Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

There are actions within a supply chains control that can make a real impact without requiring an overnight transformation, and that provide agility, flexibility, and resilience in the face of uncertainty. Establish inventory reserves in key markets to avoid supply chain disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2025

Scenario modeling, running what-if simulations to stress-test sourcing, pricing, and inventory decisions, has become a cornerstone of supply chain strategy. AI-powered orchestration platforms bridge this gap with responsive visibility into cost impacts, risk exposure, and sourcing alternatives. It’s a boardroom imperative.

Modeling

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Fragmented systems, rising cost pressures, and shifting risk profiles are making it harder than ever to manage procurement effectively. But what does it actually take to regain control and build a procurement strategy that’s both resilient and scalable? How do you begin developing a procurement strategy?

Material Savings

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. AI in supply chain automation is gradually reshaping how core functions operate, particularly in procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

Optimal Sourcing

ivalua

JULY 3, 2025

Direct and indirect procurement are two fundamental approaches in supply chain management, each serving distinct functions within an organization. Together, these procurement strategies are essential for robust, efficient business operations. Discover how Ivalua can transform your direct and indirect procurement.

Manufacturing Procurement

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

India’s growth story can continue if it streamlines and effectively manages its supply chain like the iconic dairy brand Amul that recently entered the US market. Direct Procurement : Milk is collected directly from farmers at the village level. This empowers them to have a stake in the business and share profits.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 17, 2025

Historically, supply chain leaders managed supply chains in a world of abundance. It was never measured or managed. This is amplified across the supply chain into an exponential impact on inventory and planned orders for manufacturing. Inventory Health. I find only 8% of companies actively measure inventory health.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Thirty percent of digital transformation projects meet expectations. Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. IDP converts paper-based documents into automated digital processes. Infor calls this the Value Void.

Prescriptive Analytics Software

ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

Enterprise procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems. AI, automation, and generative tools are redefining efficiency, allowing procurement teams to move from reactive to proactive decision-making.

Procurement Solutions

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.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. Sudden tariff increases can quickly make a cost-optimized procurement strategy untenable, leaving companies scrambling to adjust. Procurement is another area seeing change.

Optimal Sourcing

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

As part of the workshop, we are developing a list of Do’s and Don’ts related to Distributor Management. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization.

Waste Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2025

Crisis vs. Continuity, Where the Line Falls Crisis management is the immediate response to something unexpected and high impact. Recovery required offline backups and manual workarounds, highlighting the value of tested, non-digital contingency plans. Companies with dual sourcing and buffer inventory got back on track faster.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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

ivalua

JULY 21, 2025

A Procurement System refers to a sophisticated framework or software designed to streamline and automate various stages of the procurement process within an organization. Best-of-breed solutions often specialize in specific aspects of procurement, while full-suite solutions seamlessly automate multiple process steps.

Procurement Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Sourcing and Ingredient Availability A central impact of this policy is the need to replace synthetic colorants with natural alternatives. Production scheduling may also be affected.

Manufacturing Procurement

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Procurement People should learn the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process. 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.

S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

Background Most of the clients that I am working with are working on two large supply chain initiatives: Implementation of SAP RISE and Compliance with the EU Digital Product Passport initiative. In current systems where Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Transportation Management (TMS) are different models, alignment is impossible.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2025

Data Fabric Studio: One Place to Start At the center of the discussions was the InterSystems Data Fabric Studio , a cloud-based system designed to integrate and organize data from multiple sources. Created lookup tables and transformation rules to automate future loads. Time to deploy? Less than a week!

Supply Chain Design Software

Resilinc

JUNE 9, 2025

Resilinc made a powerful impact at ISM World 2025—highlighting how AI-driven foresight and financial risk intelligence can transform reactive supply chains into strategic assets. In Orlando, thought leaders, procurement professionals, and supply chain executives came together under the theme of building resilient, responsive supply networks.

Supply Chain Risk Management

SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Excess inventory weighs down supply chains. Powered by digital tools, on-demand strategies offer a cleaner, more responsive path to production. The Hidden Costs of Traditional Inventory Models Traditional inventory models were built for predictability. Digital fabrication makes this possible.

Waste Reduction

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. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

Sourcing Strategies

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.

Negotiating Skills

ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. Misaligned priorities across finance, legal, and procurement create friction that delays decision-making and reduces impact.

Cost Reduction Strategies

My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What is Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and Why It’s Essential for Your ERP and Inventory Software? Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Why is Vendor Relationship Management Important?

Vendor Strategies

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

They write, “This includes tackling bigger issues such as compliance, supplier relationship management, risk and disruption, responsible sourcing, and transparency. IoT devices track inventory in real time, providing valuable insights into stock movement, reducing waste, and ensuring products are available when needed.”

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

Drip Digital Supply Chain. Consider several factors rooted deeply into change management: The Role of the Planner. We have not designed the planning systems to serve managers, directors, and vice presidents, aiming to improve decision-making and collaboration across the source, make, and deliver processes. Industry 4.0.

Optimal Sourcing

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. Connected technology transforms traditional supply chains into dynamic systems capable of real-time decisions and proactive problem-solving. That’s where data analytics comes in.

Optimal Sourcing

Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

But amid the ups and downs, one thing remains constant: the need for agility and adaptability in supply chain management. Automotive: Managing tariffs; overcoming supply constraints and cost surprises For automotive manufacturers , tariffs don’t just impact costs—they create major supply constraints.

Modeling

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Subscribe Digital Procurement Improves Supply Chain! And so are your procurement responsibilities. Sometimes, unforeseen disruptions, whether a natural disaster or an internal planning issue, can throw your procurement process off course. Effective lead time management is essential to avoid operational disruptions.

Optimal Sourcing

Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Automakers must model dual-path sourcing strategies and reintroduce buffer inventory—not just for parts, but for regulatory flexibility. By leveraging digital twins, they can simulate instant reconfiguration. They should also adopt rolling sourcing contracts with dynamic pricing clauses based on tariff exposure.

Pharmaceutical

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. The concept was that managing trade-offs and optimizing the whole to drive business outcomes would improve value. Ask a procurement or transportation professional if they have a good demand signal and expect a laugh.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

That, at least, is the theory behind mathematical optimization, and the way it’s being applied to supply chain management today. Others cite the use of a “digital twin” — a virtual representation of an entire supply chain — to create and review various what-if scenarios. “I In the end, though, it all comes down to a game of numbers.

Optimal Sourcing

ShipBob

JULY 28, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What is inventory accounting? Why is accounting for inventory necessary? You need to know which SKUs you have on hand, how to budget for and predict demand , and how much your inventory is worth. But the value of your inventory can change over time, which makes it tricky to keep track of.

Inventory Reduction

Procurement Academy

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 4, 2025

Supply Risk Management is Not Supply Chain Risk Management. While most all supply chain leaders will shake their heads and agree that a risk mitigation strategy is essential, the practices commonly used are focused on procurement and supplier management. Safety Stock is a Small Piece of Total Inventory Management.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Inventory buffers shrink. And cross-functional teams — from procurement and sales to finance and customer service — are left scrambling to react. Situational needs like these often guide short-term freight decisions, and over time, those choices can influence broader sourcing and shipping strategies, too. Assembly lines pause.

Freight