Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of RapidRatings, a solution built to address financial risk. In todays globalized market, the financial health of suppliers has become a critical concern. It is not that the preoccupation is new, but things have changed, and considering the global business climate and its inherent volatility, they require a more detailed, thorough and predictive approach.

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Risk Procurement team Suppliers Buyers 88

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

“AI agents set to revolutionise procurement in 2025. Music to your ears Jon W. Hansen ” – Sheldon Mydat LinkedIn Post (February 9th, 2025) As long as it hits the right notes, Sheldon Mydat. A quick check – you do know that I have been in high-tech for more than 40 years and love and work with AI architecture – I even sold a company I started in 2000 based on self-learning algorithms within a nascent AI platform. – [link] After you read the post, consider the f

Procurement 78

Procurement 78

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Procurement software for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) is often an overlooked area. The procuretech space is dominated by solutions geared towards larger enterprises with substantial budgets. However, a closer look reveals a vibrant market of specialised providers catering specifically to the needs of SMEs. This, despite their quieter presence when it comes to marketing.

Procurement 59

Procurement Price Budget Procurement team 59

Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Tariffs can be a powerful and effective tool for a large economy. But they can also come with costs and unpredictable consequences.

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Procurement Bulletin

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

De minimis no more New tariffs ended a loophole that let Chinese companies like Temu and Shein ship small packages to the US duty-free. This loophole, called the de minimis exemption, saw a huge increase in these shipments with the rise of low-cost shopping apps like Temu and Shein. The change could cost US consumers billions but might help US companies like Amazon.

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Price Supply chain Import Supply 52

Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Can the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain come home or, at least, get closer to it?

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Supply chain Supply 85