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2025 Purchasing Supply Chain Optimization 
ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. The verdict?
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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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
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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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. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing.
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.
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. Spend Analysis: Offering detailed visibility into spending patterns, enabling cost optimization.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 3, 2025
As of March 3, 2025, the interplay between ERPs (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba) is a critical factor in procurement success or failure, given their overlapping goalsstreamlining processes, integrating data, and optimizing spend. By 2025, cloud ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and procuretech solutions (e.g.,
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 Drivers of Change Global Events : The COVID-19 pandemic , trade wars, and geopolitical tensions forced CFOs to prioritize supply chain resilience and risk management.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 16, 2025
Contextualized Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization AI models use MCP to remember previous spend categories, budget constraints, and organizational purchasing behavior. If an AI-driven procurement assistant automates purchase approvals, MCP ensures that organizational policies and past approvals are considered.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
February 2025 – A Liquid Network is a dynamic, decentralized, and adaptable system where ideas, information, and resources flow freely between interconnected participants, fostering innovation and collaboration. Supply chain risk management is proactive and data-driven. What are liquid networks?
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SCMDOJO
JUNE 21, 2023
The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 2, 2025
I picked Chevron to prepare the following assessment based on the company’s interest in my recent LinkedIn post and the corresponding poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group. ESG, trade laws), critical for Chevrons global operations under 2025 scrutiny.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 20, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. billion by 2025, and businesses can save millions of dollars if reverse logistics management is implemented and done properly. Clearly, more companies need to go back to basics and ask what is reverse logistics’ role in the top trends of the supply chain? Subscribe Here!
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. Qualitative Effect: Enhanced traceability (e.g.,
Planergy
MARCH 12, 2025
Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Nearshoring: How to Choose the Best Fit for Your Business Selecting the Optimal Approach for Your Supply Chain Todays businesses must remain flexible and adaptable if they wish to survive. What's PLANERGY?
Procurement Insights
APRIL 4, 2025
What are some best practices to promote optimal adoption of the governing policies and procedures in the absence of spend management technology? What is worth noting is that the degree of collaboration between the different purchasing organizations was not clearly established from the beginning.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 23, 2025
The early results from a poll asking, “As a procurement professional, how interested are you in the ORO Labs purchase of ProcureTech 100 news?” Indirect spending typically represents 15-27% of revenue in manufacturing companies, making it a significant area for cost optimization. ingredients). eco-friendly packaging).
Procurement Insights
MARCH 27, 2025
AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,
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. Want to stay ahead in 2025? Companies doubled down on sourcing responsibly, reducing waste, and ensuring their supply chains supported broader environmental goals.
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?
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Event announcements Amazon Business used the event to announce the following: Amazon Business Punch-in is now available for select SAP Ariba US shared customers, and it plans to expand this to all US customers by June 2025. This feature provides greater visibility into purchasing behavior across the organization.
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Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
ANSWER #1 AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1.
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 13, 2020
Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.
Planergy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Procurement in education is far more than simple purchasing. Procurement touches every aspect of an educational institution’s operational ecosystem, from textbooks and technology to laboratory equipment and cafeteria supplies.
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Planergy
MARCH 19, 2025
Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Schools rely on vendors for everythingtextbooks and classroom supplies, technology, food services, and maintenance. Schools thrive when predictable and reliable supply chains foster a stable learning environment.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? BILLION by 2025. According to Metapack, 70% of US consumers have purchased goods from one store over another because of better delivery options, as would 58% of consumers overall. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Project 44.
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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
JANUARY 20, 2025
Inventory valuation plays a crucial role in procurement and supply chain management. This article explores the key differences, advantages, and practical considerations of FIFO LIFO for procurement and supply chain professionals. Leverage analytics tools for better forecasting and inventory optimization.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Millions of people patronize online stores when they need to purchase an item. trillion in 2025. It helps to increase reach and show up in front of potential customers, especially when the website is SEO-optimized. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.
Arkestro
AUGUST 22, 2023
Resources / Blog / The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Food and beverage procurement professionals have had their work cut out for them during the last few years.
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)
MAY 29, 2019
Sustainable Purchasing Leaders Recognized in Portland. Leading organizations acknowledged for effective and impactful sustainable purchasing. The awards and awardees include: Leadership Award for Overall Sustainable Purchasing Program: . Leadership Award for a Special Sustainable Purchasing Initiative: . Air Liquide.
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Una
APRIL 11, 2023
All the company’s departments and divisions link to the ERP and can track a myriad of business resources including spending, purchasing, raw materials, production capacity, and inventory. billion by 2025. The ERP marketplace The ERP marketplace continues to grow exponentially with the projected market size to be $49.5
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 8, 2024
Social commerce, a form of ecommerce in which a social media platform serves as both a marketing channel and a shopping destination, is expected to grow by more than 50% between 2021 and 2025. Shipping and logistics can get complicated in new markets and are subject to global supply chain interruptions.
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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.
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Arkestro
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Getting a Thanksgiving dinner from farm to table is an intricately complex affair for food and beverage procurement teams, with supply chain shortages, inflation, and rising food costs affecting consumer decisions all playing a part. Most Thanksgiving food purchases will be made the week prior to and the week of Thanksgiving.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Maximo maintains high-value assets with AI and analytics to optimize performance, extend asset lifecycles and reduce downtime and costs. and add-ons by September 2025. In line with this trend, last April IBM announced end of support for all Maximo 7.6 In summary, clients look for IBM’s expertise to: Upgrade the current Maximo 7.6x
92 Una
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
This is similar to what fourth-party logistics (4PL) does for your business in the realm of supply chain management. In simple terms, fourth-party logistics (4PL) refers to outsourcing your logistics operations to a single partner who manages and optimizes the entire supply chain. Read on to find out.
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Jaggaer
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Understanding P2P: The Core of Effective Procurement The procure -to-pay (P2P) process drives purchasing efficiency for organizations of all sizes, covering every stage from initial requisition to final payment. In a manufacturing company, for example, operations might request a fresh supply of components or materials.
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.
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].
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
This unified view gives administrators and development teams centralized control over their infrastructure and apps, making it possible to optimize cost, security, availability and resource utilization. Ease of set up: Quickly spin up new servers or other resources without purchasing hardware or configuring physical infrastructure.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 8, 2024
According to Statista, more than 200 million homes and businesses have already purchased it with that number expected to at least double by 2028 (link resides outside ibm.com). According to this Gartner white paper (link resides outside ibm.com), by 2025, 75% of enterprise data will be processed at the edge (compared to only 10% today).
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. billion in 2025, the global oilfield services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6%. This magnitude of merger allowed for asset reorganization and optimization as well as logistical synergies. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 6, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Say I purchase a car. Maybe a ’93 Escort… 12 years later the transmission gives out and the repair costs are more than purchasing a new/used vehicle.
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Procurement Insights
APRIL 3, 2025
Over the past two days, I have had the opportunity to talk with the innovators – or disruptive innovators- of three uniquely different but relational solution providers that are worth tracking in 2025 and beyond. These insights are based on their general focus areas within the ProcureTech and supply chain optimization space.
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