Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strong supply chain capabilities drive efficiency and develop competitiveness in an oversaturated market. Global disruptions such as COVID-19 have unearthed a wide range of vulnerabilities within international supply chains. To develop these relationships, regular communication is key.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Following on from Phase 4 Leveraging technology to bridge the Finance-Procurement gap of our In-Depth Guide to aligning finance and procurement, Phase 5 looks at how to measure and sustain that success. Track spend under management to determine how much organizational spend is strategically controlled.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 64

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

supply chain budgeting 221

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulatory compliance. Adopt a Forward-Thinking Approach: Stay ahead by monitoring emerging procurement trends, such as digital transformation and sustainability innovations.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Cost of ownership supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Procurements most valuable players Jesus Campos , CEO CorporateLATAM, once wrote on Spend Matters that procurement functions must address two key areas to navigate the uncertainty of global markets: risk management and organizational structure the latter being relevant to our discussion on procurement transformation. The Risk Manager.

Procurement 93

Procurement Category management Chief Procurement Officer Risk management 93

TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations.

Risk management 40

Risk management Risk Suppliers Strategy 40

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.

Real-time Visibility 92

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 92

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Procurement team 130

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Procurement team 130

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing supply chains is crucial for achieving operational efficiency and cost reduction. While inventory management and logistics often take center stage, another critical component that significantly impacts supply chain performance is fixed asset management.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 52

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Tactics

MAY 30, 2023

Their primary responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and prices, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of goods and services, and managing the procurement process from start to finish. Furthermore, procurement managers may work in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and government.

Management 178

Management supply chain budgeting Procurement Negotiation 178

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

To understand why, lets look at the following parallel: Procurement professionals often discuss spend under management (SUM) as a key metric of success. However, the reality is that stakeholders, including budget owners, business units, etc., largely control procurements level of influence.

Stakeholder engagement 87

Stakeholder engagement Management Procurement Influencing 87

Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. But what happens if those supply chains are disrupted?

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

By using data, automation and better processes, procurement can improve financial reporting, cut costs, support budgeting and manage risks. Average time to resolve cost discrepancies. Deliver supplier cost trends, contract renewals and real-time updates to improve forecasts. ESG-compliant suppliers (%).

Strategy 64

Strategy Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 64

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

These procurement technologies empower teams to move beyond traditional methods, using data-driven insights for smarter sourcing, demand forecasting, and risk management. Predictive AI, on the other hand, uses historical data to forecast potential disruptions, price changes, and supply chain risks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Procurement team 52

Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond. Here are five key trends that will shape procurement and supply chain management in the coming year.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 93

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. Organizations are able to start in one process area such as supplier information management or sourcing and grow from there.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e 130

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management Strategic sourcing skills are crucial for procurement professionals to effectively identify and then leverage opportunities within the supply base to create value. Strategic sourcing can also help reduce the overall risk in a given supply chain.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Ethics 59

Procurement Insights

APRIL 25, 2025

I can help procurement practitioners dramatically improve ProcureTech implementation timelines, ROI, supply chain resilience, risk management, tariff management, and overall implementation success. So, here are my answers to both questions: YES and YES! And just remember, YOU asked me!)

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Risk management 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

Community colleges, public universities, and private institutions alike must navigate the potential for budget cuts, shifts in federal aid programs, and changing regulatory requirements. Budget Shortfalls First, the good news. Whether this increase will be sustained is, of course, very much open to question.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Procurement Budget Supply Chain Efficiency 52

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain management Supply chain management supply chain budgeting 98

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 109

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 109

SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world.

Supply Chain Visibility 98

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Optimization 98

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. Budget and Cost Control Procurement expenditures, monitoring variations in the cost and identifying opportunities for savings, and avoiding unnecessary costs shall be monitored in accordance with the approved budget.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 178

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success.

Supply chain management 98

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 98

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation. Category Management Category management refers to the focused management of individual aspects of your procurement process.

Procurement 59

Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. You benefit from them because your business receives help for managing peak seasons and overcoming competition for the top e-commerce positions. Source: [link] Well, it faces a few challenges: Management. in CAGR by 2030.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Their responsibilities focus on going beyond cost reduction and achieving broader business goals such as growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As procurement and supply chain leaders seek to optimize performance, collaboration with suppliers becomes a strategic tool for creating value for the business.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 14, 2023

  Today I’m joined by Osa Commerce , an innovative software provider that is on a mission to tackle data chaos in the supply chain. Throughout my career, I have successfully led GTM strategies, built strong brands, and managed high-growth teams. The customer is demanding much more, they want everything fast!…

supply chain software solutions 98

supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 98

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Continuous Improvement and Risk Management Systems have long been essential to realizing supply chain and organizational success. This is especially true at a time when organizations are preoccupied with ensuring reliable supply lines, cost reduction, risk mitigation, business continuity, and so on. .

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Risk Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk management 52

Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

is a leading AI-powered platform specializing in third-party risk management, compliance, and supplier lifecycle automation. Leadership Founder & CEO: Jag Lamba, former McKinsey consultant, leads the company with a focus on operational agility, risk management, and AI innovation. Everything about Certa.ai

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Stakeholder engagement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain breakdown is a serious problem that can lead to significant losses for any business. If this obstacle often happens within your organization, you might generate higher costs and develop lower-quality products that might affect your customers’ expectations.

supply chain budgeting 97

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 97

Future Purchasing

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Public procurement departments are navigating a complex landscape of challenges, including regulatory shifts, inefficiencies, difficulty building resilient supply chains, and an increasing demand for sustainability and transparency. Inflation creates budget pressure, meaning teams must deliver more with less.

Innovation 52

Innovation Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Category management 52