Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead. from artificial intelligence to sustainability, behold a glimpse into what’s in‍ store for the dynamic world of supply chain management in the year 2025.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation. Category Management Category management refers to the focused management of individual aspects of your procurement process.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Resources / Blog / 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. This is unequivocally the most granular data available on this rapidly growing market. Data is refreshed every 6 months. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Network Member Question Aside from the basics of spend analysis and eliminating redundancy, Im curious to hear of others experiences in dealing with merger/acquisitions and how the cultural elements were addressed in terms of promoting the use of preferred vendors and the adoption of expense management policy.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the wheels of the trucking industry continue to turn, ‍the question on everyone’s mind is: where are trucking rates headed in 2025? Predictions for Trucking Rates in 2025 With the ever-evolving landscape of the trucking industry, the future of trucking rates in 2025 is a hot topic among industry executives.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

” – CPO | Advisor | IIT | NUS | Stanford | Exxonmobil | Chevron | E&Y (February 2025) Based on my research and work between 1998 and 2004, I wrote a paper titled ACRES OF DIAMONDS: The Value of Effectively Managing Low-Dollar, High Transactional Volume Spend. You can access it by clicking on the title page image above.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

With the rapid advancements in technology and the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, the role of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly vital. Join us as we analyze the key takeaways from this engaging discussion and contemplate the implications for the future of supply chain management.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 10, 2025

Sunshine state of mind Over the coming days, many in the community will be congregating in Miami for the Americas Procurement Congress 2025. How this is built into meaningful and measurable KPIs, however, is a head-scratching challenge. If youre making the trip, youre the world-class agenda assembled by the team means you are in for a treat.

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Planergy

APRIL 9, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. billion in 2025 , growing from $1.29 billion in 2025 , growing from $1.29 days in 2025 , highlighting automations transformative impact [6][9]. What's PLANERGY?

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Risk Management: Develop a comprehensive risk management plan identifying potential disruptions and outlining mitigation strategies.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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CPO Rising

APRIL 9, 2025

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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CPO Rising

MARCH 17, 2025

My 2025 conference season kicked off last week with Ivalua Now EMEA.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

This includes cloud-based solutions for analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and IT management. Solution overview AWS Marketplace includes several procurement, cost management and governance features designed for enterprise adoption. Expanding security measures to enhance compliance management.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

This blog explores the key considerations for public sector organizations when selecting procurement technology in 2025, reflecting the latest trends and best practices. It wont happen overnight, but it is essential to think ahead so 2025 is the year to build a digital transformation roadmap.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Join Ardent Partners and Coupa on December 11th (2 PM ET) as they discuss CPO 2025: Evaluating the Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. This is unequivocally the most granular data available on this rapidly growing market. Data is refreshed every 6 months. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The global shipping industry is undergoing a massive restructuring in 2025, with long-standing alliances dissolving and new partnerships emerging. These shifts are set to redefine carrier operations, impact freight rates, and change how businesses manage their supply chains.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 29, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 22, 2025

Join Ardent Partners, Ivalua, and Beeline on February 5th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions. Are you ready for 2025???

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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.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As we near the end of 2024, virtually all industry players are publishing their procurement predictions for their respective 2025 reports. Based on the ChatGPT assessment I would ask you the following three questions: Which perspective on AI and digital transformation in procurement in 2025 is the most insightful and useful?

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its January of 2025 and were back with a new Magnus Monday article! This time of the year there tends to be plenty of predictions flying around, so I thought… The post Magnus Mondays Four Things I Want to See in 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 29, 2025

Companies may also consider cutting costs by reducing salaries, benefits, bonuses and office space.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As 2025 approaches, hiring strategies will play an even more critical role in building strong teams capable of adapting to the latest trends. In this article, we’ll cover key factors small businesses should consider when hiring for their ecommerce ventures in 2025.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

Supply Planning Supply planning is the critical function concerned with effectively fulfilling and managing customer supply and demand. It requires coordinating demand forecasts, inventory management, and production scheduling to ensure timely product delivery in line with customer expectations.

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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. Key metrics were tied to cost reduction and spend under management. It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2025

With 2025 promising to be another year of uncertainty and CPOs seeking additional streams of value, we often hear from members of the Procurement Leaders community who say they are placing greater focus on enhancing productivity.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether youre evaluating options or refining your current setup, its critical to look beyond general business management features and focus on what truly supports manufacturing success. This blog breaks down the full scope of modern supply chain management, including the shift toward AI, automation, and real-time data.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 19, 2025

Yesterday Spend Matters released its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatchSM procurement technology rankings of 106 solution providers across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories. Some of these providers achieved top scores in this data-backed functionality and capability assessment, and some come out on top for their customer scores.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Access the latest analyst report on Order Management Systems. Get your complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025 and see how the top Order Management Systems compare.

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