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

Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Read on to explore key AI use cases in procurement, the challenges businesses face, strategies to overcome them, and the exciting opportunities AI brings for the future. This gives them advance warning so they can adjust their purchasing strategies. Here are the topics we’ll cover at a glance : What is AI in procurement?

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 18, 2025

The business that is selling either raw materials or processed goods has to deal with inventory management. Category management is one strategy that allows the managers or the owners of the business to keep their costs low and inventory in check. The post Why Your Business Needs a Category Management Strategy!

Material Savings

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

As supply chains adapt to rising complexity, automation has moved from an optional investment to a core operational strategy. AGVs move bulk-picked goods to shipping areas or replenish high-turnover inventory zones. Pharmaceutical Production AMRs operate in cleanroom environments, reducing human contact and contamination risk.

Supply Chain Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2025

What was once primarily used for inventory tracking and order execution is now expected to support real-time intelligence, automation, and end-to-end orchestration across people, processes, and machines. Can the WMS provide a real-time, unified view of inventory across multiple locations, including external partners and 3PLs?

Supply Chain Design Software

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times. Additionally, we’ll discuss best practices for optimization and strategies for balancing efficiency with resilience. Technology integration: Leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

AI has the potential to truly eliminate these boundaries by integrating departmental workflows. AI also improves the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of supply chain operations, both in terms of automating processes, and finding ways to refine pricing strategies and take advantage of forecast trends. And the cherry on top?

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A production plan from an IBP meeting should be considered a rough-cut long-term plan, merely the best estimation of what was likely, not something written in stone. However, SAP has a broader suite of collaboration solutions than other vendors.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

Supply chain managers will need to assess supplier capacity, evaluate long-term sourcing contracts, and consider geographic diversification to reduce risk associated with seasonality and regional sourcing limitations. Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2025

This can damage your reputation and reduce sales. Below are a few other ways to help you reduce lead times. Here are some strategies for effective collaboration: Supplier relationship management (SRM): Establishing a strong SRM process fosters open communication and transparency between the business and its suppliers.

Inventory Reduction

Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These benefits aren’t just about lower prices; they’re also about reducing transportation and inventory costs, which can really add up over time. The procurement department works with inventory and logistics teams to ensure that everything ends up in the right place without delays or discrepancies.

Pricing Training

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Now for the Do’s & Don’ts In the dynamic world of FMCG, your Route to Market (RTM) strategy and distributor partnerships can make or break your brand’s success. Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. Ensure margins are fair and sustainable.

Waste Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

Delays, excess inventory, missed handoffs, and reactive decision-making are all signs of a supply chain that lacks coordination. This doesnt eliminate those systems, it organizes the data they produce. This reduces reliance on manual tracking or last-minute phone calls. The system also contributes to better forecasting accuracy.

Supply Chain Planning Software

GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

Create Short-Term and Long-Term Shipping Strategies Tip: To successfully navigate import tariff challenges, it's essential to have both short-term and long-term shipping strategies in place. They will analyze your current shipping processes and develop strategies to optimize your logistics operations.

Material Savings

RFgen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction Inventory management is the backbone of a successful supply chain operation, but it’s often a source of persistent frustration. Mobile inventory management offers a transformative solution, providing the real-time data and streamlined workflows needed to optimize operations and gain a competitive edge.

Inventory Reduction

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. Use Cases: Spend Analytics: Machine learning models analyze historical purchasing behavior to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and policy enforcement.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 24, 2025

Professionals can stay in their roles while learning how to reshape inventory flow, vendor performance, and forecasting. This means more accurate demand forecasts, cleaner vendor records, and faster coordination. Not only does it reduce waste, but it also helps companies remain competitive when margins are tight.

Vendor Strategies

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You’ll learn how to leverage data to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and exceed customer expectations. Data analytics also offers actionable insights for: Inventory Management: See stock levels across multiple locations in real-time. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in.

Optimal Sourcing

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

With supply chains stretching across borders and relying on multiple vendors, the risks are highbut so are the opportunities. However, building such a supply chain requires smart strategies , the right partners, andmost importantlythe ability to adapt quickly when things go wrong. Vet thoroughly.

