ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

These case studies underscore the importance of aligning technology with operational strategy to gain a competitive edge. Aston Martin : Improved first-time availability (FTA) across all car categories with an 18% reduction in safety stock.

Price Reduction

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

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Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. It includes hedging strategies, alternate bill of materials, supplier sourcing strategies, changing routs to market, redesigning push/pull decoupling points, demand shaping policies, and use of outsourced manufacturing and distribution.

Supply Chain Planning Software

ivalua

JULY 3, 2025

In this blog post, we will explore the key differences and challenges between direct and indirect procurement, sourcing strategies that can be employed, and examine how technology can modernize these procurement processes. What Is Direct Procurement and How Does It Work? It continues through production and the product’s end-of-life phase.

Manufacturing Procurement

ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

This blog offers a clear, practical overview of what spend analysis is, how it supports strategic sourcing, and why it matters for both direct and indirect procurement. When done right, spend analysis enables cost savings, supplier optimization, risk reduction, and more strategic sourcing decisions.

Cost Reduction Strategies

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects. For instance, a student interested in sustainable supply chain practices might choose courses focused on green logistics, ethical sourcing, and environmental impact assessment.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

In this case, gen AI gathers insights from this data, while agentic AI autonomously adjusts sourcing strategies for supply chain risk mitigation. Consider an AI solution that analyzes supplier locations by region and the potential effects of a new tariff.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

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Optimal Sourcing

ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Procurement is the strategic, big-picture approach to sourcing and supplier relationship management, while purchasing is the tactical execution of those plans. Procurement is the end-to-end process of identifying business needs, sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships over time.

Procurement Solutions

ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

At a high level, procurement focuses on sourcing the goods and services an organization needs, while supply chain management oversees the broader flow of those goods, from raw materials to end customers. Supply Chain Management (SCM) involves orchestrating a product’s or service’s entire lifecycle, from sourcing and production to delivery.

Procurement Solutions

ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. What Is Procurement Technology? Here are some of the most important tools teams are already using.

Procurement Solutions

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

Optimizing costs – Efficient sourcing, logistics, and inventory management improve profit margins – crucial as startups seek profitability. Sustainable sourcing – Careful supplier selection based on sustainability credentials. Agile, flexible supply chains are crucial for hypergrowth.

Optimal Sourcing

ivalua

JULY 21, 2025

Key Takeaways Modern procurement systems streamline the entire Source-to-Pay lifecycle by integrating sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and supplier management into a single platform, enabling better visibility, compliance, and control across the enterprise.

Procurement Solutions

ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Digital procurement streamlines workflows and unifies data, enabling faster sourcing, better collaboration, and improved accuracy. Digital procurement is the use of digital technologies to enhance, automate, and optimize procurement processes across the entire source-to-pay (S2P) lifecycle.

Optimal Sourcing

Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

Use cases Following are global case studies illustrating the benefits of no-touch planning: Global FMCG company automated 80% of its order-to-ship process and reduced the end-to-end processing time by 45%. Companies must focus on developing these skills internally with the help of strategic service providers.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Visibility Regulation & Compliance Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Yee Chow is global head of strategy and implementation at Zevero.

Rail Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

By embracing a pricing mindset that is as agile as the trade policies it responds to, businesses can take full advantage of pricing as a profit lever, increasing resilience in the face of uncertainty. Andrew Butt is founder and CEO of Enable.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2025

Some of the bi-directional orchestration strategies defined were: “ Use levers like postponement, alternate sourcing, product simplification, and alignment of shaping strategies to improve agility. My goal is to write case studies and quietly lead the revolution for change. Tactical and operational levers (e.g.,

Material Savings

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

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Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

A Case Study A global automotive manufacturer adopted sophisticated AI technology for spare-parts distribution. The planning team selects specific items from a catalog of half a million-plus spare parts to be stored onsite, while optimizing both availability and lowest possible stock count.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Shipping to Hawaii: How to Navigate the Obstacle Course Last Mile Delivery AI-Powered Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Complicated World Artificial Intelligence Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Hawaii

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. And they can identify alternative sources in the event of a disruption in the primary supply line, whatever the cause. The conversations are becoming real,” he says.

Manufacturing Procurement

Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

and Belgium-based National Institute for Radioelements — source Mo-99 from the HFR Reactor. Government Case Study Two major providers of Tc-99m to the U.S. are directly or indirectly sourcing Mo-99 from the HFR Reactor. Countries with active reactors that produce Mo-99 for the global market, via DDIQ Analytics.

Czech Republic

Operations and Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Discuss strategies for sourcing recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and ethically produced components. Case Studies and Real-world Examples: Analyze real-world examples of companies successfully implementing sustainable supply chain practices.

Waste Reduction

Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

Since January, Canadians’ weekly grocery trips have become a real-time indicator for the potential impacts of tariffs as shoppers have responded to threats with a showcase of buying power, prioritizing nationally sourced and manufactured products even before a single tariff was enacted.

Beverage

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

In addition, find out if the vendor has experience in your sector of manufacturing, and can provide case studies and references to prove it. When you have reduced the number candidates to a shortlist, it is best to use advanced sourcing software to analyze their bids before making a final decision.

Manufacturing Procurement

Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management Strategic sourcing skills are crucial for procurement professionals to effectively identify and then leverage opportunities within the supply base to create value. Strategic sourcing can also help reduce the overall risk in a given supply chain.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. Beyond the promotion of ethical sourcing, it’s also about “how we can extend the life of products,” Balaam says.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

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Warehousing

QAD

JANUARY 23, 2025

Like any engine, it cant run without fuel, and not just any type of energy source is going to cut it. Leadership teams are increasingly open to AI proposals and you can use relevant industry case studies to encourage buy-in. Think of AI as a high-performance engine.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

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Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Not only that there has been a general increase in knowledge and awareness of what supply chains are, but the industry accelerated digital transformation on all pillars: plan, source, make, deliver, and recycle.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2025

When everyone operates from the same source of truth, decision-making gets faster, more accurate and far less dependent on legacy processes. That’s not sustainable, especially when facing increasing pressure to scale and turn a profit in a challenging market. For this reason, centralized data governance is becoming essential.

Supply Chain Planning Software

SCMDOJO

JULY 6, 2025

Build Supplier Diversity Into the Strategy A strong procurement ecosystem doesn’t rely on just one source. These backup sources should be capable of meeting both quality and delivery standards at short notice. Sourcing closer to home doesn’t mean abandoning global partners. Setting up supplier diversity takes time and effort.

Manufacturing Procurement