ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Success depends on cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting risk and findings from market analysis. Instead, focus on metrics such as cost avoidance, on-time delivery rates, or percentage of spend on supplier diversity. Clear, measurable outcomes are critical.

Material Savings 130

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Success depends on cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting risk and findings from market analysis. Instead, focus on metrics such as cost avoidance, on-time delivery rates, or percentage of spend on supplier diversity. Clear, measurable outcomes are critical.

Material Savings 130

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strong supply chain capabilities drive efficiency and develop competitiveness in an oversaturated market. Global disruptions such as COVID-19 have unearthed a wide range of vulnerabilities within international supply chains. To develop these relationships, regular communication is key.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 24, 2025

This change in perspective has influenced how businesses portray their supply chain management and vendor relationships, making these functions pivot to spearhead competitive advantage. Cost savings, supplier performance, process efficiencies, and sustainability measures are common metrics.

Optimal Sourcing 59

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Do you want to increase your sales and improve customer satisfaction? Efficient supply chain management is the key. All of this is possible thanks to an optimized supply chain. A supply chain works perfectly when each segment fulfills its purpose.

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RFgen

JULY 1, 2025

Capture and act on worker suggestions for continuous improvement. Step 5: Track KPIs and Drive Continuous Improvement Without real-time performance visibility, automation can become just another siloed system. That’s why tracking key metrics is essential, especially in the early stages.

Real-time Visibility 59

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2025

In today’s competitive market, every drop of efficiency in extraction and logistics fuels innovation across supply chains, ensuring that products reach consumers faster and at lower costs. How does oil and gas production drive global supply chain innovation?

Sourcing Strategies 59

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Supply Chain Resilience: Strategic partnerships with reliable suppliers guarantee consistent material availability, regardless of production scale. Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Your suppliers need to scale with you. Consider these essential metrics: Asset Utilization: How efficiently are your machines being used?

Material Savings 92

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies. Help Forecast Upstream Supply Constraints Early Warning Signs: S&OP can identify potential demand increases.

S&OP 97

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2025

6 UX Trends Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Technology By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer 144 Views The supply chain industry has experienced significant transformations as technology advances and consumer expectations evolve. Actionable insights from vast datasets can often be overwhelming for end-users.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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TransAudit

JULY 24, 2025

End-to-End visibility —once a buzzword—is now a business imperative, unlocking the power of data analytics to improve performance, reduce costs, and manage risk with confidence. As global supply chains grow more fragmented , the need to connect systems, standardize data, and act on insights has never been greater.

Real-time Visibility 59

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Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

Each had various types of fleets paired with a complex multi layered internal supply chain, requiring telematics and machine learning to improve efficiency. Springs said, “We’re seeing consistent increases in safety metrics.” The improvement also extends to community safety and transparency.

Optimization Software 105

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AFFLINK

JUNE 10, 2025

For AFFLINK's partners and affiliates navigating complex procurement environments, ESG integration reshapes how supply chains are built, evaluated, and optimized. Why ESG Matters to Supply Chain Management Modern supply chain strategies extend beyond efficiency and cost containment.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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QAD

APRIL 10, 2025

The automotive supply chain is undergoing a seismic shift. Today’s leaders must juggle a complex array of challenges, from integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and prioritizing sustainability to managing talent pipelines and ensuring supply chain transparency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. Here’s a quick overview: Machine Learning (ML): Enables AI agents to detect patterns in procurement data, forecast demand, assess supplier performance, and continuously improve decision models.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 130

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. Here’s a quick overview: Machine Learning (ML): Enables AI agents to detect patterns in procurement data, forecast demand, assess supplier performance, and continuously improve decision models.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 11, 2025

Demand planning has long been a requisite of supply chain management, but in a modern, high-speed environment, it’s become something more: a strategic lever for agility, and competitive advantage. Why demand planning matters more than ever Supply chains have an inherent problem: they move more slowly than customer expectations.

Supply and Demand 52

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

Negotiate Pricing 52

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2025

In 2025, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is no longer just the steward of operations—they are the architect of resilience, agility, and growth in a world where supply chain disruption is the norm. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the entire supply chain to maximize efficiency and avoid cost overruns.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 25, 2025

However, with the rise of digital operations, cyber threats such as ransomware, data breaches, and supply chain attacks are growing risks. Additionally, supply chain vulnerabilities, such as weak security in third-party vendors can create entry points for attackers. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1.