Vendor 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

ivalua

JULY 3, 2025

Both focus on improving efficiency and reducing costs but differ in their strategic approach and impact on the core business operations. Together, these procurement strategies are essential for robust, efficient business operations. Here’s where the right strategies and the technology can unlock value.

Manufacturing Procurement

IQMS

APRIL 4, 2025

Faced with continuing inflation, manufacturers are seeking strategies to contain per-unit costs while maintaining margins. Compounding the challenge are information gaps across supply chains that can cost manufacturers lost time, productivity, margin erosion, price reductions, and missed shipment dates.

Price Reduction

Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction.    The key thing to remember is that cost reduction in procurement isn’t just about slashing expenses. It cuts costs yet helps maintain product quality and smooth operations. Negotiate better contract terms.

Cost Reduction Strategies

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

QKS Group , a global advisory and research firm, evaluates vendors for its SPARK Matrix™ based on two key criteria: technology excellence and customer impact. The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ offers an in-depth analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning.

ToolsGroup

ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

If you’re exploring procurement technology, chances are you’re not just looking for a better tool – rather, you’re looking for a smarter, scalable strategy. That’s why many organizations are undergoing procurement transformation , and shifting from manual, siloed processes to connected, data-driven strategies.

Procurement Solutions

SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2025

Supply Chain Planning Software Reduces Stockouts — but how exactly does it work behind the scenes to keep shelves stocked and customers happy? From smarter inventory tracking to tighter supplier coordination, this technology transforms the way businesses respond to demand. It clearly shows how well each vendor performs.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2025

Neils here is some feedback to consider: VMI: Vendor-managed inventory logic enables the downstream trading partner to manage inventories and the sell-through the channel. They dance in the bright light of these shiny objects at conferences with cell phones in hand depositing smiling selfies all over LinkedIn.

Modeling

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

These events impacted everything from facility operations and transportation routes to energy costs and inventory management. The logistics, supply chain, freight transportation, warehousing, and inventory management sectors often operate on razor-thin margins. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

Supply Chain Planning Software

ThroughPut

APRIL 4, 2025

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, managing spare parts and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory is more than just keeping shelves stocked. With effective Spare Parts Inventory Optimization , businesses can strike a balance between availability and cost, ensuring seamless operations without overburdening budgets.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

This architecture enables: Complex Workflow Orchestration: Multi-agent systems can orchestrate complex workflows in minutes, significantly reducing the time and resources required for complex tasks. Logistics Optimization AI Agents can analyze transportation networks, weather patterns, and other variables to optimize routes and reduce costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening! Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0

Material Savings

ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2025

Additionally, ToolsGroup’s system continuously learns and adapts, reducing human error and enabling autonomous supply chain execution at scale. It isn’t just forecasting demand; they’re orchestrating it. For retailers seeking agility, resilience, and automation at scale, ToolsGroup represents the benchmark.

Forecasting

Logility

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

During Q2’25, the company completed the reclassification (the “Reclassification”) of the Company’s common stock to eliminate its Class B Common Stock. Additional media recognition in Beverage Wholesaler and Rethink Retail showcased Logility’s innovative approaches to AI and vendor management. million or $0.11

Logility

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have been to other vendors’ procurement conferences and cannot recall seeing similar functionality. The transactions are captured in the platform, eliminating “he said, she said” type arguments. However, SAP has a broader suite of collaboration solutions than other vendors.

SAP

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency. Different manufacturers and vendors often use different protocols and systems, making integrations resource intensive from both a capital and personnel perspective.

Real-time Visibility

ivalua

JULY 21, 2025

Key capabilities such as automated approval workflows, real-time spend tracking, unified supplier governance, and seamless ERP integration help organizations reduce manual effort, minimize risk, and improve procurement efficiency. Download our Procurement Platform Datasheet.

Procurement Solutions

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. This proactive approach minimizes downtime, reduces financial losses, and strengthens overall operational efficiency.

Supply Chain Planning Software