Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

MODEL #2 An agent-based model within a metaprise framework outperforms traditional equation-based intake and orchestration models in procurement because it better addresses the complexity, unpredictability, and multi-stakeholder nature of modern supply chains. Focused on efficiency, not innovation; maintains status quo.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

sourcing cosmetics packaging or coffee beans) based on real-time data and outcomes. 2007, 2014, and The GenAI Metaprise, Oct 11, 2024)involves observing data, acting, assessing results, and adapting, aligning with self-learning concepts but prioritizing practical outcomes over technical specifics. cost savings, delivery speed).

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was originally published in the Procurement Insights blog on December 3rd, 2007 – almost 16 years ago. Recognizing “the challenging piece” is linked” to understanding “the kind of interaction you want to resolve with customers and supply chain partners.”

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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. Check out the Procurement KPI Dashboard now!

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

Hansens Context and the Absence of a Learning Loopback Process Metaprise Model Overview: Hansens Agent-based Metaprise model (2007 post) uses autonomous agents to represent stakeholders (e.g., cost efficiency, tariff resilience). unit, source coffee from Ethiopia at $4/kg) based on current data, prioritizing cost and quality.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 19, 2025

Impact: One of the most cited IT procurement disasters, costing stakeholders hundreds of millions and disrupting healthcare supply chains. Installed in 2003, it suffered “horrendous” barcode errors, and despite claims of functionality in 2005, was scrapped in 2007 (Ratcliff IT).

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

If you have an efficient ERP system, information can flow freely between your source-to-pay applications and the companys central IT infrastructure. In addition to manufacturing or production, ERP then expanded to include finance, accounting, order management, supply chain management, payroll, and HR. We are ERP-agnostic.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Understanding Lean and Six Sigma Lean and Six Sigma are two powerful methodologies aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and quality. – JIT deliveries cause congestion in the supply chain which leads to delays, pollution, shortage of workers, etc. – Lastly, Not applicable to all industries.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

While Ramp retains advantages in UX, cost, and procurement breadth, Amexs scale and Nipendos depth strengthen its enterprise play, making it a more formidable foe in 2025s efficiency-driven landscape. So, why is Ramp “hidden in plain sight” in the procurement and supply chain world? Jaggaer, Ivalua).

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

According to a June 2023 TechTarget article , there are twelve, including better decisions, efficiency and productivity gains, improved speed of business, and so forth. “ As I wrote in a soon-to-be-published article, the date of the above report is 2022, not 1999, 2005, 2007 or 2013. I am sure you can think up many more.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 16, 2025

AI PIERRE’S ANSWER – There is no direct evidence in publicly available sources, including Spend Matters publications or Pierre Mitchells statements, explicitly stating that Pierre Mitchell is opposed to Jon W. QUESTION #1 – Why is Spend Matters’ Pierre Mitchell opposed to the Agent-based Metaprise model?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. It is needed to ensure the efficiency of the cost of ownership of the technological landscape of financial services. And an important source of new product ideas for global companies that strive to offer the best customer experience. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2024

1999 Revisited (Video) – Real Agents Leveraging AI GEP Autonomous Agentic AI Agents (High-Level Summary) GEP is set to revolutionize procurement and supply chain operations by introducing autonomous AI agents into the Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

80% of your typical use case across Source to Pay happens on Merlin Chatbot, which is built into Microsoft Teams. I am talking about a fully interactive, intuitive chatbot through which 90 percent of everyday procurement work can be effectively and efficiently managed. You want the right template, Merlin Assist provides it.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Information technology plays a significant role in supporting relationships between the customer and the supplier using electronic data interchange to share data between both sides, this technology provides fast, accurate information and business efficiency to the firm ( Mulligan and Gordon , 2002).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

The SEC’s rule proposal aims to harmonize emissions reporting, ensuring data is comparable and transparent for shareholders, investors and the public. While many companies already disclose their GHG footprint, there are discrepancies with how this is reported even within the same industries.

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The Procuretech Podcast

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This was around 2007. But by late afternoon, as the geographic time zone of sourcing began to shrink, that price could easily become $800, $900 or $1,000. And so the biggest change is that the procurement and professionals in supply chain are now seen as the leader, rather than a spectator in digital transformation.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 29, 2024

Episode 4 of Dual Source Discourse drops tomorrow. In other words, your organization gains control of it’s spend environment by relinquishing centralized functional control in favor of operational efficiencies originating on the front lines. Dr. Elouise published her Q2 2024 Spider Map a few weeks ago.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

For the C-SuiteCEOs, CFOs, COOs, and CPOsthe integration delivers strategic advantages by enhancing cost efficiency, resilience, and stakeholder alignment while leveraging SAPs robust infrastructure. 700M tariff import costs) to illustrate impact, ensuring cost-efficient integration as previously proposed ($500K$1.5M). Vietnams $0.22/unit

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 12, 2025

” So, in today’s post, let’s discover what they are and how relevant they are to 2025 procurement and supply chain management. Adaptability: Agents respond quickly to changing conditions, such as supply chain disruptions or sudden changes in demand. Este Lauders $15B supply chain).

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

1999 – I introduced the Metaprise model (RAM) 2007 – In Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part7) , I write about the Metaprise in greater detail, including the results of its implementation in a production environment (Department of National Defence). Zycus Cognitive procurement systems powered by generative AI (GenAI).

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

“What is most interesting about Zycus tremendous growth rate is that it is indicative of the evolution (some would even suggest fruition) of a trend first presented in a Procurement Insights post from August 31, 2007.Titled Scope : Still systemic, enhancing procurement efficiency (e.g., $5M-$20M What is a ProcureTech APP?

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 8, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: In 2007, I wrote what is still one of the most popular posts on this blog: “ The Ariba Interviews: Re-engineering the Future ofOn-Demand. Key Products: Ariba Network, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing Suite, and Contract Management. SAP Ariba: Large enterprises with complex global supply chains.

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