Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We’re seeing larger RFPs over time asking for greater complexity. With innovations like generative AI, risk management tools are becoming more advanced, helping organizations across the public and private sector navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape.” Supply chain risk is also more complex now.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 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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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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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

However, the next wave of AI innovation is here: autonomous AI agents. They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight. Here are some leading innovators in this space: 1. Provides end-to-end supply chain visibility and real-time insights.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2025

In the same way that a solid supply chain is the cornerstone of business efficiency and effectiveness, investing in supply chain innovation technology can help improve your business processes and cost margins while giving you a strong advantage over your competitors.

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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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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 23, 2023

A transport management system is an innovative software used to make the transportation of goods and services throughout a company more efficient. It also simplifies the coordination between shippers, receivers, and hauliers by providing access to real-time status updates for all personnel involved in the transport activities of a company.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

With over 8 years of experience in strategic partnerships, Jack drives innovative collaborations that advance supply chain and logistics technology. Make decisions in real time: observe, orient, decide and act. 13.53] Why collaboration is crucial for teams, for businesses, and the industry as a whole.

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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. representing data as nodes and relationships, companies can easily track the flow of products, identify bottlenecks, and optimize their inventory levels in real-time.

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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. 32.52] How DrayMaster can help truckers to reduce quote turnaround times by up to a huge 95%.

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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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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

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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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

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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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.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

Strategies for mitigating Disruptions in Supply Chains Amid the chaos of tariff mandates affecting global electronics supply chains,companies are exploring innovative strategies to mitigate disruptions. In this ever-evolving scenario, the players must adapt and innovate to find new paths forward.

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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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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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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The release includes a broad set of innovations to help organizations better manage their spend and suppliers. Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: . Sourcing Innovations: . Ivalua streamlines the process of building, quoting, and analyzing supplier proposals.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: In December 2010, I wrote an article about one of Time Magazine’s picks for the Top Innovations in 2008 – Made-in-Transit Packaging. I obviously think what EiKO is doing regarding process visibility is great – kudos to the company for its progressive customer-centric thinking.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

Dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping ‍the industry as we unravel the highlights of this week’s developments. Enhanced visibility across the supply chain is also crucial, as organizations look to minimize disruptions and improve overall operational efficiency.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

this article, we will explore six innovative ways to tighten the knot of product traceability in manufacturing. Here are some innovative ways to tighten product ‍traceability: Implement Blockchain Technology: Utilize‍ blockchain to create a secure and transparent digital ledger for tracking products throughout the supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

Key Strategies for Navigating Tariff Turmoil: Utilize Data Analytics: Leverage advanced analytics tools to gain deep visibility into supply chain dynamics and identify potential areas of vulnerability. By incorporating real-time market data and supplier performance metrics , organizations can gain a competitive edge in volatile environments.

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk. Even with the help of procurement tech, it takes time and resources to bring an unruly tail spend under control.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

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. It is also used to improve the accuracy of demand forecasting, inventory management , and transportation planning.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

First-class OpenTelemetry support Full-stack observability demands thorough visibility and comprehension. OpenTelemetry serves as an indispensable tool for achieving comprehensive visibility, facilitating streamlined practices with common instrumentation, portable formats and interoperable pipelines. Ansible®, PagerDuty, etc.).

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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. Imagine predictive analytics enabling proactive decision-making, enhancing inventory management, and optimizing logistics in ‍real-time.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Increased outsourcing has made businesses increasingly dependent on suppliers to drive innovation. A recent study by Forrester found that the single greatest factor in increasing a supplier’s willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a customer was timeliness of and visibility into payments.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For customers, inadequate customer support leads can lead to delays, extending the time for processing and refunds. Businesses confront re-stocking, handling damaged goods, adjusting inventory inaccuracies, and navigating the risk of overselling during high-demand periods. But how do you get to why a customer initiated a return?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

Without data, sustainability is not visible, it’s not actionable, and it’s not operational. The solution provides organizations with near-real-time visibility of data center energy demand and emissions impact at an application level to support the optimization of data center resources and workload placement.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Leveraging Technology: Implement procurement software and analytics tools to gain better visibility into spending patterns , identify areas of inefficiency, and automate processes. Supply Chain Visibility: Invest in technology that provides real-time visibility into the supply chain.

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