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The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?

Supply Chain Dive

While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.

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Key Differences Between Sourcing Agents and Companies

Procurement Freelancers

You may have heard of sourcing agents and sourcing companies if you want to buy… The post Key Differences Between Sourcing Agents and Companies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Trucking contract rates rise ahead of peak season

Supply Chain Dive

A key measure made some recent gains as carriers seek to ward off further declines.

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Why do we hesitate to ask the honest, hard questions?

Procurement Insights

I am about to share an exchange with a notable industry analyst and personality that was quite frankly interesting, shocking, and disappointing. Now, right off the bat, I am going to tell you that I am redacting the person’s name in the hope that they will step forward. They should have no problem putting their name into this discussion if they feel good about what they are saying.

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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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DHL Supply Chain cuts headcount in Wisconsin

Supply Chain Dive

The plant closure, slated for next year, will impact more than 30 employees.

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Arkestro Earns Two Prestigious 2024 Future of Sourcing Awards

Arkestro

Press Releases / Arkestro Earns Two Prestigious 2024 Future of Sourcing Awards Arkestro Earns Two Prestigious 2024 Future of Sourcing Awards The leading predictive procurement company receives accolades in “Innovations in Sourcing” and “Innovations in Governance and Compliance” for its commitment to logistics innovation, leadership and digital transformation.

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Contract Management for Startups: How To Build Effective Processes

ContractSafe

Master contract management for your startup. This guide covers key contract types, efficient processes, and how software like ContractSafe can help you scale.

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Globality Demo > The Road to the ProcureTech Cup: Episode 25-06

Procurement Insights

Right off the bat, I appreciate what Joël Collin-Demers does to get meaningful information to the market through his “The Road To ProcureTech Cup.” The fact that he can pack so much information into a 30-minute broadcast makes it highly accessible. Now, to the business at hand, there is the Globality demonstration. You can watch the on-demand replay of the demo below: GLOBALITY DEMO During the demo, I asked several questions: Here are the responses I received: Here is my take on the

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Does Your Path Lead to a Fractional CPO?

CPO Rising

It has been stated many times on Ardent Partners’ The Future of Work Exchange and CPO Rising websites how procurement plays a significant role in the Future of Work paradigm.… The post Does Your Path Lead to a Fractional CPO? appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement 6 – October 11th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – October 11th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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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The GenAI Metaprise (Orchestration) and Operating System (Intake) Priority

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an insightful exchange I had with AOP’s Philip Ideson’s comment on my recent post, DPW Remote Dispatch: To Build Or Not To Build In-House. PHILIP IDESON COMMENT: Jon its a good question. I moderated a main stage panel with two leading CPOs where this discussion came up. The issue at hand is AI governance and risk – and so at least the CPOs I talked to are considering make vs buy and in some cases taking a dual path of experimenting with bot

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