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Enterprise Spend Analysis: How to Reduce Cost and Risk

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If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. Spend analysis is often the entry point. Schedule a demo of Ivalua’s Spend Analysis solution today!

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No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

Logistics Viewpoints

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Manufacturing plants are deeply entrenched; tied to infrastructure, suppliers, skilled labor, and regulatory requirements.

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

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Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? The data outcome is open source and can be used to improve project outcomes. You are right. This work was expensive. How Do You Drive Value?

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Supply Chain Network Design: The Ultimate Use Cases eBook

Scenario analysis and optimization defined. Diversifying sourcing and manufacturing. Diversifying sourcing and manufacturing. Creating a strategic digital twin (digital representation) of your supply chain network. Modeling your base case. Optimizing your supply chain based on costs and service levels.

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

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Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. 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.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Limitations of Traditional Supply Chain Planning Traditional supply chain planning relies on retrospective analysis. This enables companies to adjust sourcing, production, and logistics well in advance of potential disruptions. AI-based demand forecasting minimizes excess inventory while ensuring sufficient supply.