Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How Predictive Procurement Has Become a Game Changer for High-Tech Manufacturing To stay competitive, high-tech manufacturers are increasingly adopting Predictive Procurement technology to gain greater agility, cost savings, and enhanced supply chain resilience.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Within procurement, sustainability is the process of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals into procurement, purchasing, and supply chains, which helps build a circular economy. AI technology will also be used to conduct risk scenarios to assess how the supply chain will respond to various challenges.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Wendy Tate, professor of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee, and coeditor-in-chief of the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management said it well , “Eliminating waste is good, but inventory isn’t necessarily the same as waste. Take out too much inventory, and you add risk.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

These could be service requests, inquiries, demand planning, or purchase needs. Many procurement teams are being asked to deliver value beyond savings alone , strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing compliance risk, and advancing ESG and sustainability goals, at greater speed and without headcount increases.

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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. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. What's PLANERGY? directly impact procurement budgets.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Reference to Triple Bottom Line post Consumer decision-making regarding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals is influenced by several concerns, which can either encourage or hinder their commitment to purchasing products and services that align with ESG principles.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 24, 2022

"The bad news is that this looks to be occurring on the back of a slowing in the global consumer's demand for goods, especially discretionary goods, and thus may also signal rising recession risks." " Time will tell if the world is back on track but, for the moment, the signs are encouraging.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Additionally, they can track risk and supplier performance issues in real time, enabling them to take proactive measures such as looking for alternative sources of supply before experiencing disruption to their supply chains. This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The complexity of today’s supply chain makes it more prone to severe impacts from disruptions, just like what happened at the start of the pandemic. . Due to this, many organizations have put supply chain resilience as a top priority. Benefits of Supply Chain Collaboration. LEARN MORE.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

An adaptable supply chain can quickly adjust to changes in demand, supply, or other external conditions. In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. Why Recession-Proof Your Supply Chain Now?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. As Forrester’s VP and Principal Analyst Duncan Jones noted, while avoiding risk is impossible, preparing for it is critical.

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Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Simpler Logistics and Supply Chain Management With operations overseas, you run the risk of becoming too reliant on global supply chains. What's PLANERGY? Download PDF Whats your goal today?

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The best way to minimize disruption is to identify the various supplier risks and create a plan of action for what to do if the risk becomes a reality. Financial Risks Risks in this category range from an unexpected change in the exchange rate to supplier bankruptcy.

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Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Companies that fail to align their operations with sustainability goals risk not only reputational damage but also financial losses as consumer preferences shift toward eco-friendly products and services. For example, a product with a lower purchase price may have higher long-term operational and disposal costs.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

These healthcare industry supply chain issues are equally urgent, and each require immediate attention. The good news is, it’s possible to alleviate these perilous pain points by building healthcare supply chain resilience. Doing so streamlines purchasing power and optimizes inventory management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. So, with these statistics in mind, would you say that working w/ a startup is too big of a risk…? Nelson Mandela.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Companies that had invested in semiconductor supply chain resilience were able to maintain production and avoid costly delays. Establishing supply chain risk readiness Getting risk-ready is vital to enhancing your supply chain’s resilience. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?

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Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

Reducing supplier risk. Ensuring continuity of supply. At the same time, they’ll need to watch and prepare for future economic downturns and supply chain disruption. multiple small-value purchases, often distributed across several non-strategic suppliers and tons of distinct purchase orders or transactions).

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

10 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, the tobacco market in particular. Provide different consulting projects in procurement and purchasing Proven experience in the negotiation process. Maryna has: 5 years of experience in procurement training and consulting.

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Una

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Understanding Offshoring, Onshoring, Nearshoring, and Rightshoring in Procurement Explore the nuances between offshoring and other approaches to procurement and how each one can impact the bottom line, supply chain resilience and overall strategic objectives.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

This strategy reduces carrying costs, minimizes the risk of stockouts, and can improve cash flow— all thanks to data analytics. Continuous Improvement & Risk Management Analytics helps make continuous improvement easier by providing businesses with data-driven insights. What is JIT inventory management?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here are the 7 supply chain management trends for 2023 – Building agile supply chain ecosystems. Managing supply chain risk. Improving supply chain analytics. Enhancing supply chain resilience. Improving supply chain sustainability.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

IBP requires cross functional alignment to eliminate silos, to achieve accountability for delivering strategic, financial and operational outcomes, and to enable scenario planning that provides forward visibility into the consequences and risks of decisions (Sorensen, 2020).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Now, the top Supply Chain professionals are those who can find those efficiencies, while providing a strong customer experience that safeguards the company’s brand. But in the post-COVID-19 world, with its renewed focus on resilience, it looks like more organizations might be listening. But what do you think?

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Here’s how Onventis describes itself: “We are pioneers in cloud-based solutions, transforming purchasing and finance processes since 2000. These technologies will have a major impact on purchasing and significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of procurement processes. Supply chain resilience is becoming increasingly critical.

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

For example, management might have been cautious about adopting cloud-based supply chain solutions due to security concerns over data breaches and loss of irreplaceable data. In a supply chain, you may risk more than just your own company’s data if you also have access to your supplier’s and customer’s data.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Routine Indirect Materials Indirect purchases include a variety of goods and services that aren’t part of the finished automotive product. They include safety equipment, office supplies, cleaning, IT, rental cars, and others. Let’s dive into the definitions and the differences between the two.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With AI’s lightning-speed evolution, supply chain attacks are expected to become even more sophisticated and harder to detect, putting procurement and logistics professionals on high alert. Understanding and mitigating these risks are essential to maintaining the integrity and resilience of supply chains.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Are we prepared for regional risks? Once you map out these risks, you can start putting a plan in place to address them. Spotting Trouble Before It Starts : Everstream Analytics uses AI to analyze patterns and flag potential risks—whether a supplier is struggling financially or a port is facing delays.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

The reason being quite simply that there is so much else going on in our organizations and in the world at large that’s grabbing our attention: supply chain disruptions, supplier value management, risk factors, finding the right balance between savings and lead times and, last but not least, sustainability, in particular reducing carbon footprint.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 17, 2024

But as businesses around the globe rapidly adopt the technology to augment processes from merchandising to order management, there is some risk. Only 14% of surveyed consumers described themselves as “satisfied” with their experience purchasing goods online.  The applications of AI in commerce are vast and varied.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments. As per Zycus’ Pulse of Procurement Survey, risk management was the top procurement priority for CPOs in 2022.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Visibility also enables you to reconcile invoices against purchase orders, shipment documentation and receipts to identify quantity and price discrepancies. 69% of consumers “are much less or less likely to shop with a retailer in the future if an item they purchased is not delivered within two days of the date promised.”

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