The Rise of Intelligent Category Management: How AI & Analytics Are Redefining Value and Risk

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Tariffs. Inflation. Disruptions. ESG mandates.

Procurement leaders are being asked to do more — with tools built for a different era. The result? Slower decisions. More risk. Strategies that no longer hold up under pressure.

It’s time to rethink what category management should look like.

Hear Rakhi Mullick, VP of Digital Transformation at GEP, on a recent LinkedIn Live session on how AI and analytics are reshaping category strategy, helping procurement teams lead with speed, intelligence, and confidence.

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Weathering the Tariff Storm: How to Mitigate Direct Material Costs & Navigate Supply Chain Risk

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Tariff turmoil is heating up — and procurement and supply chain teams are feeling the pressure. From chemicals to packaging, direct material costs are on the rise due to volatile and unpredictable trade policies.

How can you protect your supply chain and budget?

Listen to GEP’s Ryan Gianni, Senior Director - Supply Chain Consulting, on a recent LinkedIn Live session exploring data-driven strategies to help procurement and supply chain leaders navigate supply disruption, cost instability and long-term uncertainty.

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5 Hurdles in Accounts Payable Workflows (And How Automation Overcomes Them)

January 13, 2025 | Accounts Payable read

Why do procurement and internal business teams talk about speeding up accounts payable processes and workflows? Why does invoice processing and approval often take longer than expected?

The sluggish workflow of the accounts payable team is often questioned in many businesses. Here is the reason. This team works in silos on data and systems that are largely disconnected from other teams.

Such an arrangement irks many internal teams as well as external vendors, who often have to chase the accounts payable staff for pending invoices and payments.

Demand Planning vs. Forecasting: Understanding the Key Differences for Supply Chain Success

November 16, 2024 | Procurement Software read

In supply chain management, differentiating between demand planning and demand forecasting is crucial—though it can be challenging. Both are fundamental components of effective supply chain strategy, but they each have unique roles.

Confusing these terms can result in poor decision-making and flawed strategies. Mistaking demand planning for demand forecasting can lead to serious issues, affecting inventory control, customer satisfaction and the financial well-being of a business.

Global Fresh Foods Company Saves Millions Through Supply Chain Transformation in Partnership With GEP

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For companies dealing in fresh produce, even small disruptions in supply chain efficiency can result in significant financial setbacks. A Fortune 500 company learned this the hard way, when it faced €12.2 million in potential losses from supply-demand mismatch.

How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software

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Hellenic Bank, one of Cyprus’ top financial institutions, integrates indirect procurement and elevates procurement performance by deploying GEP SMART software.

E-Sourcing Vs. E-Procurement: Decoding the Key Differences

June 03, 2024 | Sourcing Strategy read

It’s evident that the shift towards digital solutions has transformed the traditional procurement process. Two key components of this digital transformation are e-sourcing and e-procurement. Though these terms are used synonymously, they serve different functions in the procurement process.

How to Build Competitive Advantage with Digital Supply Chains

April 19, 2024 | Supply Chain Software read

Digital supply chains leverage big data, AI, and cloud computing to optimize every stage in procurement and logistics and thereby offer businesses collaboration, agility, and cost savings. Read this GEP blog to explore its benefits, implementation roadmap, and the role of AI.

Why Digital Transformation is Key for Optimal BOM Inventory Management

April 15, 2024 | Inventory Management Software read

Digital Transformation is Key for BOM Inventory Management that can be error prone and time consuming. A BOM inventory management software can help optimize process and drive savings. Learn more in this latest GEP blog.

7 Ways AI is Changing the Face of Retail

February 21, 2024 | Supply Chain Software read

Demand fluctuations, empty shelves, out-of-stock situations and disappointed customers – retail companies have dealt with these challenges in the recent past.

While inflationary and supply chain pressures have eased since then, there is still the larger economic uncertainty to contend with.

Retailers know that demand and supply mismatches can re-occur at any time in a volatile market.

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