Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

However, the next wave of AI innovation is here: autonomous AI agents. This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In this fast-paced economic landscape, the importance of strategic supplier relationship management cannot be overstated. Join ‍us as we delve into the world of Supplier Relationship Management, unlocking the secrets to success in the face ‍of tariff uncertainty.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Today Tom Burke, Portfolio Product Manager at CargoWise Landside, joins me to talk all about how drayage rating and quoting best practices can improve supply chain management, visibility, and logistics execution. Later that year, he launch TRX Trucking which grew to over 400 trucks and nine terminals nationwide.

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2020

Lack of visibility hindering sustainability progress. But to collaborate effectively, it’s important that businesses have visibility into the supply chain and their suppliers. This provides a solid data foundation from which businesses can assess their environmental impact in real time. . View infographic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 13, 2022

Here are some route planning trends and innovations that you may want to consider in 2022 and beyond. Additionally, Google Maps offers an option for quick reroutes by factoring in accidents and traffic snarl-ups in real-time, making it one of the most efficient tools in route planning. Google Maps. Final words.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2025

The supply chain management industry is growing and changing before our very eyes, and new technologies are at the very heart of that change. Supply chain innovation can revolutionize traditional supply chain practices by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to increase efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. The powerful concept of Supply Chain Visibility lies at the core of resilience. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

As industries evolve and transform,the reliance on traditional databases is being challenged ‍by the innovative capabilities of graph databases. Join us on a journey through the intersection of technology and supply chain management as we explore the game-changing potential of graph databases‍ on ChannelLife New zealand.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

PME is not only an opportunity to warm up the market but also ensuring that any issued RFP can be met, specifications and conditions are fit for purpose and the opportunity to add innovation into the procurement and Contract and Supplier management process.” Here’s how: 1.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has revolutionized how businesses track and manage their inventory, offering unprecedented accuracy and efficiency for small to medium-sized eCommerce and retail operations. Modern businesses require real-time visibility into their stock levels, locations, and movements.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This blog explores the strategic importance of returns and inventory management, illustrating how strategic returns can drive business success in the dynamic ecommerce environment. For customers, inadequate customer support leads can lead to delays, extending the time for processing and refunds.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data. Share on Twitter.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Redwood City, CA September 2, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged procurement suite for construction and engineering companies. Just in time work package procurement from sourcing to payment of contractors.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

al, 2023 in Indonesia, the archipelagic geography makes transportation between islands costly and time-consuming due to weak port and shipping infrastructure. This technology-driven logistics solution has reduced delivery times from hours to minutes. This lack of connectivity results in higher logistics costs and delayed deliveries.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Last-mile delivery visibility is key to business success. In fact, 93% of customers say they want to be informed with increased visibility throughout the entire delivery journey, from in-transit status through to final arrival date. Predictive visibility.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

Today Im joined by Reveel , a company with over 16 years of parcel agreement management expertise, that has generated over $300 million in savings for their clients. With over 8 years of experience in strategic partnerships, Jack drives innovative collaborations that advance supply chain and logistics technology.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

AI in logistics refers to the use of AI-powered solutions to optimize supply chain management, improve decision-making and enhance customer experience. Artificial intelligence is being used to automate routine and time-consuming work in warehouses such as packing and sorting of goods which helps to improve efficiency, reduce errors and costs.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Redwood City, CA – Feb 24, 2021 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced the general availability of its new platform release 168. The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. Sourcing Innovations: .

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

Companies must also contend with the risk of geopolitical tensions impacting trade relations, adding ‍another layer of complexity ‍to their supply chain management efforts. The shifting landscape has led to chaos, emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative approaches among key players to navigate these turbulent times.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

From simple storage facilities to strategic hubs of efficiency and innovation, warehouses have played a pivotal role in shaping the modern business landscape. Inventory management was rudimentary, often relying on manual processes and paper-based systems. cold storage facilities or fulfillment centers for e-commerce).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Introducing the SAP Business Technology Platform The SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a technological innovation platform designed for SAP applications to combine data and analytics, AI, application development, automation and integration into a single, cohesive ecosystem. Why SAP BTP + IBM Instana?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The Control Tower – Is Yours Real or Smoke and Mirrors? In my last article, I spoke about the hesitancy standing in the way of multi-tier visibility. But once you have that visibility the journey has only just begun. Then and Now: The notion of visibility and “control”. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Loss of sales and market share are the most visible and measurable impacts. Under pressure to quickly identify new sources of supply, due diligence has–at times been reduced, thereby increasing the likelihood of quality issues, unknowingly supporting forced labor, or exposing organizations to fraud. Few knew until impacted.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week. PSI is a good place not only to hear from but to meet the innovators in this space, not just the developers and service providers but the people who interact with them. So cleansing of SMFs is vital, even though it takes time.

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This comprehensive guide will go over tail spend in procurement and provide resources for how to implement an effective tail spend management strategy. You’ll hear from industry experts who have been there, done that, and can share best practices for managing tail spend. Let’s dive in. Next is the tail. What is tail spend?

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

This week, from January 20th to January 23rd, Logistics Viewpoints brings you a complete insight into the dynamic world of supply chain management. Dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping ‍the industry as we unravel the highlights of this week’s developments.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

New Risk Center adds capabilities and integrations to extend existing leadership in enabling holistic management of supplier risk. The latest innovations extend the existing strength of Ivalua’s Supplier Management solution, which had already been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, effective spend management is crucial for maintaining financial controls and achieving sustainable growth. However, many organizations still find themselves grappling with cumbersome and needlessly complex legacy spend management technologies which hinder, rather than facilitate, their efforts.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

the founder and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, Sarah emphasizes the importance of tackling challenges in not just creative, but also collaborative ways.The discussion explores innovative solutions to supply chain issues and highlights the significance of working together to overcome obstacles in the industry.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a world where supply chains drive the global economy, the intersection of artificial intelligence and logistics holds the promise of transformative ‍innovation. The future of logistics management lies in embracing AI solutions to revolutionize how supply chains operate and evolve in the digital era.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The first thing I did was to strengthen the management of the procurement team. I reorganised the team to align to our main spend areas of IT, Corporate Services etc and added some strength to the management team. . Building the team and having greater visibility internally. We have made significant progress in that time.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The most recent Hackett Group Report highlights key priorities reshaping procurement in 2025, including technology adoption, the rise of Generative AI, and managing emerging risks. However, simply cutting costs isnt a sustainable strategy CPOs must move beyond tactical price reductions and embrace strategic cost management.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time?

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