Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

The days of quarterly reviews and annual procurement cycles are giving way to a much more dynamic, responsive approach to supply chain management. Having everything connected from market intelligence to tender procurement to actual bookings transforms how shippers operate. However, this specialization has created its own challenges.

Supply Chain Design Software 227

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

We recommend leveraging these workstreams, based on Gartner’s 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application to maximize the impact of your next large-scale procurement implementation: 1. Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success!

Optimal Sourcing 239

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Process-based companies continue to focus on manufacturing efficiency (OEE) and discrete on procurement (PPV) without designing the supply chain to balance transportation, manufacturing, and procurement to a balanced scorecard. Functional Metrics and the Lack of Alignment to Strategy. The Lovefest with Shiny Objects.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. Concepts like GenAI Assistants and Agents were presented, offering conversational interfaces and on-demand analysis. Generative AI (GenAI): GenAI is set to transform the user experience and augment the workforce.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 226

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

R&D teams will need to conduct compatibility testing, sensory analysis, and shelf-life validation to ensure product integrity is maintained. Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly. Cold chain infrastructure may be necessary for both raw material and finished goods transport.

Manufacturing Procurement 200

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you answer the survey, I will gladly give you a custom analysis of your organization against the peer group. In the supply chain team analysis, note the 21% gap between procurement and manufacturing teams, the 35% gap between sales and operations and the 21% gap between finance and operations. To respond, follow this link.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Optimal Sourcing 246

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve.

Negotiating Skills 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Standardizing materials across multiple products can enable greater flexibility in supplier selection and procurement. Matt specializes in delivering transformational from analysis through execution across a diverse range of clients in manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. Consequently, demand for robust GTC solutions will continue to rise. from Canada and Mexico.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In this traditional definition of a supply chain model, I define a good plan as: A positive Forecast Value Added (FVA) analysis/output for the forecast with minimal bias. (I And, there is no translation of planned orders for manufacturing into aggregate procurement. I do not define it by error.) So, is it really end-to-end?

Optimal Sourcing 409

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

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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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

In our work with Georgia Tech using data from 1982-2023, we find that the R² of the Regression analysis of Cost-of-Goods Sold/Inventory Turns when compared to correlations of Operating Margin/Inventory turns to Market Capitalization/employee is 40-65% lower. For additional insights check out our presentation at Informs.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 30, 2025

Just as technology has the potential to transform other major industries, its also having a major impact on procurement. One thing that is often overlooked in procurement, however, is the need to develop staff that are capable of using these technologies. Digital contract management Procurement contracts can be complex.

Buyer Training 52

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. The right procurement strategy ensures that organizations: Mitigate risks before they escalate. Want to future-proof your procurement function?

Optimal Sourcing 53

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

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Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

In many industries, procurement is responsible for managing significant budgets which means it holds a key lever for business performance. From Order Fulfillment to Strategic Value Creation Partner This realization is relatively new and comes with a fundamental shift in how the role of procurement is understood.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The world of procurement is constantly evolving, demanding professionals with the right skills and knowledge. Moreover, two popular options often considered are the MCIPS qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and the Procurement Track offered by SCMDOJO.

Negotiating Skills 53

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Kodiak Hub

MARCH 11, 2025

A proactive supplier financial risk assessment can help procurement professionals anticipate and mitigate these risks before they wreak havoc on operations. Over 81% of organizations have been impacted by supplier disruptions in the past two years (sdcexec.com) , and nearly 43.6%

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities This supply chain article provides a comprehensive overview of the procurement department within an organization. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2024

A successful plan requires design, collaboration, simulation, what-if analysis, and closed-loop learning. I find successful teams learn more about operational potential through what-if analysis than wrote use of the first plan generated in a batch job. What do we learn through gap analysis? Future for Probabilistic Planning?

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic sourcing formalizes the gathering, analysis and application of information to align purchasing strategies with the organizations broader goals while securing the best possible overall value. Spend Analytics – Strategic sourcing starts with an analysis of product categories and spending patterns within the company.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. The Need for Supply Chain and Procurement Upskilling The global supply chain and procurement markets have changed drastically in the last number of years. There are also strong benefits to upskilling for your employees too.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Looking to improve operations and achieve cost savings within your procurement processes? A process audit report is designed to, ultimately, streamline processes, enhance decision-making and drive overall procurement excellence. What is the Purpose of a Process Audit Report?

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Need For What-If Analysis. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP. Procurement: Purchase price variance and procurement cost. The Emergence of Logistics as Constraint.

Supply Chain Planning Software 355

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Procurement Academy

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Procurement fraud is often overlooked, but it can tear away at your company’s integrity and reputation from the inside if left unchecked for too long. Proactively identifying and managing procurement fraud is incredibly important when safeguarding your organization’s future. Lets take a look.

Resource Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

While the company’s investments in manufacturing scheduling and demand sensing improved outcomes, the organization under-invested indirect procurement and network design. My failure was three-fold: In this analysis, I never benchmarked companies to the industry averages. The analysis was too short-term. They are not.

Procurement Analytics 369

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For each issue in the customer service analysis ask, “When did we know? Measure schedule adherence in manufacturing, time for purchase order acceptance in procurement, on-time delivery for inbound materials, and first-ass tender in logistics. Armed with this analysis, you are ready to take the next step. Identify the patterns.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

For my long-time readers, you know that fewer than 3% of companies outperform their peer group in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis , and that the Gartner Top 25 is essentially a beauty contest for underperformers. But, as the dust settles, is there value? And what is value?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Order cycles–the requested time from order to delivery–decreased while supply cycles –the time to procure materials– increased. Shift in cycles. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By combining H&Zs sustainability expertise with JAGGAERs advanced procurement technology for Scope 3 emissions tracking and data collection, organizations can better integrate sustainability into their procurement strategies. As companies seek to address these issues, the role of procurement is changing.

Material Savings 52

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Do you dream of confidently navigating the ever-changing procurement world, not confused with what procurement training to opt for? The SCMDOJO Procurement Track isn’t just another training program – it’s your key to unlocking a commanding presence in the field. Dive in and discover the power within!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

The demand must be embraced as a flow, not an analysis of time-phased data, to drive better insights. With the rise of logistics and procurement constraints, an analysis of only manufacturing does not yield a feasible plan. MRP Alone Is Not Sufficient for Procurement. I term this bi-directional orchestration.

Optimal Sourcing 363

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

“Analysis of sales and review data provides deeper insights into customer behavior and preferences. “Analysis of resource consumption and supply chain practices helps you make informed decisions that reduce environmental impact, such as optimizing routes for lower emissions and selecting sustainable materials.”

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Freightos

DECEMBER 3, 2024

From COVID to geopolitical tension, the past five years have emphasized the need for procurement agility. From COVID to geopolitical tension, the past five years have emphasized the need for procurement agility. These external factors are near-impossible to predict, forcing more frequent tender updates to remain inline with the market.

Optimal Sourcing 285

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

The landscape of public sector procurement has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, evolving regulatory frameworks, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Predictive analytics powered by ML helps organizations anticipate procurement trends and identify potential risks.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 1, 2025

Meet with the Leader in Procurement Risk AI As geopolitical risk, regulatory change, and ESG expectations accelerate, Exiger helps CPOs tackle the growing list of procurement challenges. Were excited to join World Procurement Congress 2025 for several exclusive events to discuss technology-driven transformation and building resilience.

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