Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Over the coming weeks, our risk series will cover vendors within the following risk categories: Financial Risk & Supplier Risk. Supply Chain Risk. Supplier Management Non-Suites. Supplier Management Suites. Contract Risk Management. Compliance/CSR Risk.

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Risk Suppliers Supply Chain Visibility Risk management 97

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

Supply chain resilience 242

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 242

Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

Supplier diversification across geographies to reduce dependency on high-risk sources. Building internal alignment across procurement, supply chain, legal and finance to tie sourcing decisions to tariff cost modeling and compliance. This makes visibility the cornerstone of any viable tariff management strategy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 64

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 64

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.

Supply chain resilience 90

Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 90

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Leading firms are using AI to model extended value chains, linking them with AI-assisted supplier intelligence to anticipate risks before they become problems. Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone.

Real-time Visibility 68

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 68

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. Maintaining revenue and profitability depends on a resilient and adaptable supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 52

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems.

Supply Chain Efficiency 60

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

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.

Supply Chain Visibility 52

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this piece, we talk to Julie Gerdeman, CEO of Everstream Analytics, a risk analytics provider that features logistics risk management, predictive insights and weather forecasting capabilities. ( Read more. ).

Supply Chain Visibility 97

Supply Chain Visibility Risk management Supply chain management Supply chain management 97

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 2, 2023

Demi Obayomi, vice president of Sapphire Ventures, discusses mainstreaming supply chain visibility, the critical role of the customer experience, and the need for comprehensive risk management.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Supply Chain Visibility Logistics Risk management 98

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

Furthermore, a global supply chain can be complex and involve a wide range of stakeholders, including suppliers, transportation providers, regulatory agencies, and customers. The use of advanced technologies and logistics strategies is often necessary to manage the complexity and risks associated with a global supply chain.

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supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 192

Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Rising demand for visibility, combined with a stronger focus on risk management, will cause a pronounced shift from analog to digitally enabled processes.

Supply Chain Visibility 59

Supply Chain Visibility Supply chain Risk management Demand 59

ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Supplier collaboration goes well beyond the sharing of product design documents, extending into initiatives involving product innovation, supply chain visibility, compliance, target cost programs, demand and capacity planning, and risk management.

Strategic sourcing 147

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supplier consolidation 147

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

However, implementing inventory management techniques such as ABC analysis and safety stock to optimize stock levels and minimize the risk of stockouts. Moreover, i dentifying and mitigating potential risks associated with supplier performance, such as disruptions to the supply chain or quality issues.

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

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

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.

Supply Chain Optimization 105

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility 105

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

In fact, a survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) found that 96% of respondents from the Middle East region were reconfiguring their supply chains in October 2020 — much higher than the global average of 83%. What’s more, PwC found that the average investment in risk management among MENA companies was $1.5

Eprocurement 130

Eprocurement Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement team 130

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

This proactive approach minimizes defects, improves consistency, and reduces the risk of returns. Stronger risk management and supply chain resilience Effective collaboration provides greater visibility into potential risks, such as raw material shortages or market disruptions.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 40

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Why is visibility so important?

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

is a leading AI-powered platform specializing in third-party risk management, compliance, and supplier lifecycle automation. AI-Driven Risk and Compliance Management Full-Spectrum Risk Coverage: Certa automates due diligence, continuous monitoring, and audit trails across InfoSec, privacy, financial, fraud, ESG, and legal domains.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Why is visibility so important?

Supply chain resilience 130

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Visibility and Transparency Heightened demands for supply chain visibility propel investments in technologies that enhance transparency across procurement processes. This transparency not only mitigates risks but also fosters trust and collaboration with suppliers, paving the way for agile and resilient supply chains.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Category management Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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.

Procurement solutions 103

Procurement solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 103

SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

Supplier Reliability and Risk: Dependence on a limited pool of suppliers raises the risk of issues with them, such as erratic cash flow, changing laws, or natural disasters. The existing supply constraints in the industry make it evident that supplier diversification is required to reduce these risks.

Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 97

TYA Suite

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

However, the is fraught with risks that can impact a company’s bottom line and operational efficiency. Effective procurement risk management is essential to ensure smooth operations and safeguard the organization’s interests. Understanding these risks is the first step toward effective procurement risk management.

Risk 40

Risk Strategy Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

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

Supply Chain Efficiency 100

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Chain Visibility Supply 100

Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

SDI is the supply chain solutions and services company that specializes in helping large, multi-site facilities and plant maintenance leaders reduce costs and risks while driving overall performance results and outcomes. There’s freight savings, consolidation savings – now you’re able to leverage that spend.”

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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. Automation of procurement processes, along with a seamless integration of the other systems such as ERP, WMS, and TMS, will ensure enhanced supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Efficiency 21

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 21

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.

Real-time Visibility 49

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 49

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

According to the 2021 Deloitte Chief Procurement Officer Survey, “Around 70% of CPOs felt that they had good visibility on the risks that existed in their direct (tier 1) suppliers. Yet only 26% were able to confidently predict risk within their supply bases. And, only 15% had visibility into tier 2 or beyond.

supply chain budgeting 98

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency e2e 98

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 software solutions Supply Chain Optimization e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Contract 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 17, 2023

Risk Management : Provisions must be made to manage the following types of risks: Supply Risk: The possibility of production line shutdown, failure to meet customer requirements, and/or other catastrophes due to the non-availability of certain goods or services at a particular time.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Spend management Cost of ownership 52

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”). These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 109

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

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. Visibility is necessary to gain control over supplier risk, compliance, performance, contracts and spend.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

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. Visibility is necessary to gain control over supplier risk, compliance, performance, contracts and spend.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 52

Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.

Chief Procurement Officer 52

Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 52