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Ulta taps Instacart for same-day delivery

Supply Chain Dive

Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour.

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Tint Introduces Flexible Cargo Insurance Tool

Supply Chain Brain

Carriers can now purchase usage-based, pay-per-load annual insurance directly through their transportation management system, with the ability to flex coverage limits on demand.

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McDonald’s abandons commitment to DEI in supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

The fast food giant said it will shift to conducting “more integrated discussions” with suppliers about inclusion.

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What is the very first question you should ask a ProcureTech solution provider?

Procurement Insights

What is the very first question you should ask a ProcureTech solution provider? Hint #1 – What did Van Parunak, Robert Savit, Rick L. Riolo, and Jon W. Hansen have in common in 1998, and why does it matter to AI and Procurement in 2025? Hint #2 – The missing piece from Van Parunak, Savit, and Riolo’s comparison between agent-based and equation-based models was my theory of strand commonality*, a key part of my SR&ED research funding in 1998.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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FedEx Freight president to retire ahead of spinoff

Supply Chain Dive

Lance Moll will step into an executive advisor role at the carrier at the end of the month.

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Linux Creator Linus Torvalds Said 90% Of AI Is Hype, And He Is Not Alone

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: Anyone who has followed this blog for the past couple of decades already knows my position on technology and the importance of using a human-led, agent-based development and implementation model. If you are a first-time visitor to the Procurement Insights blog, here are a couple of links to get you going: Are you chasing solutions or solving problems?

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Cash Flow Forecast: What Is It, Examples, Challenges, and Benefits

Planergy

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.

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Stacy Glass on Sparking Sustainability Across Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Sustainability is an escalating priority for consumers and organizations alike as carbon emissions continue contributing to extreme weather events and damage to our planet. The climate change debate is overits real and its herewe need solutions in supply chain now. Business leaders understand recognizing and prioritizing sustainable supply chain solutions is a strategic move to fuel business resilience, profitability, and agility.

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Purchase Ledger: What Is It, Examples, and Benefits

Planergy

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.

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Sometimes you just need a headline, a short paragraph and a link!

Procurement Insights

HEADLINE: As tiny homes arrive in Hamilton, councillors ask why city bought made-in-China units for $35K each? PARAGRAPH : When City of Hamilton staff agreed to buy 40 tiny homes from a Brantford, Ont., company for a new outdoor shelter site last fall, they thought they were supporting a local, Indigenous-owned business that was one of the few capable of delivering on a short timeline.

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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

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Best of 2024: CPO Rising Listicle: Open Your Mind to New Technology (5 Reasons)

CPO Rising

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on last year and begin tackling 2025. Fridays means that… The post Best of 2024: CPO Rising Listicle: Open Your Mind to New Technology (5 Reasons) appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast on Stronger U.S. Demand

Supply Chain Brain

The effect of Trump's threatened tariffs could be more severe than in his first term, with higher inflation expectations globally.

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