SCMDOJO

JULY 4, 2025

This would be a significant cost-saving and time-saving mechanism for both the shippers, carriers, and logistics providers. Invoice processing AI will integrate with procurement, logistics, and payment systems. Now, how is automation improving auditing and reporting of billing data?

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Precoro

JULY 17, 2025

Definition: Procurement automation is the use of digital tools to make routine tasks throughout procurement more efficient. Advanced technologies like AI and cloud-based procurement software helps companies reduce the burden of manual work, lower costs, and gain insight into analytics.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

I am a big believer in procurement getting involved as early as possible in new product development based on all the market knowledge available. The worst-case scenario is product engineering developing a new product, selecting a supplier and then telling procurement to get on with negotiation. How often do your purchase orders change?

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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-driven leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s the foundation of operational survival in todays volatile business environment. Prescriptive analytics tells them what to do about it.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In the end-to-end source-to-pay (S2P) process , strategic sourcing is the link between spend analytics, category management and contracts management, and is supported by supplier intelligence. Spend Analytics – Strategic sourcing starts with an analysis of product categories and spending patterns within the company.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

They are a further manifestation of Oracle s ongoing strategy to embed AI bots specifically within SCM , manufacturing, order management, logistics support and various other applications moving forward. Sustainability policy advisor : Helps sustainability analysts more accurately report on corporate sustainability initiatives.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

Now, retailers can simulate “what-if” scenarios that reveal how different hypothetical tariff-driven cost increases could impact shoppers’ willingness to purchase upcoming SKUs at various price points, and which products’ margins will suffer most as costs fluctuate. He adds that it’s no wonder that only 15% of U.K.

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Precoro

JUNE 3, 2025

Businesses often use it in retail and purchasing. Category management isn’t just another procurement trend. It’s a way for companies to group similar goods or services (like IT infrastructure, facilities, or raw materials) and manage them holistically instead of handling every purchase in isolation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Billion Acquisition of e2open Australia based logistics software provider WiseTech, developer of logistics execution software CargoWise , announced an agreement to acquire U.S. listed B2B logistics platform provider e2open Parent Holdings for a reported $2.1 WiseTech Announces $2.1

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

Shoppers coping with inflation have shifted buying habits , purchasing fewer goods and cutting back on big name brands in favor of cheaper alternatives. Behind the scenes, CPG brands are strategically balancing cost cutting measures with supply chain investments to ensure preparedness for continuing market shifts.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

How Intake and Orchestration AI Are Reshaping Procurement If youve been paying attention to technology developments in procurement, youve probably come across the term Intake & Orchestration. These could be service requests, inquiries, demand planning, or purchase needs. So, whats it all about? And why should you take note?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2025

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides observations and additional information perspectives related to the 2025 State of Logistics report. The report points to an upcoming period of high uncertainties along with the need to fundamentally rethink supply chain resilience as a strategic imperative. As the results of the U.S.

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

Rising costs, supply chain chaos, and economic swings put businesses under enormous pressure to protect their margins. According to McKinsey & Company, procurement accounts for 50% to 80% of a company’s cost base. That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction. 

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AFFLINK

JUNE 10, 2025

For AFFLINK's partners and affiliates navigating complex procurement environments, ESG integration reshapes how supply chains are built, evaluated, and optimized. With consumers and investors alike expecting higher accountability, ESG compliance has become a key differentiator in global procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The European Union is on the verge of rolling out a reporting regulation that promises to have a huge impact on businesses selling into the region. The DPP “represents a significant advance in product transparency and sustainability,” according to an EU report published in September of 2024. “As

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

As consumers and businesses become increasingly environmentally conscious, the logistics industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. Imagine a bustling logistics hubefficient, clean, and powered by renewable energy. Sustainability in Logistics refers to the practical steps businesses take to enhance their sustainability practices.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

The large language models that make up search engines will no longer need keyword searches, instead delivering well-articulated answers by using the semantic context of a query. For example, a dispatcher is responsible for purchasing components for pre-production and stocking of two new products.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2025

MRO Teams: MRO teams must coordinate with suppliers, manage global logistics, and ensure that spare parts are available across dispersed locations. These factors create a dynamic environment where MRO and maintenance professionals must adapt quickly to maintain efficiency and control costs.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 16, 2025

A Blue Yonder survey revealed that 89% of retailers have changed their policies to reduce product returns, or at least offset the associated costs. First, they might discourage shoppers from making a purchase, since over two-thirds of consumers say theyre deterred by strict return policies.

