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Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor

Supply Chain Dive

The shoe material maker joins two other vendors added to the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.

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Low Prices, Human Costs: Has Online Retail Crippled the Ethical Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

Globally, it's estimated that $161 billion worth of clothing and textiles fall into an area of risk that makes them prone to being produced by forced labor annually.

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Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?

Supply Chain Dive

Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.

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Red Sea Delays the 'New Normal' Headed into Peak Shipping Season

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain visibility platform Project 44 estimates that passages through the Suez Canal dipped by 80% between May 2023 and May 2024.

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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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High-calcium lime supplier MLC hires new VP of supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

Cheryl Stuckmeyer’s appointment comes as the company expands its supply chain capabilities through additional trucking routes as well as rail and transloading growth.

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Canada Could Be Next to Hit China With Tariffs on EVs

Supply Chain Brain

Canada will next open a 30-day public consultation period on July 2 to weight responses to any potential tariffs against China moving forward.

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Intake and Orchestration in procurement: How do the solution providers define its role? – Aera Technology

Spend Matters

Spend Matters continues its focus on Intake and Orchestration as this quarter’s theme of special interest with a viewpoint on the importance of this market segment from Alison Crawford, Senior Director of Global Product Marketing, Aera Technology. If you’d like to understand more about what it means for procurement, read our Guide to Intake and Orchestration here.

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Watch: Case Study: An Ambitious Supply Chain Transformation at BlueScope Steel

Supply Chain Brain

Australian steel producer BlueScope Steel was looking for a technology partner to help it achieve end-to-end visibility of its complex supply chain.

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Why Your Startup Needs a Product Sourcing Agent

Procurement Freelancers

Launching a new company is demanding as well as exhilarating. One of the biggest challenges… The post Why Your Startup Needs a Product Sourcing Agent first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Peru Resolves Chinese Port Spat as President Prepares to Meet Xi

Supply Chain Brain

China’s Cosco Shipping has been building the Chancay port near Lima expecting to be its exclusive operator when it opens in November.

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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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What is a Digital Supply Chain Network?

The Network Effect

A digital supply chain network is not simply a collection of systems, integrated and connected by batch processes.

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Oil and Gas Supply Chain Procurement Innovation at Scale with Arkestro

Arkestro

Resources / Blog / Oil and Gas Supply Chain Procurement Innovation at Scale with Arkestro Oil and Gas Supply Chain Procurement Innovation at Scale with Arkestro For the oil and gas industry, the last few years have been anything but easy. Although the market has largely rebounded from the COVID crisis and all that went along with it, the industry remains in flux with a decrease in demand due to a number of factors such as expanding electric vehicle (EV) fleets and vehicle efficiencies.

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Moving Beyond Procurement Cost Savings to Driving Value

Procurement Software

Procurement cost savings stand out as a critical lever in the pursuit of trimming down expenses without compromising on quality. However, the work of procurement goes beyond just delivering price reduction and cost reduction. It’s not only about reducing expenses. We have the potential to enhance operational efficiency and drive wider business objectives.

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The Changing Grocery Supply Chain Landscape

Supply Chain Brain

Today, the grocery industry is facing new challenges in supply chain management. In many respects, the industry continues to face new and ongoing disruptions in the post pandemic era. Most prognosticators acknowledge it is becoming increasingly difficult to predict the future given the continued volatility, uncertainty and speed of change.

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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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Keeping Tabs on Your Spend Data

Una

Keeping Tabs on Your Spend Data: A Quick Guide Learn why it’s crucial for procurement to learn the importance of keeping tabs on your spend data to drive innovation and improvements. By Hugo Britt | June 25, 2024 Search Search As procurement professionals , we live and breathe data. From tracking supplier performance to forecasting future spend, the numbers we collect and analyze form the backbone of our decision-making.

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Voice of the Supplier Survey 2024

HICX

Supplier relationships are currently strained as there is a disconnect between what suppliers want and need, and what buying organizations think they want and need – and their ability to support this. However, the importance of providing a best-in-class supplier experience is being recognized as a point of differentiation by more organizations across more industries than ever.

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AOP Introducing… Forestreet

Art of Procurement

In this episode of AOP Introducing, Helen Mackenzie speaks with David Doyle, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Forestreet, an AI-driven. The post AOP Introducing… Forestreet appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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How to get ROI on Digital Transformation – Oliver Jones from Procure4

The Procuretech Podcast

This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads brings on guest Oliver Jones from Procure4, a UK-based procurement consultancy known for their focus on the mid-market and being solution agnostic. Oliver shares insights and tips for effective procurement tech implementation, offering a unique perspective on the process. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on driving successful technology adoption in procurement.

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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

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Betting On Blue (Bean)

Procurement Insights

It has been an interesting week of polar opposites. Today, I will tell you why I believe Blue Bean is a company to watch, starting with the first of three video interviews (the last two will not be shared publicly). Blue Bean’s founder, Fabrice Saporito , is an industry veteran. From BCG and Coupa, with a stop as CEO of Sievo and many more senior positions in our industry, he knows the ropes, so to speak, and is refreshingly willing to talk frankly.

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Grappling with the EU's New Regulation on Deforestation

Supply Chain Brain

The EUDR is a big challenge for supply chain managers. Here’s how to tackle it.