Supply chain management trends to watch in 2025
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 9, 2025
Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences.
Procurement transformation 2025: Why invest in procuretech and how to make the case – Onventis
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 23, 2024
In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.
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Procurement transformation 2025: Why invest in procuretech and how to make the case – SAP
Spend Matters
JANUARY 9, 2025
In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.
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2025 Vision: Transforming India’s Procurement Landscape
Jaggaer
JANUARY 15, 2025
2025 Vision: Transforming Indias Procurement Landscape Indias dynamic economy and distinctive procurement landscape offer significant opportunities for growing businesses to scale strategically. Complex Supply Chains Indias vast supply networks span global and local partnerships, each with its own unique challenges.
Intelligent Supply Chain Technologies for the Future!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Looking back, looking forward
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 22, 2024
And theres little to suggest that much will change moving into 2025. Our capacity for operating in areas of ambiguity will be tested to the limit in 2025. 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.
Top 5 Procurement Strategies from 2024 to Set You Up for Success in 2025
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As 2025 approaches, its time to look back at what worked well and how we can build on those successes for the year ahead. In 2024, procurement leaders leaned heavily on data to fine-tune their procurement strategies, uncover hidden opportunities for savings, and improve supplier performance. Want to stay ahead in 2025?
2011 To 2025: The Evolution Of How The C-Suite And Boardroom Views Procurement
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.
Supply Chain Woes with Inflation Rising … What’s Next?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 24, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Companies rely on supply chain management to reduce costs and increase their production cycle. These developments, combined with the US-China trade war, found the supply chains experiencing unique hurdles.
The Opportunity — and Challenges — for Digital Transformation in MENA
ivalua
JUNE 16, 2021
The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Enter eProcurement.
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Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 22, 2019
Technologies Reshaping the Global Digital Supply Chain! Imagine what the future will look like in Supply Chain! There are articles which describe what the future of Supply Chain will be like in 2020, 0r 2025, or even 2030. So how can all of this be used to shape what happens in Supply Chain?
CPO Crunch: Collaboration the key to progress on Scope 3
Procurement Leaders
JULY 1, 2024
Scope 3 data has emerged as an increasingly important topic within the Procurement Leaders community as supply chain sustainability has evolved from being a nice to have to a procurement imperative. Last week, we gathered some of our most mature members for a unique invite-only roundtable to deep-dive into the issue.
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Navigating the Future of Supply Chains: Insights & Procurement
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.
Can Blockchain Unblock Supply Chain?
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.
Sustainable Business — Everything You Should Know
Procurement Tactics
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Dwindling natural resources, climate change, and increasing demands on energy and food supply are disrupting business operations and supply chains in various ways many professionals do not expect. . Orsted has achieved its goal of sustainability by encouraging its supply chain ecosystem to align.
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What are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030?
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: I am under embargo regarding the advanced copy I received from ZIP with their Procurement Predictions for 2025. Ensuring data security across the supply chain will become paramount, with procurement professionals playing a key role in safeguarding against cyber threats. There is, however, a twist.
2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Trends
EazyStock
JANUARY 17, 2022
The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. Supply Chain Digitalization.
New Year Insights for the procurement solutions and services marketplace 2024: Ivalua
Spend Matters
JANUARY 4, 2024
But, with increased regulation around supply chain sustainability on the way, organizations must prioritize visibility into the environmental impact of their suppliers. For example, from 2025 the European Council will require firms to report on their indirect Scope 3 emissions — which make up 75% of an organization’s CO2 emissions.
CPO Spotlight: Rachel Scarrett
Procurement Heads
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. I also have accountability for the supply chain third-party management risk and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. I have a team of 30 people with end-to-end category management responsibility.
CPO Spotlight: Clive Berrington
Procurement Heads
JUNE 14, 2023
If you know the regulations well and you can think strategically, you can still be agile, innovative and drive value for money. I also brought in some new people into my national team and changed the culture to be more agile and service-orientated. This took time and required a company-wide change.
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Supply Chain
SupplyShift
JULY 6, 2021
But only a handful of businesses are looking at the supply chain as another opportunity to advance diversity. For both of these reasons, companies need to look beyond their four walls and into the supply chain to truly advance DEI within their business. They have proven themselves to be agile in terms of responsiveness.”
How IBM and AWS are partnering to deliver the promise of AI for business
IBM Supply Chain Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The global AI market is projected to grow to USD 190 billion by 2025, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.62% from 2022, according to Markets and Markets. One of the largest children clothing retailer in the US utilizes this solution to streamline its complex supply chain.
How Cognitive Learning Changes the Game in Supply Chain
Solvoyo
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
But what is a cognitive supply chain model and where does it fit into all this? Simply, a cognitive supply chain model utilizes machine learning, which is a type of artificial intelligence that has been merged with advanced analytics. How Cognitive Learning is Applied to Supply Chain Processes.
JAGGAER expands its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the announcement of a new partnership with TForce
Jaggaer
JANUARY 20, 2025
According to the data, a key trend in the Supply Chain Management Software market in Saudi Arabia is the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions, which offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. ” For more information about the partnership and its offerings, please visit www.jaggaer.com and www.tforce.com.sa.
The future of application delivery starts with modernization
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 10, 2024
IDC estimates that 750 million cloud native will be built by 2025. Improved speed and agility: The world is changing rapidly and technology is the biggest enabler for this change. Adopt developer tooling and agile processes to increase your velocity and help you address these issues.
