Tue.Apr 01, 2025

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Data’s role in digital transformation

Spend Matters

Data is the starting point because you have to understand the current state of your organization before finding opportunities. For example, you may want to consolidate your supplier list; to do so effectively, you must fully understand the lists current state. If the same company is listed as ten separate accounts due to spelling mistakes, additions like Inc. or disparate addresses, you cannot effectively consolidate.

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How can integrating more efficient and effective ProcureTech modules within a decentralized architecture framework eliminate non-usage?

Procurement Insights

“In my fall 2004 analyses of a study on the use of web-based applications, I made the following observation: It is my position that a true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders, starting at the local or regional level.

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Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposal

Supply Chain Dive

Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.

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Fashion Giants Slam DOGE for Gutting Fair Trade Programs

Supply Chain Brain

The American Apparel & Footwear Association warned that the cuts could lead to unfair competition with countries "not held to the same laws and standards for labor abuses.

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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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McCormick weighs price hikes to tackle tariff impacts

Supply Chain Dive

The seasonings and condiments maker plans to adjust its prices and leverage cost savings to mitigate trade dispute impacts.

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The New Geopolitical Tensions Jeopardizing the Global Economy

Supply Chain Brain

The weaponization of supply chains is becoming entangled in the new normal of global trade relations.

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Aligning Factory Operations and Supply Chain in the Modern Manufacturing Era

Supply Chain Brain

The complexities inherent in managing the modern factory and its supply chain are proliferating, and theres a growing need for innovation.

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4 strategies to manage inventory and supply chain operations in 2025

Supply Chain Dive

Stratifying SKUs and balancing just-in-time and just-in-case stock are some of the tactics businesses can use to navigate today’s dynamic environment.

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Watch: What’s Going on With M&A in the Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

Henri Capin-Gally, partner in the law firm of White & Case, discusses how nearshoring, disruption and digitization are impacting supply chain mergers and acquisitions.

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Intake and orchestration market growth headwinds and tailwinds

Spend Matters

When we released Spring 2025 SolutionMap rankings last week, we introduced the intake and orchestration module. The SolutionMap process is extremely thorough, as it involves a robust RFI process as well as several hours of live product demonstrations, customer references and more. For intake and orchestration vendors, roughly 100 unique elements were covered via an RFI and ensuing product demonstrations.

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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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Modernizing the Mile: US Foods Builds a Smarter Future for Daily Planning

Supply Chain Brain

In this session, youll hear how US Foods is streamlining operations, reducing complexity, and building a smarter, more agile routing model. Learn how theyre replacing outdated systems, capturing critical tribal knowledge, and using technology to improve service reliability, drive efficiency, and support long-term sustainabilitywithout losing sight of local needs or customer experience.

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Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion

Supply Chain Dive

The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.

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Port of Houston 'Hit Hard' by Foggy Weather in February

Supply Chain Brain

Total tonnage at Port Houston was down 5% year-over-year in February, with an estimated 14 days in the month impacted by fog.

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Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Set to Shake Global Trade

Supply Chain Brain

Using a 20% universal tariff as a benchmark, a Moody's simulation warned that such a levy could send the U.S. into a "serious recession.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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!