NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them.

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

This will allow your supply chain operations to continue despite the sudden disruption, maintaining stability and potentially offering you a significant advantage over your competitors. Technology is increasingly vital in increasing supply chain visibility, enabling quicker and more informed decision-making.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

The more sustainable path lies in structured action planning. As Spend Matters explored in its series on tariff management , a comprehensive response framework typically includes: Assessing exposure across your supplier base and bills of materials, down to parts, origin countries and HS codes. That is where technology can help.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI in Procurement Course Unleash the power of ChatGPT & AI within procurement The Benefits of The Global Supply Chain Here are some of the benefits of using a global supply chain: 1.

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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

JUNE 14, 2024

Supply Chain Visibility: Gain insights into the real-time status of your supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods delivery. Supply Chain Information Systems (SCIS): Explore how technology can be leveraged to improve data visibility, automate processes, and optimize supply chain performance.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Stronger risk management and supply chain resilience Effective collaboration provides greater visibility into potential risks, such as raw material shortages or market disruptions. This could include co-developing new products, sharing market insights, or aligning on sustainability goals.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

From planning a product, design and simulation, to optimizing a specific process across the supply chain, customer expectations for AI integration continue to evolve as new applications for supply chain automation are discovered.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

In association with SAP: Discover the actions and capabilities that are enabling leading organisations to improve supply chain visibility

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Risk mitigation strategies: Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of identified risks, such as diversifying suppliers, building inventory buffers, and investing in supply chain visibility technologies.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

Monitoring and Reviewing: Keep a close eye on risk indicators and ensure risk management strategies are updated and function regularly. Develop contingency plans to address these risks, and diversify your supplier network to reduce dependency on any single source.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Automation and Efficiency Automation liberates procurement professionals from mundane transactional tasks, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives like category management, sustainability, and fostering innovation with key suppliers. This, of course, is earned, not given. We need the building blocks in place above to get there.

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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

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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.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 12, 2024

Altana is the world’s first Value Chain Management System – a unified, comprehensive approach that goes far beyond supply chain risk management, with unprecedented visibility, contextualized netrt across business areas, and a collaborative network with end-to-end workflows to get jobs done.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”? percentage of second-tier suppliers who follow a certain risk management or IT standard”).

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the procurement landscape continues to evolve, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) in 2025 will face a wide range of challenges and concerns shaped by technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, sustainability demands, and more. What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2012?

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 11, 2024

We explore Focal Point offers intake, project management and procurement performance; Lavenir AI offers ongoing, virtual negotiation training practice; Raindrop is a complete spend management suite built on modern technology; FRDM focuses on supply chain risk management; LUPR leverages Salesforce data for SRM.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

However, it’s fair to say that procurement is really in the pressure cooker right now, with all kinds of new and conflicting demands such as ESG, diversity, compliance and risk management. Ensure supply continuity This was number 1 on the 2023 list of priorities. First, organizations need to get full supply chain visibility.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Effective supply chain management is crucial for businesses to gain a competitive edge in today’s global marketplace. By streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction, companies can achieve higher profitability and sustainability.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

It provides a means to better monitor, spot, and address supplier-related risks. Many of today’s SRM software solutions include risk management, compliance management, and due diligence capabilities/functionality. SRM software can help keep your doorstep clean, and your brand value intact! About Kodiak: .

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

It provides a means to better monitor, spot, and address supplier-related risks. Many of today’s SRM software solutions include risk management, compliance management, and due diligence capabilities/functionality. SRM software can help keep your doorstep clean, and your brand value intact! About Kodiak: .

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Proactive risk management prevents major losses. Sustainability SCM plays a key role in corporate sustainability initiatives by reducing carbon emissions in transportation and promoting ethical sourcing. It enables greener and more sustainable business operations.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2018

However, just as no large business runs without a CRM, finance platforms, or HR platforms, for supply chain visibility spreadsheets do not scale, nor do they enable top-line value. Purpose-built platforms for supply chain data management go beyond data collection, and enable benefits beyond manual spreadsheet replacement.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

A Gartner deep-dive into this topic advises organizations to: Identify and assess supply chain risks: Examine both internal and external risks, including those from customers, suppliers, regulators, and other stakeholders. Utilize risk management expertise to understand risk appetite and reporting.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 20, 2018

However, just as no large business runs without a CRM, finance platforms, or HR platforms, for supply chain visibility spreadsheets do not scale, nor do they enable top-line value. Purpose-built platforms for supply chain data management go beyond data collection, and enable benefits beyond manual spreadsheet replacement.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Their solution is made up of five modules: Payables Supplier management Analytics (spend, contract, and supplier intelligence) e-Sourcing Contract management Key Data: Founder / CEO: Vijay Caveripakkam Date Founded: 2019 Visit Raindrop profile in our Software Finder 4. The platform also offers supply and risk management insights.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 13, 2025

Headings: Market Overview: ‍ The Supply Chain Risk Management market is set to experience ample growth from 2025 to 2032.‍ ‍Companies are increasingly looking to invest in technologies that offer real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and supply chain visibility.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

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. Another crucial element of sustainable logistics as a logistics trend to watch out for 2025 is the embrace of circular economy initiatives.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Mexico is considered to be a net beneficiary from the [move] from cost efficiency to geopolitical risk management.” Nearshoring, or friendshoring, appears much more likely to benefit from tariffs this time around,” the June 5 BofA report said. Financial analysts argue that Mexico faces less protectionist pressure than other U.S.

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