ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle. They can learn and improve over time, as they collect new data and feedback.

Optimal Sourcing

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is an established industry process that aims at finding a balance between demand and supply and streamlining cross-functional collaboration. Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. Click here to learn more and register today!

S&OP

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Healthcare providers are leveraging efficient supply chains to ensure critical supplies reach patients when needed most.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 24, 2025

Subscribe Strategic Supplier Relationship Management – Do’s and Don’ts At any given time, working with the resources of any business depends on procuring the right materials at the right time and at the right cost. Sourcing and procurement take on a meaning that transcends the mere buying of materials or services.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation. While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact.

Price Reduction

Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

“You really need to make [data] actionable… use it to manage your suppliers, to drive supply chain improvements. strive for cost savings and to increase supply chain performance. That’s the reason why you are collecting data.” Esch cited a study by a U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2025

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Recognizing this need, Procurement Tactics, a pioneering player in the procurement industry, has introduced its game-changing Price Tracker tool – an innovative solution that promises to reshape the way procurement professionals approach price monitoring.

Optimal Sourcing

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ever feel like your supply chain is a tangled mess of spreadsheets, frantic phone calls, and last-minute scrambles? It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. You’re not alone. That’s where data analytics comes in.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2025

The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! However, the great news is that you can improve lead times by making a few strategic changes. Collaborate with Suppliers and Partners Successful supply chain management relies heavily on collaboration. It helps identify non-value-added activities and areas for improvement.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 22, 2025

Managing construction supply chain risks is critical to ensuring the successful completion of projects. Here’s a complete guide to handling construction supply chain risks. It encompasses procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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. Companies want to avoid or mitigate disruptions to the supply chain and manage stranded assets.

Material Savings

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

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. Maximizing Value Through Continuous Improvement The role of strategic sourcing doesnt end once the contracts are signed.

Negotiating Skills

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. The outputs are then monitored and managed to ensure they are always fit for purpose.

Procurement Analytics

LSCMS

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The Shippers Council forms the voice for Shippers and BCO’s where likeminded experts collaborate within a shared community to influence global logistics excellence, and support sharing of ideas for continuous improvement and benchmarking of best practices.

Benchmarking

QAD

JANUARY 16, 2025

Running a business in today’s environment is increasingly complex, with supply chain challenges, geopolitical tensions, evolving regulations, and other disruptions becoming standard. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, KION is a global leader in material handling equipment and supply chain solutions.

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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.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This heightened awareness places a significant responsibility on procurement professionals to ensure that their supply chains align with ethical and environmental standards. 3 Invest in Training and Capacity Building: Equip your procurement team with the knowledge and skills to implement ethical sourcing practices effectively.

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ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2025

What is AI in Supply Chain? AI in supply chain refers to the application of artificial intelligence technologies—such as machine learning, natural language processing, and optimization algorithms – to make the supply chain more agile, intelligent, and autonomous.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Precoro

JUNE 3, 2025

Category management isn’t just another procurement trend. With today’s growing cost pressures and increasingly complex supply chains , quick fixes no longer cut it. With today’s growing cost pressures and increasingly complex supply chains , quick fixes no longer cut it.

Manufacturing Procurement

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

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

While many manufacturers rely on ERP systems for procurement, these platforms are designed for broad business management rather than the intricate demands of sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost control in a manufacturing environment. Industry-Specific Expertise – Not all ERP solutions are created equal.

Manufacturing Procurement

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Art of Supplier Collaboration: Best Practices to Build Lasting Partnerships Dynamic market changes and global events seem to create newer demands and greater pressure on procurement professionals. Ensuring that your suppliers understand your commitment to customer satisfaction will help build a more responsive and reliable supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing

ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2025

What is AI in Supply Chain? AI in supply chain refers to the application of artificial intelligence technologies—such as machine learning, natural language processing, and optimization algorithms – to make the supply chain more agile, intelligent, and autonomous.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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

Jaggaer

JUNE 25, 2025

In earlier articles in this series on GenAI we have discussed its benefits and how it differs from other forms of artificial intelligence, as well as how in future these will converge to create highly sophisticated solutions, not least in procurement. Procurement, too, is vulnerable. Not the least of these are the cybersecurity risks.

Procurement Solutions

Resilinc

JUNE 24, 2025

Uncover how advanced your agentic AI supply chain risk management strategy truly is—and explore next steps to modernize your approach and stay ahead of disruption. Supply chains are under constant threat—from geopolitical shocks and regulatory crackdowns to climate events and supplier instability.

Supply Chain Risk Management

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

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

As a leading vendor of procurement technology and solutions to manufacturing companies around the world, JAGGAER is witness to these changes as they happen, and even before they happen. but also external data such as supplier networks and performance, extended supply chains, and the environmental impact of their operations.

Material Savings

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

More than 500 supply chain leaders converged in Berlin between 11 – 13 November to learn how to unlock the full potential of their supply chains, and to ultimately reshape the future of their businesses. A holistic approach to solving supply chain challenges Those aforementioned challenges arent insignificant.

Optimal Sourcing

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. Mitigate disruptions by diversifying procurement channels through a multi-sourcing strategy.

Material Savings

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

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

SCMDOJO Academy elevates your procurement and supply chain skills through its extensive course library. Continuous learning is crucial for professionals to stay ahead of the curve and enhance their skill sets. However, this procurement course aims to introduce you to the procurement management and administration process.

Optimal Sourcing

RFgen

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Balancing supply and demand requires careful planning and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions, especially when considering the bullwhip effect in supply chain management. What is the Bullwhip Effect in the Supply Chain? Imagine a retailer experiencing an uptick in customer demand.

Inventory Reduction

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. These four steps constitute the downstream procure-to-pay part of the process. Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration.

Sourcing Strategies

QAD

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Success depends on seamlessly integrating all business functions—from demand planning and forecasting to production scheduling and procurement—into a unified, data-driven process. This collaborative approach not only boosts productivity but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 21, 2025

How can you ensure that your supply chain team are consistently up-to-speed with the modern supply chain landscape? A well-defined supply chain competency framework can be extremely useful. It typically covers key supply chain areas including procurement , logistics, demand forecasting , and much more.

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