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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

To build an outside-in model, and use new forms of analytics, we must start the discussion with the question of, “what drives value?” ” Traditional planning models optimize functional processes to improve cost and customer service. You are right. Or the use of AI to improve supply chain planning.

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Reinventing Supply Chains: Focus on Human Factors

Supply Chain Shaman

During the first week of June 2025, job cuts continued with 90,000 layoffs with iconic brands like Kimberly-Clark (1500-1900), Microsoft (6,000), P&G (7000), and Wal-Mart (1,500). In May 2025, one in seven home-purchase agreements fell through resulting in the cancellation of 56,000 purchase contracts.

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Key Procurement Technology for Excellence in 2025

Jaggaer

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

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Navigating the Future of Supply Chains: Insights & Procurement

Jaggaer

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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The Role of Centers of Excellence in Supply Chain Transformation

NC State SCRC

In 2025, we will likely see many supply chain organizations creating multi-purpose COEs that carry out several different processes. They also perform P2P transactions, analytics studies, business intelligence, and other work. As the different activities of a COE mature, the degree of influence and control over activities becomes lower.

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Best Supply Chain Management Software For Enterprises in 2025

ThroughPut

To help you optimize your search for the best supply chain management software in 2025. Which is the Best Supply Chain Management Software in 2025? As per Gartner’s Prestigious 2023 Market Guide for Analytics and Decision Intelligence Platforms in Supply Chain , ThroughPut AI was recognized as a leading vendor in this space.

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Yowza! A Nine-Step Decision Process to Help Guide Supply Chain Planning Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.