Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is based on the 4-Model Agent-based assessment tool that leverages the RAM 1998 to 2025 framework architecture. Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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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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Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

MODEL #2 An agent-based model within a metaprise framework outperforms traditional equation-based intake and orchestration models in procurement because it better addresses the complexity, unpredictability, and multi-stakeholder nature of modern supply chains. Focused on efficiency, not innovation; maintains status quo.

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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 Drivers of Change Global Events : The COVID-19 pandemic , trade wars, and geopolitical tensions forced CFOs to prioritize supply chain resilience and risk management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Learn what each one does, how MRP II supports production efficiency and supplier coordination, and where traditional systems fall short without the right source-to-pay technology in place. From sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products, every link in the chain must ope rate with speed, accuracy, and resilience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

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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. This integration will streamline strategic sourcing, reducing cycle times and enhancing efficiency. Resilient Supply Chain Management** : Building resilience into supply chains will be a priority.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

For the supply chain? Think of supply chain work for a moment: Do you need tech equipment that is going to handle some resource-intensive applications, even multiple applications at once? Some statistics show how many professionals in supply chain operations use them for work. Gaming laptops?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The supply chain management industry has undergone many changes in recent years. The introduction of IoT devices to the supply chain, the rise of edge computing, and its ability to increase connectivity and efficiencies, have changed how businesses operate across industries.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. The YouTube video, “Top Supply Chain trends and Tech Innovations to Watch‍ in 2025,” promises to shed light on the latest developments shaping the industryS future.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 18, 2025

In the bustling landscape of supply chain innovation,‍ RFID Journal Live!2025 2025 emerges as a beacon of groundbreaking advancements and visionary solutions. Innovative Supply Chain Strategies Showcased at RFID Journal Live!2025 2025 At RFID Journal Live!2025,

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers. Efficient supply chains play a major role in keeping schools running smoothly.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 8, 2024

London, UK – October 8th 2024 Skill Dynamics , the leading provider of role-based, practical eLearning for procurement and supply chain teams, is proud to announce the publication of its highly anticipated Skills Report 2025.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In a fast-paced world where supply chain disruptions, generative AI innovations, and trade tariffs constantly shape the global economy, staying informed is vital. Hosted by Sarah Barnes Humphrey, the founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, the video promises an insightful discussion with special guest Audrey Ross.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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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.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In the YouTube video titled “2025 Investments, Supplier Decarbonization, and Lessons from Failures,” sarah Barnes Humphrey and guest Brenda from UBS delve into critical topics surrounding investments, supplier relations, and more within the supply chain industry.

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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.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

2020 has been a defining year for transparent supply chains. On the contrary, companies seem to be more focused than ever on driving sustainability in supply chains. Moreover, businesses that already had a transparency focus were far less impacted by the pandemic overall.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

2020 has been a defining year for transparent supply chains. On the contrary, companies seem to be more focused than ever on driving sustainability in supply chains. Moreover, businesses that already had a transparency focus were far less impacted by the pandemic overall.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

In such an unpredictable environment, procurement leaders are advised to take a risk-management approach, focusing on cost efficiency, contract flexibility, and strategic supplier relationships to ensure institutional resilience. After 2025 the college-age population is expected to shrink for the next five to 10 years.

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Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

Download Free Copy Reshoring vs Nearshoring: Key Differences and Business Benefits Category Inventory Written by Lyle Del Vecchio 16 min read Tags Procurement Supply Chain Management Last edited March 12, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Reshoring? This approach focuses on regional efficiency.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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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.

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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. Edwin serves on the Board of Atmus Filtration Technologies, Inc.

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Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

Download Free Copy Supplier Management in Education: Best Practices for Success Category Vendor Management Written by Rob Biedron 15 min read Tags Education Supplier Relationship Management Last edited March 19, 2025 Download PDF KEY TAKEAWAYS The education sector has to be more strategic about procurement decisions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

From the movement of trucks to managing a good economic supply chain, GST affected logistics in a great way. The statistics have shown an increase in freight shipping volume to about 1325 billion and these numbers are predicted to double by 2025. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. To efficiently trade Bitcoins , you must visit the official Site of the most recommended trading platform. PWC forecasts that the value of blockchain solutions may grow to USD 170 billion by 2025, with an additional USD 3.1 appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

Given that suppliers account for the majority of risk in areas such as GHG emissions, human rights abuses, and gaps in corporate governance, it is critical that companies explicitly target ESG goals in their supply chain. I recommend companies take tangible action toward setting supply chain ESG goals in the following ways: 1.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

Given that suppliers account for the majority of risk in areas such as GHG emissions, human rights abuses, and gaps in corporate governance, it is critical that companies explicitly target ESG goals in their supply chain. I recommend companies take tangible action toward setting supply chain ESG goals in the following ways: 1.

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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.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

.” – Albert Einstein It started as a simple exercise: ask ChatGPT, “What are the Top 3 concerns for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025?” Taking it a step further, the following is a chronological summary covering 10 specific date points between 1959 and 2025 where I posed the same question.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. What Supply Chain Lessons Can We Learn? Back in early 2018, McDonald’s – a pioneer in cold chain distribution – announced that it was testing out using fresh patties instead of frozen in burgers at 300 of its U.S. for Quarter Pounders.

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Una

APRIL 11, 2023

Advantages and Disadvantages of ERP Systems Discover the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing ERP systems to drive efficiencies and cost savings in procurement. ERPs often use automated workflows and business rules to streamline processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency. billion by 2025.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts).

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? The shipper ecosystem is burgeoning with more delivery orders, more inventory to be managed, more deliveries and more services than ever before. BILLION by 2025. Optimizing Efficiency to manage costs. Subscribe Here!

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 20, 2025

Inventory valuation plays a crucial role in procurement and supply chain management. Selecting the right method not only impacts financial reporting but also affects operational efficiency and tax liabilities. Advantages of FIFO: Aligns with actual inventory flow, improving operational efficiency.

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