MeRLIN Release Notes Version 21.0 December 2025

Introduction We are pleased to announce that MeRLIN version 21.0 is now live. This release introduces targeted enhancements across Supplier Management, Sourcing Events, and Platform capabilities, focused on improving configurability, supplier experience, and operational control. The updates below reflect customer-driven improvements and product engineering initiatives designed to simplify workflows and strengthen governance. MeRLIN now has… MeRLIN Release Notes Version 21.0 December 2025 weiterlesen

MeRLIN Release Notes Version 20.0 November 2025

Introduction We are excited to announce that the version 20.0 release of MeRLIN is now live! The updates have been compiled into release notes below, providing an overview of the enhancements and fixes in our product that the users anticipated, ensuring that they are up to date with the latest developments. New Features Supplier Management… MeRLIN Release Notes Version 20.0 November 2025 weiterlesen

MeRLIN Release Notes Version 19.0 September 2025

Introduction We are excited to announce that the version 19.0 release of MeRLIN is now live! The updates have been compiled into release notes below, providing an overview of the enhancements and fixes in our product that the users anticipated, ensuring that they are up to date with the latest developments. MeRLIN Release 19 introduces a range… MeRLIN Release Notes Version 19.0 September 2025 weiterlesen

MeRLIN Release Notes Version 18.0 May 2025

We are excited to announce that a release of MeRLIN (MeRLIN V18.0) with updates is now live! The updates have been complied into release notes below, providing an overview of the enhancements, and fixes in our product that the users anticipated, ensuring that they are up to date with the latest developments. New Features Supplier… MeRLIN Release Notes Version 18.0 May 2025 weiterlesen

Trump’s Tariff Agenda: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Procurement

As we look ahead to President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, tariffs will continue to play a central role in shaping global trade policies. For those of us in procurement, this brings both challenges and potential opportunities to rethink our strategies and adapt to the changing landscape. During his first term, Trump’s tariffs touched various industries,… Trump’s Tariff Agenda: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Procurement weiterlesen

From Compliance to Competitive Edge: How AI is Shaping the Future of Procurement Strategy and ESG Compliance

As we start the new year, it’s important to bring focus back on a key topic that remains a critical area for organizations. Geopolitical issues may have slightly pushed the climate change agenda a bit away from the limelight, however the legislative and compliance requirements are not going away and are likely to see a… From Compliance to Competitive Edge: How AI is Shaping the Future of Procurement Strategy and ESG Compliance weiterlesen

Top Procurement Trends and Predictions for 2025

As we approach 2025, the procurement landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Organizations are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities driven by geopolitical changes, technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, cost pressures, and the need for top-tier talent. Procurement departments are no longer just gatekeepers for cost savings but strategic partners shaping the future of businesses. In this article,… Top Procurement Trends and Predictions for 2025 weiterlesen

MeRLIN V16.0 Release Notes

Introduction We are excited to announce that the version 16.0 release of MeRLIN is now live! The updates have been compiled into release notes below, providing an overview of the enhancements and fixes in our product that the users anticipated, ensuring that they are up to date with the latest developments.  Supplier Management Supplier 360 Supplier 360… MeRLIN V16.0 Release Notes weiterlesen

Maximizing Efficiency in Direct Sourcing: Leveraging Advanced Procurement Software Capabilities

Direct material sourcing influences cost, quality, production continuity, and overall supply chain performance. As global markets evolve, organizations face increasing pressure to streamline procurement operations, reduce risk, and accelerate product development. Advanced procurement software has become central to this transformation, enabling companies to modernize direct sourcing, enhance collaboration, and make decisions backed by real-time insights. … Maximizing Efficiency in Direct Sourcing: Leveraging Advanced Procurement Software Capabilities weiterlesen

Compliance Challenges in Global Procurement – Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup of Supply Chain Regulations

Navigating compliance in global procurement has never been more complex. Organisations must operate across multiple regulatory environments, each with its own legal expectations, cultural nuances, and industry-specific obligations. From health and safety risks and sanctions to corruption concerns, labour rights violations, environmental responsibilities, and sustainability mandates, procurement teams need constant vigilance. Robust monitoring mechanisms, automated checks, and regular audits are now essential to… Compliance Challenges in Global Procurement – Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup of Supply Chain Regulations weiterlesen