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Agile vs Lean Supply Chain: What’s the Difference?

Procurify

Did you know that only 22 percent of companies have a proactive supply chain network? That’s why in today’s fast-paced global economy, it’s more important than ever to make sure your supply chain is efficient and reliable. . Let’s take a look at each of these supply chain management methods. .

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Navigating the Future of Supply Chains: Insights & Procurement

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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.

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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

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The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.

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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

SCMDOJO

By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions. Click here!

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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

ivalua

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance?

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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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Finally, Ivalua’s eProcurement solution enables users to create purchase orders quickly and accurately while providing visibility into status updates along each step of the procurement process. This helps ensure your contracts remain favorable and that all stakeholders comply with the negotiated terms. Doug has a B.S.

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Leveraging supply chain disruptions to accelerate digital transformation

Spend Matters

“Never waste a good crisis” is a phrase worth pondering in the realm of digital transformation for supply chains. Historically, major companies neglected supply chain transformation and digital investments until global disruptions, such as the Covid pandemic, forced a change. 22, at 10:00 AM PST.