Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Under the heading Candy and supply base synchronization, I wrote the following: How important is effective internal collaboration? The lack of end-to-end connectivity delayed efforts to streamline operations across its growing portfolio. Just ask a candy company in the U.S. Dots Pretzels (2021, $1.2B) and Pretzels, Inc.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

It is one thing to make tenders public, and another to offer suppliers visibility into the end-to-end bid management process and final award decisions. Government agencies have to facilitate transparency and openness while never losing sight of why that visibility is needed.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Whether it’s optimizing routes, improving warehouse efficiency, or leveraging technology to enhance tracking and visibility, Distribution Operations play a critical role in the success of any business that relies on the timely and efficient delivery of goods or services. Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template 4.

Strategy 119

Strategy Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 119

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

So why is it that the Supply Chain in so many companies is being run without the end to end visibility needed to even function, yet which we have in our personal lives? In this age of exponential growth in digital connectivity the time has come to ensure you have End to End Supply Chain visibility.

Real-time Visibility 72

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. Procurement Tracking: Why is it Important? These tools allow for automated, integration to suppliers and visibility in procurement data at any time.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. These begin with enhanced visibility. Suppliers, in turn, benefit from improved demand forecasting and operational predictability. So, lets be blunt.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Over the course of our brand new four-part series, we’re going to talk about why optimized and actionable data is more powerful than mere visibility; and why organizations need good data, not lots of data. What does it mean and why is it so important? What are the barriers to achieving true end-to-end visibility?

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e2e supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers. Either through data analysis or demand from the business–there is a need to execute a sourcing event. This rise in importance is due to the potential value that S2P initiatives can deliver.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

To address their gaps, Amrest is building an end-to-end procurement process that covers all of their businesses and each unique challenge these operations face. One of the most important aspects of a business’ success is making the right purchasing decisions. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

To address their gaps, Amrest is building an end-to-end procurement process that covers all of their businesses and each unique challenge these operations face. One of the most important aspects of a business’ success is making the right purchasing decisions. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2021

Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! Food importing and exporting article and permission to publish here provided by Emma Wilson. More business people shift their focus to the food commodity import and export. The increase in global population, tourism and global movement created the highest demand for food products.

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ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

Why is this new C2FO partnership important? Once an organization has the complete Strategic Payment cycle in place CFOs can use the end-to-end visibility to control bottom-line growth with targeted programs. . It Pays to Partner! Read our FAQ to get acquainted with our newest C2FO Partner collaboration!

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Our Public Sector solution will grow with you, configure to your specific needs, and most importantly meet your ever-changing demands. A corporation can force standardization on a component or service provider in a way that a town, state or school district would never dream of.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

The technology opens up a wealth of capabilities not previously possible for the procurement practitioner in terms of data availability, end-to-end visibility, cost, time and risk reduction, and ultimately the overall health of the third-party network. when things start to become a risk) is very important.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Suddenly Supply Chain and its importance was on the minds of political and business leaders, and the common person, everywhere around the world. Does that mean that the importance and value of Supply Chain is at a crossroads?

Supply Chain Efficiency 119

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This demand would be translated to bills of material and component requirements through manual or semi-automated means. Purchase orders would be written out by hand and mailed or faxed to suppliers with buyers calling suppliers on the phone to tell them about their needs as well as the inevitable changes in demand.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The impact of Covid-19 on demand, the opening and closing of borders, factories and ports, the obstruction of the Suez Canal and the war in Ukraine have created a nightmare for supply chain and procurement professionals.

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ivalua

JANUARY 27, 2021

3 Top Digital Transformation Blockers: Although 86% of AP professionals served by Hackett Group say digital transformation of the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process is of “critical” or “major” importance, few have been successful in making it happen. They follow an end-to-end channel strategy with nearly all spend covered by contract or POs.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By selecting and developing the right suppliers and establishing streamlined, transparent communication with them, manufacturers gain the agility and resilience to respond to customer demands, rise to the top, and navigate disruptions more easily. The importance of proactive engagement with suppliers should not be underestimated.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Automotive chips shortages continue for instance, and commodities supply is short of demand in many different areas. Supply Chain and it’s importance is more visible than at any time in history. Back office skills are important to have a grounding in how Supply Chain works. The pandemic has brought this about.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

At the time of this article going live, I can imagine a lot of scrambling going on across importers up and down the country—and we’ve not even hit peak selling season yet. For many businesses reliant on importing their products thousands of miles across the sea and sky, there have been some valuable (and hard) lessons learned.

