Procurement Insights

APRIL 5, 2025

6 Coupa Software 2006 Founded in 2006, a relatively younger leader in spend management. 8 Keelvar 2012 Founded in 2012, a decade of experience in sourcing optimization. 9 Lytica 2015 Established in 2015, a newer player in supply chain analytics. market share (Apps Run The World, 2023) lead.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 20, 2025

In 2006, Dixon became Vice President of Mexico operations and two years later took over Werners Canada services. We want to work together to solve these transportation and supply chain issues. The pandemic taught us a lot about how fragile long supply chains are, so theres been a move to source closer to the end consumer.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Logistics Supply Chain Optimization 98

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics Strategy supply chain budgeting 98

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

While Lean focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to achieve seamless workflow, Six Sigma targets reducing variation and improving quality through data-driven analysis and statistical tools. – JIT deliveries cause congestion in the supply chain which leads to delays, pollution, shortage of workers, etc.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Quality Supply Chain Optimization 98

SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1].

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Route optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The changes come in conjunction with Zip’s expansion in broader procurement orchestration and into native source-to-pay capabilities, complementing its foundational intake management focus. AI-enabled invoice coding is also offered based on historical coding patterns within the organization for more accurate suggestions.

Sustainability 112

Sustainability Spend management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 112

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. For the next 6 weeks Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP?

Supply Chain Optimization 121

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Leadership Supply chain 121