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Logistics Procurement team Supply Chain Optimization 
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
From rule-based systems to predictive analytics and the generative AI boom, businesses have leveraged these technologies to optimize operations, forecast trends, and create data-driven strategies. This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception.
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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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Procurement Tactics
JULY 19, 2023
A recent study conducted by Oracle revealed that a staggering 82% of American consumers express concern over the potential impact of supply chain disruptions, such as delivery delays. This highlights the significant influence of warehouse management, which serves as a vital element within the transport and logistics sector.
Procurement Templates
AUGUST 28, 2024
The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. The interplay of economic, geopolitical, environmental, and technological factors has created a volatile environment, compelling organizations to rethink their procurement strategies.
Jaggaer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Digital Tools: The Key to Unlocking Value A major reason why many manufacturers have not fully realized the potential of procurement is the lack of appropriate digital tools. An advanced source-to-pay platform is crucial for unleashing procurement’s potential and optimizing supply chain performance.
ivalua
MARCH 24, 2021
Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. To foster inter-enterprise collaboration, best-in-class procurement teams are implementing cloud-based technologies that support workflow-enabled processes.
Arkestro
DECEMBER 3, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 3, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce its partnership with the Infor Marketplace , a powerful collaboration designed to enable AI-driven procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management transformation for enterprise manufacturing teams worldwide.
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Procurement Templates
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulatory compliance. Set Stretch Financial Targets Aim for Financial Excellence: Go beyond standard savings targets by managing working capital efficiently through optimized payment terms.
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SCMDOJO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
JANUARY 6, 2025
What makes FIFO (First-In, First-Out) such a vital strategy for inventory management in Purchasing and Procurement? In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of supply chains, FIFO stands out as a simple yet transformative approach. Manufacturing : Optimizes raw material usage, especially in batch production.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain. 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.
Procurement Tactics
OCTOBER 13, 2022
However, not many people know their real role in procurement. . We will discuss the role of strategic sourcing managers within the procurement team and their responsibilities in a company. Strategic sourcing is a part of the supply chain and puts an emphasis on customized solutions and strategic partnerships.
Procurement Templates
MARCH 3, 2024
Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks associated with procurement activities is essential for effective planning and mitigation. Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks and build resilience within the supply chain.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 27, 2025
AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1.
TYA Suite
OCTOBER 27, 2024
This comprehensive guide explores what procurement management software is, its key features, its role in vendor relations, its integration with business processes, and the benefits it offers. is a comprehensive solution designed to automate and optimize the. We will also discuss how to implement this tool to maximize its effectiveness.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
ANSWER #1 AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Future of Supplier Collaboration is Now: AI is Optimizing Supplier Relationships Artificial Intelligence plays a powerful role in effective supplier collaboration. As AI enhances collaboration between procurement teams and suppliers on inventory, its value extends across the supply chain.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 23, 2025
“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. Predictive AI (e.g.,
Skill Dynamics
OCTOBER 19, 2023
A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. This approach also helps with overall team development.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 3, 2022
Procurement eAuctions may be used in a multitude of sectors and domains, including industrial machinery, supply chains and logistical operations, telecommunications, commodities, and business technical support programs. Procurement KPI Dashboard – Customizable Excel Template. .
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 30, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Semiconductor Fabrication! Many businesses use some form of Total Cost of Ownership model to support their Procurement and sourcing decisions. The baby formula Supply Chain failed. And what happened?
Skill Dynamics
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Numerous platforms and needs, on top of a multi-tiered supply chain, have made origin tracing even more challenging. Nonetheless, there is a whole lot more to opimizing procurement processes than just cutting costs and then increasing efficiencies. As a result, training on how to navigate these complexities is a must.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 28, 2023
In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. It also ensures that the procurement process is aligned with financial targets and objectives. Here is a few useful procurement tracking software: 1.
Arkestro
JULY 2, 2024
One method that has gained popularity in recent years is the Just in Time (JIT) supply chain strategy. These include the minimization of waste in inventory and production, a focus on continuous improvement and optimization of processes, and the crucial emphasis on timely delivery of goods and components.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 22, 2016
Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. Markus Rosemann, Vice President for Logistics and Order Fulfillment, SAP There is a great opportunity for technology to relate massive amounts of data from sensors, telematics systems and RFID tagged items in the Supply Chain and Logistics industries.