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Una

AUGUST 30, 2022

Strategic sourcing experts are using machine learning to categorize and manage spend, AI to better predict demand, and act upon alerts such as contract expiry/renewals. For old-school procurement professionals , going digital may simply mean moving away from paper-based processes.

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Procurement e2e Supplier relationship management Real-time Visibility 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The demands for faster, more affordable processes are growing in stride. This reduces the risk of fraud and theft by enhancing visibility to the freight in the yard, which in turn provides additional integrity into the supply chain. Warehouse Management System. Dock Scheduling System. Integrated E-Commerce Shopping Carts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Store shelves were stripped of toilet paper, baking supplies, masks , hand sanitizer and many other goods as the incredible spike in demand prompted by the virus was historic and unplanned. But there is still uncertainty with this once-in-a-century phenomenon such that the prospect of demand spikes can’t be dismissed entirely.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 10, 2021

And while most of us probably overlook them their importance can’t be overstated. The backbone of the Digital Supply Chain of the future is end to end electronic connectivity and real time visibility as to the movement of goods. Types of Pallets.

Price 98

Price Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The HBR article talks about how more companies are automating functions like demand forecasting, which has long been seen as more of an “art” than an exact science. This kind of visibility opens up huge opportunities, not only by lowering risk but also by letting companies become more strategic. Conclusion. Not so fast.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 14, 2020

So why is it that the Supply Chain in so many companies is being run without the end to end visibility needed to even function, yet which we have in our personal lives? In this age of exponential growth in digital connectivity the time has come to ensure you have End to End Supply Chain visibility.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2022

Hiring a consulting firm for areas with less visibility can be the game-changer you need for growth and focus on higher goals. Sadly, there is a significant focus on traffic and supply when the biggest priority should be the focus on demand and customer needs. 6. Improving Conversion. Supply Chain Consulting is Not Magic.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain traceability is important for ensuring accountability and sustainability within the industry. Defining Supply Chain Traceability In straightforward terms, supply chain traceability means having full visibility and transparency across the entire supply chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! It turns out that as the pandemic drove lockdowns, travel restrictions, and travel bans, the demand for rental cars plummeted. A shortage of new vehicles forced people to turn to the used car market, and the spike in demand drove prices upward. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Understanding this differentiation is important for the manager trying to navigate autonomous planning: rather than assuming everything can be autonomous, the manager can take a more sophisticated view onto the people, process & technology needed to support the future of integrated planning. Business Planning Cycles.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply chain 147

Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 14, 2020

Define the contours of your supply chain network from end-to-end – inbound from vendors to production facilities and outbound from DCs to customers. When unexpected spikes in demand occur is the worst time to learn that a carrier partner is unable or unmotivated to help keep your loads covered.

Logistics 95

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

It is the largest infrastructure project in Europe and the most important economic and social regeneration project in decades. Securing this level of visibility in the construction sector is challenging for several reasons: Much of the work on HS2 is broken into stand-alone projects made up of unique combinations of contractors and suppliers.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Contract Supply 130

Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

This integration enables businesses to have real-time visibility into order status, inventory levels, and supplier performance, enabling them to make informed decisions and respond quickly to changing market demands. It provides real-time visibility into order status, inventory levels, and fulfillment processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Such pervasive usage and demand, combined with the potential for supply impacts, makes it important for us all to understand the natural and synthetic rubber Supply Chain. Rubber Supply and Demand. They expect that when they want tires, for instance, tires will appear on demand. Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. Keep it Simple : It’s important to not over complicate things.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Risk reduction is especially important in the supply chain, where leaders are focused on supply and supplier transparency to assess vulnerabilities. Therefore, procurement leaders are placing a higher level of importance on supplier relationship management, so they can better differentiate with and nurture those critical relationships.

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