Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

From planning a product, design and simulation, to optimizing a specific process across the supply chain, customer expectations for AI integration continue to evolve as new applications for supply chain automation are discovered.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

2023 was about continuing to build our foundations, being agile, supporting our sustainability goals – in line with the Danone Impact Journey – and focusing on consumer, customer, and patient needs (current and future). Leveraging internal and external expertise Upskilling people Achieving more together (better collaboration?)

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 22, 2024

In fact, its a good job that your average chief procurement officer is naturally drawn to complex problems because there was a rich vein of them through 2024. In such an environment, agility will be an important muscle to build agile teams, agile processes and supply chains and supplier relationships that are able to pivot at speed.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Procurement needs to think AI-first in 2024 and beyond The generative AI wave of 2023 truly brought us into the AI economy, with companies realizing how advances in AI have the potential to transform key processes and workflows that underpin how they operate and generate value.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 28, 2024

Running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, and 2024 has been no exception. This year, supply chain disruptions have posed significant obstacles for small business owners. Two main factors have played a major role in disrupting supply chains worldwide: global events and the pandemic.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The solution was designed to be scalable, ensuring that it could support both large institutions and smaller, agile organizations, adapting to the unique challenges each might face in managing third-party risks.” watch the webinar The post Spend Matters Future 5 2024 – Introducing Halo Ai appeared first on Spend Matters.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Alexandra Arens , Senior Content Marketing Manager at Onventis , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment based on the 2024 Procurement Barometer study results and the DACH SME Procurement Barometer 2024. What do your customers prioritize when investing in procuretech?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If theres one thing weve learned in 2024, its that effective procurement strategies can make all the difference in a teams success. Here are five procurement strategies from 2024 that will help you start the new year strong. Many teams found themselves bogged down by outdated processes in 2024.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In the YouTube video titled “Gender Diversity, 2024 Trends & Cheese stuck at Customs? ”, Sarah Barnes Humphrey delves into a range of intriguing topics within the realm of supply chain management. Join us as we analyze the key points raised in this thought-provoking discussion.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 4, 2024

With their advanced AI-powered Collaborative Visibility Platform and intelligent decision-making capabilities, Osa power supply chains to sell wherever their customers are, so they can focus on scalable growth – and be one step ahead. 09.10] Why so many organizations are still struggling to achieve visibility over their supply chains.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

And it’s also exciting to see a next generation of procurement talent (many coming out of top-notch procurement-specific supply chain programs) who have hopped around a bit, partly because they have no patience for inadequate procurement mindsets, practices and tools. If you’d like more information on this, please contact us !

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

There are between 2 and 4 links covering the period 2007 to 2024. ChatGPT Assessment 2024 – [link] Did Gartner get it right 2009 – [link] 2. Technology is irrelevant 2024 – [link] Technology is irrelevant 2007 – [link] 3. ChatGPT – What are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030?

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

APRIL 4, 2024

They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the retail and hospitality sector, the market outlook for 2024, and the changes in procurement recruitment … Continued The post Diversity and Agility: Successful Hiring in Procurement with Brad Mills – Episode 91 appeared first on Talent Drive.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

In this article, we will examine the concept, benefits, potential challenges, and future trends of JIT inventory in the context of ecommerce in 2024. These include: Tight Supply Chain Integration: Close collaboration and communication between suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers are essential for successful JIT inventory implementation.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Because procure-to-pay teams lacking business agility, internal resources, or adequate tools are hungry for solutions that can help them streamline operations, increase strategic influence, gain spend control, innovate sourcing streams, improve efficiency, and increase time for more “high-value” work. billion by 2028.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Supply Chain Management problem does this solve? The biggest problem in the transitional supply chain is lack of open and trustworthy information availability across the supply chain caused by multiple issues – trust, technology and legacy practices being the top ones.