Una
MAY 23, 2023
Group purchasing and indirect spend Indirect Spend, with her diverse and multifaceted nature, longed for a Sourcing Hero to swoop in and optimize her procurement processes. With Group Purchasing by her side, she gained access to a vast network of suppliers , expanding her horizons and diversifying her supply chain.
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Arkestro
AUGUST 22, 2023
Resources / Blog / The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Food and beverage procurement professionals have had their work cut out for them during the last few years.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
This change is particularly relevant for procurement and purchasing professionals. As businesses strive for greater efficiency and cost savings, automation reshapes how warehouses function and how goods move through the supply chain. This allows procurement teams to fulfill orders faster and more accurately.
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Procurement Leaders
JUNE 1, 2022
Five years ago, global logistics company UPS’s procurement function was far from playing a strategic role. The first step in the transformation was to demonstrate the potential savings that procurement could create if properly structured and resourced. Initial savings work.
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Arkestro
JULY 6, 2023
Plant shutdowns, production disruptions, supply shortages, and demand surges wreaked havoc on the automotive world in 2020. And unfortunately, many of those same issues are major pain points for procurement teams today. million cars from production due to ongoing supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Growing global complexity in supply chain management has forced organizations to look towards technology as their silver bullet; serving as the missing link between people (supply chain actors) and the ability to collaborate at scale. especially procurement and logistics?—?in Blockchain in Logistics.
TYA Suite
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
In 2024, blockchain technology is expected to transform various industries, and procurement is no exception. This insightful guide explores how blockchain is impacting , contributing to transparency, security, and efficiency across supply chains. First, it allows companies to identify bottlenecks within the supply chain quickly.
Arkestro
MAY 9, 2022
That is Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO ). . Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges. In a March 2022 article in The Harvard Business Review titled “ Are the Risks of Global Supply Chains Starting to Outweigh the Rewards?” He writes: “The conflict in Ukraine is only the latest jolt to global supply chains.
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Arkestro
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Then we’ll discuss how AI and other innovative technologies are removing current complexities, allowing oil and gas companies to reduce costs, optimize supply chains, and make data-driven decisions. This helps procurement teams make informed decisions and negotiate better contracts, potentially saving significant costs.
Planergy
MARCH 19, 2025
Schools thrive when predictable and reliable supply chains foster a stable learning environment. Tools like PLANERGY allow procurement teams to analyze spending patterns, compare supplier performance , and streamline contract renewalsall key to reducing costs and improving supplier relationships.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. She offers Procurement services which anyone seeking help in any aspect of this area of Supply Chain must seriously consider.
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World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations. Descriptive analytics can help identify patterns and trends.
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World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations. Descriptive analytics can help identify patterns and trends.
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Arkestro
OCTOBER 11, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 11, 2024 – Arkestro’s Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) platform has earned two prestigious awards at the 2024 Future of Sourcing Awards by the Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) in the categories of Innovations in Sourcing and Innovations in Governance and Compliance.
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Arkestro
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Getting a Thanksgiving dinner from farm to table is an intricately complex affair for food and beverage procurement teams, with supply chain shortages, inflation, and rising food costs affecting consumer decisions all playing a part. Supply chain, logistics, and supply all dictate how the market price shapes up.
World of Procurement blog
JULY 28, 2021
In this article, Sharon Croome breakdown a simple step-by-step guide to Supplier Relationship Management in the Supply Chain. It is having some challenging impacts on our procurement and supply chain professionals too. The disruptions to the entire global supply chain are far too complex to cover in this article.
Arkestro
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Absent clairvoyant capabilities, however, automotive procurement teams have to make do with what they do have — which can seem like little in the face of such a complex procurement environment. Agile Systems Key to Navigating Today’s Procurement Challenges Arkestro: Sounds like you’re in deep with this industry!
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Arkestro
DECEMBER 12, 2023
It’s a time that can be both exciting and stressful for retailers, especially when many procurement teams face supply shortages, staffing shortages, and other day-to-day challenges. Then, we’ll share some tips on how retailers can streamline and optimize procurement to ensure a successful holiday shopping season.
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