Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2025

In the same way that a solid supply chain is the cornerstone of business efficiency and effectiveness, investing in supply chain innovation technology can help improve your business processes and cost margins while giving you a strong advantage over your competitors.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Innovation 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 21, 2025

A Letter from CEO Andy Hovancik Our JAGGAER commitment has never been stronger and we are devoting our resources to driving innovation and product excellence by increasing investments in cutting-edge technologies, research, and development. Were continuing our innovation-driven investment approach across people, process, and technology.

Innovation 52

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Procurement Leaders

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

And being in Singapore for the Asia Pacific Procurement Congress last week left me in no doubt that the region continues to be a powerhouse of energy, innovation, creativity and growth. Guaranteed to recharge the inspiration batteries, face-to-face time with members is what’s best about being in this role.

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Innovation Procurement Data Collaboration 130

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

By harnessing the‍ power of data-driven insights, organizations can navigate these challenging waters with precision and grace. Key Strategies for Navigating Tariff Turmoil: Utilize Data Analytics: Leverage advanced analytics tools to gain deep visibility into supply chain dynamics and identify potential areas of vulnerability.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Data Suppliers Supply chain resilience 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2024

Earlier this week, 16-18 June, ESOMAR hosted its conference, The Art of Science and Innovation , in Chicago, Illinois. The key themes of the conference were ongoing innovations such as AI and actionable analytics. ask “If Instacart had [data point you’re testing], would you be more likely to use it?”).

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Innovation Import Data Sourcing 111

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 13, 2025

Today Amber Salley, VP of Industry Solutions at GAINS, joins me to talk all about being data-driven. Were going to be diving into the evolution of data-driven thinking and the new paradigm we should be embracing now. And, well be sharing practical applications and the many benefits of letting the data lead.

Data 52

Data supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Inventory 52

Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., Here’s a detailed guide to enhance procurement capabilities across various domains: Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management Actionable Steps: Analyze Spend Data: Use spend analysis tools to identify areas where costs can be reduced or efficiencies improved. Coursera, LinkedIn Learning).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 130

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) platforms have emerged as innovative solutions in education and training, offering customized support that can profoundly enhance the development of future supply chain experts. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 111

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

With over 8 years of experience in strategic partnerships, Jack drives innovative collaborations that advance supply chain and logistics technology. 19.42] A closer look at the data that Reveel and Deposco clients can access, and what they can do with it. Make decisions in real time: observe, orient, decide and act.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Over the past decade, deep learning arose from a seismic collision of data availability and sheer compute power, enabling a host of impressive AI capabilities. Data must be laboriously collected, curated, and labeled with task-specific annotations to train AI models. Data: the foundation of your foundation model Data quality matters.

Data 128

Data Quality Sourcing Sustainability 128

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2025

Shifting from spend-based models to primary data positions companies as responsible actors and innovators ready to tackle the next generation of environmental challenges.

Data 98

Data Innovation 98

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week. PSI is a good place not only to hear from but to meet the innovators in this space, not just the developers and service providers but the people who interact with them. Compliance and GDPR — does the data stay locked?

Procurement strategies 111

Procurement strategies Innovation Strategy Procurement 111

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

“Yes, we’ve seen a clear increase in demand for risk-related technology from our customers, driven by the growing complexity and volume of data they are required to manage. Today’s organizations expect risk technology to not only provide data but also enable quicker decision making and faster action that leads to measurable impact.

Risk management 110

Risk management Risk Management Real-time Visibility 110

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Up front efforts to define roles and responsibilities, document requirements, integrate with other enterprise systems, and maximize the value of data will be rewarded in multiple forms well beyond the conclusion of the implementation.

Procurement 239

Procurement Change management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 239

Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2025

As procurement becomes increasingly strategic and digital, intake and orchestration processes require intricate coordination across various departments, tools and data sources. This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Zip and its solution for intake, orchestration and source to pay (S2P).

Market analysis 111

Market analysis Procurement team Sourcing Buyers 111

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Therefore, to do risk management well requires constant gathering of data on new risks. One major area of interest for me is risk management in innovation stage gate process,” he continues. Risks can be introduced at several points in the production timeline (see table below).

Risk 111

Risk Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 111

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2024

As retail operations become increasingly complex, the need arises for serialized data capture. That’s where tools like the 2D barcode and radio frequency identification come into play.

Innovation 121

Innovation Supply chain Data Supply 121

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

With limited funding, labor shortages and rapid technological advancements, public sector organizations must find innovative ways to maintain or even improve service quality with fewer resources. Mike Cook, SOVRAs Chief Product Officer, emphasized the importance of clean data and how SOVRA is supporting users with a qualified data lake.

