5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 11, 2025
Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.
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There is change and there is change
Spend Matters
MARCH 11, 2025
Not all changes are created equal, and misjudging their impact can derail a digital transformation. Procurement technology projects often go beyond IT they drive fundamental business shifts. By assessing the nature and scale of change, organizations can better anticipate resistance, secure executive buy-in and drive adoption. From the change equation to the DICE score, this article explores practical models for evaluating change complexity and ensuring a smoother transformation journey.
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Kroger and Ocado plan to open 2 more automated fulfillment centers
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 11, 2025
Ocado is moving forward with its Kroger partnership but executives for the British company noted that growth in its global customer fulfillment centers is “behind expectations.
Getting to grips with tariffs, trade and compliance with Thomson Reuters
Spend Matters
MARCH 11, 2025
While the imposition of import/export tariffs on goods is nothing new, the recent spate of quid pro quo mandates is increasing complexity and uncertainty for organizations trying to navigate their impact on supply chains. As they look to alternative and possibly untested suppliers therefore introducing new uncertainties and risk firms are under pressure to carry out greater due diligence to avoid stepping into agreements with bad actors.
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
How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 11, 2025
The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.
Supplier Discovery and the 1998/2025 RAM and forestreet comparison
Procurement Insights
MARCH 11, 2025
The following comparison is my response to a great post on LinkedIn by Michael Lamoureaux. Great post, Michael Lamoureux ! What is the difference between RAM and forestreet: Here are a couple of excerpts: RAM leveraged advanced self-learning algorithms through agent-based adaptability, interactive feedback loops, and a relational integration of data, enabling it to refine procurement strategies autonomously.
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Houthis Threaten to Resume Attacks in Red Sea
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Costco Wrestles with Supply Chain Constraints as Profits Fall Short
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MARCH 11, 2025
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