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Satellite Technology & Agriculture: Transforming Supply Chain Management

All Things Supply Chain

Remote sensing has become essential across various industries, notably revolutionizing logistics and supply chain management.

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CPO Crunch: Measure your success in succession

Procurement Leaders

A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with a CPO who, not long before, had handed in his resignation having secured a new role at different organisation. Naturally, he was looking forward to the challenge ahead. After discussing how the new role might differ from his current post (less mature, new region, different culture…) talk turned naturally to who his successor might be.

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Warehouse automation partnerships are becoming more strategic

Supply Chain Dive

Companies like GXO Logistics and DHL Supply Chain are becoming increasingly discerning about the technology providers with whom they partner.

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Companies Face New Normal of Tariffs, Trade Regulation Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

It may seem like rapidly changing trade rules are the result of temporary geopolitical upheavals, but compliance experts say the chaos is here to stay.

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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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FedEx plans 4 facility closures, layoffs in North Carolina and South Carolina

Supply Chain Dive

The Ship Center shut downs coming in September will impact 310 employees, according to WARN notices.

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Airbus Cuts Guidance as Supply Chain Snags Continue to Bite

Supply Chain Brain

The company now expects to hand over 770 aircraft this year, down from a previous goal of 800, it said in a surprise announcement.

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Report: Majority of Women Truckers Have Faced Harassment on the Job

Supply Chain Brain

Roughly one in six women drivers surveyed said they experience harassment or discrimination daily.

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Port of Nevada opens inland intermodal yard

Supply Chain Dive

The new site provides service to the Port of Oakland on Union Pacific’s network and is expected to improve inland shipping.

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SourceDay: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — PO Lifecycle Management solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview, roadmap and vision

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis updates our coverage of SourceDay and its purchase order (PO) lifecycle management solution within the procure-to-pay (P2P) space. In the realm of direct materials procurement and supply chain collaboration, investments in P2P technologies have been increasing. While SourceDay isn’t the only option , it is a prominent player that boasts the most experience in catering to the needs of direct material industries and forming partnerships with other S2P players int

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Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says

Supply Chain Dive

Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.

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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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SourceDay: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — PO Lifecycle Management product-level strengths and opportunities, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, voice of the customer, analyst commentary and summary

Spend Matters

Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of SourceDay solution. We also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at SourceDay as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided an overview of SourceDay’s purchase order (PO) lifecycle management solution and its roadmap.

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RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics

Supply Chain Dive

The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of the year.

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Evaluating Intake and Orchestration vendors: A simple 3-step guide

Spend Matters

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Selecting a software vendor is a bit like buying a car. Generally speaking, all cars do the same thing: move people and things from Point A to Point B. Yet buyers agonize over purchasing a car — with good reason. Cars aren’t cheap, and if they don’t work as advertised you’ll pay more later to fix what you might have been able to prevent in the first place.

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Target’s fourth ‘flow’ distribution center opens in Georgia

Supply Chain Dive

The facility will replenish stores and ship products to customers as the retailer strengthens its omnichannel strategy.

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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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Watch: Managing Today’s Difficult Supply Chains With Ultimate Command and Control

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain leaders need both an artificial intelligence-enabled command center and a control tower, says Harsh Koppula, chief operating officer and co-founder of TADA.

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Finale Inventory: Comprehensive Inventory Management Software Overview for Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

Inventory management is a critical aspect of running a successful ecommerce business. It involves keeping track of all the products you have in stock, ensuring their availability for customers, and optimizing your inventory levels to meet customer demands. Efficient inventory management can significantly enhance your ecommerce operations by reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and increasing overall productivity.

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Federal Prosecutors Push for Criminal Charges Against Boeing

Supply Chain Brain

The DOJ has until July 7 to make a final decision on criminal charges against Boeing, stemming from a pair of deadly 737 crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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Essential B2B eCommerce Store and Sales Portal Features

Finale Inventory

In the world of B2B eCommerce, having a well-equipped online store and sales portal is crucial to the success of any business. With the increasing demand for digital transactions and the convenience of online shopping, businesses need to ensure that their eCommerce platforms are equipped with the essential features to meet the needs of their customers.

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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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How Shipment Visibility Is Enabling Freight Forwarder Growth and Customer Loyalty

Supply Chain Brain

As supply chains grow more intricate and consumer expectations increase, the ability to track shipments in real time becomes a crucial component for forwarders striving to maintain a competitive edge.

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Reader Response To My Minions’ Post

Procurement Insights

It sure didn’t take long for me to start receiving responses to my post earlier today via email (see below). Hi Jon, I appreciated your great, quick read as a break during a break in place today. Thanks for sharing your experience and your observations. “it takes people working with people to achieve enduring success” So true, since the dawn of time and forever until the end of time.

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China and European Union Attempt to Head Off Trade War

Supply Chain Brain

The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, had announced plans for tariffs of up to 38% on electric cars from China, on top of an existing 10% on all imported cars.

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Assessing The PO Minion (The Kavida.ai SWOT)

Procurement Insights

I had an interesting and reminiscently fun call this morning with the CEO of Kavida.ai, Anam “Agent PO” Rahman. It was “reminiscently fun” because his energy, attitude, and undeniable confidence in his company and himself reminded me of, well, me, 30 years ago. Those “were the days” when I was buoyed by my successful development of the first web-based self-learning algorithm (nascent AI) platform to procure MRO parts.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Magnus Mondays — Procurement’s Early Involvement Problem

CPO Rising

One of the longest-standing complaints from procurement professionals I’ve heard throughout my 20+ year career is: “we don’t get involved early enough.” The complaint certainly has merit. The earlier sourcing professionals can get involved, the more opportunity they have to ensure proper cost control and avoid overreliance of specific suppliers.

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U.S. Railroads Now Have to Alert First Responders to Dangerous Chemicals After Derailments

Supply Chain Brain

Firefighters said it took two hours to get details on hazardous materials aboard derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

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