Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a reprint of the March 25th, 2015 article The Impact Of An M&A On The Procurement Department This morning I read a post by Roz Usheroff regarding the just announced merger between Kraft and Heinz, and how an employee can both survive and thrive when an M&A occurs. Overall it was a great post, which provided practical insights and tips on what an employee should do when their company has either acquired or been acquired by another firm.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 31, 2025

Temu, one of the fastest-growing online marketplaces in recent years, captures more than 292 million hearts monthly since its launch in the U.S. in 2022.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 1, 2025

Data is the starting point because you have to understand the current state of your organization before finding opportunities. For example, you may want to consolidate your supplier list; to do so effectively, you must fully understand the lists current state. If the same company is listed as ten separate accounts due to spelling mistakes, additions like Inc. or disparate addresses, you cannot effectively consolidate.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

Global trade is complex, and supply chains are intertwined and interconnected. This has boosted growth but also created vulnerabilities, with tariff volatility being a major concern. Recent changes by the US government have made things even more challenging. Supply chain leaders must adapt and use smart strategies to remain competitive. This article explains how to understand US tariffs and lessen their impact on supply chains.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 31, 2025

In late 1998, with funding from the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program, I converted my “strand commonality” theory into one of the industry’s first web-based procurement platforms. Utilizing an agent-based model, RAM leveraged self-learning advanced algorithms within a nascent AI framework architecture to enable the Department of National Defence to select the right supplier 97.3% of the time. “The concept o

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 2, 2025

Data breaches during order fulfillment put millions of customer records at risk each year, making security a central concern for logistics operations.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

In the Hackett Groups Enterprise Key Issues Study , 89% of executives across business functions said their organizations are advancing GenAI initiatives, up from 16% in the prior year. A July 2024 Gartner survey also found that 72% of procurement leaders are focusing on incorporating generative AI, anticipating a shift towards strategic decision-making and innovation.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is based on the 4-Model Agent-based assessment tool that leverages the RAM 1998 to 2025 framework architecture. MODEL #1 Ranking the ProcureTech conferencesDigital Procurement World (DPW), ISM Annual Conference, Procurement Leaders (World Procurement Congress), SIG (Global Executive Summit), and Supply Chain Canada National Conferencebased on their focus on procurement and supply chain practices requires evaluating how deeply each event emphasizes actionable pr

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Fraxion

APRIL 3, 2025

Finance teams manage a continuous flow of sensitive information: from purchase orders and approval workflows to invoices and financial data. With growing pressure to move faster and stay connected across systems, data security cant be overlooked. Thats where SOC 2 compliance comes in. SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a framework that sets the standard for how SaaS providers handle sensitive data.

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Pipefy

APRIL 2, 2025

Artificial Intelligence has come a long way in a short time, and AI Agentsthose clever, self-operating systems are right at the heart of this transformation. Whether you’re a scrappy startup or a global enterprise, chances are you’ve already seen these agents popping up in customer service, data analysis, workflow automation, and more. But lets look ahead: Where are these intelligent systems headed?

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 4, 2025

A good negotiator needs not just a repertoire of strategies, tactics and techniques but also the experience to know when and how to deploy them. One such strategy, the concession strategy, lies at the heart of every negotiation as it determines how we should manage the way the negotiation plays out. Yet the concept and reality of actually putting it into practice seems to be something that is difficult to grasp.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

MODEL #1 DPW (Digital Procurement World) is widely recognized as one of the most influential platforms in the digital procurement space. It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Like any ecosystem, it has both positive and critical aspects , depending on your perspective whether you’re a startup, enterprise buyer, vendor, or procurement leader.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 2, 2025

The fresh name comes after the economy service's split with the U.S. Postal Service.

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Pipefy

APRIL 4, 2025

AI isnt just a futuristic buzzword anymoreits actively reshaping how B2B companies serve and support their customers. Businesses that weave artificial intelligence into their service frameworks are seeing faster turnaround times, reduced overhead, and a smoother customer journey overall. But lets be honestits not all plug-and-play. Getting it right comes with a few bumps in the road.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

Leader in procurement technology expands its team appointing Pascal dArc as new Chief Strategy Officer RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, April 3rd, 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, today announces the appointment of Pascal dArc to Chief Strategy Officer. Pascal is an innovator and pioneer in the procurement industry. He is based in the UK and will join the Executive Leadership Team at a key inflection point in the procurement and supply chain space.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

It is sheer brilliance. As an advocate of the Agent-based development and implementation model, I find the connection between ORO Labs, ProcureTech 100, DPW, and Deloitte to reveal the early stages of an industry monopoly. Again, it is sheer brilliance! The Triad Connection Unified Purpose: All three entities drive digital procurement forwardProcureTech 100 by identifying pioneers, ORO Labs by delivering innovative solutions (and now owning ProcureTech 100), and DPW by connecting these players w

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 2, 2025

The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 4, 2025

Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions, that delivered a series of insightful predictions designed to help procurement teams in all industries and regions… The post Part Two: Procurement BIG Trends & Predictions AI-Driven Future Amidst Economic Uncertainty appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 30, 2025

I’ve been producing content on procuretech for 5 years. It’s official! I launched the first episode of The Procuretech Podcast on 25th March 2020. (We later rebranded to The Procurement Software Podcast to match our software directory.) When I look back at some of my early guests, a few of them back then were pretty small startups that have gone on to do bigger things.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chevron was IN NO WAY involved with the following assessment, although I think they will find it to be an interesting read because it leverages their known capabilities and aligns them with my prior research and discussions on procurement efficiency, Shared Services, and Hansens RAM principles. Each providers benefits – which I am certain are a combination of ProcureTech providers they haven’t considered- are calibrated to Chevrons scale ($10B-$15B annual procure

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 31, 2025

The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

Further analysis revealed that the rates weren't related to foreign tariffs at all, and instead targeted the United States' most prominent trade deficits.

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 31, 2025

Synopsis: 10 Essential Skills for Freelance Procurement Contract Managers in 2025 Contract Drafting &… The post 10 Essential Skills for Freelance Procurement Contract Managers in 2025 first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 1, 2025

“In my fall 2004 analyses of a study on the use of web-based applications, I made the following observation: It is my position that a true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders, starting at the local or regional level.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 1, 2025

Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 30, 2025

While drones have specific applications, autonomous mobile robots are often better suited for the demands of high-density, indoor environments.

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 30, 2025

Synopsis: Definition & Role: A supply chain consultant optimizes procurement, logistics, inventory, and risk management… The post What Does a Supply Chain Consultant Do? A Complete Guide first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Bulletin

MARCH 30, 2025

Why Are Coffee Futures Surging? As coffee bean prices have surged over the last couple of years, mainly due to climate and weather events, here’s a deeper dive into what’s driving coffee bean prices (a must read if your business buys coffee beans).

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 1, 2025

Packages originating from rural areas are at risk of slower shipping speeds, but the agency says the changes will speed up other deliveries and spur cost savings.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

As operating landscapes become increasingly turbulent, companies in every region are reviewing their supply chain strategies for navigating uncertainty and sudden change.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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