Procurement Insights

MARCH 31, 2025

In late 1998, with funding from the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program, I converted my “strand commonality” theory into one of the industry’s first web-based procurement platforms. Utilizing an agent-based model, RAM leveraged self-learning advanced algorithms within a nascent AI framework architecture to enable the Department of National Defence to select the right supplier 97.3% of the time. “The concept o

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

Global trade is complex, and supply chains are intertwined and interconnected. This has boosted growth but also created vulnerabilities, with tariff volatility being a major concern. Recent changes by the US government have made things even more challenging. Supply chain leaders must adapt and use smart strategies to remain competitive. This article explains how to understand US tariffs and lessen their impact on supply chains.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 27, 2025

Implementing a procurement digital transformation, whether digitalizing tools or processes, often turns out to be a much more complex task than anticipated. There are reasons for this. To help inform organizations on the cusp of transforming, we wanted to learn more from the people who are actually carrying out the day-to-day implementation and have first-hand experience of what can go wrong the systems integrators.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 2, 2025

Data breaches during order fulfillment put millions of customer records at risk each year, making security a central concern for logistics operations.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

In the Hackett Groups Enterprise Key Issues Study , 89% of executives across business functions said their organizations are advancing GenAI initiatives, up from 16% in the prior year. A July 2024 Gartner survey also found that 72% of procurement leaders are focusing on incorporating generative AI, anticipating a shift towards strategic decision-making and innovation.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 1, 2025

Data is the starting point because you have to understand the current state of your organization before finding opportunities. For example, you may want to consolidate your supplier list; to do so effectively, you must fully understand the lists current state. If the same company is listed as ten separate accounts due to spelling mistakes, additions like Inc. or disparate addresses, you cannot effectively consolidate.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 31, 2025

Temu, one of the fastest-growing online marketplaces in recent years, captures more than 292 million hearts monthly since its launch in the U.S. in 2022.

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Pipefy

MARCH 27, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been revolutionizing the market, and one of the sectors that benefits the most from this technology is sales. By using AI in the sales funnel – integrating BPM and BPA – it is possible to automate and make it more efficient. This reduces operational costs, eliminates bottlenecks, and improves the customer experience, which increases customer retention.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 27, 2025

The port may see a 10% drop in volume in the back half of 2025, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

Leader in procurement technology expands its team appointing Pascal dArc as new Chief Strategy Officer RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, April 3rd, 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, today announces the appointment of Pascal dArc to Chief Strategy Officer. Pascal is an innovator and pioneer in the procurement industry. He is based in the UK and will join the Executive Leadership Team at a key inflection point in the procurement and supply chain space.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

MODEL #1 DPW (Digital Procurement World) is widely recognized as one of the most influential platforms in the digital procurement space. It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Like any ecosystem, it has both positive and critical aspects , depending on your perspective whether you’re a startup, enterprise buyer, vendor, or procurement leader.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 27, 2025

According to the GCCA, the U.S. loses billions of tons of perishable food products each year to poor cold chain storage systems.

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Pipefy

APRIL 2, 2025

Automating AP and AR have several Key Benefits, and manually managing them used to work fine until it didnt. As companies grow and need to move faster and stay secure , automation goes from being a nice-to-have to an absolute must. When you pair it with tools like BPM, BPA, and RPA, the benefits go far beyond just saving time were talking fewer mistakes, smoother cash flow, and lower costs.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 2, 2025

The fresh name comes after the economy service's split with the U.S. Postal Service.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 30, 2025

I’ve been producing content on procuretech for 5 years. It’s official! I launched the first episode of The Procuretech Podcast on 25th March 2020. (We later rebranded to The Procurement Software Podcast to match our software directory.) When I look back at some of my early guests, a few of them back then were pretty small startups that have gone on to do bigger things.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

For this case study (or, if you prefer, test case), I assumed the role of a practitioner and ProcureTech solution provider, leveraging the power of Generative AI to do three things: Research and identify a potential ProcureTech solution provider partner Create a Mock Request For Proposal (RFP) Create the RFP response from the identified ProcureTech solution provider PRACTITIONER REQUEST – How could ProcureTech solution provider AdaptOne help Byrne, Inc.

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Fraxion

APRIL 3, 2025

Finance teams manage a continuous flow of sensitive information: from purchase orders and approval workflows to invoices and financial data. With growing pressure to move faster and stay connected across systems, data security cant be overlooked. Thats where SOC 2 compliance comes in. SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a framework that sets the standard for how SaaS providers handle sensitive data.

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Pipefy

APRIL 2, 2025

Artificial Intelligence has come a long way in a short time, and AI Agentsthose clever, self-operating systems are right at the heart of this transformation. Whether you’re a scrappy startup or a global enterprise, chances are you’ve already seen these agents popping up in customer service, data analysis, workflow automation, and more. But lets look ahead: Where are these intelligent systems headed?

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 31, 2025

The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 27, 2025

With pressures mounting, last-mile delivery strategies must evolve beyond traditional carriers and fixed networks.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chevron was IN NO WAY involved with the following assessment, although I think they will find it to be an interesting read because it leverages their known capabilities and aligns them with my prior research and discussions on procurement efficiency, Shared Services, and Hansens RAM principles. Each providers benefits – which I am certain are a combination of ProcureTech providers they haven’t considered- are calibrated to Chevrons scale ($10B-$15B annual procure

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 31, 2025

Synopsis: 10 Essential Skills for Freelance Procurement Contract Managers in 2025 Contract Drafting &… The post 10 Essential Skills for Freelance Procurement Contract Managers in 2025 first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Bulletin

MARCH 30, 2025

Why Are Coffee Futures Surging? As coffee bean prices have surged over the last couple of years, mainly due to climate and weather events, here’s a deeper dive into what’s driving coffee bean prices (a must read if your business buys coffee beans).

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 1, 2025

Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 27, 2025

All stakeholders in a company must work together on a last-mile strategy, not just the transportation department by itself, says Bill Catania, founder and chief executive officer of OneRail.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 1, 2025

“In my fall 2004 analyses of a study on the use of web-based applications, I made the following observation: It is my position that a true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders, starting at the local or regional level.

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 30, 2025

Synopsis: Definition & Role: A supply chain consultant optimizes procurement, logistics, inventory, and risk management… The post What Does a Supply Chain Consultant Do? A Complete Guide first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 31, 2025

A team exercise this week was a great reminder of procurements impact on the world, as we spent time surfacing and reminding ourselves of those compelling stories we continue to hear across all of the cohorts that make up the Procurement Leaders community. Whether it be through risk and sustainability, SRM and innovation, or digitalisation, procurement organisations everywhere are deeply involved in programmes and initiatives far beyond the functions traditional remit.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 1, 2025

Packages originating from rural areas are at risk of slower shipping speeds, but the agency says the changes will speed up other deliveries and spur cost savings.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 27, 2025

AI is powerful, but people are irreplaceable. Procurement leaders who recognize the need to work in harmony with both will build teams that thrive in any environment.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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