Procurement Insights

MARCH 31, 2025

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. success rate. ” – What Are The Origins Of ProcureTech ImplementationSuccess?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Spend Matters

MAY 29, 2024

The first Ivalua NOW conference of 2024 took place in Versailles in March; we covered it here. Overview of Ivalua NOW Americas 2024 The event followed a similar structure to that of the EMEA Ivalua NOW conference. Hazziez illuminated how the healthcare industry optimizes its supply chain. in a saturated market.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the meantime, here are a few insights from my 40-plus years in high-tech and procurement regarding one of the previously mentioned four points: Collaborative Supplier Networks: How do you achieve the flexibility and adaptability to respond to “unpredictable markets?” What are collaborative supplier networks?

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

While the imposition of import/export tariffs on goods is nothing new, the recent spate of quid pro quo mandates is increasing complexity and uncertainty for organizations trying to navigate their impact on supply chains. But that type of engineering takes time and coordination and involves downstream suppliers.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

2011 eWorld Video THE EVOLUTION OF THE CFO VIEW Between 2011 and 2024 , CFOs’ views of procurement have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in the business environment, technology, and organizational priorities. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. Suppose you stay ahead of trends like AI optimization, blockchain transparency, and sustainable practices. Let’s see the most common trends in 2024.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2024

During the week of September 23, I represented Spend Matters at the Amazon Business Reshape 2024 event in Dallas, Texas. This feature enables businesses to standardize their purchasing process by setting preferred suppliers and products, thus ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2024

Effective strategies can optimize inventory control and enhance overall efficiency. It also offers 15 best practices for 2024 to ensure smooth inventory management. This includes tasks such as stock monitoring, replenishment, forecasting, and maintaining optimal stock levels in warehouses or distribution centers.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, this will require continued transformation as businesses look to increase resilience, swift value delivery, combatting inflation and sustainable procurement practices. Index-linked clauses with key suppliers can also be used to ensure fairness and balanced exposure for all parties.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

According to The Hackett Group’s 2024 CPO Agenda , cost reduction remains the top priority for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs). An advanced source-to-pay platform is crucial for unleashing procurement’s potential and optimizing supply chain performance. Here are some key insights from the e-book.

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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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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 30, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 9 Best US Lumber Suppliers — Industry Outlook, Considerations, Pricing, and Reviews The US based Forest Economic Advisors, LLC (FEA) predicted a 16% US housing drop in 2023.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. This involves analyzing spend data, identifying for consolidation, and negotiating better contracts with key suppliers.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

Redefining procurement in 2024: A quest from cost savings to strategic value creation Today, procurement leaders find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the age-old pursuit of cost savings and the imperative to infuse strategic value into their organizations.

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Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2024

Intake manage and orchestration During the second quarter of 2024, the Spend Matters team gave special attention to ‘ Intake and Orchestration Solutions ‘ The major highlights are described below. In this roundup of Q1, we review the Vendor Analyses and other Insider content that the team produced in the previous quarter.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 2, 2024

After the last few tumultuous years, procurement teams are still facing steep challenges in getting ahead of supplier and supply chain risks. Some organizations have opted to invest in new, more robust supplier and third-party risk management (TPRM) systems, while others are optimizing their existing systems.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2024 SolutionMap and TechMatch℠ procurement technology rankings, which include 79 procurement technology vendors. Our Spring 2024 SolutionMap results are testimony to how vendors are stepping up to the challenges of a volatile business environment.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

How Procurement Professionals Use or Interact with Model Context Protocol (MCP) Procurement professionals interact with AI models that utilize Model Context Protocol (MCP) in various ways, especially within digital procurement platforms, supplier management systems, and spend analytics tools.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond. Here are five key trends that will shape procurement and supply chain management in the coming year.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

enables procurement, finance and supply chain to collectively boost cost savings, make better decisions, and accelerate digital innovation RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC – JAGGAER , a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today announces the 24.3 JAGGAER One 24.3 version of its JAGGAER One platform.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In 2024, blockchain technology is expected to transform various industries, and procurement is no exception. This insightful guide explores how blockchain is impacting , contributing to transparency, security, and efficiency across supply chains. First, it allows companies to identify bottlenecks within the supply chain quickly.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Grown from the concept of the e-commerce supply chain – end-to-end process from product sourcing through delivery, it has become the determining factor in a business advantage. Here, we get another central point, the capital.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

However, this initial success was soon overshadowed by a series of setbacks and challenges that Rivian had to navigate through mainly related to supply chain and production. The production setbacks experienced by Rivian had a direct impact on its reputation and supply chain.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

TPRM is a huge opportunity right now, as document-centric approaches die when they reach the scale needed to perform supplier management (i.e., management of risk, compliance, performance, onboarding speed and supplier collaboration that respects/accommodiates supplier requirements) with fine-grained operating models.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 3, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce its partnership with the Infor Marketplace , a powerful collaboration designed to enable AI-driven procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management transformation for enterprise manufacturing teams worldwide.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. MRO vs. Office Supplies).

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Arkestro

MARCH 20, 2025

As supply chains and procurement grow increasingly complex in the face of global challenges, the Executive Advisory Board serves to ensure Arkestro remains strategically positioned and innovative in an evolving market. . billionin revenue.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 28, 2024

As we, and more than 40 CPOs from our global community of leaders, embark on the process of judging the World Procurement Awards 2024 , it was a privilege to look through many of the entries before our panel of experts get stuck into the process this coming week.

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Una

JANUARY 16, 2024

EPISODE 148 Optimization of Procurement in the Automotive Industry with Robert Čačković By Kelly Barner | January 17, 2024 Procurement professionals often talk about how they ‘fell’ into the field without a plan.

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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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Procurement Insights

MAY 26, 2024

Under Kenny, Red Lobster also cut two of its longtime shrimp suppliers— and competitors to Thai Union — to purchase more shrimp from Thai Union at higher costs, according to Red Lobster’s bankruptcy filing. That’s no small feat for an organization with more than 700 restaurants and 170 suppliers worldwide.” What happened?

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

We are thrilled to partner with this world-class company to maximize this value across its international supply chains.” ” Arkestro’s Predictive Procurement Platform uses AI, behavioral science and game theory to accelerate sourcing cycles, enhance supplier collaboration, and drive an average of 18.8%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd. Subscribe Here! Blockchain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Digital Supply Chain Predictions. Subscribe Here!

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Imagine a world where supply chains are not just efficient, but prescient—anticipating needs, risks, and market shifts with uncanny precision. As we stand on the brink of 2024, this is not just a possibility; it's fast becoming the norm in procurement. Its potential to sculpt the future of supply chain management is boundless.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Imagine a world where supply chains are not just efficient, but prescient—anticipating needs, risks, and market shifts with uncanny precision. As we stand on the brink of 2024, this is not just a possibility; it's fast becoming the norm in procurement. Its potential to sculpt the future of supply chain management is boundless.

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