Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

After taking the time to read this article, you will have a deeper understanding of what supply chain collaboration is all about. Thus, allowing you to know if your decision is right when the time comes you are going to collaborate in the supply chain. . Enhanced ethical standards. Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.

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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. Digital S2P platforms provide real-time insights into supplier performance, contract compliance, and spending patterns.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The primary goals of SRM are to foster hand-in-glove supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize the value chain. In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible. Decision-makers must plan supply chain resilience strategies for a wide range of risk scenarios.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Overall, their strategy must move toward data-driven decision-making to provide real-time information visibility. Engaging strategic suppliers in the process can help mitigate risks. To streamline activity, all regular services and shipments could be entered into the system annually, rather than weekly.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . Smart software shifts from drilling down on existing data to alerting up, so managers can respond to events or trends in real time. .

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

Ignoring industry trends poses the risk of being left behind by more agile competitors. Whether it will be worth it, only time will tell. The amplified visibility lets companies verify the authenticity and provenance of products, reduces the risk of counterfeiting, and helps ensure regulatory compliance.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As more businesses use AI systems and the technology continues to mature and change, improper use could expose a company to significant financial, operational, regulatory and reputational risks. An AI governance framework ensures the ethical, responsible and transparent use of AI and machine learning (ML).

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

Port congestion at the main global crossroads in recent times has revealed the susceptibility of supply networks to logistical constraints. Supplier Reliability and Risk: Dependence on a limited pool of suppliers raises the risk of issues with them, such as erratic cash flow, changing laws, or natural disasters.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2024

From demand forecasting to route optimization, inventory management and risk mitigation, the applications of generative AI are limitless. Inventory management Generative AI models can continuously generate optimized replenishment plans based on real-time demand signals, supplier lead times and inventory levels.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits. This helps reduce errors to improve data quality and response times to questions, which improves customer and supplier satisfaction.

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

While less visible, these procurement areas are crucial for maintaining a functional educational environment. Embrace Technology: Digital Transformation in Procurement Modern procurement technology is like a sophisticated GPS for resource managementproviding real-time insights, predictive analytics, and streamlined workflows.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

To mitigate these risks , companies need the resources and technology to develop robust contingency plans. They need strong SCM practices to help work out the logistics of transporting goods across long distances and through multiple countries without creating longer lead times or delays.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A sustainable supply chain is one that fully integrates ethical and environmentally responsible practices into a successful and competitive model. The complexity of the supply chain can hinder visibility into crucial operational considerations such as labor conditions at a supplier’s factory that is miles away. Minimize risks.

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Una

APRIL 27, 2023

But strategic purchases require procurement expertise to mitigate risk and control costs. Delaying procurement involvement can be problematic because it increases the risk of selecting a supplier that is non-compliant, carries reputational risk, or is poor value for money. Then there’s the compliance angle.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This transparency is a game-changer because it enables all parties to view the same information in real time. Every transaction and movement of goods is recorded on the blockchain, enabling stakeholders to track products from the manufacturer to the end customer in real-time.

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TYA Suite

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Ethical and sustainable sourcing is no longer just a trend; its a commitment to doing business responsibly. For eco-friendly businesses, sourcing products and materials ethically means prioritizing fair labor practices, minimizing environmental damage, and supporting sustainable suppliers. What is the Meaning of Ethical Sourcing?

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2025

The IoT allows physical devices to connect to one controlled network, enabling real-time data collection and analysis across the entire chain. Integrating IoT devices such as GPS trackers of RFID tags allows companies to have clear visibility over inventory levels, transportation conditions, and even production processes.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Email hosting has emerged as a pivotal tool in modernizing these communication channels, enabling real-time collaboration and data sharing. Email hosting facilitates this by allowing multiple stakeholders to connect effortlessly, share documents, and update project statuses in real-time.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 27, 2023

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability. In addition to ethical and responsible sourcing assurances, blockchain-based sourcing capabilities can also help guarantee high-quality products. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

For our readers who couldn’t/didn’t attend, here are our own reflections based on the time we had ( if we missed you, apologies, but do reach out to us here to get your procurement tech solution in front of our analysts ). David presented on the top P2P risks that all businesses should be looking out for.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Data analytics plays a central role in inventory optimization. It provides real-time visibility into stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns. Businesses can make precise forecast demand, identify obsolete inventory, and can use data analytics to make smart decisions about stock allocation and replenishment.

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TYA Suite

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

However, the is fraught with risks that can impact a company’s bottom line and operational efficiency. Effective procurement risk management is essential to ensure smooth operations and safeguard the organization’s interests. Procurement risk refers to potential threats or uncertainties that can impact the efficiency and success of a.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 22, 2020

Devices that are part of the IoT help manufacturers track all their necessary parts globally, in real time. This helps them better manage product levels in their inventory and optimize it for better efficiency in all their locations. They can also share with their customers up-to-date shipping times and delays.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 4, 2024

By tracking raw materials at every stage, you gain insights into lead times, quality control measures, and potential issues that could affect your production timeline. By knowing the exact quantity of each material in your inventory, you can avoid stockouts and prevent disruptions in your production process.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Another common social engineering scam is domain name spoofing (also called DNS spoofing), in which cybercriminals use a fake website or domain name that impersonates a real one—e.g., ‘applesupport.com’ for support.apple.com—to trick people into entering sensitive information.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

With a transparent view of the entire supply chain, companies can identify potential risks, comply with regulations, and address issues promptly to uphold the integrity of their products. Real-time inventory tracking provides accurate information about stock levels at all times.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2023

Today I’m joined by Blume Global , a market-leading, sustainability-focused software brand that is removing a huge $1 trillion of waste from the global supply chain, and making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions. 27.19] The ideal client for Blume Global.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 12, 2022

With the stakes so high it should be no surprise that the very prospect of supply continuity issues can create fear and wreak havoc on the time, focus, and mental well-being of Supply Chain professionals. By whatever means necessary (always ethical and legal of course) Supply Chain must get goods flowing again as quickly as possible.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Monitoring supplier relationships : AI can track supplier performance metrics, analyze contract terms for risks, and identify opportunities to improve supplier relationships. One of the biggest challenges in procurement has been gaining visibility into exactly where money is being spent across the organization.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Its an integrated, end-to-end process that unifies procurement and finance, helping organizations streamline purchasing, minimize delays, and ensure timely payments. By standardizing procurement activities, organizations gain visibility over spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and optimize cash flow management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Once trained and deployed, models also need reliable access to historical and real-time data to generate content, make recommendations, detect errors, send proactive alerts, etc. Current regulations are always changing, and new ones are being introduced all the time.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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