Optimizing Supply Chains and Driving Efficiency with AI
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 12, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how businesses manage cumbersome supply chains by improving demand forecasting and inventory management.
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Ivalua NOW EMEA 2025: ‘Innovate to Elevate’
Spend Matters
MARCH 13, 2025
Ivalua NOW EMEA 2025 took place earlier this week, March 11-12, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, bringing together procurement, supply chain and finance professionals under the theme Innovate to Elevate. The event served as a platform for industry leaders to explore how emerging technologies and new strategies are shaping procurement’s future amid ongoing market challenges.
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UPS rolls out fuel surcharge hikes, processing fee changes
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 7, 2025
One expert said FedEx could be poised to match the increases, which include a higher late payment rate and fees for check and wire transfers.
CPOs must separate the signal from the noise to help manage disruption
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 10, 2025
An email from a CPO member a couple of weeks ago illustrated the extent to which the current disruption whether thats political, or otherwise is impacting the life of your average CPO. The email itself was fairly innocuous, with the CPO in question commenting on a previous newsletter Id sent and sharing how he was travelling to India to develop local markets, build new relationships and deepen existing partnerships further.
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Being Barred from Sales in Canada ‘Worse Than Tariff,’ Says Jack Daniel’s CEO
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 6, 2025
Whiting, however, said that Canada accounted for only 1% of their total sales and that the company could withstand the hit.
How Specialized ISO Tanks Improve Liquid Logistics: Safety & Efficiency
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 10, 2025
In todays fast-paced world of global trade, the efficient transport of bulk liquids is essential for supply chain success.
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Supply Chain Risk Grows Amid Ongoing Tariff Uncertainty – Business Wire
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 7, 2025
In the volatile landscape of global trade, the specter of tariff uncertainty looms larger than ever, casting a shadow of doubt and disruption over supply chains worldwide. As businesses navigate these turbulent waters, the stakes have never been higher, with the potential for unforeseen risks and challenges at every turn. in this article, we delve into the evolving landscape of supply chain risk amidst ongoing tariff ambiguity, shedding light on the complexities and impli
Using Artificial Decision Intelligence to Tackle Operational Trucking Challenges
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 6, 2025
As the 21st century progresses, the trucking industry is in need of innovative solutions for automating inefficient manual processes.
Spendkey: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — Spend analytics solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview, roadmap and vision
Spend Matters
MARCH 10, 2025
This analysis contains excerpts from a previously published piece authored by Michael Lamoreaux. This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Spendkey and its solution for spend analytics. In today’s competitive business landscape, procurement departments face constant pressure to optimize costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.
The Role of Technology in Transforming Government Procurement
Jaggaer
MARCH 7, 2025
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, government procurement is no exception. Advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and predictive analytics are playing a pivotal role in optimizing procurement processes, enhancing transparency, and driving efficiency. The UAE, a leader in government digitalization, continues to set new benchmarks by integrating AI-powered procurement solutions that streamline sourcing, supplier management, and contract execution.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 7, 2025
Carriers and shippers urged congress to combat the issue by stepping up enforcement and creating a task force.
Saudi Arabia Supply Chain Market to Worth Over US$ 970 Million by 2033 | Astute Analytica – Yahoo Finance
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 7, 2025
A tapestry of economic growth and strategic planning, Saudi Arabia’s supply chain market is set to embark on a journey towards surpassing the US$ 970 million mark by 2033. As the threads of commerce intertwine, creating a vibrant ecosystem of trade, logistics, and innovation, the Kingdom’s position on the global stage is poised for exponential rise.
Ocean Carriers Get Tough on Freight Rates — But Can They Hold the Line?
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 9, 2025
An endless series of crises roiling ocean shipping in the post-COVID 19 era is resulting in a change in carrier DNA.
Best practices and considerations for the rollout of procurement technology
Spend Matters
MARCH 13, 2025
The rollout phase of digital transformation is where procurement technology shifts from strategy to reality, yet no single approach guarantees success. Whether deploying a big bang, phased or hybrid strategy, organizations must align their rollout with business priorities, user readiness and supplier engagement. A well-executed implementation accelerates adoption, mitigates resistance and ensures digital investments deliver tangible value.
Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
How to Manage Inventory and Purchasing in QuickBooks
Procurement Express
MARCH 9, 2025
If you’re managing inventory for your own business or juggling multiple ecommerce accounts, keeping track of purchase orders and stock levels shouldnt feel like a full-time job. Thats where QuickBooks Online comes in. It helps you manage inventory, track POs, pay bills, invoice clients, and more, all in one place. Compared to alternatives like FreshBooks and Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online stands out for its stronger integrations, easy-to-use interface, and no-hassle cloud access.
