Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2024

Verdantix predicts a $7 billion market for supply chain sustainability software by 2029, with EU manufacturing and retail firms expected to drive the bulk of that spending.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2021

A variety of social movements gathered under the banner of sustainability also bring supply chain visibility challenges.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 6, 2024

So, how much supply chain visibility is “too much visibility” in relation to what happens at some unseen point down the chain?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

“The impact of all of that is that organizations are actively creating geographical supplier diversity within their supply chains, to strike a better balance between cost reduction and agility,” he said. Corporate Sustainability: Sawschcuk said that sustainability is an area in which Procurement can make a big impact.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth. However, simply cutting costs isnt a sustainable strategy CPOs must move beyond tactical price reductions and embrace strategic cost management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

IBM Consulting: Supply chain services for energy and utilities IBM Consulting is a global leader in supply chain consulting with a global ecosystem of partnerships, proprietary access to IBM’s own technology, research and Expert Labs.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2023

All food safety agencies and companies need to work together in an integrated way to achieve social, sustainable and public health goals.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Collaborative efforts between buyers and suppliers, along with better tools, education, and incentives, can help overcome these barriers and foster a more sustainable supply chain. STAKEHOLDER (AGENT) 4 What are the main concerns that affect consumer decision-making regarding ESG goals?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Today I’m joined by forward-thinking tech company Beacon Technologies – a brand that says, when it comes to supply chain, they believe in power to the people! Beacon’s supply chain visibility platform is a central hub for real-time ocean and air freight tracking, supply chain performance analytics and carbon emissions reporting.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

Additionally, the Institute for Supply Management ‍(ISM) news highlighted the growing focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing within supply chains. This shift towards sustainability not only benefits ‍the surroundings but also enhances brand reputation and can lead to cost savings in the long run.

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 16, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. 4PL providers bring together traditional outsourced supply chain services and create customized strategies, technologies, and tools to improve the efficiency of logistics, resulting in a more seamless and efficient shipment cycle for companies.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The CPFR program has been instrumental in enhancing overall supply chain visibility and efficiency, allowing Walmart to respond promptly to fluctuations in demand and supply, reducing stockouts, and optimizing inventory levels.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

This will allow your supply chain operations to continue despite the sudden disruption, maintaining stability and potentially offering you a significant advantage over your competitors. Technology is increasingly vital in increasing supply chain visibility, enabling quicker and more informed decision-making.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Circularise, a blockchain-based traceability solution that helps companies trace products and materials to verify their origins, certificates, CO2 footprints and other material data.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Sustainable master data management and governance: As much as 55% of projects fail due to data management issues. Ivalua is helping leading healthcare organizations transform their supply chains and better align supply chain operations and spending to care delivery models.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

In association with SAP: Discover the actions and capabilities that are enabling leading organisations to improve supply chain visibility

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI in Procurement Course Unleash the power of ChatGPT & AI within procurement The Benefits of The Global Supply Chain Here are some of the benefits of using a global supply chain: 1.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Enhancing collaboration pays off, both by increasing transparency with suppliers and improving the bottom line through multi-tier supply chain visibility. Best Practices for Multi-Tier Collaboration A 360-degree view of your suppliers is foundational to multi-tier collaboration.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

Supply Chain Visibility: Gain insights into the real-time status of your supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods delivery. Supply Chain Information Systems (SCIS): Explore how technology can be leveraged to improve data visibility, automate processes, and optimize supply chain performance.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If your immediate supplier can show that they are sustainable, that’s nice, but that sustainability is lessened if the cost is merely shunted further up the supply chain. Again, it is good if you can show that your company and your direct suppliers are sustainable.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. The researchers found that 50% of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) growth came from products marketed as sustainable. times faster than those without a sustainability focus in their marketing.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. The researchers found that 50% of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) growth came from products marketed as sustainable. times faster than those without a sustainability focus in their marketing.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

During her tenure as a supply chain professional, Barra has been credited with implementing a new global purchasing and supply chain system, which helped GM reduce costs and improve its supply chain operations.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

From planning a product, design and simulation, to optimizing a specific process across the supply chain, customer expectations for AI integration continue to evolve as new applications for supply chain automation are discovered.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement Teams Step-up.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Risk mitigation strategies: Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of identified risks, such as diversifying suppliers, building inventory buffers, and investing in supply chain visibility technologies.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Automation and Efficiency Automation liberates procurement professionals from mundane transactional tasks, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives like category management, sustainability, and fostering innovation with key suppliers.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

Technology Integration and Automation Increase supply chain visibility and prediction capabilities by implementing blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). You may improve your brand’s reputation and lessen your environmental impact by implementing sustainability measures.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

biologics) with step-by-step visibility of cold chain sensor data from production to delivery, to the high-quality products made with the correct ingredients, ​supply chain visibility, speed and coordination are critical to the delivery of safe and effective products.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 12, 2024

Altana is the world’s first Value Chain Management System – a unified, comprehensive approach that goes far beyond supply chain risk management, with unprecedented visibility, contextualized netrt across business areas, and a collaborative network with end-to-end workflows to get jobs done.

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ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

During this session, the panel answered questions surrounding data as a driver of sustainable value, continuity, and transparency and how data can fuel digital transformation. . Dramatic supply and demand shifts during the pandemic prioritized the need for data accuracy to solve short and long term supply chain challenges.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 14, 2024

Supporting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) during a rail strike requires a procuretech provider that offers strong supply chain visibility, risk management, and flexibility in sourcing and logistics. Supply Chain Visibility and Risk Management 3. Here’s why: 1. Comprehensive Supplier Network 2.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

Another strategic solution to boost your supply chain is to embrace technology. The right technology can make your supply chain visible, accessible, and streamlined. The more you automate your supply chain processes, the less chance for human errors and the better off you’ll be. Embrace Technology.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Some of the key advantages that visibility solutions bring include: Less risk According to McKinsey, organizations that have implemented digital dashboards for their supply chain visibility needs were twice as likely to have avoided the supply chain issues that plagued the industry in the early months of 2022.

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