SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

Global trade is complex, and supply chains are intertwined and interconnected. This has boosted growth but also created vulnerabilities, with tariff volatility being a major concern. Recent changes by the US government have made things even more challenging. Supply chain leaders must adapt and use smart strategies to remain competitive. This article explains how to understand US tariffs and lessen their impact on supply chains.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

MODEL #1 DPW (Digital Procurement World) is widely recognized as one of the most influential platforms in the digital procurement space. It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Like any ecosystem, it has both positive and critical aspects , depending on your perspective whether you’re a startup, enterprise buyer, vendor, or procurement leader.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

In the Hackett Groups Enterprise Key Issues Study , 89% of executives across business functions said their organizations are advancing GenAI initiatives, up from 16% in the prior year. A July 2024 Gartner survey also found that 72% of procurement leaders are focusing on incorporating generative AI, anticipating a shift towards strategic decision-making and innovation.

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Fraxion

APRIL 3, 2025

Finance teams manage a continuous flow of sensitive information: from purchase orders and approval workflows to invoices and financial data. With growing pressure to move faster and stay connected across systems, data security cant be overlooked. Thats where SOC 2 compliance comes in. SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a framework that sets the standard for how SaaS providers handle sensitive data.

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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.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

Leader in procurement technology expands its team appointing Pascal dArc as new Chief Strategy Officer RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, April 3rd, 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, today announces the appointment of Pascal dArc to Chief Strategy Officer. Pascal is an innovator and pioneer in the procurement industry. He is based in the UK and will join the Executive Leadership Team at a key inflection point in the procurement and supply chain space.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2025

The duties, set to take effect Friday, stand to affect packaging suppliers and a struggling beer industry.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 3, 2025

Synopsis: Explores the hidden costs of procurement and sourcing beyond just purchase price. Highlights five… The post The True Cost of Procurement and Sourcing Decisions first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

Its time to confront the harsh truths, and pivot toward strategies like reshoring and nearshoring that promise to mitigate risks and restore competitive advantage.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 3, 2025

In our last article, we discussed the importance of cleaning your data before you start your digital transformation journey. While that sounds great in theory, it is much harder in practice due to two simple reasons: people and process. As the famous adage goes, people, processes and technology go hand-in-hand. It is impossible to consider one without the others.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

Cartonization technology provider Paccurate announces a new packing analytics tool, PacHealth.

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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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Procurement Express

APRIL 3, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered whether ProcurementExpress.com and Bill.com are competing platforms – or whether you need one instead of the other – youre not alone. At first glance, both platforms seem to offer similar functionality related to invoice approvals. But thats only scratching the surface. The reality? ProcurementExpress.com and Bill.com serve very different stages of the financial workflow.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

Further analysis revealed that the rates weren't related to foreign tariffs at all, and instead targeted the United States' most prominent trade deficits.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Panel: Julie Geller Sam Gupta Robert Kramer Michael Fauscette (and yours truly). Topics: – RESULTICKS Unveils Genie: AI-Powered Agent For Marketers Cuts Workload by 40%, Drives Real-Time Audience Engagement – Simpplr Expands Extensibility with Custom Apps for Seamless Enterprise Integrations – iFabric Corp. taps @BlueCherry ERP to power smarter supply chain and operational growth – Talkdesk After Hours serves up customer and agent happiness by extending sales and service

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

The near century-old de minimis loophole helped startup marketplaces like Temu and Shein expand rapidly in the U.S.

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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!

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

In 2009, Procurement Insights did a series of interviews and a panel with the leaders for providers I called the New Titans of the SaaS World series. Joining me on June 25th 2009, to discuss their take on this changing of the guard were Anurag Dixit, Vice President, Marketing ( Zycus ); Steve Wargalla, Vice President, Foundation & Managing Director ( QStrat ); Rob Bernshteyn, Chief Executive Officer ( Coupa ), Leonora Valvo, Chief Executive Officer ( aventri ) and Rich Becks, Senior Vice Pre

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

The levies, part of a broader trade war, are expected to upend supply chains and add thousands of dollars in costs to most vehicle models.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2025

Following the incredible international success of the Trump, Tariffs and Trade episode of The Procurement Show podcast , renowned trainer and award-winning author on negotiation, Jonathan OBrien , provides a simple guide on what procurement needs to do to negotiate through the new world order and international trade wars, brought on by new reciprocal tariffs on goods into the US.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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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

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2025

The company is one of several North American steel manufacturers struggling to deal with the impacts of the Trump administration’s trade policy.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

Dikembe Mutombo was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and came to the U.S. despite an initial ambition to attend medical school to play basketball in the NBA.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2025

Economists have warned that Trump's tariffs will lead to higher prices on a range of products, including cars, auto parts, electronics, furniture, coffee and chocolate.

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