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How Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Impact Supply Chains?

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain organizations must be efficient, strategic and aligned with modern values.

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AI and Sustainability: Transforming Supply Chains in 2025 [Future of Jobs Report]

Supply Chain Queen

The New Frontier of Work: Where Sustainability Meets Supply Chain Innovation The numbers are staggering: 170 million new jobs created, 92 million displaced by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals that 22% of current jobs will transform within just seven years. This isn’t merely change it’s a fundamental reimagining of how value.

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UPS rolls out temporary facility closures amid network overhaul

Supply Chain Dive

The provisional shutdowns are resulting in layoffs across several states, but the carrier said it plans to reopen the sites in 2026.

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Boeing Needs ‘Tough Love,’ Trump’s Transportation Nominee Says

Supply Chain Brain

Duffy said he would work with Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure robust oversight of Boeing and other aerospace manufacturers.

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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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DHL Supply Chain preps reverse logistics expansion via acquisition

Supply Chain Dive

Purchasing Inmar Supply Chain Solutions nets the company 14 return centers and about 800 new associates.

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7 Ways Thomas Can Help You Supercharge Industrial Sourcing

The Thomas Blog

Here at Thomas , we've been powering North Americas largest and most active network of B2B buyers and industrial/commercial suppliers for more than 120 years. We understand the challenge of finding the best and most reliable suppliers. That's why we developed the Thomas Network to help you search for qualified manufacturers, distributors, and service companies.

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2025 Vision: Transforming India’s Procurement Landscape

Jaggaer

2025 Vision: Transforming Indias Procurement Landscape Indias dynamic economy and distinctive procurement landscape offer significant opportunities for growing businesses to scale strategically. As industries navigate the complexities of diverse supply chains, increasing digital adoption, and sustainability goals, organisations that adopt innovative solutions and a deep understanding of the market are best positioned to thrive.

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Shippers face short-term challenges after ILA, USMX’s ‘last minute’ deal

Supply Chain Dive

Contingency planning ahead of last week's agreement will complicate supply chain efficiencies temporarily.

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A Look Back at Biden's Supply Chain Legacy

Supply Chain Brain

Joe Biden may have been a one-term president, but his time in office could end up being defined by his impact on U.S. supply chains in the years following the pandemic.

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BMW shores up EV rare earth materials source

Supply Chain Dive

The automaker’s private equity firm invested in mining startup Phoenix Tailings, which is building a New Hampshire plant expected to begin production in June.

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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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Trump’s Transport Pick Vows to Cut Red Tape, Prioritize Safety

Supply Chain Brain

Duffys new job would heavily overlap with Elon Musks empire, requiring him to navigate the priorities of an outspoken billionaire who runs companies that fall under the agencys jurisdiction.

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Telecom Contract Management: Your Ultimate Guide to Savings and Efficiency

ContractSafe

With a complex web of agreements spanning customer relationships, infrastructure deals, interconnection partnerships, and regulatory obligations, telecom providers face unique challenges when managing contracts.

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How Top-Performing Companies Have Successfully Integrated AI into Their Procurement DNA

Supply Chain Brain

For procurement leaders and their teams, the opportunity is clear: AI adoption is no longer optional.

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How Free Industrial Sales Training Can Enhance Your Career Skills

Negotiations Ninja

The industrial sales landscape is ever-changing, and staying ahead of the curve is the key to business success. With the help of Negotiations Ninjas free industrial sales training course, you can ensure that your careerand the careers of your team membersstays on track.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Mexico Plans Nearshoring Incentives to Curb China Imports

Supply Chain Brain

Among the Plan Mexico priorities are to speed up the permit process for exporting manufacturers that import materials duty-free and boost the purchase of locally made goods.

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What Are Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff’s “Digital Labor” Boundaries?

Procurement Insights

I will also tag Matthew Berman in the videos above ( Satya Nadella ) and below, where the Salesforce CEO discusses “digital labor.” 2025 is not the year of the “Agentic Agent.” It is the year of the human-versus-tech-led Agent-based development and implementation model. In other words, after more than 40 years in high-tech and procurement, the industry’s discussion of agentic AI and digital labor is the same as its discussion of ERP, Service-Oriented Architecture, a

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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3

Supply Chain Brain

The decision by the federal agency also follows in the footsteps of California, whose government banned the additive in October 2023.

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Financial Services

Arkestro

Financial Services Achieve immediately measurable and broad-based results for Financial Services Get in touch Our solutions Capital Gains: Invest in Competitive Advantages for Financial Services Procurement Say goodbye to outdated procurement practicesArkestro empowers leading financial institutions to turn procurement into a strategic value driver.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Watch: New Administration’s Impact on Business and the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Joel Lange, executive VP and general manager of Dow Jones Risk & Research, speculates about how the policies of a second Trump administration will affect trading patterns in 2025.

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Why did Satya Nadella say that SaaS is dead and what does it mean for ERP platforms?

Procurement Insights

Bertrand Maltaverne , a great 2016 article, especially since it further verifies that we are at risk of falling into the same technology-first doom loop that has led Microsoft ‘s Satya Nadella to proclaim that SaaS is now dead; long live Agentic AI – [link] However, here is something to consider: While the groundwork for the SaaS era in ProcureTech was laid in the early 2000s, the mid-to-late 2000s marked the true beginning of its adoption.

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A Guide to Navigating Your Supply Chain Career Path

SCMDOJO

Embarking on a supply chain career offers exciting opportunities, but success requires understanding the diverse roles and specializations within the field. Building relevant skills, exploring various roles, and seeking mentorship can provide valuable insights. With the industry constantly evolving due to technology and global trends, continuous learning and adaptability are essential to achieving long-term success.

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NEW WEBINAR: Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions

CPO Rising

Join Ardent Partners and AppZen on January 30th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions. As we step into 2025, the world of Accounts… The post NEW WEBINAR: Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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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.