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How to Incorporate Local SEO into Supply Chain Management

SCMDOJO

Most people today are active online, using computers and smartphones to search for services and goods nearby. Thats why local SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is critically important for any business operation, and Supply Chain Management is no exception. If you are looking for ways to improve your supply chain management performance, e.g., by cutting costs and saving time, you must consider leveraging local SEO.

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Why should-cost models aren’t sufficient to drive market-competitive cost structures

Spend Matters

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Apple has made famous the use of ‘should-cost’ modeling and benchmarking as a cornerstone of effective procurement organizations for the past few decades, which has led many companies, big and small, to adopt the practice. The momentum around this ‘best practice’ has been further accelerated by the marketing efforts of market intelligence companies selling data and even a few purpose-built software plat

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Modernizing ports is essential for supply chain resilience

Supply Chain Dive

Investing in automation and the workforce will lead to increased cargo and more jobs, writes National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors CEO Eric Hoplin.

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How to Build a Safety Culture in Your Warehouse

SCMDOJO

Storage facilities are essential to countless businesses but also present significant risks. One oversight or momentary lapse can result in costly interruptions, injuries, or severe consequences. Safety culture is not merely a preventative measure against incidents but the impetus behind business growth. With a safe warehouse , productivity rises, employees are valued, and the bottom line benefits.

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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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Supply Chain Innovation Technology: IoT and Beyond

Skill Dynamics

The supply chain management industry is growing and changing before our very eyes, and new technologies are at the very heart of that change. In the same way that a solid supply chain is the cornerstone of business efficiency and effectiveness, investing in supply chain innovation technology can help improve your business processes and cost margins while giving you a strong advantage over your competitors.

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Can Postal Service consolidators capitalize on market ‘chaos’?

Supply Chain Dive

After a disruptive 2024 in terms of operations and pricing, DHL eCommerce, OSM Worldwide and ACI Logistix leaders told Supply Chain Dive how they are evolving to compete.

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Home Depot supplier adds new supply chain exec

Supply Chain Dive

James Beckett will lead procurement and manufacturing strategy for the Peak Group of Companies.

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North Carolina Amazon Warehouse to Hold Union Election

Supply Chain Brain

Over the last three years, RDU1 workers have demanded a $5-an-hour raise, longer breaks, more time off, and improved mental health resources.

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Spend management 101: A comprehensive guide for businesses

Fraxion

Why spend management matters Operating a business is expensive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 65% of businesses fail within their first ten years. While the reasons for failure vary, poor financial management and cash flow issues are often significant contributing factors, underscoring the importance of sound management and oversight.

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Why should-cost models aren’t sufficient to drive market-competitive cost structures

Arkestro

Apple has made famous the use of should-cost modeling and benchmarking as a cornerstone of effective procurement organizations for the past few decades, which has led many companies, big and small, to adopt the practice. The momentum around this best practice has been further accelerated by the marketing efforts of market intelligence companies selling data and even a few purpose-built software platforms to make these efforts more efficient and accurate.

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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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Rethinking the Box

Supply Chain Brain

Decisions to adopt on-demand packaging still mostly come down to dollars and cents, although in recent years considerations of sustainability have come to the fore.

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Responding to “Tariff Man”: Beyond the Rhetoric

Jaggaer

A year ago, we published a checklist naming eight procurement challenges manufacturing companies would face in 2024. We began the piece by writing, Procurement is more dynamic than ever. It must turn on a dime to react to sudden changes and unexpected developments in the market. How right that turned out to be! Nobody was predicting the sharp change in US economic policies that have been heralded by the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

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Costco Pushes Back on Pressure to Roll Back DEI Policies

Supply Chain Brain

Costco, Apple, Microsoft, Pinterest and JPMorgan Chase have all signaled that they have no plans to move away from their DEI initiatives in the months to come.

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Trump freezes IRA funding

Supply Chain Dive

The White House issued a memo the following day to clarify the funding pause, specifying that it pertains only to aspects of the law mentioned in Section 2 of the executive order.

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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!

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Podcast | How Healthcare Giant Johnson & Johnson Is Making Its Supply Chain Sustainable

Supply Chain Brain

How is one of the worlds largest pharmaceutical companies promoting sustainability and regulatory compliance throughout its extensive supply chain?

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Watch: RILA's LINK 2025: A Preview

Supply Chain Brain

Jess Dankert, VP supply chain with the Retail Industry Leaders Association, offers an advance look at LINK 2025, RILA's annual retail supply chain conference, February 16-19 in Orlando, Florida.

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South Carolina Utility Eyes Buyers for Unfinished Nuclear Reactors

Supply Chain Brain

The utility is hoping to capitalize on the recent boom in demand from tech companies looking to use nuclear reactors to power AI data centers.

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Union Pacific Profits Surge to $1.8B in Q4 of 2024

Supply Chain Brain

UP saw $6.7 billion in profits for all of 2024 up slightly from 2023's total of $6.4 billion and increased its operating revenue for the year by 1%.

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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