Gap Inc. supplier summit returns after pandemic pause
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
Top vendors got to learn about the retailer's priorities at a meeting in San Francisco last month.
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Circular Economy Approaches to Disposable Food Packaging: Closing the Loop in the Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2024
Critics of cradle-to-grave sustainability efforts have long hoped for simple, and easier alternatives when it comes to food packaging. Fortunately, the circular economy offers the perfect solution.
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The death of category management?
Procurement Leaders
JUNE 17, 2024
A couple of weeks ago, Procurement Leaders held a CPO Connect Call entitled “the death of category management” It was well attended – as one might expect, given the emotive title – with great discussion and debate about what the future might hold for the process. Many of my conversations with CPOs over recent months have focused on the core procurement process, procurement operating models and how change is required to help manage a new landscape.
Whole Foods broadens meat supply standards
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
The grocer raised the number of approved certifications, saying it should give suppliers greater flexibility to meet quality standards.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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.
GEP: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — S2C solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules overview, and roadmap
Spend Matters
JUNE 17, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, procurement professionals face many challenges, from managing supplier relationships to mitigating risks and controlling costs. To address these challenges, many organizations turn to source-to-pay (S2P) suites because they include a comprehensive suite of tools designed to optimize processes and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Watch: The Incredible Shrinking Inventory: What To Do About It
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Tracking inventory solely within the four walls of a warehouse isn’t enough to stop shrinkage, says Eddie Misicka, vice president of product and solutions at OneRail.
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GEP: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — S2C solution product-level strengths and opportunities, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, voice of the customer, analyst commentary and summary
Spend Matters
JUNE 17, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of GEP’s S2C solution. We will also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at GEP as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of GEP’s S2C solution as well as the solution’s roadmap/vision.
The Impact of Biden’s Tariff Increases on U.S. Economy
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
China is likely to respond to President Biden’s increases in tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, in several ways.
Why should you upgrade your legacy planning systems sooner rather than later?
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
Key capabilities businesses should adopt to give their supply chains a competitive edge.
China Investigates Possible Tariffs on EU Pork Products
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Europe exported more than €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) worth of pork into China in 2023, according to EU customs data.
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
How To Navigate Supply Chain Challenges: Resilience and Adaptability in the Modern Business World
SCMDOJO
JUNE 17, 2024
The power to guide supply chain challenges effectively is essential for any business in a difficult and fast-paced industry. According to statistics, the global supply chain control market is predicted to reach USD 37.41 billion by 2027. In charge of maintaining seamless processes and securing long-term success, current businesses must focus on stability and modification due to unexpected disorders and transforming market necessities.
Malaysia to Get New $425M AI-Powered Port Near Kuala Lumpur
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
The new port will use AI systems will also analyze traffic data to plan ship movements and automate logistics.
Solving Your IBP Problems With the World’s First IBP GPT
Supply Chain Trend
JUNE 17, 2024
Over the weekend I made my first GPT. It’s an IBP GPT, maybe the world’s first. Although you can make GPT’s more sophisticated, you can start rather simple. That’s what I did. I took an open AI membership, created a GPT, wrote a prompt, wrote four prompt indicators. Told it to be friendly and gave it some other guidance. My aim was to help an IBP user brainstorm some solutions to a typical problem during an IBP cycle.
BNSF to Pay Washington Tribe Nearly $400M for Trespassing
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
According to court documents, BNSF regularly ran 100-car trains carrying crude oil through the reservation between 2012 and 2021.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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!
HICX & DitchCarbon to Share More Carbon Data for Procurement
HICX
JUNE 17, 2024
A new partnership with HICX & DitchCarbon will help companies meet the challenges of Scope 3 emissions by sharing more carbon data about their supply chain HICX, the leading supplier experience platform, that helps Global 5000 companies take control of their supplier data, and DitchCarbon, a leading provider of emissions intelligence, have teamed up to help businesses better meet the challenges presented by Scope-3.
Behind Every Supply Chain Are Lots of Spreadsheets
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Like it or not, s preadsheets are still the go-to planning software in the supply chain industry.
AI Negotiations: How to Leverage AI in Your Next Negotiation
Positive Purchasing
JUNE 17, 2024
The art of negotiation has historically been a face-to-face endeavour, where the subtle interplay of verbal cues, body language, and human rapport dictated the ebb and flow of the bargaining process. Traditional negotiations relied heavily on physical presence, allowing negotiators to leverage their presence and negotionality®(negotiation personality) to influence outcomes.
Top 10 Tips For Customers Running Supplier Due Diligence Exercises
Barkers Procurement
JUNE 17, 2024
During any significant IT service procurement process, there should be a due diligence exercise to allow bidders to access enough information for them to produce firm quotes that can subsequently be relied upon during contracting. This is often a step in the process that is overlooked or poorly planned for. Failure to run a successful due diligence exercise can leave bidders quoting prices that are ‘subject to further due diligence’ leading to significant additional costs post-contract award whe
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
AI Negotiations: How to Leverage AI in Your Next Negotiation
Positive Purchasing
JUNE 17, 2024
The art of negotiation has historically been a face-to-face endeavour, where the subtle interplay of verbal cues, body language, and human rapport dictated the ebb and flow of the bargaining process. Traditional negotiations relied heavily on physical presence, allowing negotiators to leverage their presence and negotionality®(negotiation personality) to influence outcomes.
Is This True?!?
Procurement Insights
JUNE 17, 2024
Over the weekend, I tend to let down what little hair I have left down and write for the pure pleasure of writing. Now, don’t misinterpret what I am saying because I have no less enthusiasm for weekday writing, which is reflected in the following statement from a service provider: “Well, let me start off with just a couple of quick points first.
Magnus Mondays — Don’t Leave Money on the Table, Optimize!
CPO Rising
JUNE 17, 2024
It’s always been a mystery to me why so few organizations use sourcing optimization. Yes, it can be complex to use but there is so much value to get from it.
Canada Border Agents to Vote on New Labor Deal by July 4
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2024
Details of the deal were released on June 14, with border agents getting a 14.8% wage increase over four years, retroactive to June 2022.
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.
DPW NYC event recap and key takeaways
Spend Matters
JUNE 17, 2024
Last Wednesday, June 12, DPW hosted its first North American conference in New York at NeueHouse. The event featured keynotes and discussions with a variety of procurement leaders and vendors. Below, we overview some of the sessions and give our overall impressions of the conference. After an introduction from DPW Founder Matthias Gutzmann and CEO Herman Knevel, the first session was an interview with Scott Belsky, the Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Design and Emerging Products at Adobe, by M
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