
Demand Forecasting Errors and Procurement Overruns
Procurement functions have long relied on demand forecasts as the backbone of sourcing strategies, using them to shape order volumes, contract terms, and supplier commitments.
Procurement functions have long relied on demand forecasts as the backbone of sourcing strategies, using them to shape order volumes, contract terms, and supplier commitments.
Amid intensifying trade friction and shifting global sourcing priorities, Mexico’s nearshoring ambitions are drawing renewed focus, driven by its strategic location and trade-friendly frameworks. Tariffs
For American retailers, the race to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers is accelerating as tariffs remain a persistent threat. Companies like Target, The Gap,
Costco has held prices steady on essentials like bananas and pineapples, absorbing margin hits to shield members from tariff impacts. The move reflects a pragmatic
Nearshoring, the relocation of manufacturing or supplier networks closer to end markets, has become a strategic imperative for global businesses navigating trade volatility, supply chain
A short-term reprieve for American manufacturers arrives as the White House confirms that exemptions on certain Chinese imports will remain in effect until Aug. 31,
Nearshoring offers clear advantages in today’s disrupted trade landscape, but it demands more than just proximity. A continuous, data-driven procurement approach is proving essential for
President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy and the ripple effects of post-pandemic nearshoring have forced global procurement leaders to rethink their sourcing maps. As businesses look
With 84% of procurement leaders convinced a recession has already arrived or is imminent, according to Fairmarkit’s 2025 AI in Procurement Index, they’re racing to
A new Argon & Co study shows 76% of UK C-suite leaders feel well-prepared to meet Scope 3 emissions regulations, yet less than 40% are
Procurement functions have long relied on demand forecasts as the backbone of sourcing strategies, using them to shape order volumes, contract terms, and supplier commitments.
Amid intensifying trade friction and shifting global sourcing priorities, Mexico’s nearshoring ambitions are drawing renewed focus, driven by its strategic location and trade-friendly frameworks. Tariffs
For American retailers, the race to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers is accelerating as tariffs remain a persistent threat. Companies like Target, The Gap,
Costco has held prices steady on essentials like bananas and pineapples, absorbing margin hits to shield members from tariff impacts. The move reflects a pragmatic
Nearshoring, the relocation of manufacturing or supplier networks closer to end markets, has become a strategic imperative for global businesses navigating trade volatility, supply chain
A short-term reprieve for American manufacturers arrives as the White House confirms that exemptions on certain Chinese imports will remain in effect until Aug. 31,
Nearshoring offers clear advantages in today’s disrupted trade landscape, but it demands more than just proximity. A continuous, data-driven procurement approach is proving essential for
President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy and the ripple effects of post-pandemic nearshoring have forced global procurement leaders to rethink their sourcing maps. As businesses look
With 84% of procurement leaders convinced a recession has already arrived or is imminent, according to Fairmarkit’s 2025 AI in Procurement Index, they’re racing to
A new Argon & Co study shows 76% of UK C-suite leaders feel well-prepared to meet Scope 3 emissions regulations, yet less than 40% are
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