Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

” He adds, “[That] quote is from Nassim Taleb , author of multiple books on risk and uncertainty. ” • Evaluate and adjust procurement category strategic responsibilities. Another EY analyst suggestion involves procurement. So, what does investing in supply chain preparedness look like?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freight Waves

JULY 31, 2025

HappyRobot was awarded for its AI solution that automates inbound carrier phone calls and booking tasks for freight brokers, handling 40–90% of routine interactions like load availability checks and status updates.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Book a Demo T he Inspiration Behind Freightos Enterprise A little over a year ago, my team and I embarked on an extensive listening tour, sitting down with nearly one hundred enterprise shippers and BCO senior executives from the supply chain and logistics sectors. – Paolo Galli, VP Group Logistics Operations at Electrolux.

Supply Chain Design Software

Precoro

JULY 17, 2025

Definition: Procurement automation is the use of digital tools to make routine tasks throughout procurement more efficient. Advanced technologies like AI and cloud-based procurement software helps companies reduce the burden of manual work, lower costs, and gain insight into analytics. Why switch to automated procurement?

Procurement Solutions

Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Companies often push aside procurement compliance to focus on more pressing issues. No wonder—procurement often gets tedious and burdened with time-consuming processes. However, ignoring procurement compliance is like ignoring a ticking time bomb. Scroll down to find out: What is procurement compliance?

Procurement Analytics

Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

Procurement Solutions

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

In mid-May, after the two countries agreed to temporarily halt planned tariff increases, container bookings surged by nearly 300% , straining port operations and carrier capacity. And cross-functional teams — from procurement and sales to finance and customer service — are left scrambling to react. intensified. Assembly lines pause.

Freight

Precoro

JUNE 3, 2025

Category management isn’t just another procurement trend. What procurement teams need is a clear view of their spend, tighter control, and a strategy that delivers lasting value—exactly what category management provides. The goal is to get the best results from every category. It’s tactical and short-term.

Manufacturing Procurement

Freightos

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Keep reading Weekly Freight Updates December 3, 2024 Update Logistics Technology and Research Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025 Weekly Freight Updates November 27, 2024 Update Put the Data in Data-Backed Decision Making Freightos Terminal helps tens of thousands of freight pros stay informed across (..)

Supply Chain Planning Software

Precoro

JULY 9, 2025

Definition: Procurement transformation is the strategic overhaul of how a business buys goods and services. This approach focuses on changing procurement holistically beyond minor tweaks, starting from strategies to organizational structures. Procurement transformation has several objectives.

Procurement Solutions

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Sourcing Procurement of spare parts is complex, requiring careful consideration of factors such as customer demand, supplier risks, compliance, and delivery times. To learn more about how ThroughPut AI can be customized for your business needs, book a no-obligation demo with us. appeared first on ThroughPut.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

It must address various demands, including indirect procurement requests, project and manufacturing requirements, and external customer demands. For example, Amazon initially focused on selling books online but invested extensively in digital capabilities to support its core retail business.

Waste Reduction

Freight Waves

JULY 12, 2025

Chart of the Week: Import Ocean TEUs Volume Index – USA SONAR : IOTI.USA Booking volumes for container imports, as measured by the Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index (IOTI), appear to have peaked in early July—about a month ahead of the typical peak shipping season. Early signs of blank sailings have emerged in response to declining bookings.

Purchasing Skills

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 26, 2025

These steps include procurement, logistics, warehousing management, forecasting, etc. Better knowledge of the entities in the supply chain can help you procure good quality products and services and deliver them to the customers. When he is not working, Christian likes to read books and paint.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

Our latest e-book, Unlocking Fulfillment Potential, will introduce you to the recently launched Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment ecosystem, which was engineered specifically to boost your profits.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

According to McKinsey & Company, procurement accounts for 50% to 80% of a company’s cost base. That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction.    The key thing to remember is that cost reduction in procurement isn’t just about slashing expenses.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Precoro

JULY 4, 2025

While both procurement strategies have their uses, don’t spend precious time debating single source vs. sole source. Examples of single-source procurement What is sole sourcing? Examples of single-source procurement Witness single sourcing in action. So, the procurement team evaluates several battery manufacturers. 

Purchasing Skills

Precoro

MAY 13, 2025

Invest in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) software Today’s global economy is driven by Big Data, and without the right tools to collect and analyze it, companies risk losing their competitive edge. These tools help you source from lower-cost countries, run procurement more efficiently, keep your supply chain moving, and avoid inventory pileups.

Sourcing Strategies

My Office Apps

JULY 9, 2025

An ERP system updates your books automatically as orders are processed and payments post–no delays, no manual work. Kechie ERP also manages inventory across multiple warehouses , so you can seamlessly transfer stock in and out between locations to efficiently meet demands and optimize inventory flow in the procurement and sales process.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freight Waves

JULY 11, 2025

AI-assisted exception handling – alerts and recommended actions so teams reroute or re-book. Performance analytics – analytics across performance, procurement, emissions and more that turn transparency into a competitive edge. Carrier scorecards – live on-time, dwell, and cost metrics that steer freight to the best performers.