Procurement 116

Procurement Bidding Contract management Data 116

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 17, 2024

Procurement teams across the globe are stepping up, adapting and innovating amid whispers — and sometimes shouts — of economic uncertainty.

Data 109

Data Procurement team Innovation Procurement 109

SCMDOJO

MARCH 14, 2025

Additionally, the act introduces measures to enhance data availability and accessibility. Encouraging early engagement by policy with commercial teams – this is key to delivering innovation and getting the most from the market. Comparison with the previous procurement regulations Key Features Philippines (Republic Act No.

Procurement 90

Procurement Bidding Competitive bidding Contract 90

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Procurement has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic driver of innovation and value. Building the foundation : where to start; how to build a digital roadmap; the critical role of data; identifying quick and long-term wins; how to make the case for digital.

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Procurement Change management Strategy supply chain budgeting 112

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally 2 to 5 years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative application of technology. Halo Ai uses AI models to connect, correlate and contextualize real-time data points to bring customers the full risk story.

Risk management 111

Risk management Risk Suppliers Supply chain 111

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage. Supplier data can give your procurement team valuable information to make future cost and time-saving decisions. Learning from Supplier Relationships.

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Suppliers Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

From rule-based systems to predictive analytics and the generative AI boom, businesses have leveraged these technologies to optimize operations, forecast trends, and create data-driven strategies. However, the next wave of AI innovation is here: autonomous AI agents. Here are some leading innovators in this space: 1.

Supply Chain Efficiency 73

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 73

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The likelihood of adopting an agent-based model for ProcureTech implementations varies across generations based on their familiarity with technology, risk tolerance, and openness to innovation. Their focus is on balancing innovation with practicality, so they might adopt agent-based models selectively.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Innovation Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The report once again delivers data-backed findings of the state of SRM across the globe and gives best practice models, guidance and suggestions stemming from those findings. These findings are interwoven with real-life case studies to help organizations fulfil the job of building the ‘R’ in SRM and deriving value from it.

Suppliers 114

Suppliers Raw materials Collaboration Management 114

SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

From the ubiquity of the Internet and various electronic gadgets, we are now in the era of next-level digital space where businesses and individuals can easily leverage the power of cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These have become part of many aspects of modern life, including commercial logistics.

Logistics 98

Logistics Data Supply Chain Efficiency Route optimization 98

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

**Advanced Crowdsourcing** : Procurement functions will increasingly leverage crowdsourcing to tap into a global pool of innovative ideas and solutions. By 2030, it’s expected that a substantial portion of procurement activities will involve crowdsourced inputs, enhancing innovation and competitiveness.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 59

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Companies seek tools that automate risk categorization across areas like Data Protection, Information Security and Legal Compliance, providing real-time visibility and proactive governance. The future of risk technology will focus on AI-driven automation, improving data quality and ensuring compliance.

Risk management 114

Risk management Risk Management Real-time Visibility 114

Procurement Insights

MARCH 31, 2025

Hansen, identified as a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), introduced the idea in the context of linking seemingly unrelated data streams or strands to optimize procurement outcomes. success rate. success rate. ” – What Are The Origins Of ProcureTech ImplementationSuccess?

Chief Procurement Officer 69

Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Suppliers 69

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Quantitative Methods: The Quantitative forecasting method is engaged where there is access to historical data, and unlike the former, it is objective to the degree of the reality of the data. This method is adopted when there is no historical data. Strategic Implications Hinders business growth and innovation.

Inventory 98

Inventory Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 98

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Suppeco allows its customers in any industry to optimize its customer-supplier ecosystem to push for innovation and growth. With her experience in the data issues that cripple procurement, she has made it her mission to provide a trusted source of supplier data to the growing e-procurement space. . Stephany Lapierre.

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

Procurement Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

What is the difference between RAM and forestreet: Here are a couple of excerpts: RAM leveraged advanced self-learning algorithms through agent-based adaptability, interactive feedback loops, and a relational integration of data, enabling it to refine procurement strategies autonomously. government) Modern MRO (e.g.,

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Procurement strategies 52

Procurement Insights

MARCH 17, 2025

While detailed, up-to-the-minute data on both companies 2025 capabilities isnt fully public, I can provide a comparison grounded in their known focuses, inferred functionalities, and how they align with procurement needs. Approach : Data-driven, emphasizing external market insights to level the playing field between buyers and suppliers.

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Negotiation Procurement team Real-time Visibility Cost of ownership 52