Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. That, at least, is the theory behind mathematical optimization, and the way it’s being applied to supply chain management today. In the end, though, it all comes down to a game of numbers.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2025

The rise of AI technology combined with Source-to-Pay (S2P) digitization are becoming key allies for leading procurement teams in their quest for ever smarter workflows, improved insights, and data-based decision-making. Then you can confidently start choosing the right procurement software and building a roadmap.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Supply chains are the backbone of global trade that ensure the smooth movement of goods and materials across industries. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them.

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ivalua

JULY 3, 2025

Direct and indirect procurement are two fundamental approaches in supply chain management, each serving distinct functions within an organization. Key Takeaways Unified sourcing platforms help connect planning, sourcing, and spend visibility for both procurement types, driving efficiency and competitive advantage.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Strategic Objectives Cost Savings: Achieve cost reduction targets through effective supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage procurement risks by ensuring supplier reliability, diversifying sources, and monitoring market trends. Savings can be cashable or non cashable i.e. cost avoidance.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 11, 2025

The company’s success, along with the quality of its products and a good team, depends heavily on effective supply chain management. In this context, MacBooks are increasingly becoming the backbone of supply chain teams. Mac in Team Supply Chain Collaboration.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Nikhil Gaur, Spend Matters Director, Strategic Projects & Research Analyst, summed up the achievement as follows: “Spend Matters tracks some 1,500+ procurement and supply chain technology and services providers. Solutions around ESG, risk, intake & orchestration come to mind.

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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.

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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.

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. What Is Procurement Technology?

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

No matter the focus, whether cost reduction and quality improvement, or supply chain optimization and resilience, procurement must have a concrete role in delivering outcomes that matter to the business. Centralizing data enables better sourcing decisions and improves collaboration across procurement, legal, and business other units.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy! Infographic) In recent years, the focus on sustainability has become more crucial than ever, especially within the supply chain of appliance manufacturing. This involves sourcing raw materials from suppliers committed to environmental responsibility.

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ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Procurement is the strategic, big-picture approach to sourcing and supplier relationship management, while purchasing is the tactical execution of those plans. Procurement is the end-to-end process of identifying business needs, sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships over time.

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

This blog offers a clear, practical overview of what spend analysis is, how it supports strategic sourcing, and why it matters for both direct and indirect procurement. When done right, spend analysis enables cost savings, supplier optimization, risk reduction, and more strategic sourcing decisions. The culprit?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2025

Navigate Supply Chain Challenges with Supplier Management Software In today's volatile marketplace, fragile supply chains pose significant risks for growing ecommerce brands. The right system connects directly to your inventory planning software to establish foundations for scalable growth.

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

No matter the focus, whether cost reduction and quality improvement, or supply chain optimization and resilience, procurement must have a concrete role in delivering outcomes that matter to the business. Centralizing data enables better sourcing decisions and improves collaboration across procurement, legal, and business other units.

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Procurement strategies Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement 130

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. It is called strategic because it replaces traditional ad hoc approaches to sourcing, which were almost entirely focused on cost savings, item by item.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Simplified: Best Practices for Maximizing Value Strategic sourcing goes beyond cost savings its about making informed decisions that drive long-term value. Now well dive into best practices in these critical areas to ensure a more effective and resilient sourcing strategy. Automation can also play a role here.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

What is Source to Pay (S2P)? Everything You Need to Know End-to-end process and end-to-end solution may be one of the most overworked phrases in business and IT. Yet in the case of source to pay, it is wholly justified. Yet there are good reasons to do so. Or rather, it should not, in a data-driven environment.

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ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

Ivalua commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study , offering key insights into how companies can unlock substantial financial benefits and operational improvements by adopting Ivalua’s unified Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform. 393% ROI from process automation, better visibility, and replacing old systems.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. Who Should Prioritize an S2P Digital Transformation?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market. Nevertheless, the supply chain industry faces various challenges that can be effectively addressed through the utilization of high-performing software solutions.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 19, 2025

In the labyrinth of the global food supply‍ chain, the humble egg has emerged as a contender for the spotlight. One effective strategy is to leverage technology to track and monitor the movement of eggs throughout the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Subscribe How Analytics Enhances Data-Driven Decision Making in Supply Chain Training! Supply chain data analytics stands at the forefront of modern logistics and operational efficiency strategies. Key Components of Supply Chain Data Analytics A.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. This software enables companies to create more efficient and transparent relationships with their suppliers, improving the overall performance of their supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Efficient supplier onboarding is a critical aspect of successful procurement and sourcing operations. Fortunately, with the advent of contract redlining software , organizations can revolutionize their supplier onboarding workflows and streamline the entire process.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Success: Best Practices and Key Strategies Of course, there are many definition s of source-to-pay but put simply, strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. How Has Strategic Sourcing Evolved?

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“Unlike many ProcureTech companies, True ValueHub was founded and is run by procurement and supply chain industry practitioners. The traditional ways of driving cost savings with multiple RFQs, e-auctions, sourcing from low-cost countries are no longer very effective. What is the road ahead for True ValueHub? “We

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Procurement software tends to fall into one of three categories. There are enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which are complex systems designed to help companies manage all ends of the supply chain. And finally, there’s purchase order-specific software. What is Procurement Software?

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Unfortunately, outdated tools and fragmented processes make it difficult to maintain visibility across the supply chain and adapt at the pace of business. Digital procurement streamlines workflows and unifies data, enabling faster sourcing, better collaboration, and improved accuracy.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Consider this your business suddenly faces a major supply chain disruption. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Subscribe Digital Procurement Improves Supply Chain! By anticipating supply chain fluctuations, securing backup suppliers, and improving communication with vendors, you can minimize delays and ensure a steady flow of materials. To stay ahead, regularly reassess your supply chain strategy. Diversification.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Technology Adoption in Early Stages : Adoption of procurement software was growing but not yet widespread, with many organizations relying on manual or semi-automated processes. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Subscribe The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Semiconductor Fabrication! My fear is that Supply Chain leaders are getting lazy. But I do mean lazy in terms of making the strategic improvements necessary to create more robust and resilient Supply Chains. The result was 205.8

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Procurement Insights

JULY 2, 2025

There is more to e-procurement than software (Part 2) – see the link in the Web Resources Section. Under the heading “Candy and supply base synchronization,” I wrote the following: How important is effective internal collaboration? If it did, then 85% of all e-procurement and supply chain initiatives would not fail.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 27, 2025

Why Inventory Planning Software Is Critical For Growing Businesses Are you drowning in spreadsheets? For fast-growing retailers and multichannel sellers, generic inventory tracking solutions quickly become a liability. The right planning solution can transform inventory from a constant challenge into a strategic advantage.

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