a plan. Most everyone felt they were doing a good job already. You must manage Freight and Logistics.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 18, 2024
For example, EDI allows for real-time inventory updates , providing accurate product availability information for online shoppers. EDI provides businesses with the ability to track and trace shipments, allowing them to monitor the progress of orders from placement to delivery.
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Una
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The current state of chatbots in procurement Chatbots are intelligent systems, designed to assist procurement teams by automating tasks , providing real-time support to end-users, and enhancing overall efficiency. This ensures that procurement support is readily accessible at any time, increasing efficiency and reducing delays.
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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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Tracking Every Shipment in Real Time : Lost shipments? Step 3: Build a Supply Chain That Can Take a Hit The real goal isn’t just surviving disruptions—it’s being ready to bounce back stronger. Spread the risk by sourcing from multiple regions. The time to prepare isn’t tomorrow—it’s today.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Just-in-time (JIT) became an artform and masters of the practice achieved new levels of precision. How to get started with supply chain resiliency .
Procurement Software
MARCH 5, 2024
Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game. It promises to assist with improving buyer and supplier collaboration.
SupplyShift
DECEMBER 6, 2021
In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. 4) It allows you to build stronger, more authentic relationships with customers.
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