SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

The metric results in either a favorable or unfavorable variance, influenced by internal or external factors. By using PPV, managers can identify inefficiencies in cost-saving strategies by detecting cost overruns and underruns, allowing them to take corrective actions. It helps determine the accuracy of supplier pricing.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

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Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

government contracts), may see slightly higher response rates (30-50%) due to legal requirements and broader visibility, per TechTarget (Web ID: 6). However, here are some general estimates: Estimated Costs Time Costs : RFP Creation : Typically takes 1 to 3 weeks, involving procurement managers and stakeholders.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Redwood City, CA, June 30, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announces an extension of its source-to-pay platform with a new payments solution to digitize and streamline global supplier payments. Enabling rapid, cost-effective and transparent supplier payments anywhere in the world. Notes to Editors.

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

The huge growth in the use of technology has been the most visible part of that developing picture. Outside the technology field, we have also seen “science” come to the fore in terms of codifying processes such as Category Management. However, we would stress that doesn’t mean forgetting the science and (of course) the technology.

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Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Innovation 167

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are lots of different social media management strategies and services out there. If this describes you and the social media management tools don’t seem quite right, then NFT Social Media Management might be the option that provides everything that you need. Don’t use # every time you tweet something.

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Management Real-time Visibility Strategy Networking 108

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Key metrics were tied to cost reduction and spend under management. 20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 10, 2024

Just 1% of respondents to a poll Procurement Leaders conducted at the World Procurement Congress said they have “excellent” multi-tier visibility of the supply base. In real terms, this translates to three of those who responded to our poll claiming they had “cracked the code” of supply chain transparency. This is surprising.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 20, 2024

This article reviews how traditional internet technologies have influenced today’s supply chain solutions. Modern influences on supply chains today include more product visibility, better customer understanding, and fast shipment speeds.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

If you have a resilient supply chain, you can manage to respond and recover quickly to these disruptions by returning to the original situation or by moving to a new, more desirable state in order to increase customer service, market share and financial performance. Stuff happens, and it happens all the time.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

Although it always relates to demand and sales projections, forecasting can also be used to determine product pricing, lead times, labor needs, and more. The integration of AI into forecasting improves accuracy, saves more money, and helps businesses react to exceptions in real-time.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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. Guest bio: Fraser Robinson is the Co-Founder & CEO of Beacon, a supply chain visibility and collaboration platform.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 6, 2025

carbon management software like Provider Xs space), their relative strengths, and market trends. Its a time-saver for procurement teams or C-level execs needing a starting point. Trusted Benchmark What: Gartners reputation as a leading IT research firm lends credibility to the MQ, influencing buying decisions across enterprises.

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Sourcing supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 52

Planergy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Thanks to AI and other tools, you can now make better decisions with real-time data.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Data Budget Strategic planning 52

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

As retailers prepare for the upcoming holidays, it’s critical they consider all the influences that can make or break their holiday success. At the core of their preparation should be a single inventory tracking system that gives a 360-degree perspective on inventory management, customer engagement and fulfillment risk and opportunities.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

The best way to accomplish this is through IT cost management, the process by which CIOs and IT departments project and control costs related to their organization’s technology spend. IT cost management has grown in importance because cost control is top of mind for every organization across all industries.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Global Reach, Real Impact Participants and speakers come from over 50 countries. Startup Acceleration & Visibility Provides a springboard for companies like Cirtuo, DeepStream, Archlet, Kodiak Hub , and ORO Labs. Smaller companies might struggle with the cost-benefit ratio for limited booth or stage time.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the fast-paced realm of ecommerce, effective inventory management is key for businesses handling large inventory volumes. Better management can lead to improved profitability, greater customer satisfaction , and enhanced operational efficiency. What does effective inventory management involve?

Inventory 52

Inventory Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Inventory control 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

But without real-time reliable views of inventory, shipments and automated order orchestration processes, retailers are unable to deliver on order promises. Order management platforms must provide businesses with options that allow for flexibility and agility in both capabilities and deployment.

