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2024 peak season surcharges: Comparing carrier fees

Supply Chain Dive

While UPS, FedEx and OnTrac are continuing their annual practice, other delivery providers are declining to add temporary price hikes.

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Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk

Spend Matters

Continuing our series on third-party/supply chain risk management (TPRM/SCRM), here we illustrate the breadth and complexity of risk that organizations today must navigate and manage. We look at how risks and incidents comprise a multitude of types which have origins both inside and outside of the organization and provide a detailed view of different risks and their sources.

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Damage from Hurricane Helene Threatens U.S. Medical Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Helene is already one of the deadliest mainland storms in the history of the U.S., with more than 100 people killed in the days since it first made landfall.

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Zoom in on Cyber Risk

Spend Matters

The interconnected nature of business networks, their systems and their data leaves suppliers and the primary organization open to threats and attacks that broadly fall under the category of supply chain cyber risk. Cyber attacks have only increased in recent years, and even a minor breach can damage a company’s operations, finance and reputation due to how much sensitive information has been digitized.

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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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Exploding Pagers and Walkie-Talkies Underscore Importance of a Trusted Electronics Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Building a trusted and secure end-to-end electronics ecosystem and supply chain is a national security priority.

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Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery

Supply Chain Dive

Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.

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Why was this screenshot an indication of a good ProcureTech demo?

Procurement Insights

What would be your first thought if this were the opening screen for a demo you were invited to see? How would it set the tone for the rest of the presentation? In the meantime, Michael Lamoureux sent me the following post by Reza Shah Mohammadi with the corresponding video of Steve Jobs. Be sure to watch the Jobs video: Reza Shah Mohammad Post Stop thinking that you can succeed by starting with technology and then figuring out how to market it.

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DSV Wins Approval for €14.3B Sale to Become World's Largest Freight Forwarder

Supply Chain Brain

The purchase will make DSV the world’s largest freight-forwarder and turn it into Denmark’s second-largest company by revenue.

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How Digital Transformation is Crafting Tomorrow’s Procurement Playground

Procurement Freelancers

As companies are using new technologies and tools in sourcing goods, this domain is changing… The post How Digital Transformation is Crafting Tomorrow’s Procurement Playground first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Technology Round-Up — October 2, 2024

CPO Rising

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up — October 2, 2024 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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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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How much automation should we expect in procurement?

The Procuretech Podcast

In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads delves into the transformative impact of automation in procurement, focusing on how emerging technologies are reshaping the industry. Tune in to learn how these technologies, paired with critical human skills, can help you future-proof your career and enhance efficiency in your procurement processes.

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ILA strike: Biden declines to intervene, but pressures USMX

Supply Chain Dive

Administration officials also warned ocean carriers against imposing strike surcharges on shippers.

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Biden Urges USMX to 'Present Fair Offer' as Dockworker Strike Continues

Supply Chain Brain

The ILA has said that the most recent offer from the USMX "fails to address the demands of our members adequately.

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Biden, industry leaders react to port strike

Supply Chain Dive

The president and trade associations called for a swift resolution to avoid the work stoppage’s impact on supply chains and economic flows.

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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!