Tariffs create frenzy in cross-border trucking
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 10, 2025
Some customers have seen an increase in wait times at U.S.-Mexico border, while others are adjusting to avoid higher duties.
Microsoft launches genAI sales agents, also focuses on finance and supply chain – Computerworld
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 6, 2025
In a bold leap towards revolutionizing the realm of sales, finance, and supply chain management, tech giant Microsoft has unveiled its groundbreaking genAI sales agents. With a keen eye on automation and innovation, this latest offering from Microsoft promises to redefine the competitive landscape of the business world. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of this cutting-edge development and explore the potential impact it may have on industries worldwide.
DOJ Opens Price-Fixing Probe into U.S. Egg Producers
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 10, 2025
The average price for a dozen eggs rose by 53% year-over-year in January 2025, with the USDA projecting another 20% bump by the end of the year.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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.
There is change and there is change
Spend Matters
MARCH 11, 2025
Not all changes are created equal, and misjudging their impact can derail a digital transformation. Procurement technology projects often go beyond IT they drive fundamental business shifts. By assessing the nature and scale of change, organizations can better anticipate resistance, secure executive buy-in and drive adoption. From the change equation to the DICE score, this article explores practical models for evaluating change complexity and ensuring a smoother transformation journey.
Pros And Cons Of Gartner Mock-Ups: Assessing The Original Source
Procurement Insights
MARCH 6, 2025
To better understand the pros and cons of a GenerativeAI Gartner Magic Quadrant Mock-up, you must first understand the pros and cons of the original source, e.g., quantifying how far the AI apple actually falls from its tree or original source. Pros of the Actual Gartner Magic Quadrant Simplified Market Overview What: The Magic Quadrant (MQ) plots vendors on a two-axis gridCompleteness of Vision (x-axis) and Ability to Execute (y-axis)dividing them into four categories: Leaders, Visionaries, Cha
5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 11, 2025
Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.
How to set up a QuickBooks purchase order system for small businesses
Procurement Express
MARCH 9, 2025
If your company relies on vendors, an efficient purchase order (PO) system is essential for keeping cash flow predictable and preventing budget surprises. Fortunately, QuickBooks Online gives you a simple way to manage purchase orders, streamline approvals, and keep vendor relationships smooth. Yet many businesses either dont use POs at all or rely on a messy, inconsistent process.
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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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.
Denmark to End Postal Delivery of Letters
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 9, 2025
The use of letters in the highly digitized nation has fallen dramatically since 2000, from 1.4 billion to 110 million in 2024.
Getting to grips with tariffs, trade and compliance with Thomson Reuters
Spend Matters
MARCH 11, 2025
While the imposition of import/export tariffs on goods is nothing new, the recent spate of quid pro quo mandates is increasing complexity and uncertainty for organizations trying to navigate their impact on supply chains. As they look to alternative and possibly untested suppliers therefore introducing new uncertainties and risk firms are under pressure to carry out greater due diligence to avoid stepping into agreements with bad actors.
Supplier Discovery and the 1998/2025 RAM and forestreet comparison
Procurement Insights
MARCH 11, 2025
The following comparison is my response to a great post on LinkedIn by Michael Lamoureaux. Great post, Michael Lamoureux ! What is the difference between RAM and forestreet: Here are a couple of excerpts: RAM leveraged advanced self-learning algorithms through agent-based adaptability, interactive feedback loops, and a relational integration of data, enabling it to refine procurement strategies autonomously.
Best Buy warns tariffs may drive up prices
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 10, 2025
The electronics retailer expects vendors to pass along some portion of the added costs from new import taxes, according to CEO Corie Barry.
The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide
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?
Introduction to Sage Intacct: A Powerful Financial Reporting Solution
Planergy
MARCH 13, 2025
What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.
Podcast | Finding the Right Technology and Automation for Your Operation
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 6, 2025
Just about every logistics operation can benefit from modern-day automation. But how do they go about selecting the right vendor and the right systems?
The digital front door for procurement leaders in the age of AI
Spend Matters
MARCH 6, 2025
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. In a world increasingly driven by the rapid developments within Artificial Intelligence (AI), procurement has the potential for enormous leverage using cutting-edge technology to become a powerhouse for generating efficiency, expanding margins, reducing risk and delivering solutions which the human mind is unable to see.
ERP/ProcureTech Harmonization Versus Legacy Integration
Procurement Insights
MARCH 13, 2025
The distinction between ERP/ProcureTech harmonization and legacy integration lies in their objectives, scope, and approach to managing systems within an organization. Both concepts relate to aligning procurement technology (ProcureTech) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, but they differ in focus and execution. Outcomes and Trade-Offs Harmonization : Pros : Streamlined operations, reduced errors, better analytics (e.g., unified spend visibility), and improved user adoption due to con
Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here - Your Playbook
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
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