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Tips for Surviving in a Brave New World

Art of Procurement

In 1932, Aldous Huxley published the book Brave New World. At the time, the actual world was perched between World. The post Tips for Surviving in a Brave New World appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards

Supply Chain Dive

The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.

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Tariff Tensions Between China, U.S. Spark 'Sharp Change' in Trade With Mexico

Supply Chain Brain

Vesselbot's data shows that Mexico's Manzanillo Ensenada and Lazara Cardenas ports have seen record-breaking container volumes over the last year.

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Amazon deploying AI tech in delivery vans

Supply Chain Dive

Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.

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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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Watch: Is the U.S. Competing With China in EV Battery Production?

Supply Chain Brain

Jeremy Michalek, director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Vehicle Electrification Group, describes the impact to date of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on efforts to reduce U.S. automakers’ dependence on China for electric vehicle battery production.

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Spend Matters Future 5 2024 — Why we chose ivoflow

Spend Matters

Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean , Covalyze, HaloAi , Ivoflow and True ValueHub. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally two to five years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative ap

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Spend Matters Future 5 2024 — Introducing ivoflow

Spend Matters

Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Discover everything you need to know about these accolades here, including who is on them. For the Future 5, Spend Matters analysts scour the market to find new specialist solution providers that can answer a burning need of procurement practitioners today.

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Indonesia Forms $1.2B Battery Venture with China’s CATL

Supply Chain Brain

The project in Karawang, West Java, aims to scale up battery production to 15 gigawatts a year.

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Optimizing Procurement Outcomes with Next-Gen GEP Strategies

Procurement Freelancers

Is buying stuff for your company super hard? You’re not alone. Buying things, paying the… The post Optimizing Procurement Outcomes with Next-Gen GEP Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Podcast | Can India Rival China as a Manufacturing Superpower?

Supply Chain Brain

Is India on the verge of eclipsing China as a global manufacturing powerhouse?

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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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Problem-Solving, Agent-Based Modelling And What A ProcureTech Demo Should Do

Procurement Insights

Jon W. Hansen It seems that many vendors underestimate the importance of their unique selling proposition and how it matches our needs and set them apart. – To make a decision and defend it to top management, we as procurement professionals need clear, compelling evidence of value. Many vendors are beginning to recognize this and ask us for our input to improve their presentations, offers, and demos. – I also recommend using an Agile Procurement Approach for selecting suppliers.

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How to Drive Customer Experience Back Into Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

By integrating advanced strategies and digital technologies, manufacturers can cultivate stronger customer relationships and drive long-term success in the B2B landscape.

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53 Contract Management Statistics Ahead of 2025

ContractSafe

Contracts bind, guide, and set the pace for every transaction, partnership, and agreement in the business world. But as the landscape evolves, so does the art and science of effective contract management.

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Samsung Electronics Workers in India End Month-Long Strike

Supply Chain Brain

The strike began on September 9, at a Samsung Electronics factory that manufacturers home appliances.

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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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JAGGAER strengthens UK public sector leadership with Mark Roberts’ appointment

Jaggaer

Roberts’ decades of experience will boost JAGGAER’s UK Public Sector strategy in Central and Local Government London, 17 October 2024 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement technology and supplier collaboration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Roberts as its UK Public Sector Director. The appointment confirms JAGGAER’s long-term commitment to serving the UK public sector with award-winning insights and expertise to help it effectively leverage the potential of crit

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Amazon Latest Tech Giant to Invest in Nuclear Power for Data Centers

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon's SMRs will be able to generate around 320 megawatts of capacity in the initial stages, with the option to increase that total to 960 megawatts.

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Biden-Harris administration opens tariff exclusion process for some manufacturers

Supply Chain Dive

The exclusions come as some companies scramble to find alternative suppliers outside China.

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