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Level up your procurement with AI: From quick wins to game-changing strategy

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From simple automations that save time to sophisticated strategies that drive major business value, embedding AI in your business processes can provide immense value. These require a bit more effort, such as better data integration and more refined algorithms, but they unlock deeper insights and smarter decision making.

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

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How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. Ivalua’s Contract Management module allows you to easily track milestones and consumption in real time across multiple agreements.

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How the importance of risk management has changed for procurement – and what to do about it

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As little as 10 years ago, we heard stories of pretty much indifference to risk: “supply risk management was young,” we heard, and “we didn’t worry too much about risk; we spent a very small percentage of our time on it.” In financial services for example,” says Stephen, “the biggest risk concerns are around cyber attacks and data breaches.

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The AI advantage: Why procurement can’t afford to sit on the sidelines

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Supply chains are more complex than ever, stakeholder expectations are soaring and the sheer volume of data that procurement teams must sift through is overwhelming. With AI, procurement teams can process and analyze vast amounts of data (i.e., big data) in real time, spotting correlations and trends that would otherwise go unnoticed.

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.

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The Best Ways to Use Project Management to Build Resilient Supply Chains Amid Global Disruptions

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Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.

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Safeguarding Your Supply Chain: Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Maximize Agility

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However, building such a supply chain requires smart strategies , the right partners, andmost importantlythe ability to adapt quickly when things go wrong. In this article, well explore proven strategies to safeguard your supply chain, minimize risks, and keep your business running smoothly, no matter what obstacles lie ahead.

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The New Tech Toolbelt: Digital Twins, IoT, Cobots, & More

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Register now!