Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

Maja Tepeh , Senior Brand Manager at supply chain risk management solution Prewave , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment. However, the cost avoidance from mitigating ESG-related supply chain risks, such as regulatory fines or disruptions, is equally important.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

To manage tariffs effectively, companies must align their tariff strategies with their broader business goals, including product design, pricing, supply chain resilience and sustainability objectives. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.

Supply Chain Optimization 112

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis, we provide an overview of Supply Risk Solutions and its solution for supplier (chain) risk management. Supplier risk management is crucial for a variety of reasons. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

To get started and keep the process more manageable, many companies focus on a smaller subset of key suppliers. Source-to-Pay technology can help procurement teams establish and organize campaigns to collect & update supplier information and receive real-time supplier risk management updates on important risk factors (e.g.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 26

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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!)

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! In today’s world, supply chains are more important than ever. In fact, 89% of businesses encountered a supplier risk event in the last five years. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 17, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at how companies can balance risk management and supply chain resilience — and what technology and transparency bring to the table.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 27, 2025

Using the 4-Model RAM assessment framework, what are the top five procurement and supply chain issues the following industries face in 2025: Finance, Energy and Utilities, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, and Automotive?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions. Improving Cost and Quality Every decision in strategic sourcing impacts the total cost of ownership, the quality of goods or services, and supply chain resilience.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 4, 2021

Supply chain failures continue to make news. What can third-party risk-management programs do to ensure that their vendors are resilient to continuing change?

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In 2020 several disruptive events shifted strategic supply chain priorities. An end-to-end approach for supply chain resiliency is imperative to tackle future industry challenges and disruptive events.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. These AI agents leverage real-time data, predictive analytics, and generative AI to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency in AI-driven supply chain resilience.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 29, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an updated overview of Sphera’s SCRM solution, a solution built to improve supply chain resilience by tackling both predictable and unpredictable risks. The integration of the riskmethods application is a work in progress. GHG, human rights and PFAS).

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience! Importance of Supply Chain Resilience Resilient supply chains are better equipped to absorb shocks, respond swiftly to disruptions, and recover more efficiently.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2025, businesses will focus on building strong partnerships with suppliers to enhance reliability, drive innovation, and manage risks more effectively. Subscribe to news from Arkestro. Subscribe to news from Arkestro. No spam, just relevant procurement news and tips. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The most recent Hackett Group Report highlights key priorities reshaping procurement in 2025, including technology adoption, the rise of Generative AI, and managing emerging risks. Supply Chain Visibility: Invest in technology that provides real-time visibility into the supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With 30% of respondents indicating their organizations are suffering from an inability to assess risk across suppliers, many are investing in new strategies to minimize the frequency and impact of disruption. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

In response to these challenges, the leaders must rethink their supply chain strategies, focusing on building resilience. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Importance of Risk Management in Procurement Procurement plays a critical role in the success of any organization, as it involves acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. Finally, we will provide practical tips for incorporating risk management best practices into your organization’s procurement process.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Start your journey to risk resilience by working on foundational elements like supplier mapping and standardized risk management processes.

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Having a complete view of all activities across the Source-to-Pay process is paramount to building effective and resilient supplier relationships. Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The pandemic has taught us supply chain professionals a precious lesson in supply chain risk management. The pandemic has put to the test, flexibility, adaptability, and resilience of supply chains. It exposed weak links in production strategies and supply chains of organizations.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

Inventory Management: Learn best practices for optimizing inventory levels to minimize costs, improve efficiency, and ensure product availability with this supply chain training track. Supply Chain Resilience: Learn how to design and manage a supply chain that can withstand disruptions and adapt to changing circumstances.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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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.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2025

This initiative comes at a crucial time when global disruptions have underscored the importance‍ of robust supply chains. By leveraging Dun & Bradstreet’s expertise, companies can proactively identify vulnerabilities, optimize their supplier networks, and strengthen overall supply chain resilience.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. Read our analysis: Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk.)

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

While supply chain is addressed, its secondary to procurement excellence, making it a top pick for procurement specialists seeking practical tools. It integrates supply chain resilience and ESG into procurement strategies, offering practical insights through case studies and global CPO keynotes.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

In teh intricate web of global supply chains, resilience is the key to withstanding ‍the unpredictable challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape. With graph databases, supply ‍chain managers can quickly identify potential bottlenecks, optimize routes, and anticipate disruptions before they occur.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Compliance with national and international regulations is of course a pressing concern to avoid fines, disruptions to operations and reputational risk. These include risk management and resilience in a volatile world. Companies want to avoid or mitigate disruptions to the supply chain and manage stranded assets.

Leadership 52

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Structured methodologies, risk assessment tools, and agile frameworks allow companies to improve coordination, enhance decision-making, and ensure they remain adaptable to disruptions. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them.

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

This has helped boost transformation success by 42% , as workflows become easier to manage and adopt across departments.[7] 4] Real-time dashboards support centralized oversight, improving coordination between procurement, finance, and supply chain teams.[3] 9] Risk mitigation is another driver.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Key Challenges in Manufacturing Supply Chains and Solutions The world is currently going through an era of unprecedented challenges in supply chain management. To reduce risk and increase resilience, manufacturers are deploying risk management software and diversifying their suppliers.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

This underscores the need for different procurement strategies, risk management, and technology solutions for indirect MRO spend versus direct materials 3 5. Instead, they are subject to dynamic flux, with greater price fluctuations, steeper increases, and more volatility over time.

Price 75

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

Many procurement teams are being asked to deliver value beyond savings alone , strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing compliance risk, and advancing ESG and sustainability goals, at greater speed and without headcount increases. On the demand side, there is pressure to do more with less.

Procurement 52

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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.

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