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? Here are some of the most important tools teams are already using.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. E2open became a public company (NYSE: ETWO) in February 2021. E2open acquired BluJay Solutions in May of 2021 for $1.7

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

In 2021, 87% of Americans were negatively impacted by the supply chain. In Fortune 500 earnings calls for Q3 of 2021, “supply chain” mentions were up 412% from Q3 in 2020. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Thus, organizations must make sure that data are complete, accurate, timely, and consistent as well as capture the required metrics. Understanding the data, metrics and benchmarks can help the organization collaborate with suppliers to set meaningful, actionable and quantifiable goals. Next, the enterprise can set targets.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

This list should include the business metrics that each procurement project impacts. Although most Procurement teams report supply chain metrics on cost savings, less than 20% measure and report on their contributions to driving revenue. In the report, Gartner provides a helpful example of what a value map could look like.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales. 294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. In 2021, their company owned fleet traveled about 1.2

Supply Chain Design Software 260

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In 2021 it is an entirely new game. Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management. Analyzing real-time insights and historical performance using AI, delivers key metrics on availability and service levels. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2021. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2021.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Last week, after booking an additional $1B in unexpected supplier costs in the third quarter, the CFO led the company’s focus on restructuring to “support efficient and reliable sourcing of components and internal development of key technologies and capabilities.” These capabilities do not exist at Ford. Conclusion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

CEVA Logistics is taking a lead in the air cargo industry to reduce the logistics-related impact on the environment at the source by creating demand for more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. Photo Credit: United Airlines. Load More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. in 2021 compared to the year before. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it used 85,916 metric tons of single-use plastic that year, an 11.6 percent decrease from 2021. Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2021

QAD is pleased to announce the availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2021, the latest version of QAD’s next generation ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise Platform. QAD Adaptive ERP 2021 Highlights. The post Introducing QAD Adaptive ERP 2021 appeared first on QAD Blog.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. But even multi-sourcing is not enough. A supply chain is mapped, where components are source from, how they flow through a supply chain to factories and out to customers. Their revenues exceed €25 billion.

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Logility

JULY 9, 2021

We offer a single platform to address specific supply chain topics, including allocation, supply and inventory optimization, sourcing management, automated order promising, data management, predictive analytics, demand planning, optimization, demand sensing, and more. Logility’s Feature Updates and Roadmap Are Highly Favorable.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

Our recently launched 2021 Logistics Executive Survey aims to seek out the “New Normal of Logistics.” The second highlight is the emphasis on identifying sustainable upstream operations in material sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing. How will new initiatives affect the cost of service, which is still a paramount metric?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

A January 2021 DOT report suggests that “only 48% of trucking firms would be able to buy the technology in the decade after it becomes available.” Capturing it, cleaning it, screening it and analyzing it to determine better routes, better prices, and better sources is foundational to smart logistics operations. In a word, it’s data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Source: Descartes Datamyne. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Figure 1: U.S. Somewhat nailed it.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In E2open’s Supply Chain Innovation Report 2021 , 73% of respondents claimed their supply chain is either moderately, slightly, or not at all resilient. So, a lot more work is required to design and implement strategic resilience, with a key focus on capability. Data leads to insight, which leads to action.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Never in the history of supply chain has the financial budget been so out of sync with the market as in 2021. Build Strong Supply Chain Sourcing Development Practices. Time For Action. ” [link].

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019. Never in the history of supply chain has the financial budget been so out of sync with the market as in 2021. Build Strong Supply Chain Sourcing Development Practices. Time For Action. ” [link].

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

I began analyzing correlations of groups of metrics to market capitalization and found that the most significant correlation was between market capitalization and growth. When companies were growing, I also discovered that the cost and inventory metrics better aligned with peers. I hope to see you there!

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Logility

MARCH 16, 2021

ATLANTA – March 16, 2021 – Logility, Inc., This online webcast will continue the discussion and help the audience learn what it means to deliver better business outcomes in 2021 through the lens of managing supply variability. Part Two of Live Series Uncovers Additional Supply Chain Resilience Insights. EST Register Today: [link].

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In 2021 it is an entirely new game. Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management. Analyzing real-time insights and historical performance using AI, delivers key metrics on availability and service levels. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2021. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2021.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

If you’re reading this blog in 2021, you know about the increasing importance of sustainability and reduced environmental impact with fires in the western US, excessive flooding in Europe and a recent Canadian heat wave. In other examples, you’ll find ERP provides the necessary insights and metrics, like OEE , to enhance production execution.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

ESG Sustainability Reporting As procurement’s intelligent source-to-pay and supplier collaboration platform, JAGGAER One enables customers and stakeholders to achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives by simplifying, automating, and embedding sustainability principles directly into our software solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

The selection of metrics is based on prior work with Arizona State University to understand which metrics, in combination, correlate to market capitalization and price to book value. We calculate the results based on public data from the period 2012-2021. Why do we spend four months doing this?

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Logility

MARCH 24, 2021

Rather than jump into the fray with more arguments and more acronyms, consider this: the most recent of the sources cited above is seven years old ! Logility EVP Mac McGary acknowledges the similarity with S&OP, but quickly moves beyond labels and exhorts companies to step up to what it takes to build a resilient enterprise in 2021.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

According to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2021 Work and Well-being survey, 71% of Americans feel tense or stressed during the workday. Image source: APA. For example, as of March 2022, 81% of Americans say the supply chain is a significant source of stress. Image source. Image source: APA.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In 2021, a McKinsey survey in multiple sectors found that companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers.

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Logility

APRIL 13, 2022

Chip demand rises 17% from 2019 to 2021 as inventory drops from 40 days to 5 days ? For example, collaboration must include a common vocabulary and shared commitment to metrics that matter. Two years in, consumers have a better understanding of supply inter-dependencies and connecting the dots. Workers stay home ? PC demand soars ?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In fact, just 47% of retailers say they have the right metrics to measure the success of their omnichannel strategy. [2] With real-time data and intelligent insights, retailers can tailor inventory assortments across any store or channel, optimize store resources, and gain a single source of truth f across all channels.

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QAD

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction, natural disasters, wars, scarcity of semiconductors, the energy crisis in Europe…are all examples showcasing the need to better manage and monitor your supplier base. Am I contributing to society by buying an environmentally sourced and produced product to have a greener planet?

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

They are a leader in 25 countries, with over 30 million customers every month, over 45,000 employees, and almost 2 billion in sales last in 2021. Their main priority focused on controlling spending across the whole Source-to-Pay journey. Franchisee, Franchisor, Owner.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

They are a leader in 25 countries, with over 30 million customers every month, over 45,000 employees, and almost 2 billion in sales last in 2021. Their main priority focused on controlling spending across the whole Source-to-Pay journey. Franchisee, Franchisor, Owner.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

With the advanced analytics spending predicted to grow from $136B in 2016 to $232B in 2021 , attaining an 11.3% Many manufacturing supply chains will evolve into intelligent networks with real-time track-and-trace, legacy systems integration and greater delivery accuracy and quality metrics than ever before.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Additionally, the data is often historical and does not and cannot reasonably be expected to factor in situations such as trade and armed conflicts, natural disasters, and unforeseen incidents such as the accident in the Suez Canal in March 2021. The list is resources an enterprise can avail itself of is ever-growing and evolving.

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