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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

Each supply chain planning technology at the end of 2024, went through disruption–change in CEO, business model shift, layoffs, re-platforming and acquisitions. I observe that organizations are unclear on outcomes and the definition of supply chain excellence. Supply chain excellence should be about driving value.

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Top 12 Most-Read Supply Chain Articles Of SCMDOJO 2024

SCMDOJO

Dive into our curated list of the top 12 blogs from 2024 that will elevate your supply chain knowledge and give you a competitive edge. However, it covers key differences between purchasing and procurement, explores common contract types, and emphasizes the importance of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management.

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Turn Off the Fog Machine: Move Past Groupthink to Drive A Positive, Data-Driven Narrative

Supply Chain Shaman

Let’s use the 2024 State of Logistics Report , “Navigating Through the Fog,” as an example. This year’s report, “Navigating Through the Fog,” states that in 2024, U.S. Most are living in the altered reality that companies can buy end-to-end planning. Why Can We Not Clear the Fog?

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The Supply Chain Merry-Go-Around

Supply Chain Shaman

The latest round was $10M on January 11, 2024. Aptean is orchestrating the Blue Yonder/E2open/Infor playbook of buying undervalued assets and milking the maintenance and Software-as-a-Service contracts with existing customers. This is despite the strengths of the recent purchase of Optimity. Renames the Company Daybreak.

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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

SCMDOJO

Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. However, they create an unbeatable duo for procurement excellence. Hackett Group, “Procurement Automation: Key Benefits,” 2024.

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2024 Manufacturing Trends Focus is on Operational Efficiency

IQMS

In 2024 manufacturing trends will be centered on strategies that drive operational efficiency. In 2024, this is becoming less true. However, not every task can be automated, and the view that every reliable worker is a jewel will be a dominant mindset among many factories in 2024.

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Reinventing Supply Chains: Focus on Human Factors

Supply Chain Shaman

In May, the total number of job cuts in the US were 696,309 – an increase of 80% from the 385,859 jobs cut in the first five months of 2024. In May 2025, one in seven home-purchase agreements fell through resulting in the cancellation of 56,000 purchase contracts. The ripple effects are pervasive.