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than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems.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.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. This blog explores the most common challenges in digital procurement and the capabilities that matter most.

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

In this type of environment, traditional procurement software and manual processes are insufficient – and many procurement teams are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. Key Takeaways Understand the potential impact of AI – including Generative AI & AI Agents – in procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Operational Benefits of AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning Cost Reduction AI enables cost reductions by optimizing inventory management, logistics, and procurement. AI-driven procurement tools analyze pricing trends and supplier performance to negotiate better contract terms.

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Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Surviving the ride: How leading industries are turning tariff challenges into opportunities fbaker Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:01 Navigating today’s unpredictable trade landscape can feel a bit like a white-knuckle ride, with companies constantly bracing for the next twist. Learn how industrial manufacturers are navigating tariff disruptions.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Despite the evolution of technology, none of the 28 industry segments I follow can drive improvement at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. The industry is full of experts. I think that the answer has five parts: The Belief that the Industry Has Best Practices. The industry is not clear on desired outcomes.

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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. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

This is the promise of smart contracts, a blockchain-driven innovation that’s beginning to impact the global supply chain industry. Procurement & Supplier Agreements Traditionally, businesses negotiate procurement contracts manually, issuing purchase orders, invoices, and letters of credit that require human validation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

This policy shift is being positioned as a voluntary industry transition rather than an outright regulatory ban. Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly. The affected dyes include Red No. 40, Yellow Nos. 5 and 6, Blue Nos. 1 and 2, Green No. 3, Citrus Red No. 2, and Orange B.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

They sell to the automotive, data communications, medical, industrial, consumer electronics, and other industries. But the chief procurement officer has been made aware of the 10% of suppliers not participating. The company generates over $7 billion in revenue based on a presence in more than 40 countries.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? So, in my journey to industry challenge to shift from inside-out to outside-in planning processes, I built the model shared in Figure 1. You are right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Supply chains need to be more agile than ever, yet much of the advice circulating in the industry remains high-level or less than ideal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 15, 2025

He brings a decade of industry experience, working at some of the largest 4PLs in North America. In roles across transportation operations and transportation procurement, Corey has executed complex solutions for companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors.

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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. Understanding the most common procurement hurdles can help you navigate them effectively.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 4, 2025

The supply chain industry is in a process of change that is technologically induced. Invoice processing AI will integrate with procurement, logistics, and payment systems. To track billing accuracy and supplier performance, tools like the Basic Procurement and Supply Chain Scorecard enable KPI visibility across functions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2025

Platforms like Maestro allow companies to model what-if cases in minutes, powering faster, more informed decisions across sourcing, pricing, and procurement. Accenture research shows that organizations with next-generation, AI-enabled supply chains are 23% more profitable than their industry peers.

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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. university, presented at an FNL freight forwarder event, which found that 80% of the data collected in procurement events goes unused.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2025

These measures have contributed to adjustments in cross-border trade flows and affected planning in industries reliant on bilateral supply chains. This includes easing restrictions that had affected procurement, licensing, and customs processing. China responded with proportional tariffs and other administrative actions affecting U.S.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Ethical sourcing is a huge part of this.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Real-World Success: Demand Planning & Supply Planning Results Industry research supports the effectiveness of probabilistic forecasting. Polaris Industries Polaris Industries , a powersports manufacturer, integrated probabilistic demand planning into its supply chain strategy. The result?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We invest a huge amount of time and resources into our people and making sure that we have the best digital talent in the industry and that we’re doing the most innovative things in the supply chain. We run one of the few truly hybrid supply chain networks.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 30, 2025

Just as technology has the potential to transform other major industries, its also having a major impact on procurement. One thing that is often overlooked in procurement, however, is the need to develop staff that are capable of using these technologies. Digital contract management Procurement contracts can be complex.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

FDAs Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and global standards like ISO 20400 for sustainable procurement are driving companies to adopt blockchain for improved compliance and accountability. As Mediledger states The life sciences industry is uniquely complex in how pharmaceutical drugs move from manufacturers to serving patients.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Real-World Success: Demand Planning & Supply Planning Results Industry research supports the effectiveness of probabilistic forecasting. Polaris Industries Polaris Industries , a powersports manufacturer, integrated probabilistic demand planning into its supply chain strategy. The result?

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Kinaxis

MAY 20, 2025

Kinaxis' recent certification by Catena-X underscores a broader industry shift: the need for trusted, standardized, and sovereign data collaboration across the entire automotive value chain. It’s a signal of where the industry is going: toward a more transparent, resilient, and responsive supply chain paradigm.

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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. As companies seek to address these issues, the role of procurement is changing.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 6, 2025

It’s easy to feel at ease when procurement systems operate as they should—robust and solid. Procurement teams now face a clear need: build bendable systems instead of unbreakable ones. Let’s look at how procurement ecosystems can become more prepared for anything that comes their way. That is, until something goes wrong.

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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. The right procurement strategy ensures that organizations: Mitigate risks before they escalate. Want to future-proof your procurement function?

Optimal Sourcing 59

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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. As companies across industries have discovered, a well-optimized supply chain can drive significant improvements throughout their operations.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability. Service level plays a pivotal role in the aftermarket industry, directly impacting customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects. For example, a student might work on a project that involves analyzing sales data to predict future product demand, thereby learning how to adjust procurement strategies accordingly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. The Need for Supply Chain and Procurement Upskilling The global supply chain and procurement markets have changed drastically in the last number of years. There are also strong benefits to upskilling for your employees too.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 24, 2025

From assistant to copilot to autopilot, JAI is a human-guided AI orchestrator revolutionizing supply chain management Research Triangle Park, NC, 24th June 2025 — In the vibrant setting of its global customer REV event in Miami, JAGGAER today introduced to customers and partners its latest bold leap forward in enterprise procurement transformation.

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