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than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems.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

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software 130

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.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills 98

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. Without the right tools, it’s difficult to properly vet vendors or catch the early warning signs of potential fraud or other issues.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 130

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

Supply Chain Planning Software 355

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics 355

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots. But can technology do more?

Supply Chain Planning Software 273

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 273

Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact. Procurement AI enables teams to quickly process mountains of data, uncover hidden patterns, and automate repetitive tasks like invoice processing and supplier evaluations.

Price Reduction 105

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 105

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. These agents can communicate, negotiate, and collaborate to solve complex problems. The chemical industry has a complex supply chain. Agentic allows for much greater flexibility. Their plants are very expensive.

Negotiating Skills 183

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Optimal Sourcing 183

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 6, 2025

It’s exciting and chaotic, but without the right tools, it can turn into a logistical nightmare. Enter shipment management software—a lifesaver for businesses looking to streamline their shipping processes and maintain their sanity. Increased Efficiency : Automate repetitive tasks like label printing and order tracking.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 69

Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

In a major advancement for global supply chain technology, project44 has launched Movement, a comprehensive Decision Intelligence Platform that transforms how businesses manage their supply chains. The platform is built on a four-layered framework: Connect, See, Act, Automate.

Supply Chain Design Software 99

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 99

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. This segment is in the growth stage of its evolution, serving large enterprise brands and their Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain teams. Experienced in solutions marketing and portfolio development across SaaS, Supply Chain Software, and OEM Hardware.

Metrics 246

Metrics Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 246

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 156

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Let’s look at some of the best ways to make your supply chain more efficient.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 98

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. Key Takeaways Legacy procurement processes limit scale, speed, and visibility, making it harder to manage risk, compliance, and costs.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 130

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Without experienced managers in place, truck availability drops, repairs are delayed, and cost control becomes difficult. Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. These individuals are key to maintaining operational efficiency, cost control, and compliance. Disruptions in decision-making.

Negotiating Skills 91

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 91

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. Without a doubt, Apple Inc is the world leader in Innovation, Branding and Software Ecosystem. 1) Apples Supply Chain Model.

Case Study 279

Case Study Study Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 279

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports?

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred.

Purchasing Skills 69

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Procurement Analytics 69

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. To keep up with the growth, shippers must expand their technology stacks and make scalable solutions that offer real-time visibility and collaboration.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 334

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Management 3PL Transportation 334

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Another factor impacting parcel shipment cost is the weight and cube of the package.

Negotiating Skills 145

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 145

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

While we will recover quickly in retail (moving from painful shortages to a glut of inventory), the chemical industry–sitting four and five layers back in the supply chain–takes longer to recover. The value chain supporting all industries is sick, requiring a leadership step-change. Time For Action. ” [link].

Supply Chain Design Software 355

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 355

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). About the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

Supply Chain Software 34

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 34

My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What is Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and Why It’s Essential for Your ERP and Inventory Software? VRM tools within Kechie ERP and inventory system help streamline communication by supporting multiple contact management. This allows businesses to track expenses, costs, and payments against the appropriate financial accounts.

Vendor Strategies 98

Vendor Strategies Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

With international commerce increasingly digitalized and customer requirements continuing to grow, the demands on supply chain professionals to create frictionless, responsive, and cost-effective operations have never been higher. Supercharge your supply chain career through the SCMDOJO Supply Chain Learning Track Certification!

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Inventory Management Software 84

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. Is inventory bloating your costs? But what if you could get a clear, birds-eye view of your core performance without investing in complex, expensive software?

Pricing Training 72

Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 72

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Simplified: Best Practices for Maximizing Value Strategic sourcing goes beyond cost savings its about making informed decisions that drive long-term value. Since reverse auctions focus heavily on price competitiveness, this can be easily done with sourcing software tools.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 52

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

From rule-based systems to predictive analytics and the generative AI boom, businesses have leveraged these technologies to optimize operations, forecast trends, and create data-driven strategies. This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception.

Optimal Sourcing 72

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies 72

ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2021

A proof of concept (POC) is an increasingly common method to select the best supply chain software vendor for your company, yet many supply chain practitioners still lean on the traditional RFI (request for information) tool. Software selection is risky. Seven Ways RFIs Fall Short. 4 Too generic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 245

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Here’s a look at some of the Procure- to-Pay metrics procurement leaders should watch in order to better understand their digital progress. Use these tips and tools to identify, capture and convert relevant measurements into digital transformation. This metric closely aligns with digital transformation progress.

Metrics 140

Metrics Negotiate Pricing Supply Chain Software Benchmarking 140

RFgen

MAY 30, 2025

Operating with razor-thin margins and relentless customer expectations, supply-chain leaders are under immense pressure to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable warehouse operations. Companies that invest strategically in warehouse automation reap transformative benefits.

Supply Chain Software 69

Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 69

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 246

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). About the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

Supply Chain Software 30

Supply Chain Software Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 30

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Consider this your business suddenly faces a major supply chain disruption. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world.

Vendor Strategies 73

Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Resource Reduction 73

Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This team controls what’s bought, from where, and at what cost for the entire organization. These benefits aren’t just about lower prices; they’re also about reducing transportation and inventory costs, which can really add up over time. They also continuously track supplier performance.

Pricing Training 105

Pricing Training Expense Reduction Price Reduction Purchasing Training 105

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

And our client engages with 3PL by open book cost plus contracts and gain share and pain share incentive. What are the major KPI’s to be followed under the below attributes: Cost or Cost Savings. Customer metrics. Use Value Engineering : Reduce the Cost and retain the function of anything. Performance or Service.

Modeling 261

Modeling Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Scenario Planning 261

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. Optimize costs without compromising supply chain continuity. Increased costs due to emergency sourcing.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Disruption Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 59

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). What is the Cost Performance Index (CPI)? According the research paper by Winanda et.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing Cost Reduction Strategies 52