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Shell Delivered Record Amount of Marine LNG to Ships in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

While it emits less carbon than oil-derived ship propellant, LNG is still a fossil fuel and has been criticized for releasing emissions of super-potent methane.

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Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.

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Tesla Warns It Faces Retaliation, Costs From Trump Trade War

Supply Chain Brain

British Columbia, Canadas third most populous province, has pulled government subsidies for people installing Tesla chargers at their homes.

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Jack Daniel’s maker says Canada pulling stock worse than tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

Brown-Forman's CEO worries the response to U.S. dutiesby retailerscould spread to Europe.

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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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Why Pharma Companies Must Prioritize Track-and-Trace Tech in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Following are six reasons why pharmaceutical and life sciences companies must prioritize track-and-trace technology in their logistics operations in 2025.

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Ivalua NOW EMEA 2025: ‘Innovate to Elevate’

Spend Matters

Ivalua NOW EMEA 2025 took place earlier this week, March 11-12, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, bringing together procurement, supply chain and finance professionals under the theme Innovate to Elevate. The event served as a platform for industry leaders to explore how emerging technologies and new strategies are shaping procurement’s future amid ongoing market challenges.

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Best practices and considerations for the rollout of procurement technology

Spend Matters

The rollout phase of digital transformation is where procurement technology shifts from strategy to reality, yet no single approach guarantees success. Whether deploying a big bang, phased or hybrid strategy, organizations must align their rollout with business priorities, user readiness and supplier engagement. A well-executed implementation accelerates adoption, mitigates resistance and ensures digital investments deliver tangible value.

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Orient Overseas Warns of Tougher 2025 After Closing Strong Year

Supply Chain Brain

Rising protectionism, uncertain consumer demand trends and softer freight rates may spell challenges for the container shipping sector.

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ERP/ProcureTech Harmonization Versus Legacy Integration

Procurement Insights

The distinction between ERP/ProcureTech harmonization and legacy integration lies in their objectives, scope, and approach to managing systems within an organization. Both concepts relate to aligning procurement technology (ProcureTech) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, but they differ in focus and execution. Outcomes and Trade-Offs Harmonization : Pros : Streamlined operations, reduced errors, better analytics (e.g., unified spend visibility), and improved user adoption due to con

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AI’s Role in Identifying Cyber Threats in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence is widely recognized today as a crucial tool for maintaining manufacturing efficiency and profitability.

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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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Introduction to Sage Intacct: A Powerful Financial Reporting Solution

Planergy

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Soft Skills Are More Important than Ever for Successful Project Implementations

Jaggaer

JAGGAER celebrates 30 years in business this year. We asked Michael Roesch , Senior Vice President Global Direct Advisory at JAGGAER, about the development in project implementation that he has witnessed over three decades. Q. How can a project get off to a good start? Michael Roesch: Management alignment on the customer side, having an executive sponsor (a driver) and clear objectives about where the project should go, a North Star, is extremely important to set up a project for success.

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Accounts Payable Outsourcing: What Is It and Pros and Cons

Planergy

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, champagne

Supply Chain Dive

The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey.

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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.

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U.S. Develops Military Plans for Panama Canal

Supply Chain Brain

The wrangle over the Canal started before Trump even took office, as a campaign promise, and has persisted since.

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