Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Yet the complex supply chains behind those therapies are increasingly vulnerable. A System Under Strain The fragility of the medication supply chain isn’t theoretical; it’s happening in real time. In a 2022 ASHP survey, 99.7% of pharmacists reported experiencing shortages of critical sterile injectables.

Real-time Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 10, 2025

Kenco’s 2025 Supply Chain Innovation Survey found that one in four professionals now have $500,000 or more in their budget to incorporate new tools and technologies, and 39% have seen their budgets increase this year. And, of course, 41% are going all in on artificial intelligence-powered technologies.

supply chain budgeting

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Without experienced managers in place, truck availability drops, repairs are delayed, and cost control becomes difficult. Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. These individuals are key to maintaining operational efficiency, cost control, and compliance. Rising costs.

Leadership

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 21, 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. times higher than operational emissions, according to data from the U.S.

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. They can identify cost-saving opportunities, highlight potential supplier risks, and even automate the initial stages of supplier discovery and RFP generation.

Sourcing

ivalua

JUNE 17, 2025

Discover the magic of a conversational interface in our on-demand webinar “ AI-Powered Procurement Orchestration and Execution ”. That said, procurement technology implementation can only bring optimal results when the new solution can seamlessly integrate with existing tech stack like ERPs etc.,

Sourcing

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

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

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2025

The right provider will minimize disruption during deployment and offer phased implementation plans that match your capacity and budget. What does the cut-over to automation look like?” Lead times are important to understand,” Senn continues. You need to ask: How disruptive is it? Am I going to have steel erected for six months?

Real-time Visibility

TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Complex and Global Supply Chains In 2025, supply chains are more complex than ever due to globalization, digital transformation, and changing regulations. Better Cost Management and Savings Vendor management tools provide insights into spending patterns, contract terms, and vendor performance.

Vendor management

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

But that’s not just expensive; it’s slow, prone to error (working a full shift in inventory counting is mind-numbing), and unsustainable, during peak season, labor shortages or budget cuts. The emerging class of AI-native inventory robotics is finally breaking this cost/accuracy tradeoff.

Inventory

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 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. Central region as the company looks to trim costs. Courtesy of UNFI Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated.

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

For many, higher costs, supply chain delays, and unpredictable inventory flows are creating significant hurdles. Or, if you’ve been relying on one supplier, it might be time to explore other options to diversify your sources and potentially reduce costs. Focus on operational efficiency.

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

Pierre Mitchells Profile: Leads procurement research at Spend Matters, with 30 years of experience in supply chain and digital transformation, per Spend Matters (2022). No documented mention of Hansen or Metaprise in his writings, webinars, or interviews (e.g., Joule-like fragility) might challenge his platform optimism.

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. Avoiding quick fixes : Strategic planning helps avoid quick fixes that may lead to higher costs and inefficiencies in the future. 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

By embracing technology, you streamline operations, reduce costs, and position your financing endeavors for increased agility in a rapidly evolving market. Optimizing Home Loan Experience For businesses engaged in providing loans, optimizing the home loan experience is critical to success in commercial real estate financing.

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. Awareness of these details helps employees make better financial decisions, budget effectively, and plan for future expenses. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2025

The budget carrier has tried to offset weakness in Japan by expanding in Southeast Asia, South Korea and China. is doubling down on its long-haul expansion with the first purchase of Boeing Co. widebody aircraft in a dozen years, while it struggles closer to home, with its HK Express unit suffering from a sharp drop in regional demand.

supply chain budgeting

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. Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 20, 2021

To help you address these challenges, hear how global 3PLs/carriers efficiently balance customer experience and operational costs by leveraging intelligent delivery management tools. Key Webinar Takeaways: How to make delivery experience personalized by offering slot-based deliveries/returns & generate accurate ETAs.

Demand

The Network Effect

APRIL 16, 2015

It is difficult to come across many supply chain leaders today who do not subscribe to the principle of Demand-Driven Supply Chains. As supply chain experts we continue to write about, provide webinars, present at conferences, and assist numerous client companies to progress towards the Demand-Driven Supply Chain model.

supply chain budgeting

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

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Lead generation is a pivotal process for business growth in any industry, including supply chain and logistics. Email and LinkedIn outreach campaigns enable sales teams to reach out to prospects and quickly convert them to customers without harming a company’s budget.

supply chain budgeting

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

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. According to Jones, there four key areas in which modern software will enable and empower procurement: 1) Optimize automation.

supply chain software solutions

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 20, 2024

Our webinar will cover a comprehensive guide for logistics professionals grappling with the stressors of the industry, like the pressure to optimize operations amidst tightening budgets and sustainability concerns.

Logistics

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Catch the on-demand webinar on building business continuity plans and business strategies for the short, mid and long-term. This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains.

supply chain budgeting

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A well-defined procurement strategy is the key to optimizing your procurement process. Case Studies in Action Walmart’s Transformation : Walmart leveraged its procurement strategy for cost savings and supply chain efficiency. This reduced costs and fostered supplier innovation.

Procurement strategies

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category Management as a Strategic Procurement Function Category management is regarded as a strategic procurement function as it helps drive value for the organization, such as reduced prices and costs, supply chain risks and timescales and focusing on building supplier relationships.

Category management

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

And when it comes to price-performance, the reality is that enterprises are running analytics and AI workloads in data warehouses that are not optimized to run 100% of their workloads. It additionally requires each platform to have overlapping copies of data, implying issues with data governance, security and higher costs for data storage.

Data