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Ocean carriers plan Panama Canal surcharges

Supply Chain Dive

MSC and CMA CGM will implement fees for cargo traveling through the major waterway on certain trade lanes to offset increased costs.

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The State of Shipping and Logistics in 2025 and Beyond

Supply Chain Brain

Many of these trends are already picking up speed, and much will come down to rapidity of adaptation and adoption, both practice and tech-wise.

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Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

Supply Chain Dive

Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

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Amazon Delivery Workers Strike

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon claims it has no obligation to bargain with the workers, because they are employees of companies that Amazon uses to deliver packages to customers.

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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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Southern Glazer’s sued by FTC for pricing discrimination

Supply Chain Dive

The agency's complaint alleges the alcohol distributor has withheld volume discounts to smaller retailers while favoring larger chain stores since 2018.

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Strategies for Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

With its reliance on fuel-intensive transportation and expansive warehousing, the logistics industry needs to reduce its carbon footprint in order to ensure a sustainable future.

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Year of Milestones for USDOT's Supply Chain Data Platform

Supply Chain Brain

The FLOW program also now accounts for 75% of all U.S. container imports, as well as 80% of the country's container terminal capacity.

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‘The right time’: FedEx will spin off FedEx Freight LTL unit

Supply Chain Dive

FedEx Freight will be separated from the parcel giant, creating a new publicly traded company, the board announced.

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Retailers Expect Flood of 'Super Saturday' Shoppers Before Christmas

Supply Chain Brain

The National Retail Federation is predicting the second busiest "Super Saturday" since 2016, as consumers get in their last-minute holiday shopping.

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ESG Supply Chain Monitoring and Reporting

Barkers Procurement

In the realm of modern business practices, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have become integral to shaping the strategic framework of organisations aiming to operate sustainably and ethically. For companies committed to embracing these principles, monitoring and reporting ESG metrics within the supply chain is not just a regulatory requirement but a strategic imperative that enhances transparency, builds trust, and secures a competitive edge.

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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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NMFTA Turns Attention to Digitizing FTL Freight Sector

Supply Chain Brain

The newly-formed Digital FTL Council includes representatives from companies such as Nordstrom, Uber Freight, J.B. Hunt and C.H. Robinson among others.

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Procurement Magazine: Six Rising Stars of Procurement Orchestration

Arkestro

As procurement orchestration reshapes the sector, Procurement Magazine looks at the pioneers and platforms set to have a huge 2025

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Imminent EU Climate Rule for Ships Set to Add to Fuel Bills

Supply Chain Brain

The FuelEU Maritime regulation comes into effect on January 1, and requires a 2% reduction in the greenhouse gas intensity of energy used by vessels.

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2024 Year In Review

ContractSafe

As the year comes to a close, we're excited to share the innovative features we've brought to ContractSafe this year. Whether you're looking to gain better visibility into your contracts, automate tedious tasks, or improve collaboration, our latest features were designed to help your team save time and reduce complexity.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

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

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In the Practitioner’s Words: From Scientist And Clinical Management To Sourcing Procurement (Pharma)

Procurement Insights

Subject: Stephane Maillard, Head of Sourcing Strategy and Execution ProcureTech Provider: Focal Point Summary: In a recent interview, Jon Hansen interviewed Stephane Maillard, a scientist with a pharmacy background who transitioned from clinical management to sourcing procurement at Sanofi. The discussion began by highlighting Stephane’s experience and the need for a documentation and project management tool to streamline clinical services.

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Talent Talks Live 2024: How AI is shaping the future of Procurement – Episode 106

Procurement Talk with David Byrne

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Summary On this episode of Talent Talks, Samuel De Frates, Kathryn Thompson and Bilal Shaykh discuss the transformative role of AI in procurement, exploring its potential to enhance supplier selection, risk management, and overall efficiency. They delve into the challenges faced by procurement professionals, … Continued The post Talent Talks Live 2024: How AI is shaping the future of Procurement – Episode 106 appeared first

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Mary Casillo on Solving Problems and Building Advocacy

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In the last Women In Supply Chain blog of the year, we want to take a look at what next year has to offer for industry trends and growth. Theres a lot. Technology, consumer sentiments, extreme weather, and geopolitical factors will all make an impact, forcing leaders to continue evolving. So, expect to see a serious evolution in sustainability and circular supply chains demanded by consumers and some governmental institutions alike.