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Tariffs and Procurement (Part 3): Tech capabilities for proper tariff management

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In part 1 of this mini series on tariffs we looked in more detail at what we mean by tariffs and in part 2 we talked about a Procurement action plan. In part 3 we look at the tech that can support Procurement in tariff management. Design-for-Supply part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Tariffs and Procurement (Part 2): Tariff management and building an action plan

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Tariff management is a strategic subset of direct materials management and sourcing that involves navigating and optimizing the complex costs and regulatory implications of importing materials and goods across borders. This article explains how this affects Procurement. This content is for members only.

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Supply Chain Metrics: Key Indicators for Success

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Calculation Issues to Consider All materials management organizations must report to this supply chain metrics KPI. Calculation Issues to Consider All materials management organizations must report this KPI. Calculation Issues to Consider All materials management organizations must report this KPI.

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Procurence: Vendor Analysis, 2022 Update (Part 1) — SxM and main new modules overview, market analysis and tech selection tips

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Poland-based Procurence is one such provider. It currently offers a SxM solution that is rapidly growing to cover other processes (sourcing, contract management, order collaboration, cost optimization). The content of this 2-part series comes from briefs and demonstrations provided to Spend Matters by Procurence.

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How AI and Automation are Transforming Manufacturing Supply Chains

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The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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Zumen: Vendor Analysis — Direct Materials (S2P) solution overview, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

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Categories: E-Sourcing , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Source to Pay Tags: EU , PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Zumen, a source-to-contract (S2C) solution built for direct materials. It also supports transactional (P2P) activities in the context of direct materials management.

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Q1 2024 Insider roundup: A deep dive into AI; following procurement tech market movements; updated coverage of 18 vendors

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Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data. ‘ The major highlights are described below.