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Why We Shouldn’t Resist P2P Process Automation

ProcurePort

In today’s business world, time is crucial and competition is fierce. Being efficient is not just an advantage, it’s necessary for survival. Organizations, big and small, try to navigate through complex situations, improve processes, cut costs, and maximize their employees’ abilities. Innovation and evolution create Procure-to-Pay process automation.

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8 logistics trends to watch in 2024

Supply Chain Dive

Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024, as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.

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The Outlook for Supply Chain Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Robotics and technology companies have doubled down on development of applications to support the supply chain, especially in the warehouse.

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Working in Saudi Arabia

Procurement Templates

So, you’ve probably heard of the visionary architectural Neom Project. But what is it like to work in a country like Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia stands as a dynamic economic force in the Middle East, driven by its oil-rich resources and strategic investments in diversified sectors. Its Vision 2030 initiative reflects a commitment to economic transformation and diversification, creating a myriad of opportunities for both local and expatriate professionals.

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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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CPO Crunch: A rewarding time

Procurement Leaders

As we, and more than 40 CPOs from our global community of leaders, embark on the process of judging the World Procurement Awards 2024 , it was a privilege to look through many of the entries before our panel of experts get stuck into the process this coming week. It’s reassuring and inspiring to see both the impact being made by procurement, but also the passion with which those working in the function are going about their business.

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Most HR leaders say half of workers will need reskilling in coming years

Supply Chain Dive

Skills gaps and talent shortages are most severe in areas related to automation, AI adoption and the green economy, a new report says.

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Prewave: Vendor Analysis — SCRM solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Prewave, a solution built to reduce risks in supply chains. It offers a comprehensive risk assessment product that encompasses various risk dimensions, including operational risks (business continuity) and sustainability. Organizations must embed risk management in their practices as they navigate a business climate currently defined by increasing risk factors and disruptions, such as supply disruptions, rising costs and declining service l

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Foxconn’s Tijuana Manufacturing Operation Shows the Nearshoring Possibilities

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates got a first-hand look at Foxconn’s Tijuana manufacturing site and saw what is possible when companies invest in nearshoring.

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Retailers have finally tamed their inventories: report

Supply Chain Dive

Sales growth outpaced inventory in the third quarter for the first time since the pandemic began, according to Telsey Advisory Group analysts.

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Four Steps to Managing Supply Chain Bottlenecks and Constraints

Supply Chain Brain

By removing bottlenecks in the supply chain, companies can reduce inventory and operating expense, while enhancing throughput and overall effectiveness.

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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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New Year Insights for the procurement solutions and services marketplace 2024: FRDM

Spend Matters

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Our series runs from mid-December to end-January, then our senior analysts will wrap up with their own take on the key themes that emerge. In no order of preference, today let’s hear from Justin Dillon, CEO of supply chain risk management solution provider, FRDM , one of Spend Matters 50

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Stakeholder Collaboration Could Unlock Reverse Logistics Profitability

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

As reverse logistics becomes a bigger focus for brands, collaboration between stakeholders is becoming a must.

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Amazon’s $1B investment fund eyes last-mile tech, AV startups

Supply Chain Dive

The Industrial Innovation Fund is expanding its scope to include transportation-related investments, according to its director.

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Retailers Are Planning to Shake Things up in 2024, Survey Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Overall, the report found most executives are feeling optimistic about business. Less than 10% of respondents expected sales to decrease year-over-year.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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

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Sphera SCRM: Vendor Analysis 2023 Update — SCRM solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an updated overview of Sphera’s SCRM solution, a solution built to improve supply chain resilience by tackling both predictable and unpredictable risks. Sphera SCRM is the new name of riskmethods, an SCRM specialist that was founded in 2013 and has been extensively covered by Spend Matters. Although Sphera (the company, not the SCRM module) is a few years younger than riskmethods, it acquired riskmethods in 2022 to complete its ESG-focused offering with r

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How does data deduplication work?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Recent years have witnessed an explosion in the proliferation of self-storage units. These large, warehouse units have sprung up nationally as a booming industry because of one reason—the average person now has more possessions than they know what to do with. The same basic situation also plagues the world of IT. We’re in the midst of an explosion of data.

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Amazon looks to improve inbound fulfillment processes in 2024

Supply Chain Dive

The company wants products entering its facilities to move as efficiently as items being delivered to customers.

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US DOT Makes Intermodal Infrastructure Investments

Supply Chain Brain

The awards, announced January 25, will make considerable investments in intermodal freight infrastructure.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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New Year Insights for the procurement solutions and services marketplace 2024: Tipalti

Spend Matters

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Our series runs from mid-December through January, and then our senior analysts will wrap up with their own take on the key themes that emerge.

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New research: supply chain transparency – enabling insights into the invisible

Procurement Leaders

In association with SAP: Discover the actions and capabilities that are enabling leading organisations to improve supply chain visibility

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Manufacturing ‘ready to start running again’ with demand up: PMI

Supply Chain Dive

The industry is at the beginning of a possible growth cycle, but manufacturers are likely to be slow to start hiring again, economists say.

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Upcoming Presentation: Orchestration: The Future of Supply Chain Digitalization

Supply Chain Brain

Held on February 5th - February 7th, 2024, at Caesars Forum, Manifest Vegas will provide unrivaled networking, learning and exploring opportunities for attendees.

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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!

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Understanding the Salaries in Supply Chain Management

SCMDOJO

Are you considering a career in supply chain management? Curious about the salaries to expect? Look no further! In this article, we will explore the wide range of salaries in supply chain management, from entry-level positions to executive roles for each region. Supply chain management is a rapidly growing industry. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods from production to consumption.

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Shipping via an Arctic Route Near You

Procurement Bulletin

Shipping via an Arctic Route Near You As shipping costs start to rise again due to climate effects at the Panama Canal and Houthi Rebel attacks in the Middle-East, interest in shipping routes via the Arctic is gaining renewed interest. Shipping via Arctic routes could save up to 40% in distance travelled compared to shipping via the Suez Canal. No British Cheese for You!

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UPS considers sale of Coyote Logistics truckload brokerage

Supply Chain Dive

“Perhaps the business is worth more to someone else,” CEO Carol Tomé said on a Q4 earnings call.

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Podcast | The Quest for a Zero-Waste Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

M ost organizations still have a long way to go before they can declare their supply chains to be “zero waste.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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The Drone Final Mile Becomes Reality

Art of Procurement

In 2005, Amazon revolutionized eCommerce delivery expectations with their 2-day Prime delivery service. All of a sudden, every other retailer. The post The Drone Final Mile Becomes Reality appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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End Customers Responsible for 33% of Late Deliveries in Aerospace Supply Chain

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

A study from global manufacturing tech firm TRIGO finds that one-third of late deliveries in aerospace manufacturing are the result of the end customer and not the supplier.

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Flexport eliminates even more jobs

Supply Chain Dive

The freight forwarder trimmed about 15% of its workforce as part of its cost reduction efforts.

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Watch: What Are Manufacturers Spending on Tech Transformation?

Supply Chain Brain

Brian Pacula, partner in the Operations Excellence practice of West Monroe, tells how manufacturers and supply chains are prioritizing their spend on technology in the post-pandemic era.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.