Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 4, 2025

Normality evaporated for supply chain leaders around the world. Click the link to download the results of the quantitative report completed at this time five years ago.) With all of the hand-waving, and media outlet political maneuvering, supply chain leaders need to be focused on using industry-specific market data.

Inventory Reduction

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

In the vast sea of supply chain information, which SCMDOJO supply chain article truly stands out? Dive into our curated list of the top 12 blogs from 2024 that will elevate your supply chain knowledge and give you a competitive edge. Learn More About Evolution Of Supply Chain Management And Logistics 6.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

Supply Chain Matters provides the first of a two-part market education series addressing what we term as broadening the context from warehouse control layer or accelerator to that of supply chain execution orchestration.

Supply Chain Execution

EFT

JULY 1, 2025

Implementing new technologies is the top strategic priority among the 671 supply chain leaders interviewed by Blue Yonder for their 2025 Supply Chain Compass , and it is a goal they are highly confident in achieving, however, digging into the report reveals legacy technologies and data structures might hold them back in these ambitions.

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

JULY 8, 2025

Uncertainty is a constant factor influencing supply chain operations. In response, many supply chain leaders consider pausing digital transformation initiatives to minimize risk. This lack of real time information causes slow reactions to supply chain issues, allowing minor problems to escalate quickly.

Supply Chain Planning Software

EFT

JUNE 24, 2025

Strategic investment in both workforces and technologies have enabled highly resilient European companies to effectively conduct rapid analysis and implementation of plans across their supply chains leading to them being able to react better to crises and changes in conditions.

Buyer Training

Resilinc

AUGUST 12, 2025

From escalating compliance mandates to raw material constraints and persistent logistics delays, supply chains are being reengineered in real time. Leverage AI to monitor, predict, and respond to risk in real-time AI-driven supply chain monitoring is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a competitive necessity.

Material Savings

ivalua

AUGUST 9, 2025

Key Takeaways AI procurement software is reshaping decision-making, offering intelligent sourcing solutions and faster processes. High-impact Use Cases of AI in Sourcing, P2P, CLM, and Spend Analysis AI is already woven into procurement workflows, delivering measurable improvements in speed, accuracy, and decision-making.

Procurement Solutions

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

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?

Procurement Solutions

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. Optimize costs without compromising supply chain continuity. Increased costs due to emergency sourcing. Want to achieve these benefits?

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. Key Takeaways Unified sourcing platforms help connect planning, sourcing, and spend visibility for both procurement types, driving efficiency and competitive advantage.

Manufacturing Procurement

Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 16, 2025

How Global Supply Chains, Strategic Rivals, and Quality Breakdowns Threaten U.S. manufacturing, addressing supply chain dependencies on China, and enhancing national security through biotechnology leadership. pharmaceutical supply chain vulnerabilities.

Pharmaceutical

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. 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.

Optimal Sourcing

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. 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.

Optimal Sourcing

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Understanding how your Procurement and Supply Chain KPIs are performing isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for survival and growth. Why You Need Visibility of Supply Chain and Procurement KPIs? Running procurement and supply chain without metrics is like driving blindfolded.

Pricing Training

ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Unfortunately, outdated tools and fragmented processes make it difficult to maintain visibility across the supply chain and adapt at the pace of business. Digital procurement streamlines workflows and unifies data, enabling faster sourcing, better collaboration, and improved accuracy.

Optimal Sourcing

Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Industries dependent on these metals, including defense , renewable energy , electronics, and manufacturing, may experience supply chain disruptions, including delays, price increases, and supply bottlenecks, due to China’s leading role in their production. China is the top producer of all five recently restricted metals.

China

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 23, 2025

Identify sources of emissions 2. By using what is called a “roadmap”, you can visually show how the initiatives would work over time, and as well, highlight the largest sources of emissions to your colleagues. In the article I lay down how to do this in a 3-step plan. Create initiatives that will reduce the emissions 3.

Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 9, 2025

In this update, we share the latest developments from across Asia-Pacific, highlight the actions we’re taking to support your supply chain, and outline how we’re helping customers stay agile and resilient in today’s dynamic market environment. Across the region, available capacity remains sufficient for current demand.

Asia

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

The following Supply Chain Matters multi-part guest commentary is authored by Michael Lamoureux who provides over 18 years of experience and observations and experience in procurement sourcing technology applications. Michael is the Editor-in-Chief of the Sourcing Innovation blog. x 11; and white-ish, it’s fine.

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

JUNE 3, 2025

Ivalua commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study , offering key insights into how companies can unlock substantial financial benefits and operational improvements by adopting Ivalua’s unified Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform. 393% ROI from process automation, better visibility, and replacing old systems.

Vendor Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 28, 2025

Subscribe Transforming Supply Chain Management Through Artificial Intelligence! The automotive industry runs on one of the world’s most intricate and internationally distributed supply chains. From raw material extraction in Brazil to semiconductor production in Taiwan to final assembly lines in Germany or the U.S.,

Supply Chain Design Software

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

AI can, and should, alleviate some responsibilities from jobs throughout the supply chain. Manufacturing companies, for example, need AI to highlight insights from infinite data sources. But, if we allowed ourselves to ignore anything that wasnt immediately understood, the supply chain itself likely wouldnt exist.

Supply Chain Software

RFgen

APRIL 3, 2025

Introduction Today’s supply chain presents significant complexity and operates at an accelerated pace. Businesses increasingly encounter challenges in maintaining visibility and operational efficiency, especially as disruptionsfrom supply shortages to unexpected demand surgesbecome more frequent occurrences.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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. Download our Procurement Platform Datasheet.

Procurement Solutions

IT Supply Chain

JULY 8, 2025

How Do IT Supply Chain Attacks Actually Happen? - How Do IT Supply Chain Attacks Actually Happen? By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer 49 Views IT supply chain attacks are no longer rare. What Is an IT Supply Chain Attack? Why Attack the Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Design Software

RFgen

MARCH 10, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have become all too common. The problem lies in effectively balancing inventory across the supply chain. This critical aspect of optimization is often overshadowed by flashier supply chain trends. When demand surges, inventory needs to rise, and vice-versa.

Optimal Sourcing

Exiger Perspectives

MAY 20, 2025

Article - May 19, 2025 A Bitter Pill: Americas Dangerous Dependence on China-Made Pharmaceuticals How Global Supply Chains, Strategic Rivals, and Quality Breakdowns Threaten U.S. Drug Supply Chains The U.S. India supplies about half of all generic drugs used in the U.S., Pharma Supply Chains The U.S.’s

Pharmaceutical

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2025

However, in the logistics and supply chain industry, digital marketing can offer quick results and streamlined quotes, making it an invaluable way to attract potential clients and build lasting relationships. To make posts visually appealing, include free images from sources like Unsplash.

Optimal Sourcing

Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Forward-thinking organizations have transformed the department into an untapped gold mine that creates value for the entire end-to-end manufacturing process—from design and sourcing to production and delivery. An advanced source-to-pay platform is crucial for unleashing procurement’s potential and optimizing supply chain performance.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Subscribe Digital Procurement Improves Supply Chain! By anticipating supply chain fluctuations, securing backup suppliers, and improving communication with vendors, you can minimize delays and ensure a steady flow of materials. To stay ahead, regularly reassess your supply chain strategy. Diversification.

Optimal Sourcing

o9 Solutions

APRIL 8, 2025

This article is derived from our newest SRM White Paper, “One Platform, One Vision – The Benefits of a Unified AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning & Procurement Decision-Making Platform” Ask a procurement leader and a supply chain planner about their biggest priorities, and you’ll likely hear two very different answers.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Isnt it high time we chose one to elevate your supply chain career? Overview: CSCMP Certification VS SCMDOJO CSCMP Certification They offer certifications, such as the ScPro, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain (CLTP). Click here!

Supply Chain Planning Software