Pros to Know: Digital Supply Chains Drive Procurement Purchase, Labor Planning and More

Lisa Dolan, VP, supply chain strategy at ALOM, details how machine learning and other technologies helped the company excel during the pandemic and better prepare for what's to come ahead.

April 14, 2022

ALOM Technologies Corp.

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"Never be afraid to take risks. With risk comes immense reward," says Lisa Dolan, VP, supply chain strategy at ALOM and one of this year's Pros to Know winners. Discover how machine learning and other technologies helped ALOM excel during the pandemic and better prepare for what's to come ahead.

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ProMat Preview: Where Supply Chain Solutions Come Together

With 1,200 of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers under one roof, ProMat 2025 provides hands-on demonstrations, 4 keynote sessions and 200-plus educational sessions.

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3 Things to Watch in Freight: U.S. Bank

With the new administration in place, there has been an array of supply chain-related news and headlines. Here are three things to watch in freight, according to experts at U.S. Bank.

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2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

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A Practical Guide to Better Demand Planning

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for optimizing your demand planning process, but there are some universal truths you can focus on to make sure your plan doesn’t lead you “someplace else.”

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Survey Highlights Critical Communication Gap Between C-Suite and Supply Chain Leaders

This 15-point gap suggests a potential misalignment in investment prioritization and the level of attention supply chain leaders receive from top leadership.

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4C Procurement Group Rebrands as FourCentric

FourCentric is built on the collective expertise of 4C Associates, Ebit, Anvil Analytical, Procure4, Henkan, and PROGRESSIO.

Women in Supply Chain Award 2025: Nominations Open

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 25.

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Cost Management Most Critical Priority for 2025: Study

The survey respondents achieved only an average of 48% of their cost-saving targets in 2024, and most say their companies struggle to maintain cost efficiencies.

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Pros to Know: GEP's Joel Johnson Named Overall Top Procurement Pro

We talked exclusively with Johnson about digital tail spend management solutions and AI's role in advancing procurement.

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Private Businesses Focus on Cost Cutting Following DOGE Cuts

Existing supply chain agreements are being rocked, not only by U.S. imposed levies but by the flurry of counter tariffs that other countries will impose in retaliation. Here's next steps.

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Double-Digit Inflation Set to Transform Service Supply Chain Industry

A 2:1 ratio expects tariffs to have a minor rather than major effect on their operations.

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Supply Chain Survey Uncovers Disconnect Between Expected vs. Actual Performance

While 93% of organizations entered peak season confident in meeting customer expectations, 58% struggled with delivery timing and order accuracy, according to the survey.

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29% of Supply Chain Organizations Have Built Necessary Future-Proofing Capabilities

Gartner’s analysis identified four unique profiles of supply chain organizations – design, durability, deferment and decision.

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Trust-Based Supplier Partnerships Rank Most Important Among Procurement Professionals

Emerging trends, including AI-driven procurement processes, are projected to power 50% of contract management operations by 2027.

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A Wake-Up Call for America's Aging Infrastructure and Supply Chain Resilience

Moving forward, collaboration between businesses, policymakers, and supply chain experts will be essential in building resilient and flexible supply networks capable of withstanding future disruptions.

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Long-View Planning: Adapting to Four Key Shifts for a Resilient Future

The ability to adapt and thrive is no longer optional—it’s essential. By taking the strategic long view, organizations can move beyond the daily grind and achieve a future marked by innovation, stability, and growth.

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New Year, New Priorities for Supply Chains

Technology can’t fix broken processes and workflows—process improvement and standardization should be top strategies for any supply chain organization in 2025.

Top Supply Chain Projects Resized

2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

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Why Agile Pricing Strategies Start with AI

Manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic about 2025 and are preparing for better economic times. Key to that preparation is implementing AI across their pricing strategies.

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How Autonomous Negotiation is Shaping Supply Chain Efficiency

While automation has long been a part of supply chain operations, the next frontier lies in optimizing one of its most complex and resource-intensive aspects: negotiation.

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AI Agent to Transform Freight Payment Optimization

Pi integrates with existing tools and platforms to build a normalized supply chain knowledge graph.

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ERP Software is Where Sustainability Meets Business

Embracing the principles of effective SRM and ERP ensures that procurement becomes a strategic asset, fostering continued success and resilience in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

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Kodiak Hub Enters U.S. Market to Transform Procurement Through AI

Kodiak Hub’s entry into the U.S. comes at a critical time as organizations face mounting financial and operational challenges tied to supply chain disruptions.

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Gobality's Next-Gen Agentic Proposal Insights to Drive Value

Globality announces new next-gen pricing analysis capabilities for its AI Agent Glo, giving insights into real-time price proposals to increase efficiencies, minimize risk and drive new business value.

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AI Teams for Logistics to Enable Autonomous Freight Procurement

Purpose-built to transform logistics operations, its new “Logistics-Services-as-Software“ model enables manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to replace manual tasks with intelligent automation.

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Cofactr Acquires Factor.io to Enable Procurement Beyond Electronic Components

Cofactr will integrate Factor.io’s capabilities into its unified platform, where critical hardware manufacturers and R&D teams manage and automate every process involved in getting products to market.

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Cleo Acquires DataTrans Solutions to Boost Procurement Automation

Cleo announces the acquisition of DataTrans Solutions (DTS) to expand Cleo’s ability to help businesses streamline procurement, optimize working capital and strengthen supplier relationships.