All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 9, 2025

In 2025, supply chains are undergoing a fundamental transformation to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

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Supply Chain Queen

JANUARY 19, 2025

10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing sustainable supply chain management in 2025. Learn about key innovations driving environmental and business value. Reading time: 8 minutes In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainable supply chains are more important than ever.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2025

First, Id like to wish every CPO Crunch reader a happy new year and all the best for 2025 with all the challenges and adventures its likely to bring. Before the holidays, I spent a little time sharing how readers might want to prepare for a period of profound uncertainty , increasingly local-first strategies and internal competition for investment in AI.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 30, 2025

The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

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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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ABC of Procurement

JANUARY 5, 2025

There is a way to monitor price trends for mass-produced goods. All you need to do is to go a bit up the Supply Chain and do some maths. The post Knowing the price movement before anyone else first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 13, 2025

While the boats have been out of service for about three weeks, port personnel are slowly bringing tankers into harbor, causing a bottleneck.

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Supply Chain Queen

JANUARY 15, 2025

The New Frontier of Work: Where Sustainability Meets Supply Chain Innovation The numbers are staggering: 170 million new jobs created, 92 million displaced by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals that 22% of current jobs will transform within just seven years. This isn’t merely change it’s a fundamental reimagining of how value.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. This article delves into how these two elements, working together, can transform procurement strategies into long-term competitive advantages.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 16, 2025

The ocean carrier used Craft's supply chain intelligence platform to help navigate last fall's East and Gulf Coast port strike.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2025

With 2025 promising to be another year of uncertainty and CPOs seeking additional streams of value, we often hear from members of the Procurement Leaders community who say they are placing greater focus on enhancing productivity. With the global economy looking strong despite the fact geopolitical and other risks are seemingly everywhere, its proving to be something of a paradoxical business climate.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2025

Despite advances in artificial intelligence, many manufacturers still rely on traditional methods and outdated equipment, limiting their ability to capitalize on AI's potential.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 29, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of sustainability has taken center stage.

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Supply Chain Queen

JANUARY 19, 2025

Women in Sustainability Leadership: Pioneering Innovation in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how women leaders are transforming corporate sustainability in 2025. Learn about pioneering innovations in circular economy, supply chain transformation, and environmental stewardship from top female sustainability executives. Keywords: women in sustainability, female sustainability leaders, corporate sustainability, circular economy, sustainable supply chain, environmental innovation, women.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 14, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. Ruth Orenstein , Senior Director of Product Management at global finance automation specialist, Tipalti, shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 19, 2025

Its always a nervous time for us at Procurement Leaders as we round the New Year and start preparing for some milestone activities in the coming months. Our Americas Procurement Congress in March, the World Procurement Congress in May and, the cause of most of those nerves, the World Procurement Awards that follow WPC. Why the nerves? Waiting for the community to submit entries to our awards programme is one of those anxiety-riddled periods: Will people invest the time?

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 1, 2025

With contentious union negotiations, rapid advancements in automation and AI, and growing global scrutiny on human rights abuses, 2025 is set to be a transformative year for labor.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 27, 2025

Could supply chain professionals use the blockchain to make their logistics processes sustainable? While this technologys role in supply networks is relatively new, its potential is already apparent.

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Supply Chain Queen

JANUARY 26, 2025

Join industry leaders at Manifest 2025 as they explore how AI, emerging technologies, and sustainability are reshaping the future of supply chains. Learn about transformative trends and solutions. The post Reimagining Sustainable Supply Chains: AI, Innovation, and Impact at Manifest 2025 appeared first on SupplyChainQueen.

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The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Here at Thomas , we've been powering North Americas largest and most active network of B2B buyers and industrial/commercial suppliers for more than 120 years. We understand the challenge of finding the best and most reliable suppliers. That's why we developed the Thomas Network to help you search for qualified manufacturers, distributors, and service companies.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

The fast food giant said it will shift to conducting “more integrated discussions” with suppliers about inclusion.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Most people today are active online, using computers and smartphones to search for services and goods nearby. Thats why local SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is critically important for any business operation, and Supply Chain Management is no exception. If you are looking for ways to improve your supply chain management performance, e.g., by cutting costs and saving time, you must consider leveraging local SEO.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2025

"Companies can take a fresh look at the balance they strike between efficiency and resilience," says Marsh Advisory managing director James Crask.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 22, 2025

Chinese New Year (CNY) is not just a major cultural event; its a pivotal moment for global supply chains.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. Maja Tepeh , Senior Brand Manager at supply chain risk management solution Prewave , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment.

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Procurement Freelancers

JANUARY 22, 2025

Sourcing products from different countries offers immense potential for businesses. From accessing cost-effective suppliers to… The post How to Overcome International Sourcing Challenges with Expert Guidance first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

Purchasing Inmar Supply Chain Solutions nets the company 14 return centers and about 800 new associates.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports? Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2025

In supply chain, all the talk today is about AI-driven autonomous operations, removing the need for human intervention in key decision-making.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 13, 2025

The holiday season is one of the busiest times for retailers.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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