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Una

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Your 2024 Procurement Career Tune-Up As we leap into the shiny unknown of next year, let’s revamp your professional journey and and explore a procurement career tune-up. In fact, learning agility (a willingness and ability to learn new things) is fast becoming the number-one capability sought by employers.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Building Resilient Supply Chains To Weather Any Storm What does building a resilient supply chain entail? By Hugo Britt | June 6, 2024 Search Search There are choppy seas ahead. Imagine your supply chain as a sturdy ship navigating the choppy waters of the global marketplace. The lesson?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This week, I was joined by good friend of the show, and VP and Supply Chain Strategist at Sleep Number Corporation, Ashley Yentz. Ashley and I sat down to talk about some of the ways organizations can level up, create visibility, achieve agility and drive sustainability in the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions. Click here!

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. Learn about six solutions that can be applied in 2024, why you should apply them, and how to get started. That’s where procurement, sourcing, and purchasing technology comes in.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

First, adapt workforce, systems, and resources to foster end-to-end supply chain connectivity, fostering agility and resilience. Lastly, harness the power of master data integration throughout the supply chain, granting real-time visibility and risk mitigation, ensuring that business sails smoothly through turbulent waters.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Theres a growing demand for certified professionals in the supply chain industryin fact, the employment of logisticians is projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033. Supply chain certification equips companies and teams with the knowledge, tools, and techniques they need to design, manage, and optimize complex supply chains.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Resources / Blog / 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 The dust is settling after the upheaval of the pandemic, yet the manufacturing industry remains forever changed. So what’s in store for 2024? But the tides are shifting in 2024.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tariffs are currently a hot topic following the result of the US 2024 elections, however: The new or increased tariffs mentioned during the election campaign havent yet materialized and may never. Therefore, the key is readiness and agility to respond to these measures.

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

How Machine Learning is Transforming Supply Chain Management Machine learning applied to supply chain management allows businesses to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. Machine learning, a subset of AI, has emerged as a game-changer in the world of supply chain management.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Smart procurement is the use of technology to improve efficiency and help build more agile procurement processes. While these tools can lighten workloads and improve agility and decision-making, they can’t operate without the input of humans. Making more agile and accurate business decisions. What is smart procurement?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Compliance with national and international supply chain legislation, together with stakeholder pressure for environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices, requires companies to perform systematic risk analysis. Our integrations with specialist service providers deliver the visibility and capability customers expect.

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Arkestro

MARCH 1, 2024

Resources / Blog / Gartner® Top 4 Predictions for Procurement in 2024 Gartner® Top 4 Predictions for Procurement in 2024 If the last five years have taught procurement professionals anything, it’s that things can change in an instant. Download the full Gartner report for more ideas on how your team can turn these insights into action.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

Procurement and supply chain professionals are emerging as enterprise linchpins. C-suites are increasingly leaning on the function’s expertise and tools to advance key objectives, such as business continuity, responsible business practices, profitable growth, and competitive advantage. Generative AI offers workload relief.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2024. The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. What are the events impacting the end-to-end supply chain ?

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 28, 2023

In two articles, based on the webinar “XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning” , I will discuss the future of xP&A and supply chain planning. Although there might be a renewed interest, a formalised integration between supply chain planning and finance is not a new idea.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Ensure supply continuity This was number 1 on the 2023 list of priorities. We’ve also seen disruptions to supply with shipping being targeted in the Red Sea. First, organizations need to get full supply chain visibility. What is the probability of a supply chain disruption?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 17, 2024

As we look forward to 2024, it’s important to stay updated on the latest trends and options available in the market. This article covers the top 10 manufacturing ERP software options for 2024, focusing on their features, comparisons, and how to select the right software for your business.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey has reported that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2024

The final days of spring are numbered as we continue hurtling to the halfway point of 2024. According to Freight Waves , the upcoming American presidential election can shake up global supply chains in a major way, with the potential for evolution in business and market policies. How did we get here already?

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