Tue.Feb 04, 2025

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How We’ve Made the Problem Too Big: The Challenges of Focusing on Data, Compliance, and Analyst Opinions in Sustainability

Supply Chain Queen

The Reality of Corporate Sustainability Today I’ve spent years watching organizations grapple with sustainability transformations, and I’ve come to a difficult realization: We’ve overcomplicated the path forward. In our eagerness to measure, analyze, and comply, we’ve created a labyrinth of complexity that’s paralyzing action rather than enabling it.

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Trump’s tariff orders feature key clause for logistics managers

Supply Chain Dive

Goods in transit from China will not be subject to tariffs if shippers can certify they were sent prior to Feb. 1.

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Essential Procurement Skills for the Leaders of Tomorrow

Skill Dynamics

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Were going to examine what skills are necessary for procurement leaders, why theyre important, and how you can effectively train to lead your team in a highly complex and still-growing field.

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Whole Foods unveils new code of conduct for seafood supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

The policy strengthens labor protections and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi.

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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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AI in Sourcing: Driving Efficiency and Innovation

Supply Chain Brain

Global sourcing allows businesses to realize cost efficiencies, access to innovation, broader market exposure and improved quality of products provided that they implement some key strategies.

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Walmart Canada to sell trucking business

Supply Chain Dive

Canada Cartage will operate the retail giant’s Canadian fleet, which ships deliveries to over 400 of its stores in the country.

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FedEx confirms 3 more facility closures for Network 2.0

Supply Chain Dive

Ship centers in Kentucky, New York and Pennsylvania will close in the coming months as the carrier merges its separate networks.

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Lawsuit Challenges Hong Kong Firm's Control of Panama Ports

Supply Chain Brain

The lawsuit claims that the contracts allowing Hong Kong-owned CK Hutchison Holdings to operate two ports at either end of the canal violate Panama's constitution.

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

Procurement Insights

Are we missing the forest because of the trees, or are we missing the trees because of the forest? A Lack Of Balance? The phrase “Are we missing the forest because of the trees, or are we missing the trees because of the forest?” is a twist on the classic saying “missing the forest for the trees.” It suggests two possible cognitive biases or blind spots: Missing the forest because of the trees Focusing too much on small details and losing sight of the bigger picture.

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Waffle House Adds Egg Surcharge as Avian Flu Outbreak Continues

Supply Chain Brain

Waffle House said that it hopes the price increase will be short-lived, but added that it "cannot predict how long this shortage will last.

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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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What is the logic behind 75%

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is my response to a new comment on an article I posted to LinkedIn five months ago. I still don’t understand how an old post can stimulate current comment activitymaybe it has something to do with the LinkedIn algorithms. However, that is a discussion for another day. Post Excerpt: 83% of AI initiatives fail – 75% of AI solution providers today will be gone by the end of 2025.

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ONE and LX Pantos Announce U.S. Intermodal Joint-Venture

Supply Chain Brain

The partnership will deploy both companies partnerships with rail carriers and trucking companies to provide efficient and timely delivery of cargo in the U.S.

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How to stand up a modern procurement process

Spend Matters

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Ramp recently hosted a panel of seasoned procurement practitioners to discuss and debate next-gen procurement, how procurement should be positioned and approached for businesses implementing a formal process for the first time, and practical steps to stand up a function from scratch.

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Two Years After East Palestine Disaster, Fight for Rail Safety Continues

Supply Chain Brain

Leaders announced the reintroduction of the Railway Safety Act, which was first proposed in Congress the month after the derailment in 2023, but died in committee months later.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products

Supply Chain Dive

The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.

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Xi’s Careful Reply to Trump Tariffs Shows China Has More to Lose

Supply Chain Brain

Chinas options range from promises to buy more American oil and gas and keeping the yuan stable to delivering on the Phase One deal.

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Manufacturing reenters growth mode in January as demand, production improve: PMI

Supply Chain Dive

The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. Many manufacturers are bracing, however, for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent tariff proposals.

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De minimis shipping from China axed under Trump tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

The provision for low-cost goods is also at risk of being nixed for Canada and Mexico imports next month.

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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.