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Cleo Releases Update to Cleo Integration Cloud with New Procurement Automation Solutions
Cleo announces the latest 2024 update to its cloud-based platform – focusing this release on the procurement side of supply chains.
AI/AR
MaterialsZone Launches Fully Integrated, AI-Guided Product Development Feature
Sourcing Solutions
94% of Consumers Plan to Spend the Same or More Online This Season: Survey
Manufacturing
Belting Solutions Powering the Manufacturing Renaissance
Procurement Software
Procurement Strategies for a Smooth Peak Season: Alexis Asks
Procurement Software
Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Role in Revolutionizing Procurement
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Automation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
Automation
Fostering Agile Supply Chains with Data Analytics: Alexis Asks
Supply chain resiliency requires the ability to predict, prepare and act on insights before disruptions occur— this is no longer a luxury.
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Move Over, Humans: AI Agents Are Ready to Operate Our Supply Chains!
Picture this: procurement leaders and teams who not only respond to market shocks in real time, but are able to predict and mitigate risk while continuing to achieve our cost and sustainability targets.
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Procurement Software
Gartner Identifies 3 Advancements in Generative AI That Will Shape the Future of Procurement
Agentic reasoning, multimodality and AI agents are the advancements that will redefine how procurement operates and significantly impact the agendas of chief procurement officers (CPOs).
Sourcing Solutions
Disconnected Supply Chains to Data-Driven Ecosystems: Lessons from the Automotive Aftermarket
CSCOs struggling to realize ROI from their digital transformation initiatives would do well to study the automotive aftermarket’s template: start with the data, embrace transparency and focus your efforts on the business problems you most need to solve.
Visibility Software
Predictive Analytics Beyond Peak: Preparing Retailers for the Unexpected
Ultimately, predictive analytics isn’t just a tool for managing peak seasons; it’s a year-round necessity that helps retailers navigate unpredictable demands, ensuring they remain agile and responsive in an ever-changing marketplace.
AI/AR
Jabil and Cyferd Unveil AI-Driven, Fully Autonomous Supply Chain Platform
Jabil announces ID8 Global, a joint venture with Cyferd. Together, they are introducing a generative AI-driven, autonomous supply chain and procurement software platform.
Emerging Technologies
Workrise Bid Management to Streamline the Energy Industry’s Bidding Process
The product streamlines and optimizes the bidding process on energy projects, benefiting both operators and the suppliers they rely on to complete and maintain projects in the field.
Manufacturing
How Smart Component Feedback Is Revolutionizing Predictive Maintenance
Although predictive maintenance is a proven and rapidly maturing field, it’s still seen as new by many customers who fear the risks of adopting it too soon.
Sponsored
Move Over, Humans: AI Agents Are Ready to Operate Our Supply Chains!
Picture this: procurement leaders and teams who not only respond to market shocks in real time, but are able to predict and mitigate risk while continuing to achieve our cost and sustainability targets.
Procurement Software
Zilliant Enables Sellers to Close Deals Faster with Automated Customer-Specific Pricing in CPQ
Zilliant announces the automation of customer-specific pricing and negotiated sales agreements in Zilliant CPQ.
Manufacturing
Embracing Digitalization on the Shop Floor
Manufacturing leaders should address four key trends in 2025. Regardless of the size of the organization, these trends can be applied by integrating new technology with existing processes.
Sourcing Solutions
Shortened Peak Season, Inflation/Affordability and Online Shopping Trends: Survey
Kenco has brought back its survey of over 250 U.S. consumers to get a pulse on their peak season spending habits and their holiday shopping plans and concerns.
Manufacturing
Trump vs. Harris: How Each Candidate’s Policies Would Impact the M&D Industry
No matter what, it’s critical to know how the election outcome may impact your M&D business and to plan accordingly for either outcome
E-Commerce Solutions
Consumers Are Willing to Pay for Convenience Despite Tight Shopping Budgets: Survey
Cin7 releases the findings of their Winning The Holiday Dollar report, which surveyed over 600 consumers on their holiday shopping plans and preferences.
