SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. Done well, it can become a key driver of competitive advantage.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

During his tenure in the industry, he built innovative pricing and forecasting models, leveraging internal and external data sources to improve internal decision-making and increase profitability. Prior to joining DAT, Adamo led the pricing and decision science teams at FedEx.

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

The Connected Supply Chain. Drip Digital Supply Chain. Autonomous Supply Chain Planning. Self-Healing Supply Chains. Touchless Supply Chains. Small companies outperform large companies, and the marquee customers of major supply chain planning technology providers underperform.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Gartner predicts, “The digital twin market will cross the chasm in 2026 to reach $183 billion in revenue by 2031.” ”[2] Company executives now understand that being able to test scenarios and strategies that can help them successfully navigate todays volatile supply chain landscape is crucial.

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Resilinc

MAY 12, 2025

Get the inside scoop on the top supply chain trends shaping 2025direct from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo. Whats next for supply chain leaders? At the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2025 , one thing was clear: AI is no longer a future visionits a present-day game changer.

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2025

The rise of AI technology combined with Source-to-Pay (S2P) digitization are becoming key allies for leading procurement teams in their quest for ever smarter workflows, improved insights, and data-based decision-making. This makes it difficult for procurement teams to assess their impact or plan responses.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the advent of the digital era, supply chain has transformed dramatically. To increase flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness in the long run, the investment in supply chain digitalization will increase by 10%-15% over the next few years. If trends hold, we will achieve touchless supply chains very soon.

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Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

Below, we dive into their key takeaways and explore five practical ways to make your logistics data actionable, with insights grounded in industry trends and high-authority sources. “You really need to make [data] actionable… use it to manage your suppliers, to drive supply chain improvements. million annually.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain planning, Blue Yonder has again emerged as an industry-recognized Leader. The Gartner 2025 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions 1 report positions Blue Yonder furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision. Lead Supply Chain Analyst, Amway.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

But many supply chain practitioners dont realize that the most common approach to supply chain planningusing a demand-driven forecast as the primary input to future planningis just as outdated. The key is to measure how well your supply chain can absorb uncertainty, rather than striving for perfect forecasts.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives and self-rating observations regarding our January 2024 published Research Advisory- 2024 Predictions for Industry Global Supply Chains. Labor activism in the form of labor contract negotiations among U.S.

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QAD

APRIL 3, 2025

One of the most transformative tools in this regard includes, digital sourcing or also referred to as, e-sourcing applications. These digital platforms have revolutionized how businesses approach sourcing by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and fostering better supplier relationships.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Blue Yonder – A Leader in Supply Chain Management At Blue Yonder we are proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Leader in what we believe are three major areas by top industry analysts. Here’s a closer look at our recognitions and the impact they have on our clients. Those savings and efficiencies have continued to grow.

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Bristlecone

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Bristlecone, the industrys largest pure-play supply chain service provider, is thrilled to announce its recognition in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting [1] and Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning Solutions Systems Integrators [2].

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Arena Solutions

JULY 15, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have been hitting companies from all sides. Unprecedented tariff policy shifts, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters have all increased in recent years, causing unforeseen supply chain disruptions. Increase Supply Chain Agility: Take These Steps First 1.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers Now for those statistics I mentioned. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

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BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2025

Gartner has recognized Blue Yonder as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems 1 report for the 14th consecutive time 2. We continue to solidify our position as a pioneer in the supply chain management space, demonstrating remarkable growth and innovation, underscoring our robust market presence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2025

” At that time, the sales organization used more point-of-sale data than their competitors, they had an impressive and innovative IT team, and their supply chain processes were what I considered best-in-class. And, this company was celebrated as #17 on the Gartner Top 25? Over time, as I watched, this changed.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

enables procurement, finance and supply chain to collectively boost cost savings, make better decisions, and accelerate digital innovation RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC – JAGGAER , a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today announces the 24.3 release includes improvements for Source-to-Contract (S2C).

