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.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. These technologies can examine huge portions of data from multiple sources, and recognize patterns and tendencies that would be impossible for humans to discern.

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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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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. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,

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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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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. Real-time data and AI (e.g.,

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The best way to achieve this is to provide a single, global view of all inventory available in order to intelligently source the line item components of that order, ensuring that the business can meet both current and future customer demand while optimizing inventory, logistics, and asset utilization.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The result is a vehicle that meets market demands for sustainability and performance while reducing time to market and production costs. This ecosystem not only includes suppliers and vendors but also logistics providers, consultants, market researchers, and even healthcare policymakers.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

Chevrons procurement and supply chain challenges in 2025oil price volatility, geopolitical disruptions, ESG compliance, talent shortages, technology adoption, and logistics bottlenecksrequire tailored solutions from ProcureTech providers. Risk Mitigation: Real-time supplier risk scoring (e.g.,

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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. Join us as we delve into the‍ realm where AI meets global logistics, exploring the potential for AI to revolutionize the way goods move around the world.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Where is the freight market heading and how can a shipper be prepared to address changes as they occur in real time? Clearly both cannot be true at the same time. What explains the contradictory and outright confusing stream of conflicting market perspectives provided by sources of industry news? Is it seasonality?

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 30, 2023

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Portcast and its solution for cargo tracking. It is a data-first company that prides itself on near-instant updates and exceptional logistics visibility. Read more. )

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

Inventory management was rudimentary, often relying on manual processes and paper-based systems. This approach limited visibility and control over stock, leading to inefficiencies and potential stockouts. The Shift Towards Efficiency: Streamlining Operations As supply chains grew more complex, the need for optimization emerged.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Logistics Disruptions: Supply chain disruptions, such as port congestions and transportation constraints, have hindered‍ the smooth flow of parts and materials. Logistical challenges: Complications in transportation and logistics have hindered the smooth flow of parts and materials, further exacerbating the delay.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 13, 2015

191 qualified global logistics practitioners were surveyed in 2015 by American Shipper magazine for their seventh annual benchmark study of transportation management. However, here is a distillation of the best practices for approaching transportation and logistics IT initiatives provided at the conclusion of the report.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

From raw materials sourcing to production, storage, and delivery, it monitors if these processes may cause harm to the environment and communities. . The complexity of the supply chain can hinder visibility into crucial operational considerations such as labor conditions at a supplier’s factory that is miles away. Machine Learning.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fragmented Supplier Networks & Lack of Standardization Why It’s a Challenge: Packaging companies work with diverse suppliers , including raw material providers (paper, plastics, metals), logistics partners, and contract manufacturers. Lack of visibility into supplier commitments , increasing procurement risks.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

The financial benefits include greater profitability, reduced costs, accelerated time-to-market, and faster time-to-delivery. . High levels of visibility reduce supply chain risk and address sustainability initiatives, such as tracking a product’s full line of custody.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Third-party logistics (or 3PL) providers, are standing on the brink of breakout growth. The shipper ecosystem is burgeoning with more delivery orders, more inventory to be managed, more deliveries and more services than ever before. 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed? 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Sourcing: Sourcing is all about finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2022

The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. At such a time, NFTs will prove their worth. For perishable products, it is vital to know the distribution nodes for calculating shelf life and the time window for selling the perishables. Data Sharing. .

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The system gives the user accuracy, visibility, and control over whether the project can be profitable or not. Logistics and transport. Visibility of the workflow. Before the creation of ERP systems, the coordination of the involved parties in the project is time-consuming and takes a lot of effort. . CAD interface.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. I/T was going to be a source of competitive differentiation. When the end consumer used a coffee pod the specifics of that actual, real time consumption would be tracked electronically. So the new CIO I hired needed to share a new vision.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 16, 2020

Here are three reasons why logistics management software like TMS, YMS Freight Audit and others is essential to the survival of business during events like global pandemic. So how does logistics management software prepare shippers to accommodate any business environment – even those that materialize in the wake of unexpected events?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For sourcing teams, that means pivoting their mindset around selecting suppliers from a tactical, lowest-cost-above-all approach to a strategic one. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). The benefits include cost savings and a quick turnaround time from development to implementation. Reduces Time to Market. However, Finance is now Fintech and Marketing is now Digital Marketing.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. This reduces the risk of fraud and theft by enhancing visibility to the freight in the yard, which in turn provides additional integrity into the supply chain. Dock Scheduling System.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers. Building strong supplier relationships, diversifying sourcing, and adopting solid inventory management practices are essential to minimizing risks and ensuring service continuity.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

When it comes to managing a supply chain, having access to real-time data can be a game-changer. By providing visibility into every aspect of the supply chain, companies can identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and minimize delays. This can result in faster delivery times and improved customer satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Now that we face the prospect of a second wave of the virus, how should Supply Chain professionals focus their time and energy ? Logistics and transportation were limited to movement of essential goods only. There were calls to domestically source materials, or to establish Parallel Supply Chains. The First Wave.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

2017 was an important year for delivery logistics. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change. These are some of the key industry trends in delivery logistics and supply chain management which will take center stage in the upcoming year: 1.

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Una

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Now, I know settling into a new role can take a little time, so I don’t want you to feel under any pressure to make any significant impact straight away. I wouldn’t expect any real results from you until you’ve spent a month or two reviewing our current supplier arrangements.” “Hmm Step 1: Gain visibility of spend data.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 14, 2019

In a competitive business climate organizations need to make the right decisions the first time. TMS scheduling helps minimize dwell times and optimizes driver Hours of Service which makes a shipper a more attractive partner to busy carriers. Step 1 – Establish coherent, data-driven plans. Step 4 – Adopt 21 st century technology.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. When the pandemic winds down there is a very real danger that people will go back to doing, and viewing, things the way they were before the pandemic. Supply Chain is a massive source of competitive advantage and differentiation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2021

Leveraging relevant technology in the supply chain from the moment your suppliers bring in raw materials, during storage of the materials and manufactured products in the warehouse, and distribution of products to the final consumer can increase efficiency, boost production, reduce time wastage and improve business revenues. Blockchain.

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