Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Indirect spending can be the silent killer. Software, consultants, office supplies and maintenance whether you know it or not these costs are taking a bite of your bottom line. In fact, software and tech spend is often one of the five largest spend categories (behind line items like Cloud, advertising and payroll), with an estimated 11% growth in worldwide business spending.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global markets are facing significant uncertainty and negativity, with instability and continued risk expected to impact businesses for the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum. Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

Delivery services across the central and eastern U.S. have been stymied by the severe weather.

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Spotlight on Procurement

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we step into 2025, the world of procurement and supply chains is brimming with challenges and opportunities. From navigating shifting global markets to embracing sustainability and technological advancements, this episode offers expert insights into what lies ahead. Host Simon Lipscomb and a panel of Efficio experts explore thekey trends impacting procurement and supply chains across various industries and regions.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

The East and Gulf Coast port labor contract will expire again on Jan. 15, prompting fears of a new strike.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2025

A case study featuring Josh Rowson, vice president of demand planning and replenishment at Princess Auto, and Darryl Landvater, a business advisor with Oliver Wight.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2025

Prosecutors claim Raxuter Chemicals shipped 20 kilograms of the chemicals to New York, falsely labeled as an antacid.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

The workforce reduction in Pennsylvania comes after a customer chose to not renew its contract with the 3PL.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2025

Shifting from spend-based models to primary data positions companies as responsible actors and innovators ready to tackle the next generation of environmental challenges.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

The CFPB says the retailer deposited Spark drivers' pay into illegally opened accounts without their consent.

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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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Fraxion

JANUARY 7, 2025

Overcoming common agricultural procurement challenges In the agricultural industry, managing procurement through manual, time-consuming, and paper-based processes can lead to significant inefficiencies, limited visibility, and poor control over spending. This challenge becomes even more complex when managing multiple farms, ranches, and orchards across different locations, each operating as independent entities.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

Abby Lilly will focus on streamlining the defense technology manufacturer’s processes and strengthening supplier partnerships.

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Procurement Freelancers

JANUARY 7, 2025

Procurement contract management plays a pivotal role in ensuring organizational success. Effective contract management extends… The post Essential Key Performance Indicators for Procurement Contract Management first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2025

Sources told CNBC that the discussions largely centered around hammering out language surrounding automation at U.S. ports.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. Maja Tepeh , Senior Brand Manager at supply chain risk management solution Prewave , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2025

The anchor was raised to the surface on January 6 and taken for forensic analysis, the National Bureau of Investigation said in a statement the following day.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 7, 2025

The response to my post on LinkedIn yesterday regarding my recent article – The End Of The Analyst Firm As We Know It , has stimulated quite a discussion. I want to share the following with you and invite you to share your thoughts on this blog or – if you are on LinkedIn there if you prefer. Michael Lamoureux – Jon W. Hansen , I wish they’d be honest and admit all their Tech and Procurement failures … JWH – Michael Lamoureux , I thought the following post was

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2025

Nvidia also announced partnerships with automotive supplier Continental and autonomous vehicle company Aurora.

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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

Procurement

Supply Chain Trend

JANUARY 7, 2025

Dear reader, As Im starting 2025 it is time for some change. I will finish my editorship at Foresight, and I will stop this blog supply chain trend. For 15 years Ive been writing this blog and related articles & field studies on average monthly. Content was anchored in S&OP and supply chain planning but touched visioning, strategy execution, company culture & behaviours, communication, philosophy, psychology, automation & augmentation, AI, human-machine collaboration & proces

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2025

Diversion of future shipments to West Coast ports would become more difficult and costly if a stoppage was prolonged as ships back-up and remain unloaded, reducing available capacity.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 7, 2025

The new year presents a great opportunity for FMCG businesses to assess their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and, more specifically, their carbon-reduction plans. Every leader should ask: Are we on track to deliver? With the Paris Agreement goal of reaching net zero by 2050 on business leaders minds, it is time to take stock. In practice, this means that business leaders, including Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), should gauge whether they are making a meaningful impact o

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