Manufacturing
Navigating Manufacturing’s Regulatory Maze: 3 Essential Moves for Success
Acting now to put clear processes and policies in place to navigate the changing regulatory environment will give you control of your supply chain. Here are three areas where manufacturers can begin.
Sourcing & Procurement
Move Over, Humans: AI Agents Are Ready to Operate Our Supply Chains!
Picture this: procurement leaders and teams who not only respond to market shocks in real time, but are able to predict and mitigate risk while continuing to achieve our cost and sustainability targets.
Manufacturing
How Business Intelligence Empowers Manufacturers and Distributors
As companies increasingly rely on Business Intelligence (BI) for real-time insights and decision-making, investing in the right technology and professional expertise will be crucial to stay competitive.
Manufacturing
From Reactive to Proactive: Demand Planning and Sensing in CPG Supply Chains
By leveraging real-time data and machine learning, businesses can not only enhance forecast accuracy but also ensure that their supply chains are prepared for whatever disruptions may come their way.
Sourcing Solutions
Consumers Demand Faster Delivery and Budget-Friendly Options: Survey
Radial, Inc. announces the results of a consumer survey that reveals anticipated shopping and delivery preferences for this holiday season.
Procurement Software
Advice to Procurement Leaders: Focus on What You Can Control
While it is important to have these tactics in your playbook and prepare for external risks as much as possible, don’t overlook your ability to focus on what you can best control in procurement: the focus of your supplier relationships.
Sponsored
Move Over, Humans: AI Agents Are Ready to Operate Our Supply Chains!
Picture this: procurement leaders and teams who not only respond to market shocks in real time, but are able to predict and mitigate risk while continuing to achieve our cost and sustainability targets.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Dec. 27.
Procurement Software
How GenAI is Powering Competitive Sourcing Events for Retail Procurement Teams
GenAI empowers retail procurement teams and their organizations to make business decisions based on objective data that lead to the best possible outcomes.
Financial Management Software
Innovations in Spend Management from SAP
SAP announced updates to its spend management solutions to help companies collaborate strategically, increase productivity, manage compliance effortlessly and gain business insights.
Procurement Software
Supply Disruption is Top Risk to Procurement’s Future Success: Survey
The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leader by Gartner, was designed to help chief procurement officers (CPOs) understand and prioritize the most significant risks today.
Fleet Management
Supply Chain Index Hits Highest Score in Two Years
Inventory levels increased in September as downstream retailers began restocking their supplies in anticipation of the upcoming peak season. I
AI/AR
Generative AI and Simulation: A Breakthrough for Supply Chain Visibility
By fostering a culture of continuous innovation and resilience, it is evident that combined generative-AI and AI-simulation solutions will increasingly become central to decision intelligence capabilities.
Visibility Software
Supply Chain Spare Capacity Increases for 3rd Consecutive Month: GEP Index
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index decreased in September to -0.43 (August: -0.37), its lowest level in 14 months and indicating the greatest level of global supply chain spare capacity since July 2023.
Regulations
Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals Most Vulnerable Sectors Impacted by Hurricane Milton
Exiger's AI identified over 50,000 individual companies directly impacted by Hurricane Milton and 33,000 indirectly impacted, with agriculture, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, defense and aerospace expected to be hardest hit.
Sourcing Solutions
60% of Leaders See Job Transformation on Horizon: Survey
Ivalua releases its Future of Work in Procurement survey, a US-focused study revealing shifting expectations surrounding the future landscape for procurement professionals as they embrace generative AI and upskilling.
AI/AR
GenAI Capabilities for Simplified and Hyper-Personalized Procurement Experience
ORO Labs launched several enhancements to its procurement orchestration platform that leverage the latest advancements in GenAI to focus on simplifying the procurement intake process.
Financial Management Software
A Shift to Advanced Pricing and Promotions Strategies: Survey
With pricing and promotions becoming more critical in today's market, a new report from RELEX Solutions and Incisiv provides an in-depth look into the current state of pricing and promotions in the retail sector across the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany.
