Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.
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The Evolution of ESG Risk Assessment in Supply Chains: Moving Beyond Checkbox Compliance
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The journey from simple compliance to comprehensive risk management isn't easy, but it's essential for organizations operating in today's complex global environment.
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What digital transformation is and means for Procurement
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Procurement professionals understand the need for a digital transformation, but they do not necessarily understand what a digital transformation involves. This leads to partial success at best and failure at worst. Procurement clearly feels the need for embracing the digital. In the 2023 Deloitte Global CPO Survey , which was co-produced with help from Spend Matters Chief Research Officer Pierre Mitchell, 72% of respondents considered digital transformation as a top priority for the year, making
Mattel leverages diversified supply chain amid new China tariffs
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
China will represent less than 40% of the toymaker’s global production In 2025 — down from 50% last year.
From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now
Speaker: Benjamin Woll
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
How Good Is Your ProcureTech Strategy’s Foundation
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In ProcureTech , the phrase “Cant build a house on a cracked foundation” means you cannot successfully implement AI-driven procurement solutions (or digital transformation) if the underlying procurement processes, data, and strategy are flawed. Without a solid foundation, technology alone cannot fix broken procurement functions. Key Applications in ProcureTech 1.
Industrial demand picks up at last, some trucking companies report
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Softness in the manufacturing sector has been a centerpiece of a two-year freight recession, so carriers hope rising demand is here to stay.
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Manufacturers’ 2025 sustainability priorities
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Digital Product Passports: A Call for Digitization in U.S. Manufacturing
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Navigating the Changes: What ‘The Procurement Act 2023’ Means for Public Sector Procurement
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The UKs procurement landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of The Procurement Act 2023, which goes live this February. This new legislation is poised to reshape public sector procurement by offering greater flexibility, enhancing transparency, and emphasizing social value. But what do these changes mean for managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations in the public sector?
Biggest Challenges for Packaging & Container Companies in Enabling Supplier Collaboration & Automating Purchase Order (PO) Processes
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: I have recently completed a preliminary analysis of Packaging & Container Companies’ challenges to enable greater supplier collaboration and automation around the purchase order process, including PO confirmations, shipment notices, and price/quantity changes. In the first part of this post, I will discuss at a high level the challenges this industry sector currently faces.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
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.
How Agentic AI Can Go Beyond Expectations in Tackling Logistics Issues
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Agentic AI and other developments in technology could help the industry move beyond task-specific automation, opening up a wealth of new possibilities.
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
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USDOT Approves Texas Deepwater Port Project
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The project was first proposed in 2019, but had been stuck, awaiting final authorization from the USDOT's Maritime Administration.
Supply Chain Talk: Data-Driven Forecasts, 3D Printing, and NRF's Big Shift
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In the world of supply chain management, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. In the YouTube video titled “Supply Chain Talk: Data-Driven Forecasts, 3D Printing, and NRF’s Big Shift,” Sarah Barn Humphrey delves into a variety of topics that are shaping the future of the industry. From discussing forecast accuracy and the impact of 3D printing in space to exploring the latest insights from NRF, this video promises to provide valuable insight
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Air-Traffic Control Union Analyzing Safety Impact of FAA Firings
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The firings come at a critical time for air safety, with a number of high-profile crashes already this year.
Breaking Barriers: Women in Supply Chain and the Path to Leadership
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Title: Breaking Barriers: Women in Supply Chain and the Path to leadership Introduction: In the dynamic world of supply chain management, the role of women and thier journey to leadership positions is a topic that is gaining increasing attention. The recent YouTube video titled “Breaking Barriers: Women in Supply Chain and the Path to Leadership” delves into this crucial discussion, highlighting the experiences and insights of industry experts in this field.
North Carolina Amazon Workers Vote Down Union Push
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Shortly after the failed vote, CAUSE accused Amazon of engaging in "relentless and illegal efforts" to intimidate pro-union workers.
Humanoid Robots, Hershey’s Upgrade & Supplier Scorecards—Let’s Dive In!
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In the latest YouTube video titled “Humanoid Robots, Hersheys Upgrade & Supplier ScorecardsLets Dive In!”, supply chain experts Sarah Barnes Humphrey adn Audrey Ross delved into a variety of intriguing topics shaping the industry landscape. From the integration of humanoid robots to Hersheys recent investment in supply chain optimization, the conversation highlighted key developments influencing the world of supply chain management.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
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
Relex Solutions Launches New Category Management Capabilities
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Embrace Uncertainty: Supply Chain Superheroes & Future Innovations!
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In a rapidly changing world, the realm of supply chain management stands at the forefront of innovation and adaptability. The YouTube video titled “embrace Uncertainty: Supply Chain Superheroes & Future Innovations!” dives deep into this dynamic landscape, featuring insightful discussions with industry experts. Hosted by Sarah Barnes Humphrey, the founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, the video delves into a range of topics, from the remarkable survival story
Postal Service leader Louis DeJoy prepares to step down
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Navigating De Minimis & ESG in 2024: Join the Conversation!
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In the YouTube video titled “Navigating de Minimis & ESG in 2024: Join the Conversation!” shared by Sarah Barnes Humphrey, the founder and host of let’s Talk Supply Chain, important topics surrounding the supply chain industry are discussed. In this analytical blog post, we delve into the key points highlighted in the video, focusing on De Minimis and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and their implications.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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Trump says auto tariffs are coming April 2
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Top Supply Chain Trends and Tech Innovations to Watch in 2025
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In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. The YouTube video, “Top Supply Chain trends and Tech Innovations to Watch in 2025,” promises to shed light on the latest developments shaping the industryS future. Hosted by Sarah Barnes Humphrey,the video hints at insightful discussions on cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends set to revolutionize supply chain operations.
Gender Diversity, 2024 Trends & Cheese Stuck at Customs? Join Us!
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In the YouTube video titled “Gender Diversity, 2024 Trends & Cheese stuck at Customs? Join Us!”, Sarah Barnes Humphrey delves into a range of intriguing topics within the realm of supply chain management. From discussing the challenges of cheese getting stuck at the border to exploring predictions for 2024 trends, this video promises a wealth of insights for supply chain enthusiasts.
Supply Chain Tech, Clean Beauty, and Retail Tariffs—Join the Conversation!
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