Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 7, 2025

The two companies will leverage complementary operations and geographical footprints to meet growing demand.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2025

In 2023, hydro-electricity accounted for nearly half of Brazil's installed energy capacity, and more than 60% of its total electricity generation.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 7, 2025

The temperature-controlled transportation provider will integrate into DHL Supply Chain once the $195 million deal is cleared by regulators.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2025

Supply chains are looking to warehouse management systems and other cutting-edge applications to cope with demand fluctuations, potential disruptions and rising costs.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 7, 2025

Today, climate action isn’t just a trend – it's a business imperative.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2025

The best way to handle rapid change is to stay as informed as possible both in terms of current market trends and possible changes in order to run multiple, complex what-if scenarios.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2025

Mark Richardson, chief executive officer of Ocado Intelligent Automation, visualizes the future of warehouse automation including the possibility of fully autonomous "dark" warehouses.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 7, 2025

Synopsis: Global supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions like pandemics, wars, and shortages. Modern… The post Can Procurement Services Predict the Next Supply Chain Crisis? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2025

Sinan's salt farms were also exposed for human trafficking and slave labor in 2014, after an investigation from mainland police led to the rescue of dozens of victims.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 7, 2025

In the days of supply chains, procurement contract management is the unsung hero that ensures… The post Procurement Contract Management 101: A Beginners Guide for Supply Chain Teams first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2025

Theres been quiet optimism among those following the talks that, despite recent U.S. silence about potential new rules, Washington wont derail the process.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 7, 2025

Findings from a trade review completed last week hint at the future direction of the president's policies.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 7, 2025

The supply chain industry is dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-evolving. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to climb the career ladder, staying ahead requires constant learning and adaptation. Fortunately, you dont need to spend a fortune on courses or certifications to supercharge your supply chain career. YouTube, with its vast library of free content, has become a goldmine for professionals seeking to boost their knowledge, skills, and visibility in the field.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 7, 2025

Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of MeRLINs source-to-pay (S2P) solution. It also looks at the voice of the customer and elements to consider when looking at MeRLIN as a potential solution provider. Part 1 provides a history and overview of MeRLINs S2P solution as well as the solutions roadmap/vision.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 7, 2025

MODEL #1 The term Metaprise refers to an evolved enterprise model that integrates advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and automation to digitize and optimize a company’s profit model comprehensively. This approach aims to transform not just financial processes but the entire profitability strategy, enabling real-time insights and predictive analytics for smarter decision-making and sustainable growth.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 7, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of MeRLIN and its source-to-pay (S2P) solution. MeRLIN is an integrated solution for managing direct and indirect spend. It offers capabilities for supplier relationship management, sourcing, CLM, eProcurement, purchasing and analytics. Despite being fairly new, the functional coverage of the solution is impressive, especially considering its direct-materials-related capabilities.

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ContractSafe

APRIL 7, 2025

We're thrilled to share that ContractSafe has been recognized as a High Performer and has received multiple badges across several major categories in G2s Spring 2025 Grid Report for Contract Lifecycle Management Software! This is all thanks to the fantastic feedback from our users. If youre unfamiliar with G2, its one of the most trusted platforms where real users share their experiences with software.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 7, 2025

In the intricate dance of pharmaceutical supply chains, efficiency is key to ensuring the safe and timely delivery of life-saving medications.In a bid to streamline this vital process, LOG Pharma has implemented innovative solutions to enhance its drug packaging operations. Join us as we delve into how this game-changing approach is revolutionizing the packaging landscape in the pharmaceutical industry, bringing a new level of precision and reliability to the world of medicine distribution.

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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

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 7, 2025

Look at Tech Stack Images 1 and 2 below and tell me which is ineffective and which will be effective. Tech Stack Image #1 Tech Stack Image #2 (Image Source: Tech stack fragmentation is holding procurement back ) In both “Tech Stack” images, the authors have created an equation-based capture and throughput model that excludes key stakeholders creating one big silo that contains multiple silos.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 7, 2025

In a colorful clash of opinions, the proposed ban on food dyes has stirred up a storm in the culinary world. While advocates argue for the potential health benefits, opponents fear a ripple effect of supply chain chaos and soaring prices. Join us as we delve into the debate swirling around this hotly contested issue on journal-news.net. Concerns Over Supply Chain Disruption Opponents of the proposed food-dye ban‍ argue that such a measure could trigger supply chain chaos and ultimately le

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 7, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s post is inspired by a comment/question from Don Osborne in a LinkedIn discussion stream. I currently use the 1998 to 2025 RAM architectural framework to assess ProcureTech solution effectiveness and implementation success. The IBM RISC System/6000 (RS/6000) and Jon W. Hansen’s 1998 Relational Acquisition Model (RAM) share a foundational emphasis on agent-based models, albeit applied in different contexts.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 7, 2025

Today Im joined by ProcureAbility , a company that wants to help you reimagine your procurement capabilities. ProcureAbility, a Jabil company, is the leading provider of procurement services, offering advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions. For nearly 30 years, ProcureAbility have focused exclusively on helping clients elevate their procurement function.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 7, 2025

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Zips inaugural European version of its user conference, Zip Forward. Held in London, the one-day event hosted more than 200 attendees from… The post Magnus Mondays Zip Forward Europe 2025: Risk Orchestration in the Limelight appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 7, 2025

In a world where convenience reigns supreme, Instacart has once again stepped up to the plate to meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers. with its newest offering of same-day delivery, the popular grocery delivery service looks to bridge supply chain gaps and bring a seamless shopping experiance to homes across the nation. As our society‍ continues to navigate the ‍complexities of a changing retail landscape, Instacart’s innovative approach is set to reshape the way we thin

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Procurement Leaders

APRIL 7, 2025

Tariffs are a negative hit. The question is, what are the potential positive opportunities for procurement that could be unlocked in another part of the world? President Trump announced a new round of US tariffs on 2 nd April as his so-called Liberation Day. The reporting around this has focused on the negative impacts: From inflation, to economic slowdowns, to a full trade war.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 7, 2025

The president said China has until Tuesday to back off from its plan for 34% tariffs on U.S. imports.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2025

Unless the EU comes to an arrangement with the U.S., 20% tariffs against the bloc will come into force on April 9.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 7, 2025

Companies are pushing to be more agile and flexible as the Trump administration’s baseline 10% tariff takes effect, but supply cost challenges loom ahead.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 7, 2025

Although Trump had been outspoken in his opposition to the deal in the lead-up to the November 2024 election, his stance has softened since he's taken office.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 7, 2025

Recent headlines reported that Donald Trump wants to take back the Panama Canal. But while attention is drawn to ownership and control, the real problem is overseen.

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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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