All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Maritime shipping remains the backbone of global trade, with container ships transporting goods across the oceans every day.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Today Im joined by supply chain software brand Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Through advanced cloud-native technology, and a cutting-edge vision for supply chain unification, Manhattans team of experienced industry experts are dedicated to equipping their partners with the tools needed to navigate the supply chain commerce world effectively.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Here is the link to yesterday’s post – Is Generative AI A Threat To ProcureTech SolutionProviders? If you haven’t yet read it, please do so. It provides essential context for today’s post. “The adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) in procurement is accelerating, with a significant number of ProcureTech solution providers promoting its benefits.” (Source: ChatGPT) In yesterday’s post, I assessed several ProcureTech solution providers.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While the year is not officially over until a few more weeks, we are getting closer to the holidays, and this will be the last Magnus Monday article for this… The post Magnus Mondays 2024: The Year in Review appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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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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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A CPO session I attended recently that explored the challenging issue of diversity in procurement was sobering, occasionally disappointing and at times downright outrageous. Thankfully, the emotions I felt had nothing to do with the quality of the conversation rather the content. It provided a timely reminder of just how much work needs to be done to improve diversity, even before the headwinds that will come with a new Trump-led administration in the White House.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The results of the US elections forces us to focus on Donald Trumps stance on tariffs. During his campaign, Trump was explicit about his intention to increase tariffs, including significant hikes on certain categories of goods (a global baseline tariff of 10%-20% on all imported goods, up to 100% for goods from countries that seek to reduce their dependence on the US dollar, 100% tariffs or more on cars imported from Mexico, etc.).

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Negotiation is a skill that can be learned and honed. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, these top 10 negotiation books can provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help you achieve your goals. 1. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In By Roger Fisher and William “Getting to Yes” is a classic negotiation book that continues to be highly regarded.

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