What two days at DPW Amsterdam taught us this year about rolling out AI in procurement. Nine lessons and a 90-day checklist for your team.

Read why Axya raised a $17M CAD Series A and how the funding supports its procurement execution platform for manufacturers.

Learn how Axya connects sourcing and supplier follow-up with Infor LN and CloudSuite Industrial, without replacing your ERP.

Compare manual and automated procurement costs, speed, and visibility to assess the return on automation for manufacturers.

Learn how to connect procurement improvements to financial outcomes and build an internal business case for procurement software.

Explore the cost, supplier performance, and supply chain challenges facing manufacturing procurement directors, with practical ways to address them.

Learn what to look for in a manufacturing procurement platform, from RFQ workflows and supplier competition to performance visibility.

See how email-based RFQs, spreadsheets, and manual follow-ups create supply chain delays, and where to improve procurement workflows.

Learn how to strengthen supplier resilience, adapt sourcing strategies, and maintain production through market uncertainty.

Explore the supplier performance metrics procurement managers can use to compare suppliers, identify risks, and improve decisions.

Learn how structured RFQs, centralized supplier data, and ERP-connected workflows support direct materials procurement in manufacturing.

Learn how faster RFQs, clearer supplier communication, and better visibility can improve lead times without increasing procurement spend.

Build a repeatable strategic sourcing process for manufacturing, with structured RFQs, supplier benchmarking, and clearer sourcing decisions.

Learn how RFQ cycle time, supplier response rates, and on-time delivery help manufacturing teams track procurement performance.

Explore how process efficiency, supplier visibility, and better sourcing decisions can help manufacturers reduce procurement costs.

Learn how procurement software complements ERP systems, connecting RFQs, supplier communication, and sourcing workflows to core records.

Explore how technology can reduce repetitive work, share knowledge, and help manufacturing teams manage more without adding headcount.

Understand direct and indirect procurement in manufacturing, and how differences in processes and visibility can create avoidable costs.

Explore a practical framework for managing supplier risk and its impact on manufacturing costs, production stability, and procurement performance.

Understand digital procurement in manufacturing and how structured workflows improve visibility, supplier performance, and sourcing efficiency.

Identify seven hidden procurement inefficiencies in manufacturing and learn where slow RFQs, manual work, and scattered data create costs.

Learn how manufacturers can reduce procurement costs through better processes and supplier visibility while maintaining quality.

Explore the limits of ERP systems for procurement and how specialized tools support supplier visibility, sourcing, and cost control.

Explore how AI can help buyers manage supplier information, RFQs, approvals, and complex procurement workloads.

Explore supplier networks and sourcing strategies Canadian aerospace manufacturers can use to respond to tariff-related supply chain pressures.

Learn practical project-management principles for supply chain and procurement, including clear objectives and stakeholder alignment.

Explore how US manufacturers can respond to tariff pressures through North American supply chains and sourcing adjustments.

Explore sourcing and supply chain strategies Canadian manufacturers can use to manage tariff exposure and changing trade conditions.

Explore practical supply chain do’s and don’ts, from diversifying suppliers to preparing for disruption and managing risk.

Learn why RFQ processing time, purchase order cycle efficiency, and supplier data quality matter for procurement performance.

Explore geopolitical, technology, and climate-related supply chain risks, with approaches to help manufacturers prepare for disruptions.

Explore procurement trends from the second half of 2025, including AI integration, resilience, workforce shifts, and sustainability requirements.

Explore supplier due diligence, diversification, and cross-functional collaboration strategies to help procurement leaders manage risk.

Read La Presse’s account of Axya’s origins and how its software uses AI to support procurement in manufacturing.

Explore Axya release notes covering two-factor authentication, RFQ collaboration, data management, and tools for buyers and suppliers.

Explore lattice structures in 3D printing with Dr. Nikita Letov, including design challenges, material efficiency, and manufacturing applications.

See Axya updates for autosaving RFQ drafts, bulk part imports, supplier onboarding, and manufacturing association collaboration.

Read Axya’s recap of Aéro Montréal’s 2022 International Aerospace Innovation Forum and its discussions on innovation and collaboration.

Read Axya’s announcement of its participation in Aéro Montréal’s 2022 International Aerospace Innovation Forum.

Read Axya’s announcement of its SOC 2 Type 1 audit completion and the security practices assessed in the independent review.

Explore the values that guide Axya’s team, from hiring and decision-making to product development and customer relationships.

Explore five supply chain planning considerations, including data collection, warehousing, employee training, and risk management.

Trace CNC machining’s development from manual machine tooling to computer-controlled production and its role in modern manufacturing.

Compare CNC and manual machining, including precision, capabilities, programming requirements, and the benefits of automated production.

Explore four ways to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and make better use of people, equipment, suppliers, and systems.

Read about Axya’s $1.5M seed round supporting its expansion into Ontario and the Northeastern US manufacturing networks.

Learn about Axya’s work with Groupe Mundial on AI-assisted cost estimation for manufacturing RFQs and quotations.

Read about Axya’s BDC Capital-led funding round and its plans to expand procurement software deployment among manufacturers.

Explore Réal Julien’s advice on building resilient supply chains, including acquisition costs and adapting to disruptions.

Read insights from procurement leaders on attracting and retaining skilled talent in a competitive manufacturing labor market.

Explore expert insights on diversifying suppliers, building a multi-layered supplier base, and strengthening supply chain resilience.

Read Caroline Robin’s advice on starting digital transformation in procurement and supporting manufacturing teams through change.