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2025

Can You Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences? Supply chain disruptions in the life sciences industry can have serious consequences. While its impossible to eliminate all risks, companies and the industry at large can take proactive steps to minimize disruptions and improve supply chain resilience.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 7, 2025

This is a lesson weve learned at Exiger after helping many of the Fortune 500 and government agencies around the world to map, manage, and orchestrate their complex, global supply chains. Data Accuracy and Transparency Mapping and visualizing your supply chain network is imperative.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 1, 2025

We proudly announce that Blue Yonder has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 for the 14th consecutive year 2. Blue Yonder supports businesses throughout the entire supply chain, from initial to final delivery and back.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2025

As companies across North America and Europe reconfigure their supply chains to reduce dependency on overseas operations in the wake of recently announced tariffs, there is a growing need for fully transparent, granular, and holistic visibility into manufacturing and supply chain operations as a whole. ThroughPut.AI

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2025

The scale of this problem is significant: According to Gartner, only 21% of supply chain leaders have achieved a highly resilient network —one with good visibility and the agility to rapidly shift sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and distribution activities.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2025

As our Supply Chain Matters readers may have noticed from various social media feeds, this week has been one that featured two supply chain technology focused conferences and a noteworthy product release announcement. The application was initially configured for furniture manufacturing and design company MillerKnoll.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Unlike traditional tools that often operate in isolation or rely on rigid workflows, AI connects the dots between disparate data sources, providing a more comprehensive view of procurement activities. What sets AI apart is its ability to factor in external influences, like market shifts, supply chain disruptions, or geopolitical risks.

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QAD

MARCH 11, 2025

The Importance of Efficiency in Procurement Operations Efficiency in procurement is paramount for organizations aiming to optimize their supply chain performance and reduce operational costs. The sourcing module, on the other hand, streamlines the sourcing process by automating supplier selection and bid management.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 4, 2025

MAY 5, 2025 – Exiger, the market-leading supply chain AI company, announced the launch of its end-to-end tariff solution, Tariff Intelligence a central hub to forecast and triage tariff impacts at all levels of the supply chain.

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 28, 2025

Exiger Launches Advisory Council of Industry, Academic and Government Leaders Meet Exiger at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 19 - 21 May 2025 International Barcelona Convention Centre, Barcelona, Spain Days Hours Minutes Seconds BOOK A MEETING Increasing geopolitical risk and disruption require the leading AI solution.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 11, 2025

In light of environmental urgency, resource constraints, and the ever-loudening call for social responsibility, traditional linear supply chains are quickly becoming outdated. What is a Circular Supply Chain? Its take, make, dispose model is now seen as wasteful and obsolete.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

If you have an efficient ERP system, information can flow freely between your source-to-pay applications and the companys central IT infrastructure. The term enterprise resource planning originated in the early 1990s and is credited to the research firm Gartner Group. So, we have skin in this game! Now lets declare a disinterest.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 29, 2025

Exiger is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supplier Risk Management June 24, 2025 | Washington, D.C. We are the largest provider of supply chain risk technology to the U.S. Government and are FedRAMP moderate authorized , enabling organizations to illuminate, map, orchestrate, and secure their supply chains.

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ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2025

A lot of companies need to re-examine every item that they sell and source, especially whether it makes sense to stress-test pricing or eliminate the offering altogether. Aankhen CEO Subhash Chowdary has a track record of transforming supply chains for companies like Nestle, Lockheed, Dell, and other leading supply chains.

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ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2025

A lot of companies need to re-examine every item that they sell and source, especially whether it makes sense to stress-test pricing or eliminate the offering altogether. Aankhen CEO Subhash Chowdary has a track record of transforming supply chains for companies like Nestle, Lockheed, Dell, and other leading supply chains.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

The port at Haifa is Israel’s busiest and most important link enabling international trade and exports as well as receiving and processing import containers supplying goods to the local population,” said Gartner VP analyst David Gonzalez.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Hansen , economists at the International Monetary Fund, observe, “Historically, supply chains were simple and operated within confined geographic areas. However, in our modern economy, supply chains are highly complex and involve numerous producers around the globe.”[4] So do most supply chain professionals.

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