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The Impact of Virtual Reality on Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

VR holds immense potential to transform supply chain management, driving innovation and efficiency.

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Your Coffee’s Costing More

Procurement Bulletin

Your Coffee’s Costing More My daily coffee has been steadily increasing in cost in recent years (even if I brew it at home). As climate events such as droughts continue to wreak havoc on production of arabica beans in Brazil and Vietnam, even instant coffee is now being affected. The price of Robusta beans, which are used to produce instant coffee, are at its highest since the 1970’s.

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Which ‘Green’ Fuel Type Will Ship Operators Adopt? Time Will Tell

Supply Chain Brain

There’s a slow-speed race going on to determine which “green” alternative marine fuel will prevail in the years ahead — and it’s far from clear who the winner will be.

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A Fresh Take on the Future of Procurement with The Hershey Company’s Sherry Ulsh

Art of Procurement

“You always really need to look at people, process, and technology. If you don’t look at all three and understand. The post A Fresh Take on the Future of Procurement with The Hershey Company’s Sherry Ulsh appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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End of Trucking Recession Finally in Sight as Freight Rates Rise

Supply Chain Brain

The optimism suggests one of the last industries still beset by pandemic-era disruptions may be finally recovering.

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U.K. Warns of Border Delays When New EU Border System Begins

Supply Chain Brain

Tourists and businesspeople entering from non-EU countries, including the U.K., will be required to register details such as their fingerprints and photograph at the border.

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