Four Reasons Data Builds a Circular Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 5, 2024
Navigating a linear supply chain is like driving down a one-way, dead-end street — movement is forced down a singular path and there’s only one place to go: the garbage.
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Removing the Internal Tension Between Cost and Sustainability
Art of Procurement
MAY 5, 2024
“Only when we stop accepting the fact that procurement is being made to make decisions that are not the best. The post Removing the Internal Tension Between Cost and Sustainability appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
Removing Trucks from the Road to Cut Carbon Emissions
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Load optimization software streamlines the transportation planning process, enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and minimizes environmental impact.
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Companies need to take an integrated approach to improving the environmental performance of their warehouses. Experience shows that allowing for key factors at the outset can make the journey easier.
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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
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Meeting Customer Demand and ESG Targets with One Strategy: Nearshoring
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Houthis Threaten to Attack Ships in Mediterranean Sea
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Decarbonizing Transportation Supply Chains
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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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Five Steps to More Sustainable Operations Through Digitization
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Driving Strategic Value: Building a More Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chain
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Sustainability is a growing priority as investor and consumer pressure mounts, and governments around the world enact regulations that require organizations to report on emissions and climate-related risks.
Returns and Sustainability: A Report
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How Pallet Makers Contribute to a More Socially Conscious Supply Chain
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Consumers demand that stakeholders within the supply chain behave as socially responsible corporate citizens. Not only is this a business necessity; it also makes the world a better place.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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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
To Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability, Complex Manufacturers Have a Long Road Ahead
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ESG and the Challenges for Supply Chain Compliance
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations continue to proliferate and take on dimensions of complexity that are creating challenges for global organizations to even comprehend, let alone comply with.
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Sustainability and Profitability — Two Sides of the Same Coin
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Navigating a Greener Future: How Enhanced Visibility Is Steering Shipping Toward Sustainability
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A data- and technology-driven solution will minimize the industry’s carbon footprint, and bring it into line with global sustainability goals.
Four Ways AI Can Help Reduce Waste in Your Supply Chain
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Supply Chains Know No Borders When It Comes to New Climate Disclosure Regulations
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AI’s Supply Chains Sustainability Benefits May Be Countered by Energy Consumption
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The environmental benefits of deploying AI may be overridden by the energy needed to power the technology.
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