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

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Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. Maintaining revenue and profitability depends on a resilient and adaptable supply chain.

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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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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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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

APRIL 13, 2025

However, Hansens writings, including key posts like The GenAI Metaprise (Orchestration) and Operating System (Intake) Priority (Oct 11, 2024) and earlier discussions on the Metaprise model (e.g., cost efficiency, tariff resilience). This mirrors Hansens intake focus, where systems ingest commodity-specific inputs (2024 post,).

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Calling all procurement and supply chain professionals: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! What do supply chain resilience and adaptability really mean? An article with the answers from the supply chain and procurement community, featuring your voice too, will be published online at the beginning of 2024!

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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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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

Here is an article that provides a good explanation of the difference between the two commodity characteristics: Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part7) You can also access the paper through the following link: Acres Of Diamonds (White Paper) How Do The 2004 Acres Paper’s Findings Hold Up In 2025?

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Arkestro

APRIL 2, 2024

Resources / Analyst Reports / Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Download Now Let's Talk By the end of 2024, new AI innovations will begin to significantly change all facets of supply management technology. But in 2024, the role has never been more important.

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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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HICX

JUNE 25, 2024

With supply chain resilience so critical to business success in today’s economy, it’s time this figure drops.” “Presently, 59% of suppliers struggle to do their best for major customers, compared with 61% in our previous study. This very minor improvement is concerning.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Geopolitics becomes a procurement issue Supply chain resilience will assume new meaning, with geopolitical tension presenting a complex puzzle for any global business. Chief Procurement Officers will come under mounting pressure to accelerate supply chain reconfiguration efforts started during the pandemic.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Let’s be honest—if you’re in supply chain management, you’re no stranger to disruptions. With the right tools and a solid plan, you can build a supply chain that doesn’t just survive disruptions—it thrives in spite of them. Baxter International’s plant, which supplies 60% of the IV fluids for U.S. The good news?

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. In 2022, inflation rates peaked at 9.1%

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HICX

JUNE 26, 2024

(London, 27 June 2024) HICX is announcing its Voice of the Supplier Survey 2024. With supply chain resilience so critical to business success in today’s economy, it’s time this figure drops,” he explains. Keen to learn the state of affairs today, the Supplier Experience vendor set out to repeat the study.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

This blog explores the integration of both approaches to build an effective procurement strategy for 2024. Incorporates digital procurement strategies to track and report sustainability metrics across the supply chain. How you acquire goods and services directly affects your bottom line and competitiveness.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 25, 2024

” – Mintec, February 6th, 2024 What was your initial takeaway from reading the above Mintec comment about AI and its platform? True supply chain resilience and adaptability are all about access to timely and contextual data. We’re using AI to help power fundamentally new solutions.”

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

From the complex supply chain networks ‍to ‍the efficient material handling operations, ‍the landscape of logistics is evolving at a‍ rapid pace.In Automation is playing a pivotal role in streamlining operations and increasing efficiency across the supply chain.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The supply chain trends of 2024 have reshaped how businesses navigate challenges and embrace opportunities. As we wrap up the year, it’s clear the supply chain world isn’t slowing down. These supply chain trends will continue to evolve as geopolitical uncertainties persist into 2025.

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