All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The container shipping industry is dominated by a handful of global companies that own and operate vast fleets.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 31, 2025

Tariff threats, lingering storm impacts and regulatory uncertainty are creating challenges for supply in the automotive, medical and food sectors.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 30, 2025

The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2025

The very conditions that allow U.S. egg farmers to pump out tens of billions of eggs a year are also what make flocks so susceptible to disease in the first place.

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Advertiser: GEP

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Reality of Corporate Sustainability Today I’ve spent years watching organizations grapple with sustainability transformations, and I’ve come to a difficult realization: We’ve overcomplicated the path forward. In our eagerness to measure, analyze, and comply, we’ve created a labyrinth of complexity that’s paralyzing action rather than enabling it.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports? Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 29, 2025

Companies may also consider cutting costs by reducing salaries, benefits, bonuses and office space.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 30, 2025

Amazon accounted for nearly 12% of UPS's total revenue in 2024, as well as 20-25% of its U.S. package volumes.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Circulor, a blockchain-based traceability solution built to track materials that change physical and chemical states and cannot be tagged nor managed at batch level. Such materials include rare earth minerals, plastic, leather and palm oil. These capabilities are critical for improving the transparency and understanding of global and distributed supply chains and complying with regulations on certain raw materials (e.g. conflict minerals) a

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Procurement Freelancers

JANUARY 29, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of procurement, technical expertise is no longer the sole determinant of… The post Skills and Tools Needed for Strategic Purchasing Excellence first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Were going to examine what skills are necessary for procurement leaders, why theyre important, and how you can effectively train to lead your team in a highly complex and still-growing field.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises.

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ContractSafe

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The termination of a contract marks the end of a legally binding agreement before its intended conclusion. This can happen for various reasons, from simple mutual agreements to more complex scenarios like a breach of contract. Understanding contract termination is crucial for businesses of all sizes, as it can have significant legal and financial implications.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Some will agree with this, and some won’t – what do you think?

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Procurement Freelancers

JANUARY 29, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of procurement, technical expertise is no longer the sole determinant of… The post Top Soft Skills Every Procurement Professional Must Master in 2025 first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 30, 2025

Here’s what importers need to know ahead of the potential implementation of tariffs this week.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Shippers are holding their collective breath to see how a rash of uncertainties surrounding the U.S. and global economies will impact freight rates in 2025.

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ContractSafe

JANUARY 31, 2025

Licensing agreements are the foundation of collaboration, from tech giants striking deals to indie artists sharing their creations. But crafting a solid licensing agreement template can be tricky you need to protect your intellectual property without keeping it locked away from the world.

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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 31, 2025

According to Cunningham, agentic AI requires minimal human interaction to enable procurement and achieve optimal results. What are your thoughts?

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 31, 2025

When business historians reflect on the first quarter-century of the new millennium, the broad-based transformation that occurred within the average enterprises procurement department will be on the list of top… The post Procurement Achievements Over a Quarter Century appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 29, 2025

The move adds to the home improvement retailer’s delivery capabilities, which also include a tie-up with Instacart.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

AI-infused digital-twins are reshaping the production and warehouse landscape, merging human insight with AI-driven precision at the job role level.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Procurement Talk with David Byrne

JANUARY 29, 2025

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary In this episode, Martin Smith interviews Richard Evans, Executive Commercial Director for NHS Supply Chain. Richard shares valuable insights from his extensive career in procurement, discussing his transition from consultancy to the NHS, the importance of purpose in his work, and the challenges … Continued The post The Future of NHS Procurement: Challenges, Leadership, and Patient Outcomes – Episode 108 appeared firs

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Are we missing the forest because of the trees, or are we missing the trees because of the forest? A Lack Of Balance? The phrase “Are we missing the forest because of the trees, or are we missing the trees because of the forest?” is a twist on the classic saying “missing the forest for the trees.” It suggests two possible cognitive biases or blind spots: Missing the forest because of the trees Focusing too much on small details and losing sight of the bigger picture.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

[**Today, we’re running a “best of” Magnus Mondays post, reprising a popular topic of the series. Magnus returns next week with new content for February.] In a recent article, I… The post Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) Make vs. Buy: Procurement Tech Edition appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 31, 2025

The industry expects another year of geopolitical turmoil, severe weather and pricing pressure. Here's what you should know.

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Organizations need emerging technologies and enterprise applications that allow them to enhance transparency and accountability along the supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Today Im joined by Buckeye Mountain, a transportation company that is on a mission of service full service! Buckeye Mountain provides highly specialized services, plus some unique products, that enable owners and operators of cargo terminals to keep pace with the never-ending demand for new technology in their facilities. Today Greg Dunnell, co-founder of Buckeye Mountain, joins me to talk all about his founder journey; Buckeye Mountain and what they do; how big industry challenges impact front

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Referencing the direct material 2003 ERP story from Procurement Insights (see below), here are the core points to consider: The faster the gains on tech, the more rapid the decline in value – diminishing return. The practitioner agrees to pay licensing and maintenance fees to an ERP solution provider. With a new implementation, there are initial returns.

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Spotlight on Procurement

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In this episode of Procurement Snapshot, hostJessica Spichersits down withMatthew Lekstutis, Director at Efficio, to discuss the evolving landscape of tariffs and the critical role procurement plays in mitigating risks.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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