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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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. Understanding Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain efficiency refers to maximizing output while minimizing resource input.

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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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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. But what if you could get a clear, birds-eye view of your core performance without investing in complex, expensive software? Why You Need Visibility of Supply Chain and Procurement KPIs?

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Freight Waves

JUNE 11, 2025

on logistics rose in both absolute dollar terms and as a percentage of GDP, and it isn’t likely to go down anytime soon. That was one of the primary conclusions of the annual logistics report released last week by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) at a media briefing in New York. New York–Spending in the U.S.

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

"This is a challenging and uncertain economic and trade environment for shippers, carriers and logistics services providers. We continue to see strong interest in our domain expertise and our solutions to help companies navigate the complex trade landscape. The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $112.7

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Technology providers included or cited in this edition are: WiseTech and e2open Supply Wisdom Blue Yonder and IPPS Descartes Systems and PackageRoute For reader reference, our prior full edition of this column was published on May 23 rd. listed B2B logistics platform provider e2open Parent Holdings for a reported $2.1

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

As operations, maintenance, and supply chain leaders navigate a landscape shaped by rising asset complexity, volatile supply chains, and tight capital budgets, the pressure to optimize every part, every process, and every purchase has never been greater. This is where software steps in.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

As operations, maintenance, and supply chain leaders navigate a landscape shaped by rising asset complexity, volatile supply chains, and tight capital budgets, the pressure to optimize every part, every process, and every purchase has never been greater. This is where software steps in.

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Freight Waves

JULY 23, 2025

Manhattan Associates, the supply chain software provider whose stock was a wild ride several months ago, reported earnings Tuesday that were cheered by investors and possibly signaled a broader demand turnaround in that sector. At the market close, Manhattan Associates stock (NYSE: MANH) was up $14.92/share, share, or 7.36%, to $217.71.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2025

Think back to the last time your business hit a procurement roadblock. Perhaps it was a mixed-up purchase order or an inaccurate sales order—pricey yet worthwhile lessons. In this guide, we walk you through basic procurement concepts (e.g., What Is a Purchase Order? Purchase Order Function Together?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Climate change, often referred to as Global Warming, is fast becoming a major issue for business, as well as our communities. Also consider on-site renewable energy generation through solar panels or purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) to offset facility emissions. How can we help?

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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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QAD

MAY 22, 2025

Depending on the nature of your business, your trading partners or your location, this could include procurement strategies, demand planning, logistics, and global trade management among others. Mastering Direct Spend Management Procurement teams generally do not report to the chief supply chain officer.

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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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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 7, 2025

Having a solution that allows you to visualize these networks and their relationships allows stakeholders to understand underlying supply chain risks involved, which is important for determining areas for improvement. The 1Exiger solution is designed to address this challenge head-on.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

As a leading vendor of procurement technology and solutions to manufacturing companies around the world, JAGGAER is witness to these changes as they happen, and even before they happen. This not only includes internal data on product quality, operations, machine performance, logistics etc.,

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation refers to the tools and technologies we can use to make manual tasks automated, reducing the need for human workers. Supply chain automation tools allow you to create a more resilient, efficient, and competitive business. Supply chain automation brings various benefits to your logistics process.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

A manufacturing execution system (MES) is a comprehensive, dynamic software system that monitors, tracks, documents, and controls the process of manufacturing goodsfrom raw materials to finished products. How MES is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing and Boosting Production Efficiency What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)?

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

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.    The key thing to remember is that cost reduction in procurement isn’t just about slashing expenses.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 8, 2025

That means vendors, software providers, cloud platforms, even IT contractors. One example came from a small software company that provided IT tools to hospitals. Every hospital that downloaded the next software update also got infected. They went through the software vendor. But breaking into one of their vendors?

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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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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Everything You Need to Know End-to-end process and end-to-end solution may be one of the most overworked phrases in business and IT. The term refers to the entire journeyfrom finding suppliers and negotiating contracts to finalizing agreements and making the final payment for goods. What is Source to Pay (S2P)?

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2025

One executive we interviewed began by emphasizing that AI is only one tool in a host of many technologies that are part of Digital Transformation which is underway in many industries. An API is an Application Programming Interface, a set of rules that allows software applications to communicate with one another.).

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Referring to the post-2008 period, he notes: “Sales are rising rapidly from 2017 through 2018. This requires close coordination with suppliers and efficient logistics processes. Implementing supply chain management software can provide real-time visibility and facilitate accurate forecasting.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2025

These challenges have pushed brands to think not only about where they growbut how they sustain that growth logistically. Cross-Border Shipping vs Local Fulfillment Cross-border shipping refers to fulfilling international orders from a domestic warehouse, typically from the brands home country or primary market. For example, a U.S.-based

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate. Which ones to use?…

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My Office Apps

JANUARY 27, 2025

Inventory is not merely a static concept; it is dynamic and directly impacts multiple business processes, from procurement and production to sales and customer service. These are often purchased from suppliers and transformed into finished goods. Lets break down the main categories: 1.Raw Reduces downtime caused by equipment failure.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Reported on April 24 For the moment, we have paused certain purchases from China that were destined for the US market, and will rely on our current inventory to meet short-term demand. Recall, we purchased targeted additional inventory in late fiscal '25 and early fiscal '26, ahead of tariffs. Christopher J. Christopher J.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2025

We heard about Saks deploying new LLM chatbot technology to act as a virtual sales assistant, and SharkNinjas CIO Velia Carboni said that while she acknowledged the huge productivity gains that AI solutions can offer in terms of doing our jobs more easily and focusing on value add, the more exciting part is the value added in CX.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence in the narrower sense typically refers to machine-displayed intelligence that emulates human cognitive functions, such as problem-solving and decision-making. Predictive analytics, often referred to as predictive AI, remains a foundational and mature component within the artificial intelligence landscape.

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Precoro

APRIL 14, 2025

Tools and Technologies to Combat Invoice Fraud Frequently Asked Questions About Invoice Fraud What Is Invoice Fraud? Example: A fraudster establishes a fake company called "Prime Office Solutions" and sends a polished invoice to a mid-sized business for 100 laptops, totaling $50,000. Approve this by the end of the day."

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ShipBob

JUNE 20, 2025

Wholesalers Wholesalers purchase large quantities of products from manufacturers and then resell them to retailers. Many wholesalers have established logistics networks, which can streamline the sourcing process. How does what they are saying actually compare to what they are purchasing? What are their concerns in surveys?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Logistics is a confusing term that many people new to the industry have trouble with, not being entirely sure what it covers and what it doesn’t. So what is logistics? Well, as Logistics Bureau has decades of experience in the industry, we’re in a pretty good position to give you a definition of what logistics really is.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 15, 2025

Access to impulse buyers – Marketplaces and social media platforms like TikTok Shop often encourage quick, impulsive purchases. Look into the requirements for selling on each marketplace, and then cross-reference those requirements against your current sales and fulfillment operations.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Supply chain journalist Georgia Collins reports, “AI and machine learning have the potential to automate complex decision-making processes, enabling predictive maintenance and personalized logistics. With these solutions, supply chains can proactively address disruptions and minimize delays and inventory shortages.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

So say the analysts at Gartner in a new blog post on logistics technology. Gartner says that, with the exception of high-performing organizations, 40% of logistics leaders cite the struggle to realize value from existing technology investments What do you say? Supply Chain Digest Says.

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