Supply Chain Dive

JULY 2, 2024

The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 19, 2022

A new artificial intelligence risk detection tool is helping users surface, understand and mitigate threats to their supplier networks within hours.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Toilet Paper Supply Chain! In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! Supply Chain visibility and the Digital Supply Chain has never been more important!

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Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

The days of relying solely on traditional processes to manage suppliers, contracts and spend are quickly fading. Supply chains are more complex than ever, stakeholder expectations are soaring and the sheer volume of data that procurement teams must sift through is overwhelming. Procurement is at a crossroads.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What would Simon Terry say about Supply Chain Visibility in 2023? To what degree has our visibility into our supply chains improved – for example, regarding Scope 3 emissions reporting, we now realize our lack of insight into Tier 2 and 3 suppliers.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Primarily, our customers are prioritising supply chain visibility, adopting proactive risk management strategies and staying compliant with evolving regulations. The need for robust risk management has never been greater, with companies increasingly focused on preventing reputational damage and avoiding regulatory penalties.”

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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. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 6, 2024

Here are five critical “touchpoints” in the supply chain. How does “visualizing spending, benchmarking suppliers, and maximizing profits” impact the following areas individually and collectively? How about a client retail chain losing market share?

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 13, 2022

Companies that lack supply chain visibility beyond first-tier suppliers can’t confirm if or where labor exploitation is occurring.

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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. Fraud Prevention & Services Procurement Risk.

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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. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility. Why is visibility so important? Create speed and transparency.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2024

Download your IDC Spotlight to learn how to react quickly to supply chain disruptions, use tools to improve collaboration with suppliers and increase supply chain visibility using a bu siness network.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Supply chain resiliency is top of mind. Many executives are working to make their supply chains a competitive advantage.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Generating More Value: The Relentless Pursuit of Spend Cost Reduction For the second year running, reducing supplier spend remains a top priority for procurement organizations in this years Hackett Group Report. This involves analyzing spend data, identifying for consolidation, and negotiating better contracts with key suppliers.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2016

But one critical area remains in need of significant attention … the need for better supplier collaboration AND internal teamwork. Early collaboration among engineering, sourcing, and suppliers brings better ideas to the table in terms of product design, features, and costs. Suppliers are always looking to hide sources of cost.

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Una

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. But why does achieving comprehensive visibility remain a pressing challenge for so many businesses?

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

This week’s signs deal with supplier relationships. You Have Imbedded a Cost Management Mindset into Every Supplier Relationship. Strategic Sourcing Requires Collaborative Working Arrangements with Key Suppliers. You Appreciate the Real Impact of a Successful Supplier Diversity Program. alternatives. alternatives.

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ivalua

JUNE 22, 2022

Get up to speed with the newest changes and learn what it takes to enable effective, scalable supplier collaboration –including how to reduce risk, improve supply chain visibility, and build operational resilience and responsiveness. Ivalua’s latest eBook is the foundation for a smarter, more resilient supply chain.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made. By taking steps now to improve supply chain visibility, procurement teams can position their organizations for success in the years to come.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

With raw materials, equipment and maintenance making up the bulk of their expenditures, procurement professionals in manufacturing are turning to AI to gain deeper insights and stronger control over their supplier networks. Supply network modeling, now integrating large language models (LLMs), allows for precise tracking and material tracing.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supplier Performance Evaluating supplier performance based on key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality of goods received, adherence to agreed-upon terms, and responsiveness to inquiries. Identifying areas for cost reduction, such as improving production efficiency, minimizing waste, and negotiating better prices with suppliers.

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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.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Automate to ensure consistent service levels Without real-time demand sensing combined with visibility into performance across supplier networks, increasing grid/energy demands for consumers and growing communities can lead to product excess or shortages.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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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. The post 10 Key Issues The Hackett Group Says Will Impact Supply Chain Transformation in 2021 appeared first on Ivalua.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If, for instance, procurement forecasts the number of supplier orders and stock needed to meet demand, and then this demand spikes, the function must respond to the situation. A likely outcome will be annoyed customers, strained supplier relationships and overwhelmed staff, all of which can erode revenue.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2025

Additionally,‍ Clorox‍ is actively engaging with suppliers to renegotiate terms and prices to offset the tariff costs. By fostering stronger partnerships and exploring sourcing options, the company aims to enhance its supply chain resilience in the face of evolving trade policies.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2022

Achieving supply chain visibility isn't a matter of spending years to acquire a fixed view of suppliers, says Jack Dobson, commercial account lead with Palantir. It's about managing relationships that are in constant flux.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

For instance, if an organization in Europe sources raw materials from India, manufactures the product in China, and sells it to customers in its country, then its supply chain is global. 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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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

They may not consider potential issues of integrations, supplier onboarding, supply chain data management, change management and system optimization, all of which add to complexity and costs. Implementation is challenging: Healthcare organizations tend to underestimate what’s involved with successful implementation.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain , Supply Chain Management , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: EU , procurement systems and planning Food is a universal commodity, and most people take the fresh food supply chain for granted. Read more. ).

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable.

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