Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. These individuals are key to maintaining operational efficiency, cost control, and compliance. Fleet management is a long game — budget cycles, replacement planning, technology roadmaps. Rising costs. Disruptions in decision-making.

Leadership

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. These technologies work in concert to enable AI-driven procurement, which, in turn, leads to faster, smarter, and more efficient operations. And they don’t require constant human intervention.

Procurement

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. These technologies work in concert to enable AI-driven procurement, which, in turn, leads to faster, smarter, and more efficient operations. And they don’t require constant human intervention.

Procurement

Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Choosing the best source for procurement and supply chain information and practical guidance depends on your organization’s needs, the type of advice you seek, and the stage of your procurement transformation. Downsides : High cost and potential misalignment with small or medium-sized enterprises.

Supply Chain Efficiency

ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

Inefficiencies are baked into the procurement process, wasting time and budget while leaving the door open to errors such as missed deadlines or incorrect orders. This strengthens internal controls and reduces regulatory risk, while improving audit readiness. This allows you to work more efficiently and respond to issues proactively.

Sourcing

ivalua

JUNE 17, 2025

In a world of ever-growing economic uncertainty, procurement is at the heart of organizations’ aim to drive efficiency and cost savings. AI capabilities are a major factor when choosing procurement technology, with the promise of unlocking unprecedented levels of efficiency, cost-savings and data-based decision-making.

Sourcing

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Add to this the pace of technological change in the supply chain space, and you have a perfect storm of challenges facing procurement departments across industries.

Procurement

Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. This was the focus of a webinar that took place on March 26. Externally, risk and compliance obligations mount, supply chains are stretched and stakeholder expectations broaden.

Suppliers

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Grown from the concept of the e-commerce supply chain – end-to-end process from product sourcing through delivery, it has become the determining factor in a business advantage. Here, we get another central point, the capital.

supply chain software solutions

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2025

By introducing automation that brings inventory directly to workers — known as goods-to-person (G2P) automation — you can delay or even avoid major capital-heavy expansions while maximizing efficiency, accuracy, and throughput. The New Demands on Fulfillment Facilities Warehouses today are facing a collision of pressures.

Real-time Visibility

TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

It automates key processes like vendor onboarding, contract management, performance tracking, compliance checks, and payment processing, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. Better Cost Management and Savings Vendor management tools provide insights into spending patterns, contract terms, and vendor performance.

Vendor management

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

From electronics manufacturers to retail giants, companies are grappling with a complex landscape of rising duties and other supply chain challenges. The stated aim of those measures is to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. Tariffs also destabilize supply chain operations.

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 23, 2025

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. The move helped mitigate risk and improved schedule and budget efficiencies, said Kevin Smith, vice president of Swinerton’s Carolinas division.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2025

VS America wanted to formulate a supply chain strategy for right-sizing its distribution footprint and improving the end-to-end flow of products from its manufacturing plants to its end customers. VS America selected JLL as a trusted business partner to validate the companys supply chain strategy as well as support its execution.

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Courtesy of UNFI Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sign up here.

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

For many, higher costs, supply chain delays, and unpredictable inventory flows are creating significant hurdles. Transparency goes a long way, especially if you can explain the external factors driving the price hikes. While the Trump Administration’s stated goal is to bring more manufacturing back to the U.S.,

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2025

The retail sector now faces mounting cost pressures and volatility, with ripple effects expected across the supply chain from manufacturers to store shelves. Supply chain visibility is critical for enabling more accurate demand forecasting and smarter sourcing strategic decisions.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Procurement Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

Mitchell, Spend Matters Chief Research Officer, is a recognized procurement expert who focuses on digital transformation, data analytics, and procurement technology, often emphasizing clean data and process efficiency (e.g., No documented mention of Hansen or Metaprise in his writings, webinars, or interviews (e.g., ORO Labs, 2023).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 9, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. It means planning strategically to ensure your operations remain efficient, resilient and competitive as challenges evolve. By Alejandra Carranza • Nov.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Inflation remains a stubborn force, interest rates are at multi-decade highs, and cost containment is a top priority for many organizations.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

Shopping behaviors are shifting, and consumers are scrutinizing products and labels more than ever at the point of purchase to ensure they align with their preferences and budgets," said Bob Carpenter, president and CEO of GS1 US. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S.

Price

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2025

Leveraging Technology for Efficiency Incorporating technology into the commercial real estate financing process is a game-changer for efficiency. Automated underwriting systems expedite the approval process, reducing the time and resources required for due diligence. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

Strategy

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, businesses are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and increase efficiency. Time Efficiency : Automating the pay stub process saves time for HR and payroll departments. This transparency lets them stay informed about their earnings, deductions, and taxes.

Supply Chain Efficiency

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. The verdict?

supply chain budgeting

ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . Leveraging Technology to Transform The Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

During the webinar, Ardent Partners highlighted a series of market trends and predictive scenarios for 2022, focusing on massive challenges brought on by the global pandemic that procurement organizations are facing today and present a thoughtful discourse on the road ahead. View Webinar Replay. Impact from Covid-19 will be massive.

Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 20, 2021

As demand for faster fulfillment surges, the sweet spot where customer experience meets cost efficiency gets smaller. To help you address these challenges, hear how global 3PLs/carriers efficiently balance customer experience and operational costs by leveraging intelligent delivery management tools.

Demand

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management. The increase is directly correlated to the turbulent market caused by the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rapid inflation. Risk Metrics.

Risk

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” But cost reduction is no longer sufficient.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2021

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supply chain budgeting

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. It can help securely share information, make communication more efficient and improve project management. .

supply chain software solutions

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. million, up from $1.9

Supply Chain Visibility

SupplyShift

APRIL 15, 2020

The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3).

Supply Chain Efficiency

SupplyShift

APRIL 15, 2020

The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3). Complexity.

Supply Chain Efficiency

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. Flawed Processes.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Strong supplier relationships lead to new product development and innovation, as well as reduced costs and increased efficiencies. Product quality improves and the supply chain is more likely to keep humming along, despite disruptions caused by global or political events — which seem to be common these days.

Suppliers