Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What would Simon Terry say about Supply Chain Visibility in 2023? To what degree has our visibility into our supply chains improved – for example, regarding Scope 3 emissions reporting, we now realize our lack of insight into Tier 2 and 3 suppliers. It made me think of the following questions: 1.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

QAD Precision, a provider of global trade management and transportation execution software, has announced the newest release of its Global Trade and Transportation Execution (GTTE) solution, with capabilities to simplify and enhance global import and export processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 24, 2023

Promises of supply chain visibility and data management have always been there, but now it is most important for those managing and optimizing Supply Chains. We're in a new era.

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Una

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. Why is visibility so important? Why do we need supply chain visibility?

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Supply Chain Collaboration Solid relationships with suppliers can enhance supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility with a responsive community is a fantastic combo that optimizes inventory and reduces obsolescence in the blink of an eye. Click here!

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Today I’m joined by forward-thinking tech company Beacon Technologies – a brand that says, when it comes to supply chain, they believe in power to the people! Beacon’s supply chain visibility platform is a central hub for real-time ocean and air freight tracking, supply chain performance analytics and carbon emissions reporting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Front and centre in this pandemic has been Supply Chain. Never before has Supply Chain received so much visibility and recognition of its importance. We created a series of articles in 2020 focused on all aspects of Supply Chain and the Pandemic. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Below, we list 8 steps that manufacturers can take to build a more resilient supply chain in a post-covid world. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility. Why is visibility so important? Making processes transparent enables everyone along the supply chain to react quickly.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

But before we get to that, let’s establish why supply chain visibility matters. Why Supply Chain Visibility Matters In the First Place Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products as they move through the supply chain.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 16, 2020

These companies represent two of FourKites’ oldest partners, so I was delighted to have an opportunity to speak with them and learn a bit about each company’s unique perspective on the growing role of platforms and location visibility within the supply chain. To watch my full conversation with Adam, Bart and Peter, click here.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Maintaining revenue and profitability depends on a resilient and adaptable supply chain. This is also reflected in a Maersk and Reuters Events report , which found that 68% of European businesses prioritize supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In the latest Procurement Leaders Report and Survey , we ask top-performing CPO’s how they’re prioritizing data-enabled supply chain visibility–and the changes that need to be made. By taking steps now to improve supply chain visibility, procurement teams can position their organizations for success in the years to come.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

First Name Email Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

Alongside this, the Institute ‍for Supply Management has also made waves with their latest updates. let’s delve into the‍ latest supply ‍chain ‍news roundup and uncover the critically‍ important insights shaping the‍ industry landscape.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. Companies often struggle to plan for such challenges, which is why developing a strong and resilient supply chain team is so important.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Cut off from these important imports, MENA companies sharpened their focus on transforming supply chains, as a means of becoming more resilient and agile. Enter eProcurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2020

Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important!

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. The impact of all of that is that organizations are actively creating geographical supplier diversity within their supply chains, to strike a better balance between cost reduction and agility,” he said.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 16, 2023

Furthermore, as the logistics industry continues to grow, 4PL will continue to play an important role in helping businesses to streamline their supply chain and logistics processes. The 4PL Process: How Does it Work? The 4PL process involves the following processes: 1.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Collaborative efforts between buyers and suppliers, along with better tools, education, and incentives, can help overcome these barriers and foster a more sustainable supply chain. Challenges include superficial integration of ESG principles, inconsistent reporting, regulatory hurdles, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“Not having that visibility is a real challenge for organizations… getting the parts they need at the right time… and the ongoing labor issues.” 07.41] Common data challenges, and the importance of good data in telling an organization’s ‘story’ in their supply chain. “It It’s important to start somewhere.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

Effective contract management is important to the success of a business and contract lifecycle management software enables digitization and automation of this critical process. Why is it Important to Manage Contracts? So, it’s important to know how well that contract is performing. But there’s more.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2024

2) Prioritise visibility At the heart of managing demand is supply chain visibility. The function must have a clear view of the supply chain through accessible, accurate and reliable supplier data. Without this visibility, its impossible to maintain the resilience and agility needed to handle demand spikes.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the logistics process, such as delays at warehouses or customs checkpoints, is important. However, implementing technologies such as GPS tracking and real-time shipment visibility also improves logistics efficiency. truck, rail, air, sea) to identify the most cost-effective options.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The‍ situation highlights the importance of adaptability and strategic planning for businesses involved in international trade.To Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential financial risks and develop contingency plans to address any disruptions‍ in the supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

– The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Retail and Supply Chain The integration of AI technology into the retail and supply chain sphere is revolutionizing the industry as we certainly know it, paving the way for a dynamic future in 2025 and beyond.

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ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

Alex, how important was data during and after the pandemic? Dramatic supply and demand shifts during the pandemic prioritized the need for data accuracy to solve short and long term supply chain challenges. Alex, how did organizations respond to pandemic supply chain issues? Timeliness is also important.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Supply chain visibility has been the missing link since the shockwaves of 2020 rippled throughout the world and consumers felt the impacts of broad-based supply chain issues. But what does supply chain visibility mean? The bottom line is your bottom line.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 23, 2022

We will also discuss its importance and the stages of the contract management process. It is important to ensure that the parties in the contract will mutually benefit. Contract management solutions can help improve contract efficiency, and allow better supply chain visibility and management of obligations.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

more than 4,000 shipments, representing $1,400 million, have been scrutinized, and 16% of them were denied entry in the USA, and 38% were cleared, with a staggering 46% being in ‘pending’ status, meaning that CBP is waiting for or analyzing documents from importers to make a decision. For this, you really need supply management.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Here are eight critical activities that can help procurement organizations build and maintain chain resiliency in a post-Covid-19 world: Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility. Why is visibility so important? It’s really important to take this into consideration as part of your TCO calculations.”

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Here are eight critical activities that can help procurement organizations build and maintain chain resiliency in a post-Covid-19 world: Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility. Why is visibility so important? It’s really important to take this into consideration as part of your TCO calculations.”

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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.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Procurement’s value became evident, as did the importance of the supplier relationships they had built. According to Accenture, 94% of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions and 75% had negative or strongly negative impacts on their businesses due to the pandemic.

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