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Avoiding the AInxiety trap

Procurement Leaders

It’s amazing how revitalising a few days in the company of a group of procurement leaders can be. Guaranteed to recharge the inspiration batteries, face-to-face time with members is what’s best about being in this role. And being in Singapore for the Asia Pacific Procurement Congress last week left me in no doubt that the region continues to be a powerhouse of energy, innovation, creativity and growth.

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From Harvest to Table: How Cranberry Supply Chains Thanksgiving

All Things Supply Chain

Imagine it’s Thanksgiving night. The turkey is roasted to perfection, the mashed potatoes are steaming on the table, and the sweet potatoes are ready to serve.

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5 Ways to Get Paid Faster: Streamlining Your Cash Flow

Finale Inventory

In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining a healthy cash flow is crucial for success. Delayed payments can hinder growth, strain relationships with suppliers, and create unnecessary stress. Let’s explore five strategies to accelerate your payment collection process by 20%-80% 1 and improve your financial health. 1. Implement Accounts Receivable (AR) Automation One of the most impactful ways to speed up payments is with an AR automation platform.

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China’s Chancay Megaport in Peru Opens

Supply Chain Brain

The China-backed megaport has the potential to create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.

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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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Ralph Lauren sources ‘single digit percentage’ of its products from China

Supply Chain Dive

The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.

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Keeping Retail Warehouses Online During the Holiday Rush

Supply Chain Brain

As warehouses improve their wireless connectivity ahead of a busy holiday season, they’re laying the groundwork for long-term success.

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ChatGPT Assesses McKinsey, Gartner, Busch, Hansen, and Barner

Procurement Insights

Choosing the best source for procurement and supply chain information and practical guidance depends on your organization’s needs, the type of advice you seek, and the stage of your procurement transformation. Each of the mentioned sources—McKinsey, Jason Busch, Jon Hansen, Kelly Barner, and Gartner—offers unique strengths and perspectives: 1.

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Amazon delivery tweaks among USPS’ peak season preparations

Supply Chain Dive

The agency will also lean on expanded processing capacity and early morning courier routes to strengthen holiday service reliability.

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The Red Flags That a Supplier Might Be Having Financial Challenges

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to assessing and managing the health of one’s suppliers, anticipating and mitigating risk is crucial to maintaining operational stability.

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Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.

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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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Boeing to Lay Off 2,200 Workers in Washington State

Supply Chain Brain

In a note to employees in October, CEO Kelly Ortberg told workers that the company needed to align its staffing levels with its "financial reality.

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BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer

Supply Chain Dive

The promoted executives will both be involved in distribution and logistics operations

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DOE Unveils Roadmap for Decarbonizing U.S. Industrial Sector

Supply Chain Brain

According to the DOE, industrial manufacturing accounts for roughly 20% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

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5 times you might need expedited or premium freight services

Supply Chain Dive

When time is of the essence, here’s when expedited freight can make all the difference.

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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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MTA Approves New Congestion Tolling Rates for NYC

Supply Chain Brain

In June 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called off an earlier version of the congestion pricing plan just two weeks before it was supposed to go into effect.

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Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center

Supply Chain Dive

The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.

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Non-Disclosure Agreements: Your Guide To Protecting Confidential Information

ContractSafe

Learn about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in this guide. Draft, customize, and manage NDAs effectively to protect your confidential information.

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Boosting supplier collaboration: Molex’s digital supply chain journey

Supply Chain Dive

Strategies like the ones employed by Molex can lead to improved efficiency, reduced costs and enhanced customer satisfaction.

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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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When it comes to implementing AI are you using “pour milk on a cat” logic?

Procurement Insights

What does “pour milk on a cat” logic for ProcureTech AI implementations mean?

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What restaurants, suppliers can learn from McDonald’s E. coli outbreak

Supply Chain Dive

The fast food giant’s initial response to the outbreak was quick, but guest sentiment suffered from a lack of direct consumer messaging.

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smartKYC: Vendor Analysis — Supplier risk solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of smartKYC, a risk (supplier due diligence) solution built to ensure that organizations stay on top of reputational and compliance risks. With the increasing number of regulations in recent years that require companies to perform due diligence in their supply chains, e.g., the German Supply Chain Act, California Supply Chain Act, and EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), companies are faced with multiple challeng

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The fatal flaw of McKinsey’s four Cs of digital transformation

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: Have a look at the graphic below. While it has agent-based model development and implementation elements, it still seems to be focused on the equation-based tech theme. What do you think? My Thoughts Here is an excerpt from the following post – [link] Whenever I am asked “about the “evergreen” evolution of high-tech computing, my answer has always been the same – it’s not about the technology but the problems the technology solves.

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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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Magnus Mondays — Flexibility or Control? Why Not Both?

CPO Rising

For the last decade or so, the go-to solution for automating the Procure to Pay (P2P) process has been … wait for it … P2P suites. The P2P process covers… The post Magnus Mondays — Flexibility or Control? Why Not Both? appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.

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U.S. Trade Chief Stresses Targeted Approach to Tariffs Against China

Supply Chain Brain

Tai cautioned against the use of blanket tariffs such as those proposed by Donald Trump, who has vowed to enact 60% levies on all Chinese imports.

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