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How Specialized ISO Tanks Improve Liquid Logistics: Safety & Efficiency

All Things Supply Chain

In todays fast-paced world of global trade, the efficient transport of bulk liquids is essential for supply chain success.

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CPOs must separate the signal from the noise to help manage disruption

Procurement Leaders

An email from a CPO member a couple of weeks ago illustrated the extent to which the current disruption whether thats political, or otherwise is impacting the life of your average CPO. The email itself was fairly innocuous, with the CPO in question commenting on a previous newsletter Id sent and sharing how he was travelling to India to develop local markets, build new relationships and deepen existing partnerships further.

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Tariffs create frenzy in cross-border trucking

Supply Chain Dive

Some customers have seen an increase in wait times at U.S.-Mexico border, while others are adjusting to avoid higher duties.

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Spendkey: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — Spend analytics solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview, roadmap and vision

Spend Matters

This analysis contains excerpts from a previously published piece authored by Michael Lamoreaux. This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Spendkey and its solution for spend analytics. In today’s competitive business landscape, procurement departments face constant pressure to optimize costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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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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Best Buy warns tariffs may drive up prices

Supply Chain Dive

The electronics retailer expects vendors to pass along some portion of the added costs from new import taxes, according to CEO Corie Barry.

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DOJ Opens Price-Fixing Probe into U.S. Egg Producers

Supply Chain Brain

The average price for a dozen eggs rose by 53% year-over-year in January 2025, with the USDA projecting another 20% bump by the end of the year.

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Spendkey: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — Spend analytics product-level strengths and opportunities, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, analyst commentary and summary

Spend Matters

Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Spendkeys spend analytics solution. It also looks at elements to consider when looking at Spendkey as a potential solution provider. Part 1 provides an overview of Spendkeys spend analytics solution and the companys roadmap/vision. This content is for members only.

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Five Easy-to-Implement Sustainability Initiatives for Private Fleets

Supply Chain Brain

Private fleets face a growing array of regulations and mandates aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. Here are five ideas and initiatives to help meet those goals.

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CMA CGM Group Announces $20 Billion Investment in America’s Maritime Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Capabilities Over the Next Four Years – CMA CGM Group

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In a bold and transformative move set to reshape‍ America’s maritime landscape, the CMA CGM Group has unveiled its ambitious $20 billion investment plan. Over the next four years, the renowned global shipping giant will revolutionize the nation’s transportation, logistics, and supply chain capabilities. Join us as we delve into the groundbreaking vision that promises to propel the CMA CGM Group to the forefront of innovation in the maritime‍ industry.

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Supply Chain Decarbonization: What Actually Works?

Supply Chain Brain

Decarbonizing our supply chains isnt a vague or distant goal, or a can to kick down the road its an immediate necessity.

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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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Effective Expense Management in Education: Strategies for Schools and Trusts

Planergy

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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NYC Congestion Tolling Gains Ground with City Residents

Supply Chain Brain

About 42% of residents said the toll should remain, marking a reversal from December, when only 32% supported the fee while 56% were against it.

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Education Data Management: Best Practices for Schools and Trusts

Planergy

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Don't be a Wrong-sizer. Right-size with Packsize.

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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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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Supply chain software firm gets unsolicited $15 per share bid – Tech in Asia

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In the bustling landscape of supply chain management, a sudden whirlwind has swept through as a prominent software firm receives an unexpected and lucrative offer of $15 per share. The reverberations of this unsolicited bid are being felt far and wide in the tech world, stirring up a mix of curiosity and‍ speculation. Join us as we delve into ‍the intriguing tale of this supply chain software firm’s unexpected tryst with destiny,unpacking the implications and unraveling the m

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Blazing Tanker Spills Jet Fuel After Accident Off U.K. Coast

Supply Chain Brain

The crew of the tanker, the Stena Immaculate , abandoned the vessel after multiple explosions on board following the March 10 crash.

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454: Uncover Hidden Inefficiencies and Reveal Your True Cost-To-Serve, with 910 Advisors

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today Im joined by 910 Advisors , a company that partners with businesses in industries where operational efficiency and technology are critical to success, from fashion to distribution. 910 Advisors specialize in delivering tailored commercial and supply chain advisory and implementation solutions that empower businesses to overcome challenges and achieve measurable success.

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Magnus Mondays — Suites, Specialists, and IM&PPO

CPO Rising

About a year ago, I wrote a series of articles on the topic of suites vs. specialists (click here to read). In todays article, I return to that topic and… The post Magnus Mondays Suites, Specialists, and IM&PPO appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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If Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder, How Do I See Focal Point, SDI, And LevelPath?

Procurement Insights

For Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) procurement in the beauty product manufacturing industry, working with the right solution provider partner is more important than the technology itself. Using the 1998 RAM and 2025 RAM Assessment Model – which uniquely measures ProcureTech advancement between 1998 and 2025, you will get an unprecedented look from both a solution architect and procurement professional standpoint, leveraging and filtering GenerativeAI.

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CMA CGM to invest $20B in US shipping, supply chain capabilities – Yahoo Finance

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In a bold move set to make waves in the maritime industry,French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced plans to inject a staggering $20 billion into enhancing its shipping and supply chain capabilities in the United States. This strategic investment, outlined by the company in a recent statement to Yahoo Finance, signals a significant shift in the landscape of global logistics and underscores CMA CGM’s commitment to pioneering innovation and efficiency in the ever-evolving realm of internat

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Agentes de IA para seguradoras: como eles ajudam na detecção de fraudes

Pipefy

O uso de agentes de IA nas seguradoras j algo essencial para deteco de fraudes. J sabido que essas prticas criminosas geram bilhes de reais em prejuzos para as companhias do setor, com estimativas apontando que elas representam cerca de 10% de todas as reivindicaes de seguro – o que encarece os produtos para os usurios honestos. Mas como esse modelo de inteligncia artificial atua na rea?

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Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast

Supply Chain Dive

A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Ontario Hits Back Against Trump Tariffs with Tax on Power Exports

Supply Chain Brain

The surcharge took effect on March 10, impacting roughly 1.5 million homes and businesses combined across Michigan, Minnesota and New York.

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CMA CGM to invest $20B in US operations

Supply Chain Dive

The company will use the money to expand its U.S. flag fleet and logistics capacity at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing for maritime expansion.

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China Enacts Tariffs Against U.S. Agricultural Products

Supply Chain Brain

This comes after President Donald Trump rolled out 10% levies on all products imported into the U.S. from China in February, before raising rates to 20% in early March.

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