Risk Management 59

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RFgen

JULY 25, 2025

In some operations, batch or cluster methods can dramatically reduce walking time and boost lines‑per‑hour metrics. By bundling picks, you can boost lines‑per‑hour metrics, improve labor utilization, and simplify scheduling. Definition A picker collects SKUs for multiple orders in one route, grouping picks by SKU or location.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As procurement and supply chain leaders seek to optimize performance, collaboration with suppliers becomes a strategic tool for creating value for the business. Ensuring that your suppliers understand your commitment to customer satisfaction will help build a more responsive and reliable supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

When deadlines slip, the consequences ripple through the supply chain, affecting deliveries, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability. Hence, the supply chain becomes more predictable when purchase orders align with actual usage rates and lead times. Factory production runs on precision, timing, and coordination.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

In an age where supply chains face persistent disruptionsfrom pandemics and trade wars to cyberattacks and climate volatilityresilience is no longer optional. This shift has pushed supply chain leadership to pivot from reactive management to proactive strategy built on data. Not sure where your supply chain stands?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 59

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Conduct regular operational audits, create cross-functional teams for process improvement, and implement data collection systems to track performance. Mobile barcoding helps supply chain companies achieve their green and sustainability initiatives. Which warehouse performance metrics should be tracked?

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By understanding what it means to become a preferred partner to transportation providers, shippers can optimize their supply chain and gain a strategic advantage. These scorecards assess carrier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, dwell time, communication efficiency, and claims history.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 27, 2025

Continuous Improvement Culture To achieve lasting gains, optimization efforts must become an ingrained way of working, not a one-off project. Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization. Encourage frontline workers to identify and generate ideas for improving efficiency.

Resource Reduction 59

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

AI can process large amounts of historical supplier performance data across multiple metrics, allowing procurement teams to make more informed, data-driven decisions instead of relying solely on anecdotal evidence or subjective evaluations. Predicting potential supply chain disruptions or supplier performance issues.

Price Reduction 105

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 16, 2025

By completing this report with the auditor name, signature and date, it can then be revisited when needed to update and amend in line with business changes, ensuring continuous improvement is always front of mind. It can lead to better supplier selection and improved communication.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Locus Robotics

MAY 7, 2025

But when you overfit to one metric, all youve really done is box in your options. Flexible warehouse systems: Deploy faster with less disruption Train workers more quickly Adapt workflows to employee strengths Capture richer operational data Enable faster optimization and continuous improvement This process is self-reinforcing.

Supply Chain Software 52

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RFgen

MAY 28, 2025

Warehouse managers and manufacturing businesses face a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment across multiple channels, complex production processes, and an unpredictable supply chain. Balance lean inventory with resilience to supply chain disruptions. Trim obsolete or slow-moving items regularly to free up space.

Inventory Reduction 89

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Warehouses that prioritized flexibility have succeeded and will continue to do so because they can adjust their operations dynamically while maintaining efficiency and throughput. Warehouse operators face mounting pressure to keep pace with shifting consumer demands, unpredictable supply chain disruptions, and evolving workforce expectations.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. Adoption metrics can be built into annual assessments.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Now in 2024, JAGGAER has been awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis , demonstrating continuous improvement in our ESG program. We developed metrics to track progress toward DE&I goals. In 2023, JAGGAER received a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, placing us in the top 9% of our industry and the top 20% of all rated companies.

Sustainability 52

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Precoro

JUNE 3, 2025

With today’s growing cost pressures and increasingly complex supply chains , quick fixes no longer cut it. Risks and volatility: Think of supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, inflation, or geopolitical shifts. Success depends on how well strategies are monitored, adapted, and improved over time.

Manufacturing Procurement 45

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

Your workforce can continue essential tasks using replicated data, with automatic synchronization occurring in the background when the ERP connection is restored. Continuous availability maintains data integrity, enabling uninterrupted supply chain operations even in remote locations or challenging environments.

Inventory Management Software 52

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IQMS

JULY 21, 2023

In manufacturing, the most common metric for evaluating production operations is overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This is achieved by establishing routines and metrics that embed quality into operations. Quantify quality success for every area of manufacturing operations.

Quality 52

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