Sun.Mar 16, 2025

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10 Digital Procurement Quick Wins

Procurement Software

Digital procurement tools offer both immediate benefits and long-term returns. While full-scale digital transformation certainly takes time, organisations can see rapid improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and data accuracy right from the outset. By automating routine tasks, streamlining communication, and centralising information in one single source of truth, you create tangible quick wins.

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The Relationship Between1998 RAM’s Agent-Based Model And 2025’s Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Procurement Insights

Despite my 40-plus years in high-tech and procurement, I am always curious, so I value the insights I gain from the people in my extended community. Today’s post is inspired by a comment from Herv Legenvre in one of my most recent LinkedIn posts. How does a procurement professional use or interact with Model Context Protocol, and what improved outcomes does it achieve?

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Manufacturer R&D Considerations for 2025 and Beyond

Supply Chain Brain

Research and development is a necessary, though often costly, component of manufacturing. Utilizing the R&D Credit can help offset those costs.

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Leadership Excellence in Supply Chain: Driving Sustainability and Innovation Through Diverse Perspectives

Supply Chain Queen

As recently recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 “Leaders in Excellence” award, the future of supply chain management lies at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and diverse leadership. Here’s why that matters for your organization. The Evolving Landscape of Supply Chain Excellence The global supply chain has undergone unprecedented transformation in recent years.

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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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Will the End of Corporate DEI Programs Scuttle Supplier Diversity Efforts?

Supply Chain Brain

Diversity appears to have become a dirty word in some quarters of the business world today but not when it comes to supplier selection.

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Survey: Only 15% of CSCOs Feel Ready for Global Trade Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

More than 40% of CSCOs said that they need the most help developing new capabilities to anticipate and adapt for future trends.

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U.S. Probe of Maritime Chokepoints Seeks Evidence of Unfair Treatment

Supply Chain Brain

The FMC probe will assess whether a country, ocean carrier or other maritime operator are creating conditions unfavorable for U.S. shipping and foreign trade.

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The SaaS/Cloud Play (Right, Wrong, or Right Now?)

Supply Chain Brain

The future of your supply chain technology is in the cloud are you prepared to leverage its full potential? In this session, industry experts will discuss how SaaS-based solutions offer unmatched efficiency, scalability and cost savings.

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Unmatched Flexibility. Unlimited Throughput: Maximize Productivity with Flexible Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Whether you are navigating fluctuating order volumes, aiming to maximize efficiency, or seeking a solution that delivers rapid ROI, this session will provide key insights to help drive informed decision-making.

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Beyond the Route: How Heartland Coca-Cola Elevated Fleet Visibility for Maximum Impact

Supply Chain Brain

If your goal is to increase fleet efficiency, control costs, and enhance service reliability, this discussion will provide the strategies and real-world applications needed to stay ahead. Join us to hear how Heartland Coca-Cola built a more agile, resilient, and profitable fleet operation.

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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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Watch: Can Clean-Energy Companies Mitigate the Impact of Tariffs?

Supply Chain Brain

A discussion about the potential impact of the Trump tariffs on clean-energy companies, with Chris Kulp of the Private Equity Performance Improvement Group, and Julie McLaughlin of Alvarez & Marsal.

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