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 11, 2025

” According to the latest Global Port Tracker report , a collaborative effort by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, we’re about to see a significant surge in U.S.-bound A Rollercoaster of Numbers The report highlights the volatile nature of import volumes. While April saw a 2.9%

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 6, 2025

While just 10% of in-store purchases are returned, the return rate rises to 26.4% According to Statista, the most returned online purchases in the U.S. According to Statista, the most returned online purchases in the U.S. This is up from 14.5% Much of this growth in returns is driven by online shoppers. for online sales.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 7, 2025

Exigers Proprietary Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Model Exigers Proprietary model delivers comprehensive insights into supply chain risks by leveraging advanced AI-driven analytics to assess vulnerabilities across multiple tiers. Exiger identifies suppliers potentially impacted by a natural disaster.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management.

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Precoro

JULY 1, 2025

According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) survey , 41% of CPOs are actively renegotiating with existing vendors to deal with volume volatility and price hikes. Effective vendor collaboration isn’t built on iron-clad contract terms and purchase order s.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 8, 2025

They help manufacturers and distributors foster loyalty and encourage bulk purchasing. Automated systems also enable more consistent and timely reporting, allowing businesses to identify and address discrepancies quickly. Real-time reporting: Providing up-to-date insights for informed decision-making.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 8, 2025

In 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reported that 62% of organisations experienced a supply chain-related cyber incident. The average dwell time (how long they stay before getting caught) is 212 days , according to IBM’s 2024 report. Ask for their security policies. Why Attack the Supply Chain?

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o9 Solutions

MAY 14, 2025

Interestingly, despite its critical importance, MRO is frequently treated as a procurement function rather than a strategic lever. The consequences are familiar: excess inventory, chronic stockouts, urgent purchases, high logistics costs, and little visibility into whether supply is aligned with maintenance demand.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

49% That was the ownership share of product returns specialist Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions (IPPS), a joint venture between Doddle—a part of Blue Yonder—and Inmar, Inc. prediction made in March. That according to the company’s 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, released this week.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2025

According to our 2024 report, Generative AI in the B2B Marketplace , 81% of B2B businesses are already investing in AI, with 79% anticipating increasing their AI budgets within the next year. Sometimes The B2B buyer report revealed that 65% of buyers found AI-powered chatbots to be moderately or extremely helpful when it came to purchases.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

The topic/report will be on the logistics M&A so far this year. The report will be available free for paid Substack subscribers but I’ll provide a summary and a link to the report in case you’re interested in either purchasing it separately or paying for an anuual subscribtion to my Substack articles.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2025

MRO Teams: MRO teams must coordinate with suppliers, manage global logistics, and ensure that spare parts are available across dispersed locations. These factors create a dynamic environment where MRO and maintenance professionals must adapt quickly to maintain efficiency and control costs.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 25, 2025

However, today, the term “artificial intelligence” is frequently used as a catch-all for technologies ranging from predictive text and chatbots to deep neural networks and autonomous agents, many of which are only loosely connected to the original notion of “intelligence”. What is Predictive AI?

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Freight Waves

JUNE 20, 2025

Less common, but potentially more devastating, cluster theft involves criminals establishing seemingly legitimate trucking operations by purchasing MC numbers. Vigilance and timely communication are critical to prevent these kinds of crimes, and the right policy is vital to protect your business from potential loss,” Cornell said.

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ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

These functions form the backbone of logistics operations, particularly for ecommerce businesses that rely on seamless product flow to meet customer expectations. Each function requires logistics technology and tools, as well as careful planning, execution, and oversight to avoid costly errors and delays.

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QAD

MAY 20, 2025

These include holding back on purchase orders in the hopes that tariffs will be removed or reduced after further trade talks, moving production facilities, or applying for tariff remedy programs. An enterprise facing such challenges should examine their trading policies and procedures. None of these are easy options.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Jacobson , a professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explains, “For many, going to the grocery store to purchase food or visiting a favorite restaurant are activities we often take for granted. However, we shouldn’t become complacent. We believe such food items will always be available.

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