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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Supply Chain
SupplyShift
JULY 6, 2021
But only a handful of businesses are looking at the supply chain as another opportunity to advance diversity. For both of these reasons, companies need to look beyond their four walls and into the supply chain to truly advance DEI within their business. They have proven themselves to be agile in terms of responsiveness.”.
Five Insights for Procurement Teams Navigating Peak Season
Barkers Procurement
DECEMBER 16, 2024
On the one hand, supply chain weaknesses are open to risk, and even the smallest challenges are magnified. So, as leaders prepare their strategies for 2025, here are five key insights for procurement teams seeking to navigate this precarious season best. Its a time when the stakes are high.
3 ways to migrate and deploy IBM Maximo on AWS Cloud
IBM Supply Chain Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2023
and add-ons by September 2025. This collaboration equips customers with an industry-leading asset management system from IBM, supported by the scale, agility and cost-efficiency of AWS. ICCA for your AWS Cloud automates many modernization tasks, reducing complexity while increasing the speed and business agility.
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Reskilling your workforce in the time of AI
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As the adoption of AI and other technologies continues to expand, it will transform how we perform work with the potential to disrupt 83 million jobs globally and create 69 million new roles by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum. Creativity and collaboration will become increasingly valuable skills as people navigate changes.
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Top 5 Critical Skills Next-Gen Procurement Leaders Must Develop Now
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
This is to enable greater autonomy and agility. . Accordingly, the time is right for procurement to take centre stage and create benchmark KPIs to ensure sustainability in global supply chains. By 2025, customers will expect products that offer dynamic, proactive, and even prescriptive personalised experience.
Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive
Arkestro
JULY 6, 2023
million cars from production due to ongoing supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages. Then we’ll show how autonomous, Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) can help relieve supply chain issues, reduce costs, and help automotive brands navigate increased regulations.
A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts. Initiatives that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, fair labor, and responsible sourcing improve brand reputation and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks.
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Navigating the Procure-to-Pay Process: Essential Steps and Insights
Jaggaer
DECEMBER 13, 2024
eProcurement solutions simplify catalog management, supplier onboarding, and requisition processes, while supply chain collaboration tools reduce delays and enhance communication with suppliers. According to Gartner, over 85% of organizations will adopt a cloud-first approach by 2025.
Public cloud vs. private cloud vs. hybrid cloud: What’s the difference?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
According to a Gartner report (link resides outside ibm.com), almost two-thirds (65.9%) of enterprise IT spending will go toward Software-as-a-Service in 2025, up from 57.7% Organizations favor a hybrid cloud model for its agility in moving applications and workloads across cloud environments based on technological or business goals.
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How the UK’s Favourite Supermarket Delivers Sustainability at Discount Prices
Positive Purchasing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Inevitably, there are some supply chains that are riskier than others. As a discount retailer, we need to offer our customer attractive prices which we aim to achieve through business efficiency – keeping our internal structures lean, focusing on the essentials and having a strategically limited product range.
Integrated Business Planning: A New Narrative for an Old Process
Supply Chain Trend
OCTOBER 29, 2021
If we look back over the history of supply-chain planning, we can properly say we are in the third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software (Van Hove, 2019). To become autonomous, supply chains require the new technology of Wave 3 planning systems, which we think of as systems of intelligence.
427: Leverage Technology to Automate Supplier Data Validation and Mitigate Risk, with Relish
Let's Talk Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
He is regularly asked to speak at industry conferences and webinars on topics such as managing shared service center operations, procure to pay maturity models, best practice metrics/analytics, and process automation based on six sigma and lean principles. 43.44] The future for Relish and SAP, and for the industry, as we look towards 2025.
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Procurement Strategies for CFOs: Driving Cost Savings and Efficiency
Arkestro
JUNE 20, 2023
Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. In fact, according to Gartner®, “by 2025 50% of FP&A leaders will have enterprise-wide data strategy as a key responsibility.” With 36% of leaders prioritizing AI implementation in finance [1].
The power of remote engine execution for ETL/ELT data pipelines
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 15, 2024
According to International Data Corporation (IDC), stored data is set to increase by 250% by 2025 , with data rapidly propagating on-premises and across clouds, applications and locations with compromised quality. This situation will exacerbate data silos, increase costs and complicate the governance of AI and data workloads.
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Would you invest your life savings into a venture in which there was an 80% chance you would lose all your money?
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
” You must read through the entire raw and unedited discussion stream because within its dialogue is the explanation regarding what will happen in 2025, e.g., the GenAI Bubble Burst. This is an essential read for practitioners. Hansen One of the key criteria for procurement when selecting an IT provider is their client base.
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7 Trending Business Practices Disrupting Procurement!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 6, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Organizations are ‘going carbon neutral by 2025’, and ‘implementing Artificially Intelligent business systems’ and ‘sourcing form solely environmentally friendly suppliers’. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Circular Economy.
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New GEP Paper: Agentic AI Versus Real Agents?
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.
Supplier Diversity vs Supplier Diversification
Una
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Here’s a hint: one is mainly about boosting CSR, while the other is about reducing the risk of supply chain disruption. Supplier diversity relates to boosting CSR while supplier diversification is geared towards reducing the risk of supply chain disruptions. over the past five years to 15% by fiscal year 2025.
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Top Supply Chain Trends Driving Change in 2024 and Into 2025
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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