Supply Chain Efficiency 79

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility 79

Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. These indices track the average price changes of a basket of goods and services over time. Money buys less than before How should procurement manage inflation?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

7 Reasons to Switch to Agile Project Management! Once treated as an “add-on” to full-time commitments, project management has evolved into a separate area with its theoretical background and methods. Project management has different definitions. What is a project management tool and why is it important?

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 15, 2024

Inventory management is a key factor in operating a successful ecommerce business. Efficiently managing your inventory is important for timely order fulfillment, avoiding stockouts, and maximizing profitability. However, managing inventory can be challenging, particularly as your business expands.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. But what is procurement’s role in managing something as technologically complex as cyber risk across the supply chain?

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Risk supply chain software solutions Risk management Real-time Visibility 98

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. As TikTok and influencers gain prominence, they’re reshaping consumer behavior and marketing. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. Management can review orders in real-time and spend time on exceptions raised by the system.

Supply Chain Efficiency 19

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 19

Finale Inventory

JULY 30, 2024

Running a successful bar requires careful management of your inventory. A well-organized system saves time and money, ensuring your customers always have access to their favorite drinks. That’s where Finale Inventory comes in—a powerful tool designed for effective bar inventory management.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Management Order Fulfillment 52

Finale Inventory

JULY 25, 2024

In business, managing inventory is vital for success. Whether operating a physical store or an online business, effective inventory management is necessary to meet customer demands, lower costs, and boost efficiency. Effective inventory management streamlines operations, minimizes stockouts, and prevents overstocks.

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Inventory Order Fulfillment Management Real-time Visibility 52

Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This means the time to focus on brand awareness is NOW! Caroline Powell, Director of Marketing, Trellis With the time between Cyber 5 and Christmas being a week shorter, the calendar will definitely catch some shoppers by surprise. Pauline Shiu, VP of Marketing, Finale Inventory The fight for Q4 wins began weeks ago.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

While the most chaotic health pandemic in modern memory hasn’t helped supply chain managers, the ongoing labor shortage is one of the major factors that continues fueling the ongoing waves of delays, limitations, and stock-outs. while addressing ancilliary processes (tax, legal, change management, etc.)

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This week, as thousands of network operators, technology vendors, and mobile device providers from all over the world converge on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress , it’s the perfect time to discuss how IBM® is shaping the future of network operations and telecommunications. The telecom industry is no exception.

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e2e Real-time Visibility Networking Data 92

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The Bible records Egyptian people storing the surplus of agricultural goods so that they could be used in times of famine. However, warehousing itself is usually limited to storing an inventory for a certain period of time and does not include additional services. Managing the warehouse.

Supply Chain Efficiency 95

Supply Chain Efficiency Warehouse operations Order Fulfillment Quantity 95

Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. It sometimes seems like S&OP is stuck in a time warp, where the same old things as 30 years ago are being discussed.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 2, 2023

Additionally, it felt like the right time for a new challenge, as I had spent nearly 24 years with my previous employer. Increase in cyber-attacks hindering our supply chain which is a current real threat. In terms of process and procedures, these are clearly defined in our internal management system.

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Supply chain Real-time Visibility Sustainability Procurement strategies 130

Finale Inventory

APRIL 18, 2024

To set your Amazon business up for success, one of the main areas to focus on is inventory: the flow, the costs, the timing of it all. Amazon’s recent introduction of low inventory fees is a key development you need to be aware of. The key to avoiding this lies in a strategic FBA inventory replenishment strategy.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Strategy Purchase orders 52

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Time is really important in business. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 98

Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Understanding this differentiation is important for the manager trying to navigate autonomous planning: rather than assuming everything can be autonomous, the manager can take a more sophisticated view onto the people, process & technology needed to support the future of integrated planning. Automation versus Augmentation.

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