Tue.Feb 11, 2025

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Training For Supply Chain Legal Issues and How To Resolve Them

Skill Dynamics

Risks are guaranteed when dealing with a supply chain, but that doesnt mean you can afford to ignore them. Understanding and addressing any legal issues within your supply chain is vital to ensuring compliance with regulations and developing an effective chain that can operate efficiently and at scale. Your supply chain professionals need high-quality training around supply chain legal issues to make sure that your organization is safeguarded against threats and to navigate legal complexities ea

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25 Years In Business, 95% Implementation Success Rate, 89% Client Retention Rate, Tangible ROI

Procurement Insights

This company – ProPurchaser, reminds me of that old American Express “Do You Know Me Commercial.” You probably wouldn’t if you weren’t around and old enough to watch television in the 1970s or 1980s. The premise for the ads was quite simple: They featured celebrities who were well-known by name but not always by face. Each ad showcased a celebrity discussing their achievements and the challenges of not being recognized in person, concluding with the individual prese

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Cocoa Shortage Will Squeeze Chocolate Makers in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Global cocoa production fell by 14% in the 2023-24 season, as output slowed in both Cte dIvoire and Ghana, where at least 60% of the world's cocoa is produced.

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Agentic AI: The Bridge Between A Moment Of Humility And Opportunity

Procurement Insights

Are you familiar with the old saying, “Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way?” In a previous post, I wrote the following: “AI can and will do amazing things if properly trained and given the correct foundational understanding of the tasks it is meant to automate and improve. My doubt has never been about the technologys ability; my concerns are with human misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and an inability to understand our critical role in enabling AI or any technology to achi

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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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Smart Strategies to Cut Transportation Costs

Supply Chain Brain

Whether youre a logistics manager, supply chain leader, or transportation professional, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights to improve cost efficiency and enhance operational performance.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club to open distribution center in Ohio

Supply Chain Dive

The facility will support the retailer’s growing store footprint and include automated pallet storage, case-handling equipment and mixed-case pallet building.

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Hain Celestial opens fourth distribution center, doubling network capacity

Supply Chain Dive

The health food manufacturer expects the facility to reduce transportation time and mileage, providing fuel and maintenance savings.

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U.S. Grocery Stores Cap Egg Purchases as Shortage Continues

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects egg prices to increase by another 20% by the time the year is out.

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Mondelēz, Hershey pressured by a prolonged spike in cocoa prices

Supply Chain Dive

The Oreo maker warned of “unprecedented” inflation for the commodity that may reduce its earnings, while the Kisses giant cautioned of a disconnect between fundamentals and market price.

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The Retail Playbook for Expansion into Emerging Economies

Supply Chain Brain

Setting up operations in a new country involves overcoming regulatory complexities, ensuring compliance with local laws, and tailoring strategies to unique cultural landscapes.

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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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HMM, ONE, Yang Ming alliance now effective, FMC says

Supply Chain Dive

The agreement connecting the carriers’ mainline services across major trades lanes to Asia took effect Sunday, the agency said.

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Red Sea Ship Traffic Slow to Resume as Ceasefire Risks Swirl

Supply Chain Brain

Top executives from the worlds biggest shipping companies have cautioned that any return to the Red Sea is likely to be slow given the volatility of tensions in the Middle East.

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Tackling the Complexities of Contract Lifecycle Management for Better Supplier Relationships

Supply Chain Brain

Whats needed to help turn contracts into strategic assets is contract lifecycle management.

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U.S. Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Spark Global Backlash

Supply Chain Brain

The EU, Canada and Mexico all warned that Trump's newly-announced steel and aluminum tariffs would not go unanswered.

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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!