SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 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. Keelvar Keelvar specializes in autonomous procurement and supplier negotiations, making sourcing more efficient and cost-effective.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The impact of all of that is that organizations are actively creating geographical supplier diversity within their supply chains, to strike a better balance between cost reduction and agility,” he said. For many organizations risk has become not only an executive committee issue, but a board-level discussion,” he said.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Goods arrived exactly when needed, waste and holding costs were kept to a minimum, and single source strategies prevailed due to ease and cost savings. Then, 2020 sent shockwaves through many JIT strategies; the disruption was just too big to absorb and supply chain ecosystems had not been built to flex.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

Additionally, the Institute for Supply Management ‍(ISM) news highlighted the growing focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing within supply chains. Embracing environmentally friendly practices and promoting ethical ‍sourcing are becoming essential components of a modern supply chain strategy.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Collaborative efforts between buyers and suppliers, along with better tools, education, and incentives, can help overcome these barriers and foster a more sustainable supply chain. Now it’s dropped back to 2019 levels.” ( Source – The Wall Street Journal, Sept.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 18, 2025

tariffs : Trade tensions and tariffs can disrupt supply chains, leading‍ to‍ vulnerabilities that cybercriminals may exploit. Supply chain visibility : Ensuring openness and monitoring throughout the supply chain is crucial for identifying and mitigating cyber risks. Impact of U.S.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Building and maintaining supply chain resilience will be critical in a post-Covid-19 world. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? to analyze market data, industry factors, and sourcing information to identify and find pricing trends.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Implementing tracking technologies such as barcodes, RFID, and blockchain provides granular data that enhances both forecasting capabilities and overall supply chain visibility. Diversifying the supplier base, especially for critical materials, enhances resilience.

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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 may involve sharing best practices for reducing waste, sourcing materials responsibly, and improving energy efficiency.

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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. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?

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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.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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. Run Drills : Think of them as fire drills for your supply chain.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Sustainability SCM plays a key role in corporate sustainability initiatives by reducing carbon emissions in transportation and promoting ethical sourcing. Accurate demand forecasts enable effective supply chain planning. Source Sourcing involves identifying suppliers and negotiating pricing, lead times, quality, and other terms.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s vital that supplies are predictable, so you can get the products and services you need. To address supplier challenges, you must ensure your preferred providers can meet your changing needs and that you have a diverse supply base. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Supply Chain Resiliency and Risk Management. Companies today have to consider the resilience of their supply chain and do their best to reduce risks. These emerging trends aren’t the only things impacting your supply chain in 2019; the global climate is continually changing and affecting worldwide trade.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Addressing these challenges will require proactive measures and collaboration between stakeholders to mitigate the risks and maintain the resilience of the food supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 13, 2025

‍ With increasing globalization and complexity in supply chains,companies are realizing the importance of effective risk management strategies.This market segment encompasses a wide range of solutions and services aimed at identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within the supply chain.

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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. The integration of blockchain and AI further strengthens supply chain transparency and helps address issues such as counterfeit goods.

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