Supply Chain Design Software

ThroughPut

MAY 7, 2025

The AI-Powered Solution: Supply Chain Decision Intelligence from ThroughPut ThroughPuts AI in fashion retail software analyzed 840,000+ rows of delivery data across 280,000 SKUs, mapping SKU value vs. demand and optimizing operations from procurement to retail. Ready to Transform Your Holiday Sales Performance?

Case Study

ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2025

In addition, poor visibility, unpredictable demand, and disjointed systems worsen the situation further and lead to inefficient procurement, misplaced stock, and emergency orders. In asset-intensive industries, this challenge has only intensified with the growing complexity across supply chains. Business Challenges Addressed by ThroughPut.AI

Inventory Management Software

Precoro

JULY 1, 2025

According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) survey , 41% of CPOs are actively renegotiating with existing vendors to deal with volume volatility and price hikes. Before selecting suppliers , procurement collaborates with all relevant departments to define what exactly the business needs and why.

Negotiating Skills

Precoro

AUGUST 1, 2025

How to build a should-cost model How to calculate should-cost: the formula Example of a should-cost model Should-cost modelling in procurement Pros and cons of using a should-cost model Best should-cost modeling software Frequently asked questions about should-cost modeling What is the should-cost model?

Negotiating Skills

ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2025

In addition, poor visibility, unpredictable demand, and disjointed systems worsen the situation further and lead to inefficient procurement, misplaced stock, and emergency orders. In asset-intensive industries, this challenge has only intensified with the growing complexity across supply chains. Business Challenges Addressed by ThroughPut.AI

Inventory Management Software

ShipBob

JULY 28, 2025

COGS represents the direct cost of producing or procuring the goods that you sold (which you can later use to calculate gross profit). Detailed inventory accounting will reveal discrepancies in your books and help you resolve them — and could even help you cut production costs down the line. Example: Say your business makes candles.

Inventory Reduction

Precoro

JUNE 2, 2025

Financial forecasting has gone from a 'nice-to-have' to a must-have for procurement and financial planning teams. Some of these elements mirror the ones you’ll find in a regular procurement or cost management process. The only difference? They focus on the future, not the past.

Forecasting

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 1, 2025

Sharing of cost benefits is based on an “open-book agreement” of cost savings sharing. An open book agreement by both parties to analyze operating costs with the aim of further improving the operation was developed. For example, the transportation system between the two processes was a fork truck supplied by the supplier.

Negotiate Pricing

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.

Meeting

John Galt

JULY 22, 2025

A great example comes from a CPG company that restructured its raw material planning by grouping SKUs and locations then aligning these classifications to hit procurement minimums. Your supply chain is likely impacted by the effects of more than one attribute.

Inventory Reduction

Precoro

MARCH 31, 2025

Think back to the last time your business hit a procurement roadblock. In this guide, we walk you through basic procurement concepts (e.g., Purchase Orders vs. Sales Orders in Procurement: What Are Their Roles? Beyond its role in securing orders, a PO is a valuable procurement tool.

Procurement Solutions

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Pitch Book has reported that PE investment in the commercial aircraft industry has faired relatively better, with aircraft component manufacturers becoming a key focus. This report further indicated that last year, private equity firm Arcline Investment Management acquired aircraft parts maker Kaman Corp for $1.8

Industrial

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2025

manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. Production fell for the first time in three months in March, and order books are becoming increasingly depleted. United States The two followed indices of U.S. for March, a 1.3 recoded for February.

Manufacturing Procurement

Procurement Academy

JUNE 19, 2025

Whether you’re training trade compliance practitioners, procurement and supply chain professionals, legal teams, or frontline sales and support staff, the platform provides content that’s both relevant and practical. It allows organisations to deliver tailored learning paths based on specific roles, departments, and risk profiles.

Buyer Training

ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2025

At Aankhen , we believe the future of procurement is autonomous, intelligent, and trust-driven,” said Subhash Chowdary, Founder and CEO of fiChains. The partnership with fiChains enhances these outcomes by synchronizing financial flows with physical supply chains and automating decision-critical processes. “At We bring the execution muscle.

Optimal Sourcing

ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2025

At Aankhen , we believe the future of procurement is autonomous, intelligent, and trust-driven,” said Subhash Chowdary, Founder and CEO of fiChains. The partnership with fiChains enhances these outcomes by synchronizing financial flows with physical supply chains and automating decision-critical processes. “At We bring the execution muscle.

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Keep reading Logistics Technology and Research Black Swans and Supply Chain Visibility Now that Volatility is the New Normal Weekly Freight Updates December 3, 2024 Update Logistics Technology and Research Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025 Put the Data in Data-Backed Decision Making Freightos Terminal (..)

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