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Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth

Supply Chain Dive

Trade growth from Tier 1 suppliers ahead of the facility's production launch increased the port's May activity.

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Preventing payment fraud: Strategies for financial protection

Spend Matters

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. As the digital landscape expands, the convenience of online transactions is shadowed by the increasing prevalence of payment fraud, paired with the traditional risk of fraudulent paper checks. With scams ranging from duplicate billing to false vendor invoices and overcharging, businesses face significant risks that can impact their financial integrity.

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Parcel delivery startup Delivered buys Point Pickup’s assets

Supply Chain Dive

The $100,000 purchase will help build new services for shippers and carriers, Delivered CEO Andrew Hurst said.

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Drone-Sinking of Coal Ship Takes Red Sea Perils to New Level

Supply Chain Brain

Yemen’s Houthi militants managed to strike the MV Tutor with a seaborne drone, killing one crew member and injuring others.

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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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Hershey looks to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing

Supply Chain Dive

In its latest ESG report, the chocolate giant outlined how it plans to work alongside communities and governments to create a more resilient supply chain.

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Which Technology Is Right for My Manufacturing Business?

Supply Chain Brain

Over the last decade, the world has changed dramatically for manufacturers. But so has technology, with a host of new tools for streamlining operations, automating tasks and saving on costs.

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The 'Glocal' Balancing Act: Lessons from a Local Winery's Supply Chain Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

Many companies have been busy restructuring their supply chains from global to regional or local for a few years now. But what problems are they trying to solve?

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Stitch Fix among rush of retailers adding delivery providers

Supply Chain Dive

Several shippers are diversifying their carrier mixes this year in a bid to reduce transportation costs.

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Watch: Getting Better Operations Visibility From Your Applications

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations face a tremendous challenge in integrating multiple information systems and extracting visibility across the enterprise, says Constantine Limberakis, vice president of product marketing with PartnerLinQ.

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Former Pioneer Oil CEO Scott Sheffield – Colluder or Scapegoat?

Art of Procurement

In 2019, Pioneer Natural Resources, an independent shale oil producer in West Texas, was worth $24 Billion. Their CEO, Scott. The post Former Pioneer Oil CEO Scott Sheffield – Colluder or Scapegoat? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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Podcast | Do Humanoid Robots Make Sense in a Warehouse?

Supply Chain Brain

Are robots that are modeled after the human form the best choice for warehouse operations?

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How Procurement and Legal Can Deliver Value, Minimize Risk

Una

How Procurement and Legal Can Team Up to Deliver Value, Minimize Risk The alliance between procurement and legal has a direct impact on business outcomes and protecting the organization from risk. By Mackenzie Oakley | June 20, 2024 Search Search Procurement’s relationship with legal is one of the most important and necessary alliances they can form.

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Amazon Fined Nearly $6M over Warehouse Quotas in California

Supply Chain Brain

Citing more than 59,000 separate violations, state regulators say Amazon failed to disclose quotas to workers at two warehouses near Los Angeles.

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Orange Juice, Cocoa, and Vertical Integration

Procurement Insights

“Jon, if Mars wants cocoa, it will get cocoa – there is no chocolate shortage.” The above statement from one of the industry’s top commodity thought leaders got the wheels spinning in my head. It also reminded me of the post I wrote many years ago – Public Sector Procurement Practice and the Principles of External Economies, Clustering and the Global Value Chain.

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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!

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Chinese Carmakers Call for 25% Tax on Large European Cars

Supply Chain Brain

The companies made the demand in a closed-door meeting with Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce on June 18.

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Why Supplier Information Management (SIM) Is Key To Detecting and Preventing Fraud

HICX

Fraud is a prevalent issue that impacts society as a whole and requires ongoing attention to reduce threats from fraudsters’ increasingly sophisticated tactics. It is currently on the rise and is forecast to continue on that trajectory for the foreseeable future. According to procurement consultants Comprara, it is estimated that by 2027, more than $348 billion will be lost globally due to fraud.

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Amazon Ditches Plastic Pillows for Packages in North America

Supply Chain Brain

As of June 20, the company says it's replaced 95% of its plastic pillows with recyclable paper fillers at its North America fulfillment centers.

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East Palestine Derailment Spread Chemicals to 16 US States, Data Shows

Supply Chain Brain

Chloride and pH levels were highest in northern Pennsylvania just east of the wreck, and along the U.S.-Canada border.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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