SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
TECHNOLOGY : PLANNING AND PROCUREMENT
Embracing complexity
Data accuracy , process improvements enable planning and procurement tech to thrive
By Matt Smith
Global commerce has faced a series of unprecedented upheavals over the last decade , from pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks to major sea route disruptions and waning trade protectionism .
These issues have created increasingly complex challenges in planning and procurement on the shipper side , underscoring the need for robust supply chain management solutions — especially as artificial intelligence comes of age .
Global freight management providers are innovating in order to meet these demands . Specializing in freight audit services across all modes of transportation , nVision Global processes billions of dollars in freight spending and millions of shipment transactions annually .
With solutions for freight audit and payment along with broader supply chain management , the company ’ s software-as-a-service ( SaaS ) offerings streamline operations and enhance efficiency for shippers worldwide .
Two of the most pressing challenges shippers face in planning and procurement automation are ensuring data accuracy and aligning systems and communications with client needs , according to Stewart Dunsmore , senior vice president of supply chain services at nVision Global .
A foundational step in addressing these challenges is for shippers
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A foundational step for shippers in addressing pressing challenges is to recognize their most critical requirements .
42 Journal of Commerce | December 2 , 2024 www . joc . com