Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It leverages advanced technologies to optimize and automate procurement cycles and predict more favorable outcomes. This is especially true as many manufacturing procurement departments struggle with exactitude, efficiency, and unforeseen events that keep them from meeting their goals.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Then, 2020 sent shockwaves through many JIT strategies; the disruption was just too big to absorb and supply chain ecosystems had not been built to flex.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies. CIOs recognized procurements role in optimizing IT spend and driving efficiency.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. This could include optimizing specifications, reducing waste, or exploring product substitution.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

From the sessions and keynotes to the electrifying nighttime events–we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all our customers, sponsors, partners, attendees, and team for making Ivalua NOW “Breaking New Ground” a huge success. Events, content, exciting product updates, and so much more! We could not have done it without you.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

In the healthcare supply chain, there are three main challenges pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and patients are facing: shortages and delays; lack of convenient and cost-effective fulfillment options; and rising counterfeiting and regulatory changes, along with a persistent need for better drug cold chain management.

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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. Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Key Takeaways: Understand the strategic impact of tariffs and reshoring on supply chain operations. Top enterprises leverage Arkestro to confidently optimize their procurement cycles with direct actions and clear recommendations, managing spend at scale without increasing headcount. RSVP now to secure your spot!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we are seeing significant digital disruption in the business of trade and supply chain financing that is largely influenced by global events and geopolitics, changing regulations, compliance and control requirements, advancements in technology and innovation, and access to capital.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. According to Jones, there four key areas in which modern software will enable and empower procurement: 1) Optimize automation.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In a rapidly changing world, the realm of supply chain management stands at the forefront of innovation and adaptability. The YouTube video titled “embrace Uncertainty: Supply Chain Superheroes ‍& Future Innovations!” Embracing uncertainty ‍is the mark of a true supply chain superhero.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. However, maintenance inventory optimization is only part of the solution. 4 tips to help energy & utility supply chains avoid unexpected downtime 1.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 28, 2024

This year, supply chain disruptions have posed significant obstacles for small business owners. From global events to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, these challenges have forced businesses to adapt and find new strategies to navigate through uncertain times.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 30, 2024

When Mother Nature almost always manages to present disruption of human plans for centuries, can supply chains be an exception? The devastating impact of bad weather on supply chains is a recurring challenge. This highlights the vulnerability of supply chains to even seemingly localized weather events.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more. Here are just a few ways manufacturing procurement teams can leverage AI and automation tools this year: Minimize supply chain disruptions.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

We were delighted to see an overwhelming show of support for the event, with a record-breaking turnout! Our speakers covered: Scope 3 emissions, Invoicing, Supply Chain Resilience, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and the Procure-to-Pay Roadmap.

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Barkers Procurement

MAY 22, 2024

At Barkers our ESG Health Check concentrates on the activity within your supply chain. Assessing your supply chain performance is strategically important for your organisation as studies show that the majority (80%) of emissions and ESG risk lies in a business’ supply chain.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures for organizations to diversify their supplier bases.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. How can procurement help achieve those aims through better supplier relationships and spending optimization? Conduct supply chain audits and due diligence on high-risk categories.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 13, 2024

TealBook – In summary, Tealbook can be a valuable tool for organizations during a rail strike by providing them with the data, insights, and supplier intelligence needed to maintain supply chain continuity, reduce risks, and make informed, strategic decisions. Here’s how the strike could impact LCBO: 1.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

According to the Logistics Bureau , strategically reducing supply chain costs can substantially boost net profits, while the scope for potential reductions remains wide open. This is especially the case as supply chains become increasingly complex and digitalized.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Within this domain, spend analysis plays a pivotal role in enabling informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes. Process Optimization: Redesigning procurement processes to eliminate inefficiencies, minimize manual interventions, and enhance collaboration among stakeholders.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2025

In the intricate web ‍of global commerce, the supply chain serves as the beating heart of countless industries, ensuring the seamless flow of goods from production to consumption. As we look ahead to 2025,the landscape of supply chain management is poised for meaningful evolution.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

From the complex supply chain networks ‍to ‍the efficient material handling operations, ‍the landscape of logistics is evolving at a‍ rapid pace.In Automation is playing a pivotal role in streamlining operations and increasing efficiency across the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

A key area where the impact of AI is most notably observed is in route optimization. A compelling illustration of this is UPS’s ORION system, which leverages AI to optimize delivery routes, resulting in annual savings exceeding $400 million through reduced fuel consumption. Check out the course below!

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This surge, influenced by various factors including supply chain disruptions and increasing global demand, has significantly impacted the operations and profitability of these renowned chocolate producers. For further insights into the‍ current cocoa market trends, refer to recent articles such as Bloomberg’s analysis.

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